There’s no getting away from using electrics and electrical appliances in the home, but with a baby or toddler around the place you need to pay particular attention to this aspect of everyday life. Plug sockets, electrical power cords and lamps are just some of the things that can cause your little one harm.

Doors – every home has them and every baby or toddler is fascinated by them. Locks, latches, doorknobs, door movement and not to mention the promise of what may be behind the door is endlessly entertaining to tiny tots. But the dangers of the door are numerous and with over 30,000 injuries from trapped or crushed fingers occurring each year door safety should be of paramount importance to parents.

Windows, patio doors and glass doors are an essential aesthetic to any home allowing light to flood in, fresh air to breeze through when open and an essential view on the world outside. Babies and toddlers are fascinated with the goings on beyond the walls of their home but the glass barrier that separates indoors to outside is a potential hazard.

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent looking after your baby or you have a curious toddler exploring the house, the kitchen represents a dangerous environment for your tot. However, with some common sense and practical safety products you can help to ensure that accidents are avoidable. Here, we take a look at safety planning advice for your kitchen and some equipment to keep your little one secure.

The spring/summer months mean it’s time to pack up and head off for a short break but that doesn’t mean you have to be without all the essential toddler equipment that you’re used to at home. If you’re travelling with a toddler for a weekend trip or longer, there’s a great range of products to keep you and your tot safe and happy. In this article, we run through some of those toddler travelling essentials.

The time will come when your baby officially becomes a toddler and a cot is no longer big enough, or safe enough, to accommodate them during the night. Making sure your toddler is able to sleep as soundly and safely as they did when they were a baby is a concern for parents.