Baby | Safety

Travelling with Baby Getting ready for your first family trip? With the sheer amount of clutter needed for your infant's daily care, travelling with your infant may seem a little daunting. But following simple rules can really reduce the stress. Let your baby set the pace, for instance, and try to organise the trip so as to keep to your routines as much as possible.
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We are going to paint the rooms in our house and I have a 1-year-old and a 2-month-old baby. Isn't the paint smell dangerous for them?
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Is a warm or cool mist humidifier best for a baby's room? Do you have any suggestions for types or brands?
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We will be travelling out of the country with our 5-month-old. Is there any difference between boiling water and just plain bottled water such as Evian?
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Hands-Free Baby Sitting up allows your little one a whole new perspective on the world. At 8 months, he's starting to sit unsupported and will quickly progress to reaching forward and sideways, and finally twisting round. His hunger to explore is insatiable and freeing his hands is an important step towards independence. Encourage his curiosity by placing a small selection of toys within reach. But keep it to two or three items at a time – too much choice will overwhelm him.
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What will your baby need during the first year? Whether you're looking for a cot, investigating car seats, or selecting a push chair, bouncer, or swing, we'll help you sort through all the options.
Buying guide for your baby's first year

Our carpet needs cleaning badly. However, our 7-month-old daughter is all over the floor (even though we have a king-size quilt down). Is it better for her to have it cleaned or to leave it?
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One of the most important jobs of a parent is to protect your child. From creating a safe environment in the crib, to teaching your preschooler to cross the street, here's how to keep your child safe from birth to 3 years.
Important safety tips to protect your child

Safety Check Burns can happen when you least expect them to, so it's worth remaining vigilant around the home. Young skin is much more sensitive than adult skin and can burn more easily. This is why sun protection - in the form of total block or Factor 30 at the very least - must be applied to any exposed areas on warm days. But water temperature, hot radiators and cooked food can also pose a burn hazard to your toddler.
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My husband and I have a 6-month-old daughter and a dog. Until recently our family pet either ignored or enjoyed the baby. But now that she's mobile he growls whenever she crawls near him. Though he's never bitten anyone, I'm afraid he's going to nip her. What can we do?
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I have a concern/question about bumper pads. My 5-month-old son woke up crying because he had pushed his head underneath the bumper pads. I immediately took them off because of my concern for his safety. The pads do not tie at the bottom, only the top. Please assure me I did the right thing. Now I'm concerned about him bumping his head.
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A Baby-Safe Home Though most babies begin crawling at around 8 or 9 months, some get moving earlier. So it's worth preparing your house for those inquisitive little hands. Indoor plants need to be raised out of reach if you don't want your baby eating mouthfuls of earth! Electrical items, plugs and wires must be made safe, and cupboard doors need securing.
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