Thursday 9 September 2010

Giveaway #20 - 6 x 2 packs of Savlon plasters - CLOSED - winners : mumsurviveguide, second_time_mum, utterlyscrummy, sunnydaymama, in_sweet_hiding, LoLoPants


Better a few grazed knees than a life cooped up indoors !



Savlon is encouraging mums to get their kids outside and let them explore the great outdoors ! The drive, from the family first aid favourite brand, is backed up by new research highlighting that two thirds of five to 10 year olds in the UK would rather play outdoors with their friends than play computer games or watch TV inside.

There is a whole world outside that can provide much needed learning and developmental opportunities as well as bundles of fun and excitement. Encouraging your kids to get outside and run around, roll down a grassy hill or make mud pies will give them and you hours of amusement! The majority (92%) of those surveyed said they would be ‘very upset’ or ‘upset’ if they were not allowed to go outside to play, while only 1% claimed they would ‘be happy’ if they were not allowed to play outside. And while children may get the occasional minor bump or bruise, a hug from mum or dad is the first step to making them feel better as confirmed by almost two thirds of the kids surveyed.

GMTV's Child Psychologist, Emma Kenny, explains:“Lumps, bumps, scrapes and bruises are not just ok, but are part of growing up and essential for building a child’s confidence and providing valuable lessons for later life. Playing outside provides them with rich opportunities for imagination, inventiveness and resourcefulness as well as allowing development of their socialisation skills.Emma continues: “ It’s natural we want to be there for our children but allowing them independence means they experience new challenges and get to assess risks themselves like considering “do I really want to run up that muddy bank?” If they do slip and hurt themselves, it’s all part of the learning process – and you will be there to make it better with a kiss, plaster or any other special mum first-aid magic!

Well, I'll do you a deal ! You provide the mum first-aid magic and I'll provide the plasters ! The lovely people at Savlon have kindly offered me six prizes to give away, comprising of a box of Savlon Fabric Plasters and a box of Savlon Advanced Plasters.

For your chance to win, simply leave me a comment with your email or twitter name. Bonus entry if you follow my blog and another one if you retweet this competition.
UK entries only. Closing date 26/09/2010. Good luck !

The savlon.co.uk website also has some really useful first aid tips and advice.Here are a few savvy tips on helping your kids enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors safely:
-Create a trusted family and friends watch scheme to supervise children when they are playing together outside·
-Get kids to partner up with a ‘buddy’ to keep an eye on each other and flag up any potential problems they may encounter as they play·
-Decide on a meeting point together so if your child loses sight of you they always know where to go to find you·
-Agree on areas they are free to roam and the spots that are out-of-bounds before play starts
-Have a first aid kit on hand to cleanse, treat and protect any lumps and bumps your kids may acquire along the way.

To find out more about basic first aid, what to put in your first aid kit and the Savlon product range visit: http://www.savlon.co.uk/

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56 comments:

  1. this blog is very informative @mrstracey1972

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  2. Thanks for the giveaway, my kids love mammy kisses, but always best to have plasters just incase.
    @andiecaz

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  3. i`d love to win x @tess19711974

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  4. My little boy always has scrapes lol @s_l_jewellery

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  5. I always need plasters, I'm so clumsy!
    I'm following and will mention your comp on my blog comp round up tomorrow too!

    @superluckydi

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  6. We've never got plasters when we need them. I really need to be more organised.

    twitter = @mumsurviveguide

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  7. my little girl is on the move now and we have already had a few bumps and bruises so would love to win. @jumblyMummy

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  8. My grandaughter has just started school and came home on first day with a scraped knee from the playground. Think we'll be needing a stock of plasters :)

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  9. Alex is THE most accident prone child! We NEED to win! lol

    @second_time_mum

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  10. @wendymcd83 My baby boy has just learned to walk and we've started to see grazed knees :(

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  11. twitter - @ashlallan
    my wee girl would make good use of these!

