Keep kids safe in cars these holidays

*15 November 2011* Plunket is urging people to have their child car restraints checked before the busy Christmas holiday season. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor says the tragic accident in South Auckland last week, in which a two-week old baby boy was critically injured when his car seat became loose, is a stark reminder of the importance of correct installation. “For a car seat to perform correctly in an accident it needs to be installed correctly.

Tags: Safety Sue Campbell Car seats car seat rental scheme 2 comments 15 November 2011

Keep safe this Guy Fawkes

*2 November 2011* Plunket’s national child safety advisor, Sue Campbell, urges families to take care and be responsible with fireworks this Guy Fawkes. Plunket encourages people to attend public displays, where neighbours and friends can meet and enjoy the occasion safely. Large, spectacular public displays are held in many towns and cities around the country and can be great fun for all the family “Fireworks are fascinating and exciting but can be terrifying for young children,” says Sue.

Tags: Sue Campbell fireworks Guy Fawkes 0 comments 2 November 2011