Bathing Your Toddler

For most households bath times are either great fun or an ordeal that has to be endured. Most children love to have a bath, in fact the tears come when it’s time to get out. Once your child grows to be a toddler having a bath is a great opportunity to have one-on-one time with you, especially if you have other children.

Even though your child can now sit up, children drown silently in very little water so never leave your child in the bath alone. Scalding is another hazard in bathrooms, so make sure the taps are turned off securely so the hot water can’t be accidentally knocked on. If possible have a thermostat installed on your hot water system or turn your existing thermostat down to fifty degrees Celsius. 

Some children are afraid of the sound of water as it is sucked down the drain and this can make them fearful that they will also be pulled down into the murky pipes and lost. Wait until your child is out of the bath before you pull the plug and if they are concerned about getting in the bath, why not have baths with them until they’re more confident?

Making your toddler’s bath time fun and relaxing can help ensure that bath time at your place isn’t an ordeal.

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On the Road with Your Little Ones

Going for a walk as a family is great fun, but it does require that you always be aware of the safety of your kids. To ensure that your kids are knowledgeable about the basics of pedestrian safety, here are some tips you can use to help them along the road to safety.

Accompany your kids:


It's always a good idea to accompany young kids on walks until they're around the age of ten or so. It can take years of practice to develop a working knowledge of road safety and road risks, and even kids who do have this knowledge won't always do the right thing. Accompanying your kids is a great way to ensure that they're aware of what's going on around them.


Model good behavior:


Make sure that your kids see you do things such as look both ways before crossing a road, crossing at appropriate crossings, and only crossing when the green man is visible. Always hold your kids' hands whenever crossing roads or walking near cars, and make sure that they know never to step out on the road unattended.


Teach kids about driveway risks:


Make sure that your kids are aware that accidents can occur in the driveway or when getting out of a car. Ensure, for example, that they know never to walk behind a car. It's a good idea to explain to kids why they need to learn this information and follow these rules.


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