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  12. Always handy to have at home. Twitter - Nataleew1

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  13. best ones on the market -

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  14. Twitter - lazyjane001

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  15. Oooh almost run out - could do with some more!

    kblooker@hotmail.com

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  16. Very informative and some great advice.

    emshep@cheerful.com

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  17. Love to win as go through too many plasters
    lorraine 690 @ live.co.uk

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  18. Never used these before.

    Gd luck all

    hmariezx@googlemail.com

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  19. please can i enter twannywun (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  20. please count me in the geldeards at blueyonder dot co dot uk

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  21. Please count me in too :) @CoxeeFoxy (Twitter)

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  22. Please include me! Thanks, mistymcnoodle@hotmail.com

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  23. A handbag essential in my eyes you never know when you might need one. Would love to win please include us! wallisc123@live.co.uk

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  24. Please count me in!
    @feefeegabor (twitter)

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  25. Please add me to the draw

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  26. Excellent - id love to get these

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  27. Great Giveaway..Thanks

    stephmcuk@yahoo.co.uk

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  28. Thank you! Would love to win this for my son!
    Carla
    riel3@yahoo.com

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  29. I am on twitter (@utterlyscrummy), follow your blog and have retweeted. I would love to win these as I have 3 daughters who love wearing skirts to school but get skinned knees in the name of femininity.

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  30. My twitter name is @Sunnydaymama, I'm now following your blog and have tweeted here: http://twitter.com/Sunnydaymama/status/24230079143

    Would love to win this useful giveaway! :)

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  31. i could do with these, with 3 kids under 5, and one that is 20 yrs old, they would come in very handy

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  32. I follow your blog. We get through plasters like they're going out of fashion!

    @missielizzieb on twitter

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  33. Very useful for the klutz that is me ....

    DinkumAussie at mugglenet.com

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  34. ouhhh!!!
    id love to get these (Je pourrais en donner à mon equipe pour mettre dans les voitures du centre!!!)
    very interresting blog
    bises
    fred (fabelliotathotmaildotcom)

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  35. Please count me in - thankyou!

    @emilyh13

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  36. Great staple for my medicine cabinet. robyn_logan@yahoo.com

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  37. would love to win
    d_dragasius(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  38. would love to win thankyou

    @buzylizzy1 on twitter

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  39. help my daughter is like mr bump need shares in plasters!!!!

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  40. we need loads in our house!!!!

    spearce80@yahoo.com

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  41. Can never have enough plasters!

    twitter = andycli71

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  42. Very handy giveaway especially when you have children lol

    @grannysmither on twitter

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  43. great giveaway! Thank you!
    wigglyamycakes @ hotmail . co . uk

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  44. With a 5 year old I'm always needing plasters. @elasticagirl

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  45. We have 5 children :O 4 of them 4 or under, so forever using plasters, normally only the cheapo ones though, so would LOVE to try these :)

    @in_sweet_hiding

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  46. Would be great to win!!

    @natz101

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  47. Hey,
    One thing we never have in! Am following and have tweeted
    @LoLoPants
    xx

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  48. thought as the kids were getting older that we'd be needing less plasters, Ha, how wrong was I... Now they can reach the cupboard and help themselves when they need one, we go through more than ever!

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  49. Brilliant giveaway - I use loads of this with my four!!

    xx

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  50. Great prize. Always handy to have!!

    gototchoose@yahoo.co.uk

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  51. My children love using plasters, they'll use any excuse "I've got a little scratch on my toe...please can I have a plaster?" :o)

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  52. Brilliant Prize and a handbag essential when there's a toddler on the loose! Please enter me :0)

    Twitter: @cheznal

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  53. Really need these and would love to win, thanks for the offer

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  54. These look Great! Would love to try these, would come in real handy.

    xx-nic_dav_06-xx@hotmail.com

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  55. twitter: pandcands

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  56. My partner is a police officer and is always getting scrapes...no not from fighting crime...from falling off his bike, playing with the cats and trying out DIY...a typical male ha ha!!! Plasters would be handy.

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