Out & About...
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Are Chinese Lanterns Safe?
Chinese lanterns, or flying sky lanterns as they’re also known, are increasingly growing in popularity in the UK. Used at celebrations, they’re an alternative to...
Baby and Child Car Seat Safety
We all know that the roads are a hazardous place for children, but how much attention do you pay to what's going on in your car?
In 2009, 14 children aged 0–11...
Camping Safety Tips
Camping continues to be a popular choice for family holidays, as it’s inexpensive, accessible and fun. But if everyone is going to enjoy a stress-free camping...
Child and Baby Car Seat Law
New regulations governing the use of child car seats came into force on 18 September 2006.
Most people do ensure that children use some kind of restraint when...
Child Cycle Safety: Rob Hayles Appeals
Rob Hayles, silver medallist in the 1km time trial at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne is appealing to parents to ensure their kids have fun...
Children's Snow and Ice Safety
The snowy winter months may be lots of fun for children, but when they’re out and about in the snow and ice, there are serious safety issues to consider. Here are...
Choosing a Safe Party Venue
If you want to take the hassle and stress out of organising a children's party yourself, then having it at a specialised party venue is a great alternative. Someone...
Cycle Safety for Children
There are allegedly 800 million bikes in the world, double the amount of cars, and they are a very efficient and eco-friendly way of getting around. Children love the...
Driving Safety Tips for Teens
Teens are often really keen to learn to drive, so that they can gain their own independence and no longer have to rely on mum and dad to drive them everywhere any...
Farm Visits and Animal Safety
Most children love visits to farms and seeing animals in their natural habitat can be a very educational experience. But while the majority of visits to farms will...
Firework Safety at Home
Colourful fireworks exploding in the sky are great to watch and certainly add an extra sparkle to special events, such as Bonfire Night. But as fireworks are essentially...
Funfair Rides and Carnival Safety
“Roll up, roll up, for all the fun of the fair!” Children typically love the chance to go and explore the fair and try out different funfair rides. Equally...
Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan?
For many of us, the ideal summer look includes beautifully bronzed skin. We tend to view it as highly attractive and healthy. Although society may favour the...
Jellyfish Stings and How to Deal With Them
Swimming in the sea can be a great experience for families and children, but whether on beaches in the UK or abroad, it’s important to be aware...
Keeping Children Safe in Pubs and Restaurants
Keeping children safe when you're out and about is a full-time job and it pays to be aware of safety issues wherever you are. If you're eating...
Kite Flying Safety
When you think back on some of the simple pleasures of childhood, what comes to mind? For many of us, it's bike rides, ice cream cones, nature hikes, and flying...
Play Equipment: Safety, Standards and Supervision
Playbarns and indoor play areas are commonplace and rainy weekends are countered by visits to these large, purpose-built indoor play centres,...
Railway and Train Safety
There are many areas of transport that pose safety risks for children and railways and trains are one of them. Whether you’re likely to travel by train regularly...
Road Safety for Child Pedestrians
When our children are being warned about the dangers of little exercise and poor diet, it is natural to get them into walking or cycling to school or just out of the...
Road Safety for Kids
Keeping children safe from the dangers of traffic on the roads continues to be a major issue for parents. Although there are many good drivers out there, there are...
Safe Boating and Sailing With Children
There’s no doubt that water can be a danger to children, but the dangers can be reduced by careful planning and organisation. If you enjoy...
Safety Tips for Older Children When Out and About
Every parent wants to ensure their children will be safe when they’re out and about. Older kids or 'tweens' are likely to be at the stage where...
Skating and Ice Skating Safety
Skating and ice skating are both popular leisure activities for children, but both do come with risk factors. Learn how you can help your child remain safe while...
Stroller, Pushchair and Buggy Safety Tips
Strollers and pushchairs come in all shapes and sizes from lightweight to full-size feature-packed strollers and jogging strollers, and at...
Sun Safety for Babies and Children
When I was a kid, I loved running about on the beach all day wearing a swimsuit and rarely, if ever, worrying about sunscreen. If we had known in the 1970s what we...
Surfing and Body Boarding Safety
Water sports such as surfing or body boarding are enjoyed by all ages, including children and teenagers, and are a great way of getting fit and learning new skills....
Using Baby Carriers and Slings Safely
Many mums and dads love the opportunity of having their baby in a special carrier or sling, not least because it makes them feel close by at all...
Vitamin D And Sun Exposure
For decades, we've been warned about the dangers of sun exposure. Most of us diligently apply sunscreen before heading outdoors, confident that we are protecting...
Water Safety for Children
In the summer there is nothing more appealing than a dip in the sea, a paddle in a river or an afternoon at the pool or lido. And because we're so relaxed and having...
What is a Walking Bus?
A generation ago, kids were thinner and healthier. Part of the reason for the increase in overweight kids is their lack of physical activity. While their parents...
Your Child's Personal Safety
It's easy to overreact when you think of that dangerous world out there, but all children need to learn to become confident and independent young people. Maintaining...
