CYPED James Cook

MEDICINE SAFETY

When it comes to poisoning prevention, many families wrongly think safety caps are enough to keep children safe. But child-resistant packaging is NOT childproof.

It will slow a child down when they are trying to open a bottle or container, but some toddlers can work their way round it through sheer determination or brute force.

That’s why the best way to keep your child safe from poisoning is to keep harmful products out of reach or in a lockable cupboard.

Download Child Accident Prevention Trust free guide to preventing poisoning for more top tips: https://capt.org.uk/resources/prevent-poisoning-fact-sheet/

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According to gov.uk it is suggested that children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first.

Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. You can choose a child car seat based on your child’s height or weight. This is the very minimum guidelines to think about whilst deciding if your child still needs a car seat. However, like when buying your very first car seat we highly recommend spending time to research and find out what is the best for you and your child. Watch out for our next post which provides you with some advise on choosing and using a car seat along with some useful websites that will help during your research.


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SAFER SLEEP IN WINTER

Winter can be a challenging time for families. With the cost of living crisis and worries about heating our homes, it’s understandable to worry about keeping your baby warm. The recommended room temperature for a baby’s sleep space is 16 – 20°C. This can be harder to maintain when it’s cold outside.

While it can be tempting to wrap your baby up to keep them warm and cosy, it’s important to remember that it’s possible for them to overheat, and this increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In fact, research has shown that babies are safer when they’re a little bit cooler, rather than too hot.

📷& ℹ️ The Lullaby Trust

Whatever your plans this Summer, make sure you know how to keep your baby's fluids up! 💧🍼

To check if your baby is too hot, feel their chest or the back of their neck. If they feel clammy or sweaty, these are signs they're getting too hot.

When your baby is too hot, remove a layer of clothing and adjust the room temperature if possible.

Swipe for top tips to keep your baby's fluids up, based on NHS guidance.

📸- The Lullaby Trust lullabytrust