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Safety for Sun Awareness Week

In association with Sun Awareness Week we thought we’d do our bit to create awareness of the real dangers of the sun – many of which we can’t see, and won’t see until it’s too late! Continue reading

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Summer Essentials… Sorted!

As the British weather doesn’t know whether it’s coming or going this month, those of us lucky enough to be escaping to sunny sands will no doubt be getting those suitcases suitably crammed!

Packing for a week in the sun isn’t everyone’s forte – not only do you have the challenge of co-ordinating your own holiday must-haves, but with a little one in tow, the word Excess Baggage quickly springs to mind!

A relaxing holiday begins with some savvy organisation. So we’ve taken some of the hard work out of organising a trip away with baby, leaving you to look forward to enjoying your break… Continue reading

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Playing Safe Outdoors

This week’s post comes from ‘Play Expert’ Abbi Stewart who is keen to make parents aware of safer play outdoors…

Keeping your child safe while playing outside can always be a worry for parents, especially when the weather is starting to get warmer and you really want to encourage them to go outside. Continue reading

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Summer Nights… For Sleepy Tots

Finally! The cold, dark and gloomy nights are beginning to slip away, and you can almost smell summer creeping in. We notched our clocks forward – sure, we whined a little bit about missing out on that crucial hour of sleep, but the lighter mornings don’t half put a spring in our step!

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Hooray for the Bank Holiday!

… and a 4 day weekend for Mum!

 

As the Bank Holiday Weekend approaches, we’re dreaming of shopping sprees, trips to the park and switching off from work-mode for a long weekend!

Of course, us Mums are never off duty when it comes to our little pleasure-seekers, and maintaining Mum mode can be exhausting whilst you’re trying to kick back and wind down!

So we penned a few tips on the latest gadgets to give safety-savvy Mums a weekend as stress free as possible, giving you some well-earned time out…

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Posted in Baby Safety, Baby Sleeping, Baby Travel, Safety at Home, Safety Gates, Simple Safety Solutions, Sun Safety, Window Safety |

Easter Outings!

Fun Ideas for Little Easter Bunnies…

Ah, it’s almost Easter and we look forward to lighter nights, warmer days, Easter chocs and a nice two week school break for the kids (well, most of us!)  The good old British climate isn’t always on our side, but if we’re lucky enough to have some dry days, you’ll no doubt want to plan lots of fun activities to keep the kids occupied and out of the house.

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Mother’s Day Giveaway – Win a Spa Day!

Being a Mum is hard work! So we thought, when better to offer the Mums of the world a well-earned day of relaxation and a break from (expertly) juggling the lives of little people!

From all of us here at Simple Safety Solutions, we’d like to say a huge Happy Mothers Day to all of the fabulous Mums out there.

In honour of your continuous love, Saint-like patience, Goddess-like skills and general awesomeness we’re giving away £100 of vouchers to indulge yourself at a Spa of your choice!

For a chance to win, simply Like Us on Facebook and leave a comment telling us about the best Mother’s Day gift you’ve ever received.

Competition closes March 17th at 11:59pm and the winner will be randomly chosen and announced on March 18th.

Good Luck Mums!

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The Cost of Raising a Child Soars By 11%!

We all love splashing out on new gifts and gadgets for our little angels! Though many of us are feeling the pinch at the moment with living costs soaring to all time highs!

New research reveals that the cost of raising a child has increased by a whopping 11 per cent in 10 years. Continue reading

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Summer Savings for the Uber Organised Mum!

As the sun has finally started to creep out, we’re already dreaming of sandy beaches and suntans as we scan the internet for early bird summer holiday deals. With many families keeping a close eye on the pennies at the moment, splurging on a summer holiday can take it’s toll on the wallet when it comes to buying all of the necessary accessories, must-haves and beach-ready outfits!

For those that like to prep well in advance (well, you are looking at holidays in February!) great savings can be made by bagging those summer essentials early on.  So we’ve put together a few summer favourites for those travelling with little sunseekers, to save you plenty of spends for ice creams and souvenirs! Continue reading

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Love Is In The Air!

As Valentines Day approaches, we’re dreaming of a candle-lit dinner, popping a bottle of something fizzy and popping into something a little slinky.

Though for love birds with little ones in the nest, us Mums are never off duty when it comes to our little cupids, and an unhappy camper can extinguish the flames of passion quicker than the scent of a cremated fillet mignon!

So we penned a few tips on a few essentials to give Mum and Dad a well-earned night of relaxation. Continue reading

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