The Importance of Baby Safety Gates

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May21

I think every single parent on the planet would agree with me when I say that keeping your child safe is the most important thing in the world, but it’s so surprising how many accidents have occurred over the years due to the more relaxed parenting methods and not enough safety products around the home. There’s no way of predicting just how much mischief your little one will get up to when they start becoming more mobile, all you have to do is take your eye off them for just a second and they could be off doing something they shouldn’t be.

Baby safety gates have dramatically reduced the amount of accidents around the home involving children as they prevent children from getting to potentially hazardous locations which could leave them with life threatening injuries.

Here at Lindam we understand that you child’s safety is paramount and this is why we have developed a range of Award winning baby safety gates to suit all parents out there. From pressure fit, wall fit, extending to portable all of our gates can be adjusted so they will fit your designated area perfectly so there’s sure to be a gate to fit your specific parenting needs!

Our gates have been designed with both parent and child in mind so they are guaranteed to lock into place keeping your child safe and out of danger whilst looking incredibly modern and stylish at the same time. All of our gates are easy to operate from an adult’s perspective and they can be unlocked with just one hand as we understand that it can be difficult for parents to manoeuvre whilst holding your child at the same time.

The kitchen for example, can be a fascinating place for a baby. Parents are pottering along getting dinner ready using sharp object such as knives and heavy objects such a pans and heavy cutting boards. Not forgetting the deep fat fryer that’s just about reached its scorching temperature.  What about those brightly coloured fridge magnets that your child will yearn to pull off and perhaps shove in their mouth? According to CAPT in 2002 almost 37,000 children aged under 15 were taken to hospital after an accident in the home resulting in a burn or scald and over 26,000 children under 5 years were taken to hospital after a suspected poisoning, the great majority being in the home!

Areas such as the kitchen can be very dangerous and by simply placing one easy fit baby safety gate across your kitchen door will eliminate the need to child proof the entire kitchen and will avoid dangers such as hot water burns and other life threatening injuries.

If you’d like to find out how to keep your child safe with a Baby gate please visit the Lindam website – http://www.lindam.com/range/safety/safety-gates.html

Keeping Cool in the Car

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May20

The summer is on its way (well, at least we hope it is) and therefore it’s time to think about protecting your children from the dangers of the sun; protecting the eyes, the skin and body temperature from bright light, sunburn and overheating.

Lindam know that when the sun is shining families love nothing better than visit out to the beach, park or favourite playground and this often means a trip out in the car.

As parents we are aware of the dangers of strong, lengthy exposure to the rays and heat from the sun and for many of us, applying sunscreen to our children’s skin is a routine operation throughout the summer months. Yet what about when your child is sat in the car? How can we protect them from the glare of the sun when they are on a journey with us? Getting too hot leads to dehydration, headache, feeling of being unwell, tiredness… And if your little one feels any of these symptoms he/she is likely to let you know vocally. Driving with a screaming baby or small child is stressful and really is something any parent would want to avoid.

To offer you a solution our product design team have created the vinyl sunblock shade to protect your children from the discomfort and dangers of the sun when you travel by car.

Lindam travel safety accessories

The sunblock has a patented heat alert that indicates when temperature is getting too high and it’s time for you move your child, perhaps to the other side of the car.

They are fixed to the car window by suction cups that cannot be removed easily by little fingers reducing risk of potential choking. Once in place the screen shades your child from the rays of the sun, allowing for a more comfortable journey.

To find out more about our White Hot Safety Sun Block Shade please visit the Travel Safety Accessories section of our website.

Choosing the Right Stair Gates

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May17

As soon as your baby becomes mobile you need to start thinking about baby-proofing your home. Whilst babies and toddlers should be encouraged to explore their surroundings they are also blissfully unaware of the potential hazards in each room of the house that could lead to injury. Your stairs are a key starting point when baby proofing and this means that stair gates are a must.

We would always recommend that when choosing a gate for the top of a flight of stairs that you opt for a wall mounted model (which attaches to the wall with screws). Wall mounted stair gates have a clear, open walkway without the bottom bar that features on pressure fit gates. This means that when you walk through the open gate there is no potential trip hazard. A wall mounted gate also offers greater strength and stability when compared to a pressure fit gate because it is tightly attached to the wall. However, they do require drilling.

When open a wall mounted stair gate does not have a step over bar, therefore removing any potential trip hazard.

 

An added benefit of the Lindam Stair Gate collection is their ability to be flexible in terms of both width and height. Our wall mounted stair gates are extendable and fit openings from as narrow as 63.5cm to as wide as 106cm (see Extending Wooden Stair Gate for details). We recognise that stairways are not fixed in size and therefore offer this added flexibility in our gates.

If you prefer not to drill then we would advise that you position your pressure fit gate away from the top step of the stairs. You could perhaps position it further back along the hall way or on the landing.

All Lindam gates are tested to and beyond European safety standards and all conform to EN 1930:2011 – that’s why 4 out of 5 gates sold in the UK (both pressure fit and wall mounted) are Lindam gates.

 

Find out more about our Wooden Stair Gate when you view our video on YouTube:

Successful Night Time Feeding

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May16

A newborn baby will wake through the night for a feed and in those early weeks and months he/she may wake several times. There is no doubt about it; this is a tiring phase for parents and can be a bit of a shock to the system, especially with your first baby.

Whilst we can’t give you any tips to get your newborn to sleep through (he/she will do this when ready and not before) we can offer you some words of wisdom that may make this time a little easier.

Our first tip is to invest in a nightlight or a soft glow lamp. Turning the main light on in the middle of the night is a big intrusion on the senses of both the parent and the baby and can really hinder everyone’s ability to nod off once baby has been fed. The gentle glow of a nightlight will provide enough light in which to see, but will also be soft enough to not fully wake your little one.  Plug in nightlights are also incredibly handy if you need to take a trip to the bathroom in the night because they will provide enough light for you without waking the rest of the family.

A monitor is another good idea, especially if your baby stirs a lot without waking. Our Clarity Digital Video Monitors allow you to see your baby, without disturbing him/her.

A portable bottle warmer is also a good idea if you are bottle feeding. Keep it in your bedroom or nursery so you are not having to stand around in a cold, bright kitchen (again, a cold room overloads your senses and wakes you more). Then, feed in a warm and comfortable place – your bed is fine, as is a rocking chair in the nursery.

Whilst it is tempting to talk or sing to your newborn a night time feed should ideally be a quiet one. Stimulate your baby so he/she is awake enough to feed (try gently tickling his/her feet or hands) but don’t offer so much stimulation that he/she thinks it’s time to wake up and play. Keep your voice to a hushed whisper and as soon as feeding has finished it’s back-to-bed time for both you and your baby.

When you return baby to the nursery be mindful of the temperature. Your central heating may have clicked off for the night and in the time baby has been snuggling with you for a feed his/her cot may have cooled slightly. Therefore, make sure baby is snug and warm with an appropriate sleep suit, sot sheets or baby sleeping bag. The ideal temperature for baby’s room is a constant 18 degrees c.

Remember, not every night feed will go to plan. Babies can be unpredictable (which is half the fun, really) and you will find that some nights your baby sleeps and feeds well whilst other nights he/she wont.  Just make sure that after a particularly bad night you try and catch up on some sleep during the day when your baby naps and accept the help of others when it’s offered.

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