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Out and About
Outdoor activities for toddlers during lockdown
Whether its summer or a warm winter’s day, there is nothing quite like getting out in the sunshine. And children love it too. You might be stumped at what activities you can do with your toddler to keep...
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Learning Ideas
The best apps and online activities for little minds in lockdown
There’s no denying we live in a strange world right now with even our kids having the words lockdown and Covid in their vocabulary. As we all try and ride out this time as best we can, juggling work with homeschooling and running our households - keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained is a challenge, to say the least.
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Development Tips
Why the 18-month regression isn’t really a regression at all
If you’ve been following us here at Kiindred for a while you’ll know that we hate the word regression. It’s negative, it’s unnerving and frankly, it’s inaccurate. The Oxford dictionary defines regression as: “a return to a former or less developed state” and so we know that this is just not true when it comes to our little ones. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Kiindred’s resident Mothercraft Nurse, Chris Minogue is not a fan...
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Party Planning
How to plan your kids’ birthday party at home
2020 has drastically changed the way we celebrate. But if this year has taught us anything, it’s that the show must go on, even if that means staying indoors. We still need to celebrate the milestones, both big and small, but now it’s about finding new ways to do it. So if you’re upset your little one won’t get the birthday party they (or you) had hoped, we’ve got some fun DIY ideas, from decorations to games for kids of...
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Signs & Symptoms
What to do when the dreaded Gastro strikes…
The dreaded hour your child wakes up in the middle of the night with vomit in their sheets and hair. You know things will only get worse for a few days. Perhaps some diarrhoea to follow, and the fear...
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Hygiene & Keeping Clean
Fluoride and tooth decay: Here’s what you need to know
Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are four main steps in keeping a healthy mouth, these include eating a diet low in sugar, brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting a dentist...
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Signs & Symptoms
4 ways to reduce the risk of choking
Kids love to put everything in their mouths. We understand that this is developmentally normal, however, when busy little bodies run around with objects in their mouth the risk of choking is high...
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Signs & Symptoms
How to treat and take care of bites and stings
Living in Australia we all know they’re around, those creepy-crawlies, slithery, stinging creatures that inhabit the planet with us. We are fortunate enough to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, it is inevitable that our paths will cross. Biting/stinging insects may join us on the family picnic. Jellyfish lurk in the waves during a day at the beach. A brown snake may happen to pass through the tables of a child’s birthday party (a first-hand experience). While...
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first aid
Treating burns and scalds
Children are curious. They learn by play and exploring the world. This is a wonderful way to grow and develop, however, the problem is that your children lack the ability to understand danger and consequence. For example, investigating the hot cup of tea you just left on the coffee table will most likely not end well. Equally fascinating is the way you straighten your hair, and children always want to mimic what we do, just...
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Signs & Symptoms
Is Melatonin Safe For Children?
Learn how to support your child's sleep by focusing on natural solutions. Understand when Melatonin as a sleep aid is suitable, and how it can affect your child.
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Signs & Symptoms
Understanding your child’s fevers
Fever is incredibly common in children. Having an understanding of why children (and adults) can develop a fever is important. There are many myths about fever, the number one being that a fever is the actual illness. Fever is not the illness, it is the body’s natural response when we get an infection (eg. a virus or bacteria). Our bodies are incredibly smart. Many viruses and bacteria cannot survive in a ‘hot’ environment, so our...
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Signs & Symptoms
Button batteries – do you know the dangers?
“Inside the battery compartment of mini remote controls, small calculators, watches, remote keyless entry, flameless candles, singing greeting cards and other electronics, maybe a very powerful coin-sized button battery. When swallowed, these batteries can get stuck in the throat and cause severe burns. Small children often have easy access to these devices, and many parents do not know there is a risk.” http://thebatterycontrolled.com.au Attached is an image of a button battery left on a piece...
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Signs & Symptoms
Drowning prevention
When the warm weather arrives, it is second nature for us to get the kids into the great outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Parks, beaches, pools, or even just the sprinkler in the backyard, water is an integral part of the quintessential Australian summer. We must remain vigilant around water, especially when there are little ones around. In children aged 0-4 years, accidental falls into water is the leading activity prior to drowning for this...
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Signs & Symptoms
Crush injuries/amputations
Children are quick. Quick at being in the way, quick to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but sometimes not quick enough to move their fingers out of the way of the fast-closing car doors, sliding doors or other objects that can trap their little fingers. Children up to the age of six are most likely to injure their fingers at home, while children 6-14 years of age will more commonly injure...
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Allergies & Intolerances
Anaphylaxis and allergy
Having a child diagnosed with a potentially severe allergy can be scary. It is important however to understand that you’re not alone and there are some great resources and support available. Kids can be allergic to a wide range of things; including medicine, foods, insect stings, latex, pollen and dust mites. Common allergy-causing foods include: Sesame Peanut Tree nuts Cow’s milk Soy Shellfish Egg Fish Wheat It is important to be able to recognise the...
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