An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry near Gillingham, North Dorset. A small number of chickens died suddenly and so were tested for bird flu. The results confirmed that they had contracted the H5N8 strain of the disease. The small number of remaining birds at the premises… Read More
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Pushchairs Product Guide
A baby cannot safely sit up, unaided, until at least 4 months of age.Consider the cost implications of either buying an age-restricted pushchair or spending money on one that can cater to your baby’s growth and development as they age. When thinking of buying a pushchair, consider what your priorities… Read More
Walkers Product Guide
There is no evidence that baby walkers help your baby to walk earlier. However, there are a high number of injuries associated with their use as they allow young children to move faster and get to places they might not reach on their own.Older baby walkers were not designed to… Read More
Risks to Babies, Crawlers and Toddlers
To give you the information you need straight away, Drowning Drowning is one of the main causes of accidental death in babies and young children.Babies and toddlers drown silently and can do so in just a depth of 3cms of water. Even rainwater collecting in a bucket can be a… Read More
Trampoline Product Guide
Most children are injured when more than one person is on the trampoline at the same time. There is a greater risk when one person is bigger than the other.Babies and toddlers are too young to use a big trampoline.Children under the age of six are at a higher risk… Read More
Car Seat Product Guide
Child car seats that were manufactured before 1995 are no longer legal for use.Children must use a child’s car seat until they are 135cm tall or 12 years old, whichever is soonest.Not all car seats fit all cars – be sure you are buying a compatible seat before handing over… Read More