Safe at Home

17/11/2025

🚗 We’re supporting ! 🚦
Let’s keep our babies and children safe every time they’re on the move.

Parents/Caregivers — take a moment to think:
❓ Is your vehicle safe for your child?
❓ Is their car seat fitted and used correctly?
❓ Do they travel in other people’s cars safely?
❓ Does your child know the basics of road safety?

🟡 Teach children to:
➡️ STOP, LOOK, LISTEN & THINK before crossing
➡️ Walk on pavements and hold an adult’s hand
➡️ Use pedestrian crossings
➡️ Wear bright / reflective clothing in low light
➡️ Avoid distractions like phones & headphones near roads

Every small action helps protect little lives. 💛
Follow — Safe at Home for more trusted safety tips and updates.

14/11/2025

🔥 🔥
Have you ever filled a hot water bottle with boiling water? Many of us have — but it can weaken the bottle and cause dangerous burns.

👉 Let the water cool first.
Old bottles, overfilling and poor storage also increase the risk.

Share to help prevent burns and scalds.
Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/hot-water-bottle-safety/

14/11/2025

🚨Important information below from our colleagues Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service on travelling safely during Storm Claudia.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the county from 6am today (Friday) until 6am tomorrow (Saturday).

The warning is expected to increase to amber between midday and 23.59pm today (Friday).

❗️Please take extra care when travelling as heavy rainfall may cause disruption and surface water flooding.

Driving during Storm Claudia? 🌧️🚗

Heavy rain can make journeys more dangerous, so here are some key tips to help you stay safe on the roads today:
💧 Slow down and leave extra space as stopping distances increase in wet conditions.
💧 Use dipped headlights so you’re visible to other drivers.
💧 Avoid rear fog lights, as they can dazzle others and hide your brake lights.
💧 Watch for spray from larger or faster vehicles which can reduce visibility.
💧 Keep your air con on to stop windows misting up.
💧 Stay informed by listen to local news for updates on flooding, closures, and forecasts.
💧 If you aquaplane and steering feels light, ease off the accelerator (don’t brake) until you regain control.

Stay alert, drive carefully, and let’s all get home safe ❤️

14/11/2025

Top Tips from The Lullaby Trust

11/11/2025

⬇️** What you need to know **⬇️

| Off Road, Off Limits: E-scooters & E-Bikes

Bedfordshire Police is taking firm action against the illegal use of e-scooters and other e-vehicles in public places.

Offenders risk prosecution, fines, driving disqualification, or imprisonment, and vehicles may be seized and destroyed if ownership or insurance cannot be proven.

**What you need to know**

E-scooters and e-bikes are becoming increasingly popular gifts, especially for young people, but it’s vital to be aware of the legal risks before buying one.

🚫 Privately owned e-scooters and e-bikes cannot be insured, taxed, or put through an MOT, making their use in public spaces illegal.

🚫These vehicles are not road legal unless part of an approved rental scheme – there is currently no such scheme active in Bedfordshire.

🚫 If you are caught riding an e-scooter, e-bike, or any other off-road vehicle on a public road or in any other public space, your vehicle may be immediately seized and later destroyed.

🚫Some vehicles sold online or in person may have been stolen, and purchasing one could lead to prosecution for handling stolen goods.

🚫Riding any vehicle dangerously or disruptively in public places is an offence under the Road Traffic Act, and this includes e-scooters, quad bikes, and off-road motorcycles.

**Protect your property**

If you own an off-road vehicle for use on private land, mark it securely and store it out of sight in a locked shed or garage.
Registering your items at https://orlo.uk/ogOi7 increases the chances of recovery if they’re lost or stolen. For thefts and related crimes, report them at https://orlo.uk/wHWQz

**We’re taking action**

Operation Skytree is our high-impact initiative tackling nuisance vehicles using police motorbikes and drones, covert and overt patrols, and intelligence-led investigations.

Working closely with local authorities, the aim is to identify and disrupt nuisance riders across the county.

Remember, unless a vehicle is specifically designed and registered for road use, it can only be ridden on private land with the landowner’s permission.

If you notice nuisance vehicles in your area, you can report them by visiting https://orlo.uk/wHWQz and providing details about the incident and the rider.

11/11/2025

⚠️ Product Recall Alert ⚠️
*PLEASE STOP USING IMMEDIATELY - PLEASE SHARE*
Marks and Spencer (M&S) Stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleepbag (2511-0077) presenting a risk of strangulation as the neck measurement does not fall within the parameters specified in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781.

