Laugh and Learn Childminding - Scunthorpe

A windy but lovely visit this morning to Normanby Hall. We did the Easter egg hunt and saw the deer close up to the fence. Everyone also enjoyed feeding the ducks and a 🚜 ride

Lovely morning out today. We all loved the fishes 🐧🦈🐡🐠🐟

R.i.p Queen Elizabeth II.

Please note unfortunately I have no spaces for under 5 until January 2023. This space will be a term time only space, available Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm.

HEAT STROKE IN BABIES & TODDLERS
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke don’t just appear out of the blue. There are signs of heat stress, which, if left untreated, can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The initial signs of heat stress include:
• Heat rash that doesn’t go away when the skin is cooled, called “prickly heat”. This rash looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters on or around the
NECK - UPPER CHEST – GROIN – ELBOW CREASES.
• Heat cramps happen as muscles and bodily systems deplete their supply of electrolytes, particularly salt and water, and as a reaction to lower blood volumes. These cramps usually occur in the ABDOMEN – LEGS – ARMS and are accompanied by MOODINESS and FUSSINESS. If a baby, toddler or young child starts showing signs of crankiness or fussiness this can be an early indication of heat stress.
• Watch for unusual erratic and repetitive behaviors, such as repeatedly standing and sitting.

If the above symptoms worsen and start to include:
• Intense thirst
• Dizziness or fainting
• Pale skin
• Rapid but weak heart rate
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Concentrated p*e & decreased output (yellow/orange)
Then your child is becoming dehydrated and likely has heat exhaustion.

TREATMENT:
• IMMEDIATELY STOP ALL ACTIVITY !!!
• Remove clothing
• Move to a cool place
• Give cool water with a teaspoon of salt per quart, or sports drink. (Cold water and salt tablets can actually increase cramping symptoms.) (not for babies - give Pedialyte on recommendation of doctor)
• Gently massage child’s muscles
• Elevate feet on a pillow if they will lie down

Rest and rehydration is usually enough, though some children may need more time to recover than others. Hospitalization is rarely needed.
DO call your family doctor.

Lets all look out for each other over the next couple of weeks with this heat wave

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Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

⚠ RECALL ALERT: 14 baby sleeping bags are being recalled due to a choking risk from detachable poppers https://whi.ch/sleeping-bag-recall

If you own one of these products stop using it immediately and return it to Dunelm for a full refund.

These are the barcodes of the affected products:

Dunelm:
• Doodle Dino Sleep Bag – barcodes: 5057722733063/ 5057722733070

• Ditsy Bunny Sleep Bag – barcodes: 5057722733148/ 5057722733155

• Jersey Cloud Sleep Bag Pink – barcodes: 5057722733186/ 5057722733193

• Jersey Cloud Sleep Bag Grey – barcodes: 5057722733162/ 5057722733179

Cosatto:
• Dragon Kingdom Baby Sleep Bag – barcodes: 5055161664481/5055161664498/ 5055161664504

• Mister Fox Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5055161664818/ 5055161664825/5055161664832

• Happy Stars Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5055161664702/5055161664719/ 5055161664726

• Fairy Clouds Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5055161664610/5055161664603/ 5055161664597

• Monster Mob Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5055161664931/5055161664924

• Unicorn land Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5055161665051/5055161665044/ 5055161665037

• Sea Monster Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5056387720111/5056387720128/ 5056387720135

• Fairy Garden Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5056387719993/5056387720005/ 5056387720012

• Crocodile Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5056387720050/ 5056387720067/5056387720074

• Big Cats Baby Sleeping Bag – barcodes: 5056387719931/ 5056387719948/5056387719955

Starting today is Children's Mental Health Week.

Did you know that 1 in 6 children or young people have a diagnosable mental health problem with anxiety disorders being the most common.

2.8% of under 13s and 5.6% of 13 - 18 year olds have been affected by depression.

Self Care doesn't need to be anything complicated doing something you love regularly can be the time away that is needed.

Some top tips for parents and carers i found when researching children's mental health.

💜 Listen - regularly ask how your children are so they are used to talking about feelings.
💜 Encourage - encourage them to explore things that interest them and be part of a team.
💜 Support - look out for emotions and changes in behaviour and help them work through any difficulties
💜 Get Involved - show an interest in the things that are important to them.
💜 Stick to rountines - positive routines build structure and help with a good nights sleep 😴

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Are you worried about your little one choking on solid food?

Young children are still learning to breathe, chew and swallow in the right order.

So it’s all about making food manageable for them. Use our handy guide to take the fear out of finger food

This is something myself and my husband have always done. My 5 year old gets a minimum of 2 books read every night before going to bed. My 1.5 year old still won't sit for stories at bedtime (she is getting better) but we share books all the time in the day 📚📖

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Read!

Laugh and Learn Childminding - Scunthorpe updated their business hours.

Laugh and Learn Childminding - Scunthorpe updated their business hours.

Fun filled last day with me before this little one starts nursery.

🧚Calling all magical creatures 🧙

The fairies are causing mischief in the enchanted trees and we need your help! Your journey will take you to the hidden corners of the park where you will follow the clues, enjoy puzzles and activities, and even meet the King and Queen of the Fairies.

If you are a family who love an adventure, then come and join Rusticus on the Magical Kingdom Adventure Trail this August - and don’t forget your imaginations! 🧚‍♀️

Whatever the weather, Rusticus will make your day!

£3 per child, limited spaces (booking fee applies) Book now using links below:

August 15th - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rusticus-magical-kingdom-adventure-trail-tickets-165096342605

August 29th - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rusticus-magical-kingdom-adventure-trail-tickets-165102103837

I never knew this 🤔🤔

Please be aware ☀️

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Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!