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Are All Herbs Safe for Children?
Suggestions for herb garden plants that are suitable for young children. Includes ideas for utilising the herbs once they are mature and ready to harvest....
At What Age Can Children Sit in the Front Seat of a Car?
Advice regarding current laws in the UK about the safe transport of children, and why children are safest in appropriate booster seats, even after they are no longer…...
At What Age Do Children Have Enough Road Sense?
Advice about when to allow your child to cross main roads unsupervised, and if there's a set age at which a child develops road sense....
Do Cars Have to Have Child Locks?
This article offers advice on having child safety locks in your car, and why there is no legal requirement to have them installed....
How do I Help my Son Settle in School?
Advice for a mother who hopes to help her four-year-old son with his feelings of anxiety over attending school....
How Safe is it to Reuse Plastic Water Bottles for School?
There's no doubt about it - the subject of plastic bottles is always going to be controversial with parents that care about their children's health. But how should you…...
Should Children of the Opposite Sex Share a Bedroom?
It is commonplace for children to share a bedroom, but is there any legislation that prevents children of the opposite sex from sharing?...
What Are the Guidelines Regarding Buggies and Bouncers?
Information for a parent who expressed concern that nurseries were allowing babies to sleep in buggies and bouncers, rather than being placed in cots for their naps....
What Are The Rules Regarding Accidents in a Day Nursery?
A look at the accident and safety procedures nurseries that should have in place....
Will Shampoo Cause Skin Problems on Children?
Advice for a parent who wondered if using a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and soap as a substitute for bath foam could be harmful to their child’s skin....