SnugnSafe® has a patented design that offers maximum airflow and a snug and expandable fit for maximum comfort.

SnugnSafe® has accomplished the following;

1. Ultralight patented design that offers maximum ventilation
2. A snug and expandable fit that grows with your child.
3. SnugnSafe® is tested and complies with international safety standards :
   • CE ( European Conformity ) certified
   • European Department of Trade &Industry Directive- Personal Protective Equipment (DTI PPE Category 1 (89/686/EEC) )
   • EU Standard EN71-1/2 for toys and child care articles
   • US CPSIA Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act & CA65 certified
   • US Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) mechanical and physical tests 16 CFR PART 1501
   • China GB18401

Oh and did we mention? the designs are just oh so adorable!

Your child deserves the best. Accept no substitutes.

SnugnSafe® is made of a high-impact absorption foam molded from Ultralight High Density Foam for superior protection and durability. SnugnSafe® is designed and molded to give a snug comfortable fit that gives better protection to the forehead, side and back of the head.

PLEASE DO NOT USE IF ALLERGIC TO SYNTHETIC MATERIALS.

We have made sure that SnugnSafe® is made only from non-toxic baby-safe materials that have been certified and tested because your baby deserves the best. SnugnSafe® goes through rigid testing and meets the following international safety standards below :

• CE ( European Conformity ) certified
• European Department of Trade &Industry Directive- Personal Protective Equipment (DTI PPE Category 1 (89/686/EEC) )
• EU Standard EN71-1/2 for toys and child care articles
• US CPSIA & CA65
• US Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) mechanical and physical tests 16 CFR PART 1501
• China GB18401

Your child deserves the best. Accept no substitutes.

SnugnSafe® is probably one of the lightest head protector in the world weighing approximately 100 grams making it perfect for a baby developing neck muscles.

Children have been recorded as starting to walk as early as 7 months old. With this in mind SnugnSafe® was designed to accommodate a small head size of 40cm circumference but may cover the child's eyes if not positioned correctly. This is easily put right by resting the hat further back on the head to allow a clear view. The chinstrap will keep it in this position. Keep checking that the hat has not been knocked forward or that the child has not pulled it forward. Always make sure that the child can see where she is going.

It is best to introduce SnugnSafe® at an early age as it will be more readily accepted. The acceptance of a SnugnSafe® will also help promote the wearing of a cycle helmet when that time comes.

If however you present SnugnSafe® to an older toddler, and happen to encounter some resistance (some children don't like to wear hats even at the best of times), don't lose heart; here are some tried and tested tips:

1. DISTRACT, DISTRACT, DISTRACT --- It is easier to try put on the SnugnSafe® on your child when he is preoccupied with playing or watching TV or just before leaving the house or going out to the garden.
2. DO it QUICKLY -- Sometimes if it's all done fast with excitement, there is no time for the toddler to realize he has put the hat on!

If it doesn't work first time, don't let it ruin your child's fun, after all, it's more important to develop emotional skills than motor skills. Try again another time with gentle perseverance and praise. It will work eventually.

SnugnSafe® is for babies and toddlers who are learning to walk in a world of hard surfaces and sharp corners. It protects and acts as a cushion between the baby's head and the hard surface for bumps and normal falls.

The only similarity between SnugnSafe® and the traditional cycle helmet is the outlining shape.

SnugnSafe® is made from incredibly advanced lightweight foam that gives maximum impact protection around a baby's head in the early years when the fontanelle or soft spot, can be vulnerable.

The cycle helmet is hard and much too heavy for a child this age and would not be suitable for this purpose.

Quite the opposite! "Over protective parents" tend to dread and avoid the "learning to walk" phase. That is not what SnugnSafe® is all about. We want to celebrate and enjoy this stage in life with our babies as much as possible. Wearing a SnugnSafe® gives your babies an added layer of safety that allows them more freedom of movement to practice their motor skills in happy confidence.

Having a SnugnSafe® is just an extra tool you can use help make this learning to walk stage a more relaxing and happier one for both babies and parents.

The average child's head between 7 months and 2+ years measures from approximately 40cm to 50cm circumference. Naturally, this can vary and some children in this age range have been recorded as having up to a 53cm head circumference.

The SnugnSafe® design is made to be elastic and stretchable with the help of the elastic bands on the side panels. A tight fit may cause some tension and closer skin contact leaving a mark or imprint similar to those made by socks or clothing with elastic waistbands. This can also happen if the child has a lot of hair or due to over heating, (see user instructions in hot weather). These marks have been shown to fade within 5 ? 10 minutes, but do not resume with SnugnSafe® if there is noticeable discomfort to the child due to tension of the band.

Yes, and for good reason. Although the concept of using a "child proof" chin strap did occur to us; the risk of childhood strangulation from chin strap snagging was more than we cared to risk. Therefore our stretchy chin straps with velcro closure can, under normal conditions, be released on the weight of the average toddler for a quick escape. A determined toddler can remove any hat and surely it's best to have this than run the risk of a forced garment around an infant's throat.

Yes, as long as there is no obvious damage from a previous impact injury or damage due to storage or misuse of the SnugnSafe® as this may affect the level of protection performance. But chances of damage is very minimal as the materials used in SnugnSafe® are very resilient and durable. Always refer to your user leaflet or website to refresh on conditions of use.

Actually we coped "just fine" before dual circuit anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, cholesterol medications, seat belts and air bags, telephones, antibiotics, SnugnSafe® hats and a whole host of other features of modern life that were once dismissed as excessive and which we now view as essentials.

