Archive for November, 2010

Baby proofing tips for Christmas given by expert

Baby proofing tips have been given by one expert to parents for the festive season.

Speaking to the Durham Herald Sun, director of the Durham County Health Department Gayle Harris explained the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Baby proofing ‘involves reviewing equipment’

When baby proofing a home it is important for parents to review equipment such as safety stair gates or a toddler play pen on a regular basis.

This is according to an article published on abc15.com by Angie's List, which claims mums and dads need to check their safety measures every six months.

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Child safety lock ‘could prevent poisonings’

A child safety lock could be one way for parents to ensure their children do not accidentally poison themselves, it has been suggested.

Writing for Pennlive.com, Allison Muller claimed there are some simple steps mums and dads can take to protect their little ones.

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Baby proofing ‘reduces majority of accidents’ in the home

Baby proofing a home using equipment such as a child safety gate could help to prevent the majority of accidents suffered by youngsters, one organisation has claimed.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) stated that a few "simple steps" can stop many of the unintentional injuries that occur in a house every year.

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