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Backless booster seats do not provide enough protection
According to new research, a staggering four out five British parents are unaware of the in-car safety legislations for children. Of the 1,000 parents surveyed, only 20% knew that children must use a car seat or a booster cushion until the age of 12 or when they reach 1.35 metres tall. Alarmingly, it seems some are currently basing the decision to remove the in-car protection on the length of the journey, or even on their child’s comfort or a... [more]
Tried and tested sleep-training methods for twins
Establishing a successful sleep schedule is not easy, and training twins and multiples offers an even greater challenge for parents. Good sleep is essential for your children's health, growth and development. Dr Marc Weissbluth combines specialised advice for parents of twins with his tried-and-tested sleep-training methods to show exhausted parents how to get their babies to sleep on their own, stay asleep and sleep regularly. This pract... [more]
Poisonous Plants guidebook provides important information for anyone caring for children
Poisonous Plants:a guide for parents and childcare providers provides important information for anyone caring for children, and for educators, medics, sellers of plants and flowers, gardeners and those responsible for plants in public places. From deadly nightshade and foxglove to laburnum and even rhubarb, there are some plants that can be harmful to humans. Certain plants produce unpleasant-tasting, poisonous chemicals to protect themselves ... [more]
The Secret Seed Society makes it easier for children and parents to enjoy a healthy diet
The Secret Seed Society recently went on a UK tour, making another bid to encourage a healthier, happier generation, enticing children away from eating junk and processed food. Their veg circus of storytelling, drama, singing and munching visited the Hay Festival at Hay-on-Wye, Milton Keynes Museum and the Stoke Newington Literature Festival. Dressed as characters from the books, the Secret Seed Society filled each venue with noise, music and... [more]
ISO 8124 standards are designed to minimize potential toy hazards
Two new standards in the ISO 8124 toy safety series aim to reduce the risk of a child being injured by unsafe equipment or dangerous substances. Millions of toys have been recalled around the world because of hazardous levels of lead or cadmium, choking hazards, dangerous magnets and other safety hazards. "There is no question that ISO 8124 is a cornerstone of the global toy safety network," said Arnie Rubin, CEO of Funrise and President of t... [more]
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Children's dental health improving, ministers say
Children's dental health has improved significantly over the past two years, the Government claims.
Children's dental health improving: Govt
Children's dental health has improved significantly over the past two years, the Government claims. read more
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HIV-Positive Children On HAART May Need Revaccination HIV-positive children on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) "may need to be revaccinated to maintain their immunity against preventable childhood diseases," according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, HealthDay/BusinessWeek reports. After reviewing 38 studies, researchers found that children on ...
Health Insurance Brokers Can Find Individual Policies
Health insurance brokers, who are paid a commission by insurance companies but are free to consumers, are busier than ever.
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Receives $1.6 Million National Institutes of Health Grant to Help Fund ...
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota was awarded a five-year $1.6 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute) Cancer Education Grants Program. Children's will use the funds to develop a training program to improve access to, and quality of, pediatric palliative care for children with advanced cancer ...
Children who shun the sun go to casualty with seizures
Children deprived of vitamin D — the so-called sunshine vitamin — are being admitted to London hospitals with life-threatening health problems.
Additional children are eligible for health insurance coverage
Some parents may not be able to provide regular health insurance coverage for their children because they have lost their jobs or simply cannot afford it. However, their children may be eligible for free or low-cost government-provided health insurance.
Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
New Horizons dedicates mental health crisis center for children and teens
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Doors will open Wednesday at a new 20-bed facility of New Horizons that is designed to give in-patient care to children and teens who are experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises.
Children 'suffer' in UK detention centers
A British medical charity says children suffer psychological harm, violence and physical health problems in immigration detention centers across the UK.
