Archive for June, 2010

Parents ‘must toddler-proof swimming pools’ during summer

It is important for parents to toddler-proof their swimming pools as children in this age group are particularly prone to accidents, it has been suggested.

Speaking to the Buffalo News, Dr Michael Terranova, a paediatrician at Lancaster-Depew Pediatrics and Buffalo chapter president for the American Association of Pediatrics, said incidents involving water are often preventable.

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Keep children away from matches and ovens ‘to baby-proof kitchens’

Parents should have a clear set of rules in place with their children when it comes to toddler-proofing the kitchen, it has been suggested.As part of North Wales Fire and Rescue......

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Child safety locks ‘may help prevent hair straightener burns’

Child safety gates may help to prevent toddlers from burning themselves on a pair of hot hair......

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Why toddler-proofing play equipment is important

The most important thing for parents to do when buying activity centres for their children is to ensure they are toddler-proof, it has been suggested.Writing for the Herald Net, James and......

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