P486ORACLE 486 Mon10 Feb C4 1712:15  1/6      by Margaret Carter  ROAD SAFETY YEAR In an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents that occur throughout Europe, 1986 has been designated European Road Safety Year. As the Royal Society for the Prevention of accidents points out, more than 55,000 people die and a million and a half are injured annually on European roads. Teaching road safety can't begin too early. Reflective clothing, clean lamps and safety belts are all essential, as is proper awareness of their use by adults and children. more follows Home File Index 480 Best buys 487
P486ORACLE 486 Mon10 Feb C4 1718:12  2/6      by Margaret Carter  YOUNG TRIVIA What rivals even the telly in its power to hold the attention? One answer is that addictive game Trivial Pursuits ─ the game that tests your general knowledge. And now the youngsters have their own version. Trivia for Kids has 1,800 different questions ranging from foot- ball to history, pop stars to science. It's all great fun and while it's undoubtedly educational it's far from being a game for the egg heads: often guesswork can find the answer. It costs £10.95 from leading toy shops. more follows > Home File Index 480 Best Buys 487
P486ORACLE 486 Mon10 Feb C4 1711:04  3/6      by Margaret Carter  SUGAR VERSUS SPICE Providing a healthy diet for the family is everyone's aim, but keeping up with the latest information is complicated. All experts agree that we should cut down on sugar and since sweetness is an acquired taste, fondness for sugar can gradually be cut down. It would be better to make sure children don't ever develop the taste. Use fruit to sweeten recipes, nuts and fruit for snacks ─ that way you can set an eating pattern and avoid later tooth decay. more follows > Home File Index 480 Best buys 487 Crosse & Blackwell Recipes 195
P486ORACLE 486 Mon10 Feb C4 1711:11  4/6      by Margaret Carter  ALL CHANGE FOR BABY Baby Change Bag is a useful addition to any young traveller's equipment. Made by Johnson and Johnson it+s designed to open out into a changing mat that will also hold used nappies while elasticated pockets hold samples of eight Johnson Baby Products. The Baby Change Bag is on offer at £9.99 plus £1 postage and packing from Johnson & Johnson Ltd, Chancton House, The Wharf, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9PX. Allow 28 days for delivery. more follows > Home File Index 480 Best Buys 487 BARCLAYCARDTHEATREGUIDE *** 231
P486ORACLE 486 Mon10 Feb C4 1704:04  5/6      by Margaret Carter  BRAMLEY HEDGE BEDTIME The world of Bramley Hedge where families of little mice get on with their own busy lives is a firm favourite with children, introduced to them through the illustrations of Jill Barklem. Now you can get Bramley Hedge bedlinen for babies made in 50% polyester and 50% cotton fabric. Products range from cot quilt covers and pillowcases at £11.99 the set, to a quilted cot cover at £12.99. They make perfect presents for a new baby. more follows > Home File Index 408 Best Buys 487
P486ORACLE 486 Mon10 Feb C4 1701:15  6/6      by Margaret Carter  NO NAME SAFETY How to protect children from the attentions of strangers is something that occupies every parent's mind but there is one danger that may have escaped your notice. Calling a child by its own name is a sure way to win its confidence and it's a ruse that may be used by just those you're most anxious to avoid. It isn't wise to label your child's clothing, lunchbox or satchel so that the name is clearly visible. Instead use a distinctive sticker or just initials. more BABYCARE NEWS on Friday Home File Index 480 Best Buys 487