Mealtime was always a happy occasion for us. Our little 11-month-old enjoys playing with balls and blocks but loves his food and is at his happiest when mealtime rolls around. We had been using a highchair fitted with a three-point harness as our second feeding chair since bubs started solids. It was originally used […]
Life Without Sarah
“I love you, Mummy” Sarah said with a smile and a cuddle before she ran outside to play. “Sarah, why are you wearing those old clothes?!” her Mum, Michelle, shouted as she saw the back of her black leggings, black skirt and red and white spotty t-shirt with a big blue bow. “Because you know […]
Lincoln’s Legacy
Meet Lincoln Lincoln was a sweet little 3 year old boy. He loved his TV and videos – Paw Patrol was his favourite. He loved Shrek and Toy Story and would watch these shows over and over, while enjoying his snacks on the couch. He called his Grandma “Ganma” and was a proud big brother […]
THE SAFEST WAY TO BRING PETS AND KIDS TOGETHER
Did you know that Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world? It’s estimated that almost two thirds of Australian households have a pet today, with dogs the most common choice. There are many benefits of having children and pets together; they can teach children about caring for another […]
KEEPING OUR DAUGHTER REAR-FACING MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
It was a normal day for Jess and her wife Amanda. They placed their precious 8-month-old daughter into her child car restraint and climbed in to do a journey they had done a thousand times before. “I remember chatting to Amanda as I pulled out of the intersection to turn right on the highway. Our […]
FARM SAFETY MONTH – LIFE ON THE FARM WITH KIDS
Lisa Parker grew up in Geelong in a suburban household. When she met her husband, life changed as she relocated 150km inland and started to live farm life. Having 3 children and living on a working farm, Lisa shares with us what that farm life was like with twin toddlers and now, with two 17 […]
Supporter of the Month (July) – Row
Introducing: Row Thompson Building Inspector (Pool Safety) from North Vic Pool Safety Compliance Row makes a donation to the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program from every pool safety inspection her business does. This month we sat down with Row to find out more… Why did you decide to support the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program? […]
How do you explain to a 3-year-old why she can’t go outside and play?
Every week over 19 children are admitted to burns units across Australia and New Zealand. The location where over three quarters (76%) of these burn and scald injuries occur is the place we all believe should be the safest – our homes. Last June we shared a story about one of these children – little […]
WHEN SNACKTIME ENDS IN A SERIOUS BURN
[Pictured: Milla today] Milla was eight years old when she suffered severe burns to her lower body. On this particular day, she came home from a party feeling hungry, so she did what she’s done many times before and prepared herself one of her favourite snacks – some instant noodles. Usually, Milla would sit up […]
The burn you never saw coming
When we think about preventing burns, the potential hazards that come to mind are usually fire and heat sources such as stovetops, boiling water, hot food or drink and anything with a flame. But friction can also create painful burns as Mum of three, Bianca, discovered. Bianca is sharing her story about the seemingly unlikely […]
