Public awareness with your little ones – am I too paranoid?

September 23, 2022 In

Are you being paranoid or prepared? While you can control who comes in and out of your home, public spaces are very different. There are so many corners and small spaces that your child slip past and through and out of your site. Public places like shopping malls, restaurants, grocery stores, carnivals, festivals, markets and childrens venues can often be overwhelming and full of unfamiliar people. It’s not ideal or fun to have to literally push through people to move forward with a child…

What to do when your baby or toddler has gastro

April 4, 2022 In

If your child suddenly has an attack of diarrhea and vomiting, and they complain of a stomachache is usually points to an Gastroenteritis infection. Gastro infections are caused by a virus or bacteria and your child should pass it in about 2-5 days without medication. The first few days seem to be the worst, but you can take certain steps to help your child get through it. Gastroenteritis is a common illness and has definitely been doing the rounds more recently this summer. The…

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Button Batteries Danger

November 15, 2021 In

The number of serious injuries or deaths as a result of button batteries has increased in the last decade. Despite their small size, lithium button batteries can cause serious injury and death in children if swallowed. Here we will check out symptoms to look out for, and what to do if you think your child may have swallowed a button battery. Small round batteries are commonly called button, coin or disc batteries because of their appearance. These small shiny batteries are very attractive to…

What to do if your child ingests poison

August 30, 2021 In

Many children unintentionally swallow, drink or eat poisonous products when they mistake them for edible foodstuff. What do you do if your child ingests poison? There are other ways poison can also enter a childs body, such as by breathing, injection, venomous bites or stings, or touching enough of a substance that could cause illness or death. Babies naturally explore their new world by putting everything they can into their mouths. This is how they learn. Young children are also still exploring and experiment by tasting all…

Microwave and fridge bacteria

June 24, 2021 In

Did you know that if you don’t clean your microwave after every use you could be cross-contaminating other foods/drinks? Your microwave is one of the safest places to defrost frozen foods, but it might not be safe afterwards. Think about it: If you thaw meat in the microwave, and some meat juice drips down or splatters on the wall. Anything you put in there afterwards could be cross-contaminated by the uncooked meat juice. Clean your microwave with a sanitizing wipe or light detergent after…

Burn Prevention: Protect your child from burns

May 4, 2021 In

We all want to keep our children safe and secure and help them grow to live to their full potential. Knowing how to prevent leading causes of child burns, is key to achieving this goal. Every day, over 300 children ages 0 to 19 are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries and two children die as a result of being burned. Burn safety is a foreign concept to most young explorers. One of the most difficult lessons young children learn is that some…

8 Ways to keep kids safe online

February 21, 2021 In

With lockdowns and home online schooling, we have already been pushed to our limits, as teachers and parents. Throw into the mix, small children and teenagers, who are spending a lot of necessary time on tablets and laptops to get an education. Now we have an extra concern – cyber security threats. So, how do you teach your children to use the internet safely? Lucky for us, there is a way to teach children from a young age, to use the internet safely. Kids…

Toddler lunchbox ideas – back to school

January 11, 2021 In

“I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc It’s almost back to school time and you’re probably wondering “how do I get back into the routine and daily lunchboxes?” Try to make lunch a mix of foods that are tasty, healthy, easy to chew, and tried before. They shouldn’t be too difficult to chew and cut everything into toddler sized pieces that are easy to handle. Remember to ask for feedback on what your child liked or disliked…

Pool safety this summer

November 5, 2020 In

Splashing and swimming in a pool is a great way for families to bond and make the most of the sizzling summer weather, but it’s important not to let the fun overshadow important water safety. According to Statistics South Africa, fatal drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the country. In South Africa, drowning rates are highest among children between 0-4 years followed by 5-14 years. In the Western Cape, 1473 fatal drowning incidents were reported between 2010 and mid-2017 (Statistics South…

Tips for a safe summer

October 20, 2020 In

Whether your kids are home for summer or on the road with you, use these tips to keep your family safe and healthy. Fun in the Sun Babies under 6 months of age should be kept out of the direct sunlight. Move your baby to the shade or under a tree, umbrella, or the pram canopy. Dress babies in lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs and use brimmed hats. Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days.…

First Proteins for your baby

September 25, 2020 In

When your baby is used to eating fruits and vegetables, it’s the right time to start thinking about adding some proteins into his/her diet. If you think about it, breastmilk and/or formula was his/her main source of protein for the first year of his/her life. Around 7 months, you can start to add other protein sources. Proteins are a vital part of your baby’s diet, since they’ll help your baby develop and grow properly. By introducing protein into your baby’s diet will help him…

7 Brain/Development Stimulating activities you can do with your baby:

September 9, 2020 In

These activities are meant to give you ideas of fun things to do with your child that will boost your baby’s brain power. They are easy, everyday moves can help your baby, and later your toddler, further develop language, attention, and reasoning skills. Picture flash cards – bold black, white and red images for new-borns is particularly stimulating as they stimulate the development of the optic nerves and encourage young babies cognitive development without over-stimulating them. Textural play – one great way to keep…

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