Comments for Safetots Blog http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog Tips and Advice Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:40:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Childproof Your Holiday Home by Buddi http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/child_baby_proof/childproof_holiday/#comment-1046 Buddi Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:11:40 +0000 http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/child_baby_proof/childproof_holiday/#comment-1046 There's lots of advice in most childcare books about making your places safer for your crawling or toddling child - but you shouldn't wait until your baby is mobile to start thinking about child safety. Once you have a baby and make friends with people who have babies, it is inevitable that small children older than yours will start to visit. Often parents that you meet through antenatal classes, postnatal groups or at the hospital or clinic will have an older child and will be coming to visit. There are something’s you can do to keep a place toddler safe. A piece of very good advice that I was given, was to get down on your hands and knees and crawl through your home, seeing things at a child's level. Do you have a lot of trailing leads, or tablecloths - or even plants? A friend of mine looked after a baby for an afternoon, and he managed to pull a ceramic plant pot onto his head from a mantelpiece. You can buy plastic socket covers for electrical sockets, which are not expensive, but be aware that children are often strong enough to pull leads and plugs out of their sockets, so check any that are readily accessible. There’s lots of advice in most childcare books about making your places safer for your crawling or toddling child - but you shouldn’t wait until your baby is mobile to start thinking about child safety. Once you have a baby and make friends with people who have babies, it is inevitable that small children older than yours will start to visit. Often parents that you meet through antenatal classes, postnatal groups or at the hospital or clinic will have an older child and will be coming to visit. There are something’s you can do to keep a place toddler safe. A piece of very good advice that I was given, was to get down on your hands and knees and crawl through your home, seeing things at a child’s level. Do you have a lot of trailing leads, or tablecloths - or even plants? A friend of mine looked after a baby for an afternoon, and he managed to pull a ceramic plant pot onto his head from a mantelpiece. You can buy plastic socket covers for electrical sockets, which are not expensive, but be aware that children are often strong enough to pull leads and plugs out of their sockets, so check any that are readily accessible.

]]> Comment on Baby or Toddler Walking On Holiday by Buddi http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby_toddler_holiday_walking/#comment-1045 Buddi Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:10:55 +0000 http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby_toddler_holiday_walking/#comment-1045 Here are a few tips for a safe holiday with kids: 1. Place an identity band on your toddler. It's natural for toddlers to wander off and explore, especially new and exciting surroundings, so having your child carry some form of identification is very good idea. Make sure your child is wearing a tag with their name, and a contact number of where you are staying or your mobile number if it works in the country you are visiting. 2. We all need some grown up time alone so when leaving your child asleep in the room, use a listening device or purchase a long-range walkie talkie. This can give you added peace of mind on top of other listening services the resorts may provide. Alternatively, you could hire a babysitter instead. 3. Always carry a small first aid kit with you. 4. Talk to toddlers aged three and over about the dangers of talking to strangers and that they must never go anywhere with anyone, without first telling mummy or daddy first. When visiting busy places like airports and shopping malls, tell them to stay close to you and if appropriate use a harness to keep your toddler close to you. 5. You could attach a small GPS tracking device like Buddi to your child’s clothes. This tracking device allows you to monitor your child’s whereabouts at all times. 6. There are firms which provide services such as a 24 hour helpline and the ability to store important personal information such as passport numbers, medical conditions and insurance policy details, so one call to them and you are able to get what ever information you need. Here are a few tips for a safe holiday with kids:
1. Place an identity band on your toddler. It’s natural for toddlers to wander off and explore, especially new and exciting surroundings, so having your child carry some form of identification is very good idea. Make sure your child is wearing a tag with their name, and a contact number of where you are staying or your mobile number if it works in the country you are visiting.
2. We all need some grown up time alone so when leaving your child asleep in the room, use a listening device or purchase a long-range walkie talkie. This can give you added peace of mind on top of other listening services the resorts may provide. Alternatively, you could hire a babysitter instead.
3. Always carry a small first aid kit with you.
4. Talk to toddlers aged three and over about the dangers of talking to strangers and that they must never go anywhere with anyone, without first telling mummy or daddy first. When visiting busy places like airports and shopping malls, tell them to stay close to you and if appropriate use a harness to keep your toddler close to you.
5. You could attach a small GPS tracking device like Buddi to your child’s clothes. This tracking device allows you to monitor your child’s whereabouts at all times.
6. There are firms which provide services such as a 24 hour helpline and the ability to store important personal information such as passport numbers, medical conditions and insurance policy details, so one call to them and you are able to get what ever information you need.

