Louise Bennion Childminding

25/06/2026

🌞 Heatwave Alert: Keeping Babies Safe in Hot Weather 🌞

With temperatures high this week, it's more important than ever to help keep babies cool and safe.

🚨 Please don't cover prams, pushchairs or car seats with blankets, muslins or other covers. 🚨

Although it might seem like a good way to provide shade, covering a buggy can dramatically increase the temperature inside, creating a risk of overheating, dehydration and increasing the risk of SIDS.

👶 Why is this dangerous? Covering a pram restricts airflow and traps heat. Even on a mild day, temperatures inside a covered buggy can rise quickly. During a heatwave, this can become dangerous in a very short space of time.

✅ Safer alternatives include:
• Using a parasol or sunshade designed for prams
• Dressing baby in loose, lightweight clothing
• Keeping babies out of direct sunlight where possible
• Offering regular feeds to help prevent dehydration
• Checking baby's temperature regularly

🌡️ Remember: If you're feeling hot, your baby is likely feeling even hotter.

Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly. 💛

24/06/2026

Last day done & summer holidays beckon. Thank you for all the lovely cards & gifts, hope everyone has a lovely break & manages to fine some shade 😎. See you all back in August 🥰

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

Childminders are always out and about – and due to the unique nature of their settings, they can be flexible and responsive to the needs of children. Making use of outdoor play-based learning practices is very much part of the daily routine for many childminders across Scotland 🌿💚

Playing and learning, whilst being outdoors, has many benefits for children’s health, development, wellbeing and happiness – especially when it is so much fun!

😆 Just for fun, head over to our stories to play ‘This or That’ and share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.

22/04/2026

Look at all the fun we had last term - birthday celebration - party games & cake, Mother's day & Easter activities, softplay, parks, Giggle n Grow, Bookbug, board games, library visits & lots more
Looking forward to better weather & being able to enjoy some picnics & more garden play