Child safety at home
Fire hazard with popular head lice lotions
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, which polices the safety of medical products, has issued a warning to be careful when using certain head lice lotions. Anyone treated with...
Scarlet fever: find out where it’s hit near you
Reported scarlet fever cases have hit their highest level since the 1960s. Find out where it's hit hardest, symptoms and what to do if you or a family member gets struck down.
Philips Avent confirms complaints of inaccurate Smart Ear Thermometer readings
There have been a number of complaints of inaccurate Philips Avent Smart Thermometer temperature readings. What has Philips Avent said, and what can you do about it?
Latest baby monitor reviews – £30 to £300. Find out which is best
The pros and cons of choosing a cheap audio monitor, a pricier video baby monitor, or the latest wi-fi models that all you to keep an eye on your baby via your smartphone.
Connected toys: Buyers beware this Christmas
Christmas is upon us and parents are frantically buying presents for their youngsters. Popular toys this festive season are smart, or ‘connected’ toys, such as Hasbro’s Furby. However, a Which?...
Measles outbreaks could make for a miserable family Christmas
The NHS has reported an outbreak of measles in both Leeds and Liverpool, with Greater Manchester also braced for an increase in cases. Health officials believe the virus may have...
Safety alert: see how easy it is for almost anyone to hack your child’s connected toys
Connected toys with Bluetooth, wi-fi and mobile apps may seem like the perfect gift for your child this Christmas. But we’ve found that, without appropriate safety features, they can also...
Boots recalls baby dummies
Boots has issued an urgent recall of its Baby Airflow Soothers after a potential manufacturing fault has been discovered.
Which? reveals best head lice and nit treatments
If you haven’t yet received the dreaded ‘nit letter’, chances are it won’t be long before it appears in your child’s school bag alongside the crumpled permission slips and half-eaten...
Is a cardboard baby box safe for a sleeping baby?
The Lullaby Trust has raised concerns about the increasing popularity of cardboard baby boxes, and has issued new safe sleeping guidance for babies.