Child Safety: Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time for planning for your new arrival, choosing names, room décor and buying nursery products for your new-born. However, we know that sometimes it can be a bit confusing with so many got-to-have products on the market. We encourage parents-to-be to think about baby safety and choose wisely as not everything that is sold is safe for the intended purpose and sometimes it’s easy to follow what other parents have recommended BUT this could unintentionally put baby at risk. We share unbiased evidence based information to help parents make informed choices.
- Does the product meet current safety standards?
- Is the product recommended by health practitioner, if not, WHY?
- How safe are second-hand products?
- What to look for when choosing nursery products & toys
- The 3 Key message from Tubes of Life and how following these can protect baby and promote healthy brain development
- Safer sleep and what this looks like
Safe at Home Luton is a child accident prevention programme aimed at families from pregnancy through to the child’s 5th birthday. They offer FREE advice and support to all families, and parents on low income and receiving benefits may qualify for free home safety equipment. Please visit Safe at Home’s website for more information and to apply online.
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop (currently run on Zoom)
Safe at Home offer free advice and support to expecting and new parents in Luton in a small group session- currently run on zoom. Those who attend and provide feedback receive a FREE child safety gift bag.
100% of previous attendees recommend this session
Our safety advisor offers top tips on how to make informed and safer choices when buying nursery equipment for your baby and you can learn important techniques on protecting your new-born in the early months of life.
Upcoming dates:
- Tuesday 30 July from 5pm to 7.30pm
- Thursday 15 Aug from 5pm to 7.30pm
- Tuesday 22 Oct from 10am to 12.30pm
- Wednesday 4 Dec from 5pm to 7.30pm
‘Really helpful session, I’ve gained a lot of useful information and wish these classes were just advertised better! I didn’t expect it to be as good as it was!’ (KBS Attendee, June 2021)
Register with Flying Start and mention this group to book: Flying Start Registration Form
For more information or assistance, email safeathome@eyalliance.org.uk or call Elaine Ainsworth (Safe at Home Coordinator) on 07553348485
Parenting and Family Relationships
There are a variety of courses and one-off sessions for parents in Luton to promote positive, nurturing and responsive parenting
Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an important time to think about your lifestyle and what you can do to help have a healthy pregnancy
SEND families
If you think that your child may have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) you should speak to someone about your concerns- find out more on Luton’s Local Offer
