We have been asked to provide information about a range of topics covering child safety, medical issues and healthy eating for children. These topics are listed below together with a link to the appropriate information.

If there's anything we've missed please send your ideas to feedback@forparentsbyparents.co.uk.

Safety in the home

This page covers the latest sleeping advice, tips for making your house and garden toddler proof plus links to support organisations who offer a good range of leaflets and further online information.

Car safety

On this page you'll find information about how to choose the right car seat plus fitting and using them safely.

A Guide to Childhood Illnesses

NHS Direct Online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk provides a large database of information about common complaints together with self-help advice. You can also speak to someone 24hours a day via the telephone helpline on 0845 4647.

Allergies

Here you'll find information and links to support organisation and web sites that offer support to children and families coping with allergies such as lactose and dairy intolerance and peanut allergies.

First Aid

Here you can find simple first aid tips and information about first aid courses.

Healthy eating for children

The Food Standards Agency web site has an excellent section that covers healthy eating for children, including ideas for healthy snacks, at www.foodstandards.gov.uk.

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