]]> Comment on Baby or Toddler Walking On Holiday by Buddi http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby_toddler_holiday_walking/#comment-1044 Buddi Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:09:48 +0000 http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby_toddler_holiday_walking/#comment-1044 Toddlers are going to get more tired than usual when on holiday; the excitement of a new environment along with all the new fun activities will naturally tire even the most energetic toddler. A holiday stroll with a tired toddler will be anything but relaxing if you are not prepared. Tips: If on holiday in the sun, avoid all but necessary walks with your child during the peak sunshine hours. Consider taking a light weight stroller even for slightly older toddlers who are more used to walking at home. Make sure you pack bottles of water and snacks when out and about with your child. Light weight back packs are suitable for children that weigh up to 20KG. Back packs are an ideal way to move around with your child when on holiday, and provide a great view of surroundings for your little one. If you select to use a back pack please pay attention to the combined height of you and your child when walking under trees or over hanging bushes, and if leaning down to pick something up, always bend from the knees so your child can not topple forward. Make sure you pack suitable sun shades for any stroller or back pack carrier you may take with you. An excellent idea when out and about with your toddler is to use a day sack with separate harness. Firstly the day sack will they engage your child into being part of the family, taking supplies to the beach or park, etc. Secondly, the detachable harness can be simply used when you are approaching new roads, or uneven surfaces, or to generally stop a more energetic toddler from running out of distance. Toddlers are going to get more tired than usual when on holiday; the excitement of a new environment along with all the new fun activities will naturally tire even the most energetic toddler. A holiday stroll with a tired toddler will be anything but relaxing if you are not prepared.
Tips: If on holiday in the sun, avoid all but necessary walks with your child during the peak sunshine hours.
Consider taking a light weight stroller even for slightly older toddlers who are more used to walking at home.
Make sure you pack bottles of water and snacks when out and about with your child.
Light weight back packs are suitable for children that weigh up to 20KG. Back packs are an ideal way to move around with your child when on holiday, and provide a great view of surroundings for your little one. If you select to use a back pack please pay attention to the combined height of you and your child when walking under trees or over hanging bushes, and if leaning down to pick something up, always bend from the knees so your child can not topple forward.
Make sure you pack suitable sun shades for any stroller or back pack carrier you may take with you.
An excellent idea when out and about with your toddler is to use a day sack with separate harness. Firstly the day sack will they engage your child into being part of the family, taking supplies to the beach or park, etc. Secondly, the detachable harness can be simply used when you are approaching new roads, or uneven surfaces, or to generally stop a more energetic toddler from running out of distance.

]]> Comment on Baby And Toddler Swimming by Ronald http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby-and-toddler-swimming/#comment-948 Ronald Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:29:53 +0000 http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby-and-toddler-swimming/#comment-948 With summer rapidly approaching, it's time to start thinking about sun, fun, swimming pools, beaches and water sports. With summer rapidly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about sun, fun, swimming pools, beaches and water sports.

]]> Comment on Baby And Toddler Swimming by Jack http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby-and-toddler-swimming/#comment-755 Jack Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:00:33 +0000 http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/2008/holiday_baby_toddler/baby-and-toddler-swimming/#comment-755 <strong>Jack...</strong> Nice work..... Jack…

Nice work…..

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