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Cat Safety for Babies and Children
If you've currently got a cat and are soon to have a new baby in the family, or if you're thinking of getting a pet, it's important to consider how babies and cats…...
Choosing Safe Outdoor Play Equipment
Having play equipment in your garden, such as swings, slides, mini roundabouts and even a bouncy castle, can be great fun for children. Play is an important part of…...
Climbing Frame Safety
Most kids enjoy outdoor exercise. Climbing frames provide children with lots of opportunity for fun, healthy activity. If you are planning to purchase a climbing frame…...
DIY Safety With Children
DIY may seem like a jolly hobby to most people, but it really isn't something to do unless you have a certain amount of knowledge, experience and safety awareness.…...
Dogs and Baby Safety
Children and dogs seem to be natural pals, but the introduction of a new baby into a family that already has a dog takes some preparation and planning. Many dog owners…...
Inflatables and Child Safety
From bouncy castles to lilos, children love playing with inflatable toys and objects. But there are some important child safety issues to be aware of to ensure you…...
Keeping Children Safe at Parties at Home
Children's parties at home can be frenetic and stressful, especially as you are no longer just responsible for your child – you are also temporarily responsible for…...
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, such as those at the…...
Safety Issues When Buying Handmade Toys
There’s no doubt that there’s something special about buying handmade or handcrafted items for adults. However, when it comes to buying handmade toys for children,…...
Safety Marks: What Do They Mean?
Your child is protected by safety laws that require that everything sold is reasonably safe. Manufacturers, importers and Trading Standards Officers together spend…...
Skateboarding Safety for your Children
Many children are keen to have a go at skateboarding, but the nature of the sport means that accidents can and do occur. If you’ve got a child that wants to try out…...
Toy Safety for Babies and Children
Play is a vital part of child development and while safer than ever before, as parents we should remain vigilant about hidden hazards posed by toys on store…...
Trampoline Safety For Children
Trampolines are great fun for children, and a good form of exercise, but accidents involving trampolines are common. If you want your children to enjoy the fun of…...
Which Animals are the Safest Pets for Kids?
Keeping pets is an excellent way for children to learn about responsibility, as well as helping them to develop a kind, caring attitude towards both animals and…...