Don't look back - look forward!

SnugnSafe® is just one more tool that we didn't have before, taking the safety straight to the child's head by reducing the risk of head injury even more.

When you think your baby is ready, hold him gently around the ribcage underneath the armpits and "stand" him up. You'll notice that your baby will make "stepping" movements with his/her feet automatically. This is in preparation of learning to walk so practice as often as you both want to. If, however, after much practice, your baby seems interested in walking, but just can't get it all together, don't worry. Babies develop in their own time and have been known to walk unaided as early as 7 months and as late as 20 months.

Reassuringly assist him and enjoy this wonderful time. Hold his hand and help this process along, guide his steps. Show him how to hang on to furniture for support and when he loses his balance, encourage him to bend his knees and fall back on to his bottom.

At the beginning of toddlerhood, he will probably walk slowly with his arms held out to the side or up in the air for balance, and by the end he will be a two-footed locomotion.

Youngsters seem to be always "banging" their heads on something. It's difficult to know how to respond. There are some general guidelines for when it is serious and when it isn't. Don't feel bad contacting medical professionals. Trust your instincts. You don't want to be calling for every little thing, but you certainly don't want to miss something important.

HEAD INJURY ADVICE

Symptoms for concern:

• Loss of consciousness (however brief)
• Vomiting (even once)
• Sleepiness or difficulty in wakening
• Persistent headache despite regular paracetamol
• Altered vision
• Memory loss of the fall
• Bleeding from ears or nose

Some of these symptoms may be difficult to assess in a small child. Should you have any concern about your child following a head injury then you should seek medical advice.

SnugnSafe® may protect your child's head from bumps and bruises, but a significant fall could still result in a head injury. A child who sustains a head injury (whether or not the child is wearing head protection), and has any of the above symptoms, must be seen by a doctor - either your own family doctor or at an Accident & Emergency department.

Early Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects

Although young children with brain injury usually recover their mental abilities quite rapidly, they can have serious problems later. "These kids have incredible learning deficits even when the IQ returns to normal," said Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, a University of Texas neurologist. She noted that 70% of children's brain injuries affect the frontal cortex.

Because growth in the brain's frontal regions continues throughout young adulthood, early injury there can damage formation of the protective myelin insulation around neurons. This can impair their ability to control emotions and inhibit inappropriate behavior. These kids have trouble responding to subtle social cues and planning difficult tasks.

How to Identify the Seriousness of a Child's Concussion

All concussions are cause for concern, but not all concussions are the same. Symptoms can include confusion, headache, concentration problems, mood swings, or sleep difficulties.

"Concussions are caused by a blow to the head," says Michael Goodman, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. "They can occur when a child falls and during any sport that can involve a collision of the head with another object - be it a head, a ball, or the ground."

After reading a list like this it is tempting to try to protect your child from every situation that might result in an injury. It is appropriate to use good judgment in deciding which environments are safe for your child, but it is also important to allow him the opportunity to express himself through physical activity. Sometimes growth means taking risks and appropriate risks are worth taking!

N.B. Stair gates for infants and toddlers, car seats, seat belts, and helmets for riding a bicycle or roller-blades prevent many serious head injuries. Make sure your child is properly equipped for his activities.

"A conscious effort to protect your child is an unconscious initiative to preserve your peace of mind."

No. True, it can make some rare accidents more dangerous (direct penetrating trauma to that spot by protruding or sharp areas), but for the most common falls experienced by all babies, the soft spot cushions and protects

Yes it is. If bumping your head could be 100% guaranteed to only result in a small discomfort and nothing more, then it would all be great. Thankfully most head bumps are nothing serious, but there are those injuries that are critical and cause for concern. And it happens all so fast!

SnugnSafe® is here to help make this stage in life a little safer, happier, and better experience for both babies and parents.

UK RoSPA

"Home and Leisure Accident Surveillance System (HASS/LASS)" database - victims of accidents who are recorded as 'Head Injury due to Fall - children Aged 0-3 years'. (Department of Trade & Industry national estimates as follows):

Source: USA Brain Injury Stats http://www.altelco.net/~jame/tbi/tbistats.htm

Younger children spend more time at home than in any other environment and home is where they are most likely to be the victims of accidents and injuries, especially as the result of falls. Statistics published by the National SAFEKIDS Coalition show that more than 80 % of fall-related injuries among children ages 4 and under occur in the home. Falls can cause many kinds of injuries including abrasions, lacerations and fractures of bones in the arms and legs. But the most serious consequence of falls, and the reason for a large number of urgent calls to emergency rooms and pediatricians' offices, involves injuries to the head as a result of new found mobility in and outdoors.

Infants

Among infants under the age of 12 months head injuries are most often associated with falls onto hard surfaces, from furniture, changing tables or counter-tops, and with falls down a flight of stairs. Many accidents in which an infant falls down stairs occur when a baby in a mobile walker inadvertently goes over the top step and tumbles down head first.

Toddlers

Because of their increased mobility and restless curiosity toddlers are more vulnerable to injury than children in any other age group. In addition to falling down stairs, they often fall after climbing onto chairs, counter-tops and against household appliances. Even more serious injury may result when a toddler climbs up into an open window and falls out. Improved motor abilities place them at greater risk for falling outdoors. Many injuries occur to children in this age group while they are using playground equipment such as seesaws, swings and slides.