Tippitoes is a firm believer in the value of Child Safety Week. Before you know it, your baby will be on the move, therefore ensuring the home has been child proofed is a vital early stage of parenting. A great way to vet your home for any

to keep your baby safe, but there are some other important safety tips for the more common outdoor hazards of daily life.Buggies: It may seem a drag, but younger babies can easily slip out of buggies so it's a good idea to belt them in at all times. In a

When you first hold your baby you'll probably be amazed at how real and yet how fragile he is. This little person is now entirely dependent on you and the care you take to keep him safe: You can't prepare for and avoid all accidents and learning

not it use and leads need to be tucked away. Make sure that kettle flexes and the like aren't dangling down within reach of your baby, and be careful where you charge your mobile phone etc.2. The laundry It's not a great idea to iron when a crawling baby

in the corner of the lounge could topple over. Now, everything will look like a potential death trap to you, until you realise that actually, the changes will happen slowly.Baby on the Go: First Safety StepsYes, your new baby will surprise you with how quickly

and to cooperate closely with CPSC as it continues its investigation of all baby slings."“Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product.“Consumers can contact Infantino at 0800 008 6927

When introducing your baby to solids, there are a few golden rules to follow when you're preparing and cooking purees for your baby.Preparing baby food safelyGood hygiene is vital when you feed your baby so make sure you wash hands and preparation

estimates that every year a child loses their life as a result of looped blind cords and that there are up to 20 near misses. Three children have died in the past 18 months.EuroSafe, the European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, said

child's curious fingers. The safety standard for pushchairs, buggies etc is BS 7409 1996 and/or BS EN 1888.Cots Safety when your child is sleeping is one of the biggest concerns of new parents. The safety standard is BS EN716.Mattresses As with cots, a

, there are important safety issues they need to be protected from: the sun's rays, for a start.Suncare for babies and childrenAcross the ThinkBaby site, there are useful articles to help make your trips out with your baby or toddler safer:Keep safe in the heatBabies