Tips for toddler safety around dogs
Children and pets can share a special bond, but both need to be taught how to behave around one another. Leanne Coste shares …
Toddler safety
Being upright and learning to walk changes your toddler's perspective on the world. Instead of the carpet and furniture legs being at eye level, suddenly, tabletops, windowsills, furniture seats, steps, shelves, and drawers are accessible and fascinating to explore. While your little furniture climber may be the next Edmund Hillary, it's a bit too soon to encourage them to scale great heights -- because they're so little, a fall of a metre can be much more dangerous to a child than it would be to an adult.
You probably baby-proofed your house when your little one started crawling, but as they get older and smarter, you'll be amazed at the hidden dangers your child can uncover. With that in mind, we've created some checklists for toddler-proofing your home. Click on the links below to see our great tips for making your little one's environment safe and secure. You'll be able to rest easier knowing your home is safe, inside and out!
Making sure your toddler is safe in the car is also crucial, especially when they graduate from a rear-facing carseat to a front-facing carseat.
Booster car seat safety tips
Child motor vehicle passenger injuries are the second leading cause of unintentional injury related death for children in …
21 tips for teaching kids to respect animals
Jenny Holt shares her tips for encouraging kids to love and respect our furry friends. You love your pets and animals in general. You want to share that love and respect with your children. Teaching your kids to respect animals can also help you …
Safety in the sun, sand & surf
Follow our beach safety tips to ensure your day at the beach with little ones goes just swimmingly! Check the water quality You don't want to end up sick from your swim, so before you go, check out the Land Air Water Aotearoa Can I swim …
6 questions to ask before you buy a gift for a child
Shopping for kids is a serious business and you want to be sure that the gifts you buy for your little ones are suitable, and safe as well as fun. According to Safekids Aotearoa, there's a sharp rise in serious child injuries during the holiday and …
Keys to keeping our kids safe
It’s not the easiest topic to chat about, but keeping our kids safe is undeniably worth our attention. Sarah Tennant talks tactics. Recently my five-year-old was playing in the park that backs onto our garden. I was keeping a vague eye on him as I …
Water safety tips for families
Teaching water safety to children should have the same priority as teaching road safety, says Karla McCaughan. Most of the under-five drownings in New Zealand happen when children find water unattended, says Karla, who was awarded 2015 AUSTSWIM …
What emergency department doctors want you to know
Emergency department staff are the people we rely on to mend our children when they're sick or injured, but as parents we need to do our part too. This is what emergency department doctors want you to know. Every day an average of 22 children are …
Summer safety tips for your littlies
In summer it's time to get outdoors and enjoy glorious days relaxing in the sun. But hazards lurk behind many holiday pleasures, so Dawn Molloy shares some vital reminders on keeping our families healthy and safe while the sun shines. After a …
Kids safety tips around pyjamas and heaters
Give thought this winter to the type of pyjamas and nightwear you dress your children in. Children have been seriously injured and in some cases died as a result of the burns they received when their pyjamas caught on fire. That's why as the …
Toddler-proofing your child's room
Your beautiful, lovingly decorated baby's nursery can become a hazardous playground when your little one starts toddling around. Forget carefully arranged displays of baby-related knick-knacks or heirloom dolls -- your toddler will want to be into …
Toddler-proofing your bathroom
The bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in the house, and like the kitchen, it can be full of hidden dangers to adventurous toddlers. Here are some ways to toddler-proof your bathroom to keep your little one safe: Always supervise your child in …
Toddler-proofing your kitchen
Many families spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and there's a reason it's known as "the heart of the home." When you're in and out of the kitchen all day preparing food, getting bottles ready, doing dishes, and prepping meals, your toddler will …
Toddler-proofing around the house
Your adventurous toddler wants to explore everything -- and the average home has many hidden dangers. Here are some common-sense things to think about when toddler-proofing your home, and being safe inside and when you are out and …
Brush up on your burn prevention and first aid knowledge
Charlotte Young from & Breathe First Aid talks treatment and prevention of household burns. Burns are unfortunately a very common injury in young children, and the vast majority of these happen at home and are preventable. Winter months can …
Dive into Safety: A Parent's Guide to Water Safety for Children from Newborn to Age 5
Water activities can be a source of endless joy for families, but ensuring water safety is paramount. Whether you're at the pool, the beach, on a boat, or even in your own backyard paddling pool, taking the right precautions is essential to protect …
Sun smart parenting: protecting your little ones from harmful rays
As parents, we want to provide the best for our children, and that includes safeguarding their delicate skin from the harsh New Zealand summer sun. It's crucial to enjoy the outdoors while being sun smart and keeping your little ones protected. From …
Safety for 3 to 5-year olds
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is to keep your child safe and healthy. From the time that they are born until they are between two and three years of age, you'll spend most of your time as a parent minimising unsafe situations …
Are Face Paints Safe?
Charlie and Sophia love having their face painted. Whether we’re at a birthday party, community event or Playcentre they’re both lining up to be transformed into Spiderman, Batman, a mermaid or a butterfly. I’m the first to admit I’m not face …
