Shouldn’t It Be “Fed Is Best”?
This post is a little different to my others because it is personal. I want to share more of my momlife journey with you so where better to start than at the beginning, with one of the first challenges I…
Essential Fire Safety Equipment You Need In Your Home
How many of you have smoke detectors installed in your homes? Do you also own a fire extinguisher and if so is it the correct one? In this blog post I want to go into a little more detail on…
Gas or Wood? How To Safely Keep Warm This Winter.
We are now well into winter and definitely feeling the chill! South African homes are not well equipped to withstand the cold and we have to resort to various heating appliances to stay warm during winter. This is why structural…
IS IT A COLD OR IS IT THE FLU?
Winter is here and so are coughs, colds and flu. Common colds and flu are both caused by viruses and share many of the same symptoms however colds are usually milder and do not cause any serious complications. More than…
WHEN YOUR CHILD EATS A SILICA GEL SACHET
I’m sure many of you are familiar with those little sachets you find in almost anything these days. The ones with the massive “DO NOT EAT” all over them. I have seen my fair share of hysterical parents bring their…
Should Your Child Be Using Fluoride Toothpaste?
Untreated tooth decay in children is one of the most common conditions worldwide, which is why many toothpaste manufacturers have a wide range of toothpaste aimed at children, available in a variety of sweet flavours with cartoon characters all over…
How To Make The Medicine Go Down
It’s stressful when your kids are sick and even more stressful when they refuse to take their medicines. Not to mention the icky stickiness that is almost impossible to wash off your skin. In this blog I will share with…
KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE DURING BATH TIME
I’m sure many of you will agree that bath time is loads of fun for our kids. Whilst the bathroom is a fun place, it can also be a scary place with a number of dangerous hazards such as the…
How To Clean A Wound: The Controversy Of Antiseptics
What do you do when your little one scrapes their leg? Do you rush off to your medicine cupboard to grab your bottle of Dettol of Savlon? This may actually not be necessary. Whilst it’s important you clean a wound…
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT HIGH CHAIR
Before going out and buying a high chair it’s important to know the safety requirements. A US study found that more than 9 400 children, aging three years and younger, were treated each year for high chair related injuries in…