Little Lambs Childcare

We often hear parents say they don’t use the straps on their high chair so they can get to their child more easily if they choke.

But falls, even from a fairly low height, can cause a serious head injury with lifelong consequences. And sadly, they are common.

Little ones might try to get things that are out of their reach, lean over the side and topple out or push themselves up and try to climb out.

And, as they are top-heavy, they can topple easily and suffer a serious head injury or broken bones.

Meanwhile, if your child was to choke it only takes a few seconds to unbuckle them and start first aid.

So, get into the habit of using the straps on the highchair every time you use it. And, remember to always stay with your baby and watch when they’re eating so you can act quickly if they choke.

If you’re worried you can:
- Secure the harness over their bib so you can release it easier in an emergency
- Practice releasing the harness a few times so you’re comfortable with doing it
- Download our free fact sheet for tips on how to prevent choking: https://capt.org.uk/resources/choking-fact-sheet/

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UPDATE: 15/05/2026:
Check if your base is affected using our online tool: https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/c/check-your-product
If your base is affected, you can arrange for your replacement base if you wish.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0808 189 0522

IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE ‼️
MAXI-COSI CAR SEAT

Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Slide Pro Base
Reference: 8065057110
Manufactured: 6 September 2025 – 24 March 2026

We have been informed of a potential safety issue with this product. A visual indicator on the base may be disrupted if the car seat is not detached in the
intended way. If this occurs, the indicator may not function as expected during the following installation. This may mean that although the indicator is green, the car seat might not be properly connected to the base.

The safety and well-being of our customers is very important to us so we’re asking that if you have have an affected base, you stop using the car seats immediately and return it to your nearest Boots store at your earliest convenience for a full refund. If you’ve bought this product for someone else, it’s important that you let them know about this as soon as possible.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you do have any concerns or need any further advice, then please contact Maxi-Cosi:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0808 189 0522

April ☀️
Spring is here! Which has meant lots of planting and outdoor play and the caterpillars have arrived! 🐛 a handful of activities we’ve been up to… some park trips in the sunshine and the larger garden play equipment has been out (Physical, Personal, Social & Emotional), Planting sunflowers to grow at home to see how tall they get (Mathematics), the annual caterpillars have arrived so we’ve been touching on lifecycles and watching them grow (Understanding The World), an insect garden craft using chosen natural foliage and flowers from the garden (Expressive Arts & Design), Free flow colouring has been all about mini beasts and lifecycles with correlating words (Literacy)

Measles is very contagious, so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. Vaccination rates are the lowest they have been in a decade, which is giving measles a chance to get a foothold in our communities, especially among young children.
🔴🔗 Read our blog post for more information on measles:
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/22/what-is-measles-and-why-is-it-so-important-were-up-to-date-with-our-vaccines-to-protect-against-it/

March 🌤️💐
This month has been busy and we’ve enjoyed the sunshine and celebrations of Mother’s Day and Easter. A few activities we’ve done have been… Decorated glass jars for flowers and foliage for our mummy’s and card making some writing the first letter of their names too (Expressive Arts & Design, Literacy), ‘the tiger who came to tea’ role play in the garden (Personal, Social & Emotional, Communication & Language), ‘The 3 little pigs’ invitation to play to practice fine motor and imaginative play (Physical, Mathematics), Planting the potatoes which the children will enjoy in their lunchtime meals soon (Understanding The World), We also enjoyed an Easter egg hunt with a visit from the Easter bunny! 🐰

February 🥞📚
A handful of activities and outings from February. This month included enjoying pancake day with a role play area (Personal, Social & Emotional) Chinese New Year crafts (Understanding The World, Expressive Arts & Design) Diwali baking (Mathematics), a trip to the park (Physical) and library (Literacy, Communication & Language). Increasing time has been spent in the garden and some fun outdoor activities, exploring our senses and imaginative play.

⚠️New product recalls: Aptamil and Cow & Gate first infant milk and follow-on milk.

Danone is recalling several Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on milk products because cereulide toxin may be present in some batches.

Cereulide can cause rapid onset of nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. It's unlikely to be destroyed by boiling water or cooking.
Even if your baby seems well, it is essential to stop using affected products. If the formula was prescribed by a health professional, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.

For a full list of affected products and batch information, visit: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-05-2026

⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Aptamil Infant Formula 800g
Danone is recalling a single isolated batch of Aptamil Infant Formula 800g due to the presence of low levels of cereulide, which is a toxin. No other batches are affected.

If you have the affected product, do not feed it to babies and return it to the shop where you bought it for a full refund (with or without a receipt).