Here s a web site that alerts, advises and has a wealth of information on everything pertaining to childcare. With the latest news, details of seminars, product directory and on-line shopping it is also a forum where people can meet to discuss and share ideas concerning children ranging in age from birth to fourteen years. The site is supported by a panel of six experts. These include Susannah Oliver, author of nine books, and Mr. G H Trew of Lord Winston s department at Hammersmith Hospital. On site you will find The Parenting Directory, an A-Z index of parenting issues, a Special Needs resource for parents and families affected by disability, a telephone and address referral directory listing a great range of contact numbers and sites and a range of first aid courses recommended by Childalert.
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On average ten under fives are admitted to hospital each day after this sort of accident. The top cause is hot drinks, teas and coffee. However children and hot baths, kettles and cups and containers of hot liquid of any description are potentially lethal combinations. A UK-wide campaign has just been launched to heighten awareness. Crawl around and see what the baby can see.