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17/08/2026

Safer Sleep for Babies whether you are at Home or Away / Day & Night.

✅ ALWAYS sleep your baby on their BACK in a CLEAR cot or sleep space.

😴 This helps to keep your baby safe during sleeps and naps and reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome .
Share with your family and friends and anyone who cares for your baby ...

Trusted sources of information: 👇
The Lullaby Trust for safer sleep information for families with babies
Safe at Home sharing vital key messages to help keep babies and young children safe

16/08/2026

🪟 HOT WEATHER + OPEN WINDOWS = FALLS RISK

Young children are curious, quick and love to climb. An open window can become a serious danger in seconds.

LUTON FAMILIES – WE HAVE A FEW FREE SLOTS REMAINING!

We can supply AND professionally install window restrictors FREE for families with children aged 0–5 - includes free home and fire safety check.

✅ Allows the window to open for ventilation
✅ Helps prevent a young child opening it far enough to fall
✅ FREE supply and installation during our current offer

Don’t wait for a near miss – grab yours while the offer is available.

Apply online:
https://www.safeathomecip.org.uk/apply-online/

📱 Call or text: 07706 309 377 if you need to talk to us for advice.

🏠 PRIVATE RENTED?
Please speak to your landlord or letting agent first, as you will need their consent for restrictors to be fitted by our scheme.

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Safe at Home Flying Start Luton Luton Family Hubs
In partnership with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

15/08/2026

☀️ HOSEPIPE IN THE SUN? CHECK BEFORE YOU SPRAY!

Did you know water left sitting inside a hosepipe or water sprayer can become extremely hot in direct sunshine?

💦That first spray could cause a serious burn to a child or animal 🔥

✅ Uncoil your hosepipe.
✅ Empty any water left inside after use.
✅ Store it safely away from young children.
❌ Never spray water that has been sitting in a hot hose directly onto a child or pet.

🚫And if a hosepipe ban applies in your area, remember to follow the current restrictions.

A simple check can prevent a painful burn

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14/08/2026

💦 WATER + YOUNG CHILDREN = CONSTANT SUPERVISION

Paddling pool, hot tub, river, swimming pool or seaside – wherever there is water, stay close.

👀 Always supervise young children around water.
🤝 Keep babies and young children within arm’s reach.
❌ Never rely on swimming aids or floats to prevent drowning.
⚠️ Check for product safety warnings and recalls before using water products.

Drowning can happen quickly and quietly.

Enjoy the water – but keep your eyes on your child,

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14/08/2026

☀️ KEEP BABY COOL – BUT NEVER COVER THE PRAM!

It can be tempting to drape a muslin, blanket or towel over the pram to create shade – but this can reduce airflow and cause heat to build up around your baby.

❌ Never cover a pram or buggy with a blanket, towel or muslin - this leads to risk of overheating which increases the risk of SIDS.

✅ Use a clip-on sunshade or parasol that allows air to circulate.
✅ Keep baby out of direct sunlight.
✅ Regularly check baby isn't getting too hot - feel back of neck or tummy
✅ Avoid the hottest part of the day where possible.
✅ A cold muslin kept in the fridge until needed is ideal to place between you and baby when feeding or cuddling, this helps to keep you both cool and comfortable.

Keep baby shaded, cool and where you can see them. 👶☀️

Check out The Lullaby Trust for more top tips this summer:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/travel-and-weather/hot-weather/

13/08/2026

🥤 SLUSHIE SAFETY – DID YOU KNOW?

That colourful frozen drink might look like the perfect summer treat – but check what’s in it!

❌ Children UNDER 7 should not have slushie drinks containing glycerol.

⚠️ Children aged 7–10 should have no more than ONE 350ml glycerol-containing slushie per day.

❌ Free refills should not be offered to children aged 10 and under.

Not sure what’s in the drink? Ask the seller or check the label before buying.

Food Standards Agency advice:
https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/glycerol

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13/08/2026

☀️ SUMMER FUN – SUMMER SAFETY ☀️

Young children under 5 are naturally curious and can get into danger in seconds.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or caregiver, follow us for simple summer safety tips to help keep little ones safe at home, in the garden, on days out and on holiday.

👀 Spot the risks
✅ Take simple precautions
📲 Follow and share – you could help prevent a serious accident
🤩 We also have a FREE Offer

More summer safety advice from the Child Accident Prevention Trust:
https://capt.org.uk/focus-on-summer-safety/

12/08/2026

☀️🌡️ HEATWAVE ALERT – KEEP LITTLE ONES SAFE! 👶💚

Babies and young children can overheat much faster than adults, so a few simple steps can make a big difference - check out our carousel for a range of useful tips to help keep little ones safe and comfortable - Please share with family and friends.

✅ DO:
✔ Keep babies under 6 months out of direct sun
✔ Offer regular drinks for older children
✔ Dress children in light, loose clothing
✔ Stay in the shade between 11am–3pm
✔ Keep bedrooms as cool as possible

❌ DON'T:
✘ Cover a pram with a blanket or muslin
✘ Leave a child alone in a parked car
✘ Forget to check if your child feels hot or sweaty

💚 Families in Luton – we're here to help keep children safe at home all year round.
👉 Follow Safe at Home for trusted child safety advice.

Trusted advice from other sources👇
• The Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/the-lullaby-trust-urges.../
• NHS Hot Weather Guidance: https://www.nhs.uk/.../first.../safety/safety-in-the-sun/
• Child Accident Prevention Trust: https://capt.org.uk/focus-on-summer-safety/
• Breastfeeding Support: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/contac.../helplines/

• If you are worried about your child speak to your Health Visitor or Midwife or Infant Feeding team for advice and support.

Flying Start Luton Luton Family Hubs Luton Community Health Services Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

12/08/2026

🚨 WATER BEADS pose deadly danger to young children 🚨

Are water beads in your home – or in a home your child visits?

Sometimes called sensory beads, jelly beads or gel beads, they may be used for sensory play, crafts and decorations. But they can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.

❌ Water beads can be tiny and easy for a young child to swallow without anyone noticing.

❌ Once swallowed, they absorb fluid within the body and can expand to many times their original size – some can grow as large as a golf ball.

❌ They can cause a life-threatening blockage in a child’s bowel and may require major surgery.

❌ Water beads may not show up on an X-ray, making them difficult to detect.

⚠️ Water beads are NOT recommended for children under 5. Keep them completely out of the reach of babies and young children.
✅ Check your home today - Say No to Water Beads in Homes with Kids and Pets!

Please share this warning with grandparents, family, friends and anyone who cares for your child - having a conversation will raise awareness and protect children.
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More safety advice from Child Accident Prevention Trust and reputable souces: 👇

https://capt.org.uk/keep-water-beads-away-from-young-children/

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/opss-issues-safety-alert-to-warn-of-the-risks-of-water-beads

https://thatwaterbeadlady.org/



Child Accident Prevention Trust
Safe at Home
Office for Product Safety and Standards

Water beads are small and can easily be swallowed without detection. As they bathe in stomach fluids, they expand to many times their original size, posing a serious risk of blockage in a child’s bowel.

Some water beads grow to more than 15 times their original size, up to the size of golf balls.
The beads don’t show up on X-ray, so finding them can be really complicated and the child may need major surgery to remove them.

That’s why they aren’t recommended for under 5s.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/keep-water-beads-away-from-young-children/