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Our information zone is packed with useful resources designed to help both children and parents live the most healthy life possible. You can look for information by age group, topic or service - just use the appropriate filter below.
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Safety – preventing burns and scalds

Burns and scalds can happen very quickly so it’s important to know how to prevent them.
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Safety – preventing fires at home

Accidents involving fires can happen in seconds and pose one of the greatest risks to children, especially toddlers who are naturally inquisitive.
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Safety – preventing carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. Known as the Silent Killer it has no colour, smell or taste.
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Safety – preventing choking

Babies and toddlers are most at risk of choking because they examine things around them by putting them in their mouth
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Safety – baby slings, pushchairs, buggies and car seats

As a prospective or new parent, you will need to make decisions about how to transport your child around safely - there’s a lot to think about.
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Safe sleep

Safe sleep is very important. You, and anyone helping you, needs to understand how to keep your baby safe whilst they sleep.
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Safety

Don’t forget the importance of safety which means seeing everything at your child’s level, giving them age appropriate toys, supervising them, removing dangers and items that could cause harm.
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Caring for your child when they are poorly

There is guidance is available for parents and carers about common childhood illnesses.
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Home safety

There are lots of things that you can do at home to protect your family.
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