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🚨 Important Update for Early Years Practitioners and Parents! 🚨 The Food Standards Agency has issued new guidance (reviewed on 19th Aug) on the safe handling of raw flour in craft activities and homemade play dough. 🌾🖍️ Raw flour may seem harmless, but it is a raw agricultural product that can be contaminated with harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. These bacteria are not killed unless the flour is properly cooked or treated, posing a risk to young children, who are particularly vulnerable. Please note that heat treatment at home may reduce the risk, it is still not certain that they will kill any harmful bacteria. Here's what you need to know: 1️⃣ Avoid using raw flour in any activities where it could be accidentally ingested or put risk assessments in place. 2️⃣Always wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after handling raw flour, and make sure children do too. It's vital to stay up-to-date with these guidelines to ensure a safe learning environment for our children. 💧✨ #EarlyYears #ChildSafety #PlayDough #RawFlour #FlourSafety #ChildCare #SensoryPlay #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FoodSafety #SafePlay #ChildHealth #HealthAndSafety #eyfs

A simple, nutritious meal can make an immense difference in the lives of young, impoverished children. For a child facing the harsh reality of food insecurity, receiving a warm, nourishing meal on a regular basis can profoundly enhance their well-being and prospects for the future. You can become a part of our compassionate family and help make our feeding programs a reality! #HelpingChildren #FeedingPrograms #EndChildHunger #JoinOurFamily #MakeADifference"

For every child under the age of 18 who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal drowning. Read our blog for drowning prevention tips and more. ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02x6D5N0 #EmergencyCare #SummerSafety #WaterSafety #SafetyTips #CPRTraining

USET’s Lead Program reached a major milestone this month! They are preparing to test for lead contaminated water at Tribal childcare facilities, after EPA approved their Quality Assurance Protection Plan (QAPP). Learn more about the voluntary Lead Program and how they are reducing lead in drinking water at https://ow.ly/UIql50Qkea5.

In our recent #ChildSupport Report, learn about: ✔️ An upcoming National Fatherhood Conference ✔️ Intergovernmental tips for child support programs ✔️ Summer food safety tips Read the new edition:

For every child under the age of 18 who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal drowning. Read our blog for drowning prevention tips and more. ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02x6m8K0 #EmergencyCare #SummerSafety #WaterSafety #SafetyTips #CPRTraining

Baby and Child Choking Prevention Number 1: Choking is a Silent Event If you aren’t watching your children while they are eating, you won’t know they’re choking - this is not the time to multi-task! Best advice: sit across from them and have this be your non-negotiable one-on-one time. It’ll be safer as they get older because they’ll be able to get your attention in other ways, but babies in particular who aren’t able to wave their hands or run over and alert you when something is wrong, are especially vulnerable. This is a safety tip you’ll want to communicate to any caregivers (babysitter, nanny, grandparents) as well! Number 2: Never Feed Your Child While They’re in a Car Seat (with one exception) Since choking is a silent event, the best advice is to feed them before you leave OR after the trip - try to avoid feeding them DURING the trip. I do believe there’s one exception to that rule: products like Once Upon a Farm’s Fruit and Veggie pouches. I think products like these would be the safest way to give them a snack because they’re smooth purees. Once Upon A Farm John Foraker

Each year, over 70 children under 5 years of age, or at least 6 children per month, succumb to the consequences of poison ingestion. https://lnkd.in/d3e_sADM #ChildSafety #PreventPoisonExposure #ChildSafeSA #injuryprevention #poison #ingestion #childhealth #poisoning #TimeToAct

Today's collaboratioon topic was given by kiran garu(ST) TODAY COLLABORATION TOPIC Feeding therapy What is Feeding Therapy? Kids can be picky eaters, but some children struggle with eating more than others. While a number of children grow out of a picky eating phase, others may need some help to try new foods. Feeding therapy can be a great option for a child who isn’t eating or swallowing correctly. Here’s how to know if your child can benefit from feeding therapy, and a summary of how feeding therapy works. #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork

Understanding Feeding Therapy: Insights into feeding therapy and how it can help children with sensory and picky eating issues. Learn how tailored strategies can improve your child's eating habits and overall well-being. #FeedingTherapy #ChildDevelopment #SensoryIssues