Smart Childcare

22/10/2023

👩‍⚕️Flu can be a very unpleasant illness for children and can lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.

To find out more about the free flu vaccination for children visit
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

12/04/2022

23/09/2020

25/06/2020

KEEPING YOUR BABY COOL in this glorious weather. Please share YOUR tips too.

Out and about

👶🏽Babies’ buggies and prams should not be covered with blankets, cloth or any cover that prevents air circulating which can cause overheating.

🤱🏻Using a cover creates a barrier between parent and baby will be unable to see if their babies having any difficulties.

☂️ Consider attaching a clip-on sunshade or parasol to a pram or buggy and checking if baby is getting too hot by feeling their tummy and the back of the neck.

☀️Do your research about anything that attaches to buggies and prams SnoozeShade discuss at length safety measures.

🏊‍♀️ Playing in a paddling pool is a good way of keeping babies and children cool. Keep the pool in the shade during very hot weather and supervision at all times is important to remember.

Making sure your baby has enough fluids

👶🏽 Fully breastfed babies don’t need any extra water until they start eating solid food but may need extra breastfeeds if they seem fluid to depleted

🍼 If you're bottle feeding, as well as their usual milk feeds, you can give your baby a little cooled boiled water. Remember you can always speak with your health visitor or medical practitioner to get advice about your little one if you have questions or queries about feeding

💦 Babies over six months can drink water from the tap and should have sips of water with their meals

🍉 🥒 🍊 Offering high water content food such as watermelon, cucumber & oranges is another great way of keeping them hydrated. Freezing breast milk and offering to little ones is a great way to keep hydrated and cool

Room temperature

🌡 Babies’ rooms should be a fairly cool temperature of 16 to 20°. Take a look The Gro Company for their handy room thermometers/nightlight

🛌 This can be more difficult in summer months. If the room where the baby sleeps is difficult to cool use lighter nightwear and keep bedclothing to a minimum. Baby sleep bags will have guidance on what tog to use for each season/room temp.

☀️ Try opening the bedroom door and keep curtains/blinds closed during the day to keep the room cooler

🛀 Run a cool bath before bedtime

💨 You may like to use a fan in little ones room but not directly on them.

Sources: nhs.uk & The Lullaby Trust

05/06/2020

Anyone needing any masks making, one of my parents is making them. Please visit Abstract on Facebook and she’ll be able to help you x

04/06/2020

02/06/2020

Children's Mental Health:

01/06/2020

Accident prevention in the spotlight during Accidents often happen in or around the home. Check out our helpful tips to prevent them from occurring @ pha.site/CSW2020

28/05/2020

28/05/2020

NHS information about what to do if you're told by the NHS Test and Trace service that you've been in contact with someone who has coronavirus (COVID-19).

21/05/2020

We know that lockdown with a baby can be tricky. As the weather continues to get warmer, it’s important to keep to the lockdown rules and stay at home as much as possible, but also to monitor your baby’s temperature to make sure they don’t overheat.

Every baby is different and it’s important to check if their chest or back of neck feels clammy as this is a sign they are getting too hot. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedclothes or bedding.

We know that lockdown with a baby can be tricky. As the weather continues to get warmer, it’s important to keep to the lockdown rules and stay at home as much as possible, but also to monitor your baby’s temperature to make sure they don’t overheat.

Every baby is different and it’s important to check if their chest or back of neck feels clammy as this is a sign they are getting too hot. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedclothes or bedding.