For more information:
https://www.gov.uk/.../product-recall-marks-and-spencer...

⚠️ Product Recall: Marks and Spencer Stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleepbag (2511-0077) presenting a risk of strangulation as the neck measurement does not fall within the parameters specified in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781.⚠️

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-marks-and-spencer-stripe-2-dot-5-tog-baby-sleepbag-2511-0077

07/11/2025

🚨 Parents, please read before you click “add to basket”! 🚨

Temu and Shein might look like bargain heaven this Christmas 🎁— but consumer testing has revealed serious safety concerns.

⚠️ Toys ~ All of the Shein children’s products tested and 96% of the Temu products had non-compliance issues!

Over 60% of products tested failed safety checks, including:
❌ Children’s toys – some unsafe for under 3s with chemical failures and small parts
❌ USB chargers – posing electric shock and fire risks
❌ Necklaces – found with hazardous materials

Don’t let a “bargain” put your family at risk ~ remember not everything sold is safe.
👉 Read more about the testing and how to shop safely this festive season.
: https://www.consumer.org.nz/.../testing-reveals-unsafe...

Follow our for top tips from Safe at Home and check for safe products before you buy.

Temu and Shein sell thousands of products. But consumer testing has found many kids’ toys and products, as well as USB chargers and necklaces, aren’t safe.

Read more about the testing: https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/testing-reveals-unsafe-kids-toys-usb-chargers-and-necklaces-sold-through-temu-and-shein

07/11/2025

⚡ Black Friday Warning for Parents ⚡

Not everything on sale is safe — and that “bargain” electrical item could put your family at risk. 🔥

Shopping smart this means looking beyond the reviews. Many cheap electrical products sold by third-party sellers don’t meet UK safety standards and can cause fires or electric shocks.

👉 Stay informed and protect your loved ones: Get expert tips on spotting unsafe deals: https://ow.ly/Ce7Q50XnJ7P

✅ Follow Safe at Home for top tips on child safety and stay up to date with dangerous goods and product recall alerts.

Shopping smart this means digging deeper than the reviews.✨

Stay informed and shop safely, especially when buying electrical items. Our investigations have uncovered dangerous electrical products sold by third-party sellers on online marketplaces - many of which don’t meet UK safety standards like those from reputable high-street retailers.

👉 Get expert tips on spotting unsafe deals: https://ow.ly/Ce7Q50XnJ7P

06/11/2025

NEW Antenatal & Postnatal Parent Chat starts next week for expectant and new parents 👇🏼
📅 Monday (10 November)
🖲 Family Hub in Luton Central Library
⏰ Drop in anytime between 9.30am and 3.30pm (no booking required)

*Ask about booking onto our Keeping Baby Safe session on ZOOM and our Antenatal Sessions plus lots more . . .

NEW Antenatal & Postnatal Parent Chat starts next week!

Come to the Central Family Hub in Central Library on Monday (10 November) for our first 'Antenatal and Postnatal Parent Chat'. Drop in between 9.30am and 3.30pm to speak to our staff about our free pregnancy and postnatal services. We can also help answer questions or signpost on to other services.

We hope to see pregnant women/partners or parents of young babies there!

06/11/2025

🎆 FIREWORKS 🎆

At celebrations throughout the year there are often fireworks, but are you fully aware of what to do if something does goes wrong - do you have a plan in place? Burns survivor, Rosie-May (age 12) shares her key message to help others stay safe whilst celebrating and having fun 👇

📈 WARNING: Injuries are rising fast - Be One Step Ahead ✅

06/11/2025

🌙 Using a Baby Sleeping Bag? Here’s What You Need to Know! 💤

Before putting your little one down to sleep, ask yourself:
👶 Is my baby the right weight for this sleeping bag?
🌡️ Is the TOG rating correct for the room temperature?
🩵 What should my baby be wearing underneath?
✅ Is the sleeping bag from a reputable brand and compliant with safety standard BS EN 16781:2018?

For trusted guidance, always follow The Lullaby Trust for safer sleep advice.

👩‍🍼 Parents-to-be! Join our FREE online workshop to learn more about baby product safety and top tips on how to keep your baby safe - includes a complimentary GIFT BAG.
📅 Next session - Keeping Baby Safe: 17 November 2025, 10am on ZOOM.
📍 For Luton families only who are expecting a baby or have a new-born under 12 weeks old.
✉️ Email us for details at: safeathome@eyalliance.org.uk — new dates available in 2026!