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Safety
At the age of one and a half to two years, babies should be encouraged to perform simple actions on their own: walking, taking off their clothes, playing with a ball, and being active. Screens should be avoided until the age of two.
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Parents and Parenting
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Safety
At the ages of 2 to 3, toddlers should be able to run without falling, go up and down stairs with a railing, and climb. This is the time to encourage them to play in the playground while supervising them.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Safety
At the ages of 3 to 4, children begin to resemble small, independent grown-ups. They walk, talk, jump, and try to explore the world on their own. When riding a bicycle, ensure they wear a helmet.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Safety
At the ages of 4 to 5, toddlers continue to develop their stability and balance. During the summer you can spend time at the beach and the swimming pool, engaging in games and exercises to improve motor skills with adult supervision.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Minimizing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Laying on the back, breastfeeding and pacifier: all methods and actions that will lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Passive Smoking
Passive smoking can be just as harmful to your health as active smoking. Smoking near children puts them at risk. Children exposed to smoking are more susceptible to coughing, ear inflammations, asthma, lung inflammation, and a greater risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Prevent Heat-Related Car Tragedies
Certain routines, such as leaving a mobile phone on the back seat near the child can help prevent a tragedy
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention
It is important to know the damage that shaking can cause, and particularly – learn how to avoid it.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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First Aid: Bites and Stings
A snake bite, a scorpion sting or even a jellyfish sting are unpleasant encounters that, in some cases, may develop into a life-threatening situation. A first aid guide that you should read.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Leaving Your Children Home Alone
Although the law allows for children from the age of 6 to be left at home alone, the recommendation is to not leave children at home alone until they are 9 because they find it difficult to cope with dangers.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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