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Safe Play Environment
How do you create a safe play environment? A comprehensive guide for parents, including general guidelines by age group, from birth to age 12.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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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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Burn Prevention and Treatment
Every year, thousands of infants and children are admitted to hospitals due to painful and severe burns. You can prevent them by adhering to safety rules.
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Parents and Parenting
- 09 Jan 2026
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Fire Prevention
Approximately 40% of fires occur at home. Following the safety rules related to using fire and electricity may prevent the next fire.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Preventing Poisoning
90% of child poisonings occur at home. Adhering to safety rules, such as keeping substances in their original packaging, can help prevent poisoning.
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Parents and Parenting
- 24 Mar 2026
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Playground Safety
A safe playground is one that is standard compliant and has been inspected over the last year.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Water Safety for Children and Drowning Prevention
Bathing in the sea or a swimming pool can be very dangerous, particularly for children. Adult supervision and caution may ensure safety and make the seaside enjoyable.
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Parents and Parenting
- 25 Apr 2026
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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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Safe Pest Control
It is crucial to select a licensed exterminator and perform home pest control with suitable agents designed to remove pests safely.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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