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13/02/2026

💙 Welcoming a new baby is a huge change, especially for older siblings.

💛 Here are some gentle, practical ways to help them feel secure, loved and included during those early weeks.

🩵 Plan the first meeting
If you can, avoid holding the baby when they first meet. Free arms mean you can give your older child lots of cuddles first, then bring baby in together.

💙 Prepare your visitors
Ask friends and family to make a fuss of your older child too. A small gift just for them can really help them feel included.

💛 Avoid calling them “the big one”
It can feel quite jarring for a child who has always been the baby. Try not to change expectations overnight and ask others to do the same.

🩵 Get them their own baby
A doll they can feed, cuddle or change alongside you can be a lovely way to play and feel involved.
Invest in a good sling

💙 A sling can be a real lifesaver with a newborn and a toddler. Baby stays close and content while your hands are free for play and cuddles.

💛 Create a special feeding box
Save a box of activities just for feeding times. It comes out while you feed the baby and goes away again afterwards.

🩵 Don’t “blame” the baby
Try swapping “I can’t, I’m holding the baby” for “my hands are busy right now, I’ll help you as soon as I can”.

💙 Make time for one-to-one moments
Even short pockets of time can mean the world. If you can, step away from the baby and focus fully on your older child.

❤️There is no perfect way to do this. Be kind to yourself, take it one day at a time, and remember that love is not divided, it grows.

12/02/2026

Every second counts when a fire starts at home.

You are around 11 times more likely to die in a house fire without a working smoke alarm, and in more than a third of home fires, smoke never reaches an alarm in time. That is why having more smoke alarms in more places can make a life saving difference.

We support children and families impacted by burn injuries and work to raise awareness of the simple steps that help prevent fires and reduce harm. Early warning saves lives, especially in homes with children.

Small checks today can help keep families safer tomorrow.

Learn more about home fire safety and smoke alarms:
🔗 https://firekills.campaign.gov.uk

Explore our burn prevention and safety resources:
🔗 https://cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/

12/02/2026

❌ We have a few places remaining on this essential course.

💙 Are you a childcare professional, child minder, work in a school?

🩵 Do you need to renew your Paediatric First Aid Course?

💛 Then join us on Wednesday 4th March 2026 in Clitheroe.

💙 The 12 hour course is delivered via blended learning.

🩵 Led by experienced first aiders and child care workers.

12/02/2026

Did you know? is common in and may be underrecognized.

Nearly 50% of those with ACM exhibit at least one heart failure sign or symptom. Some symptoms of HF are fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention.

To learn more about heart failure in ACM, visit https://sads.org/sads-conditions/arvc/.

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12/02/2026

Electric blankets can be a cost-effective way to stay warm, but they can also be a fire risk. So use them with care.

• Unplug them before getting into bed, unless they have a thermostat control for safe all-night use.
• Never use a hot water bottle with your electric blanket.
• Avoid buying second-hand electric blankets.

More top tips for staying safe and warm this winter: https://capt.org.uk/winter-safety/

11/02/2026

Breastfeeding-friendly activities for the early months In those early weeks and months (0–3 months), simple at-home activities like tummy time, mirror play, and play gyms can beautifully support both baby’s development and the breastfeeding relationship.

What is mirror play? 🪞

Mirror play is a developmental activity where infants interact with their reflection, typically starting around 2-6 months old.

Observing themselves in an unbreakable, child-safe mirror; babies learn about facial expressions, body movement, and spatial awareness while boosting cognitive skills and social-emotional development.

Why is mirror play important? Mirror play encourages:

· Early bonding and social connection
· Visual tracking and attention
· Self-awareness and regulation

When combined with a play gym, babies are also developing:

· Grasping and reaching
· Gross motor skills
· Sensory processing
· Coordination and crossing the midline

Many of these activities can be done before or after a feed, or even woven gently into floor time following breastfeeding — supporting digestion, comfort, and calm connection.

11/02/2026

The liquid detergent in washing pods and capsules can cause life-changing chemical burns to eyes, skin and throats.

So, while it’s tempting to keep laundry pods next to the washing machine for convenience, they’re safer in a high or lockable cupboard out of the reach of children.

And, when you’re shopping, look out for laundry products with a bittering agent like Bitrex – it tastes so horrible, children spit it out instead of swallowing, preventing accidental poisoning.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/washing-pods-and-capsules/

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

💙 Your child may be sleepy or confused for a while after a breath holding episode.

💛 Although breath-holding can be scary for parents, it's usually harmless and your child should grow out of it by the age of 4 or 5.

❌ Breath-holding episodes:

- usually last for less than 1 minute (if the child faints, they'll usually regain consciousness within 1 or 2 minutes)
- are not epileptic seizures
- your child is not doing it on purpose and cannot control what happens when they have a breath-holding episode.

🚑 Call 999 if:
- faints and cannot be woken up
- is shaking or jerking because of a fit
- is blue or grey

🩵 These could be symptoms of breath-holding, but could also be related to other, more serious conditions.

💙 If a doctor has not previously told you it's breath-holding, it's important to get it checked immediately.

❤️ See a GP if:

- your child has already been diagnosed with breath-holding and:
- has breath-holding episodes more often than before or the episodes seem worse
- is stiff or shakes for longer than a minute and takes a while to recover
- has breath-holding episodes that are affecting everyday life

💛 The GP will try to find out if there's a more serious underlying condition. They may suggest an ECG to check your child's heart rhythm.

Source NHS

09/02/2026

⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee children’s books. Ladybird is recalling copies from specific printings of several Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee titles due to a potential choking hazard.

A manufacturing fault means the glitter varnish on the cover can lift and peel off, creating small flakes that could be dangerous for young children.

📚 Affected books:
Peppa Pig: Peppa Meets Father Christmas
ISBN: 9780241321539 | Print: 009
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Night Before Christmas
ISBN: 9780241448625 | Prints: 002 & 003
Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Easter
ISBN: 9780241476406 | Print: 002
Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to Hollywood
ISBN: 9780241476772 | Prints: 002 & 003
Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas Badge
ISBN: 9781405947350 | Print: 003

Only limited print runs from 2020 and 2021, manufactured in the UK, are affected.

🔎 You can find the unique print number on the copyright page inside the book. Look for copies marked ‘Printed in Great Britain’ or ‘Printed in the United Kingdom'.

If you have one of the affected books, take it away from small children immediately and return it to the retailer for a full refund – no receipt required.

09/02/2026

They’re found in almost every changing bag, but did you know that nappy sacks can kill small babies?

Young babies under six months naturally grasp things and pull them to their mouths, but then find it difficult to let go or pull them away.

As nappy sacks are flimsy, they can easily cling to a baby’s face as they breathe in and can tragically result in suffocation or choking.

⚠️ Please keep nappy sacks well out of reach of children when changing them and never put them in a buggy or cot.

Discover more baby products that could pose a serious safety risk: https://capt.org.uk/10-baby-products-that-could-pose-serious-safety-risk/