Safety

For mother of two, Jenny Sneyd, the Britax DUALFIX M i-SIZE has proved to be the perfect car seat.

Britax Romer DualFix i-Size child safety seat was reviewed by Jack McDavid. Here is his grandfather's tale.

Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation and is coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre.

Research conducted by the NSPCC reveals that less than a fifth of parents are having frequent chats with their children about online safety. The figures are being released to coincide with the launch of the NSPCC’s Share Aware campaign.

Internet Matters joins forces with Dixons Carphone to launch "Digital Drop-ins" for parents at Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse stores across the country. Stores are giving practical advice to parents and guardians on child internet safety ?and help them set up devices safely until 28 April. 

Leading first aid charity St John Ambulance is urging everyone to learn basic first aid skills ahead of Bonfire Night as shocking statistics reveal a third of parents and grandparents have witnessed an injury during bonfire night celebrations* and 4,506 people visited A&E from 2014-2015 for treatment of a firework-related injury. Here is their advice for common injuries.

With the summer holidays here, family-travel expert, LittleLife, is advising families to be sun-smart in the warmer weather. Having softer and more vulnerable skin than adults, children are particularly at risk from sunburn. However the LittleLife Beach Shelter offers protection and the UPF 50+ rated fabric creates a cool and shady area where the whole family can escape from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Anne Coates put one a family sized Beach Shelter to the test with the help of Harriet and friends.

The NSPCC has teamed-up with Aardman to produce a new film as part of its PANTS campaign, which has already helped over 400,000 parents talk to their children about sexual abuse since it launched three years ago.

The Department for Education has put together some tips and information so that we can all play our part in tackling child abuse. 

On Safer Internet Day Stuart Miles, Tech Expert and Editor of Pocket-Lint, the largest independent gadget news and reviews site in the UK, advises parents on how to minimise the dangers when children are using technology as part of the LeapFrog Online Safety Guide.

Faulty electrics in the home account for 20,000 house fires each year, causing upwards of 70 fatalities. Research by NICEIC and ELECSA reveals that three quarters of Brits are leaving their homes at risk of electrical fault and potential fire at Christmas. Check out their five tot tips for electrical safety.

According to recent research carried out by AVG Technologies, parents are disregarding online hazards faced by their children and are failing to educate them on internet dangers. However there is plenty of excellent advice available from CEOPs.

To coincide with Foster Care Fortnight and following consultation with foster carers in England and Northern Ireland, a bespoke update to the NSPCC’s successful Underwear Rule guidance, aimed at parents of five to 11 year olds, will allow foster carers to have simple conversations with their children about keeping safe from abuse. If you haven't seen this before all parents should check it out now.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Kaspersky Lab's recent research shows that primary school aged children are at increased risk of cyberbullying as no one is discussing the issues with them.

Britax's latest generation of Group I car seats includes the King II ATS. Incorporating the latest technology, The Active Tensioning System, this seat ensures comfort and saftety for your child as Ian Robinson discovered while he was testing it.

The British Safety Council supports the St John's Ambulance campaign to inform parents about what to do if their baby starts to choke.

A new addition to the Britax range is the KIDFIX XP SICT car seat, the highest scoring Group 2-3 car seat tested by Which? Harriet Coates road tested the seat for Parenting Without Tears.

With millions of families all over the UK planning the big drive home for Christmas, Britax has teamed up with Good Egg Safety to provide parents with some useful winter travel tips to ensure the nation’s families reach their destinations safely this Christmas.