#MouthCancerAction month starts this Friday. Are you prepared?
Visit our website for resources and information to help spread awareness of mouth cancer.
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Pumpkin carving is a great Halloween tradition. But if your child isn’t old enough to handle a sharp knife safely you can use pens, stickers, paint or glitter to decorate your pumpkin without making a scratch.
#ScareSafely this Halloween: https://t.co/Xqh3Wgax7B
It’s scary to think about but if your child’s clothes catch on fire their instinct will be to run. And that won’t help!
Remember
STOP what you're doing
DROP to the ground and cover your face with your hands
ROLL over and over to put out the flames
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Today, on World Animal Day, we celebrate and promote the protection, welfare, and rights of animals across the globe, reminding ourselves of the importance of treating all creatures with kindness and respect.
#relaxkids#mentalhealthmatters#wellbeing#worldanimalday
Some common baby products are unsuitable for sleep. The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space. If your little one falls asleep somewhere that isn’t firm and flat (even if you’re there to watch them), you will need to move them.
Did you know choking is silent? That’s why the best thing you can do for children is to stay with them when they’re eating.
For more tips on preventing choking in children visit: https://t.co/ieKd9Ed3kT
#ChildSafety
If you’re a young person and you’re worried about your mental health, here are some organisations who can help. 💜
Find more ways to find support: https://t.co/ermmX3TFlP
Breastfeeding support is available from:
🧡 Local breastfeeding drop-in/café
🧡 Midwife/Health Visitor
🧡 National Breastfeeding Helpline
🧡 Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
🧡 La Leche League
🧡 National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
🧡 Lactation Consultants of Great Britain
Breastfeeding (partial and exclusive) has been shown to lower SIDS rates. This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we’re highlighting the role breastfeeding can have in reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. For example, 2mth of exclusive breastfeeding halves the risk of SIDS!
Exciting news - the @dentandgo oral healthcare products are now officially accredited by the Oral Health Foundation. Look for the smiley-face logo on their packaging and website!
#OralHealth#DentAndGo
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If your holiday accommodation is providing a cot for your baby, check it has:
✔️ Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
✔️ No damage
✔️ Rigid, firm cot base
✔️ Well-fitting mattress (no gaps)
If cot bumpers are provided, remove these as they can cause accidents.
Sadly, it can be all too common to encounter mean-spirited comments online – but we don’t have to give them the time of day 🙈🙉 This week, our #WakeUpWednesday guide offers expert advice on safeguarding children against “trolling”. 🧌
Download here >> https://t.co/jjTUbh2o81
It’s time to get tough on the sugar industry.
Regardless of the election outcome, the next government needs to get tough on sugar. Tackling sugar consumption can reduce obesity, diabetes, and dental issues.
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Working smoke alarms save lives.
So please take a moment to test your smoke alarms today and then remind a friend to test theirs too.
Learn more ways to keep your family safe from fire here: https://t.co/mNXYDHUjfC
#TestItTuesday#ChildSafety#FireKills
You may have noticed an increase in betting adverts lately – courtesy of the Euros ⚽ Gambling, however, poses a risk to young people all year round 🤞💸 This #WakeUpWednesday, we’re letting you know how to safeguard children from the hazards of gambling.
https://t.co/X3YQM3X4qC
With the Euros in full swing, plenty of children are taking to the pitch ⚽🏆 but perhaps we can keep them active all year round 🏃 This #WakeUpWednesday, we’ve put together some expert tips on promoting physical wellbeing to young people.
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Trying to sleep when it’s too hot is miserable! 🥵 Here’s a 30sec animation on how to keep a room cool in the hot weather. And remember, you can also reduce the number of layers your baby sleeps in (even down to just a nappy, if necessary) to help keep them cool.