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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Mum's urgent warning against giving popular summer drink to children under the age of 8 & the reason why is terrifying
Plus the swimming safety advice to be aware of on your summer holiday NOT KIDDING Mum's urgent warning against giving popular summer drink to children under the age of 8 & the reason why is terrifying Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MOTHER has issued a stark warning against a popular summer drink kids go crazy for. Sherene, a mum-of-two, took to TikTok to warn fellow parents about her shocking discovery just in time for the summer holidays. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Slushies may seem like a harmless drink to treat kids to on holiday Credit: Getty 2 But one mum has revealed they come with major health risks Credit: tiktok/@shercyrusx The mum, from the UK, was on holiday at the time, and spotted plenty of parents letting their children drink slushies by the pool. But she said there were some serious hidden dangers lurking in the icy drink. She said: "The amount of people I have seen whilst being on holiday, giving their one-year-old and two-year-old slush puppies is beyond me." While the mum picked out the name-brand of the frozen drinks, it wasn't just Slush Puppies that could pose a danger, as any at-home or pre-made frozen slushie drink could be a risk. "Now I know a lot of people are uneducated on it. So I'm going to share a few facts on why I will never give my child or children Slush Puppies, at least until they are 10 years old," she continued. Glycerol is a key ingredient in the drinks as it stops the liquid from freezing solid. But too much glycerol can have dangerous effects on children under 10. At high levels, it can cause Glycerol Intoxication which can cause shock, hypoglycaemia and loss of consciousness. Now, most slushies are made with low levels, but vendors may not measure the amount of the liquid properly which could pose a danger, says Sherene. The mum added: "Instead of measuring the correct amount of glycerol in each cup or in each machine, they will just keep topping it up. I bought a dated caravan & turned it into my family's very own second home for £4.5k - now we holiday for just £10 a day "So they never know the exact amount and that can potentially unalive your child. "I would rather my child scream the shop down instead of giving her a Slush Puppy." The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven. Earlier this year, the brightly-coloured drinks — which are designed to appeal to children — were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven. Members of the food watchdog's board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children's health. Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol - also called E422 or glycerine on some labels - as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. "I give my kids a lot of things to make my life easier. Slush puppy will not be one of them. It's just so, so dangerous. It's not worth it," Sherene said. The clip was shared on her TikTok account @shercyrusx and went viral with over 514k views. Parents were quick to thank her for the warning in the comments. One person wrote: "I gave my toddler a Slush Puppie I didn't know that they are dangerous. I don't understand why there isn't any awareness on this or age restriction!!! Thank you for sharing." Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer: How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: "Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency. "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: 'Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. 'Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: "Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult. "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. 'Waterparks are often very busy places and it's easy to lose sight of a child in a split second." Another commented: "Why don't they put an age restriction on them?" "Well I don't watch the news and this is the first I have heard about it, thank you for the awareness, we go on holiday next month and it will be a big nope for them to have one now," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I didn't know this at ALL. I take my kids to the cinema regularly and I always get them a slushie." "Thank you for educating us! Because I was so unaware until last week! Thank you mummaaa,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "I've been a parent for 12 years and I literally never knew this!! I mean a slush puppy is a very rare treat for my children but that's mad!"
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Mum's urgent warning against giving popular summer drink to children under the age of 8 & the reason why is terrifying
A MOTHER has issued a stark warning against a popular summer drink kids go crazy for. Sherene, a mum-of-two, took to TikTok to summer holidays. 2 Slushies may seem like a harmless drink to treat kids to on holiday Credit: Getty 2 But one mum has revealed they come with major health risks Credit: tiktok/@shercyrusx The mum, from the UK, was on holiday at the time, and spotted plenty of parents letting their children drink slushies by the pool. But she said there were some serious hidden dangers lurking in the icy drink. She said: "The amount of people I have seen whilst being on holiday, giving their one-year-old and two-year-old slush puppies is beyond me." While the mum picked out the name-brand of the frozen drinks, it wasn't just Slush Puppies that could pose a danger, as any at-home or pre-made frozen slushie drink could be a risk. READ MORE ON PARENTING "Now I know a lot of people are uneducated on it. So I'm going to share a few facts on why I will never give my child or children Slush Puppies, at least until they are 10 years old," she continued. Glycerol is a key ingredient in the drinks as it stops the liquid from freezing solid. But too much glycerol can have dangerous effects on children under 10. At high levels, it can cause Glycerol Intoxication which can cause shock, hypoglycaemia and loss of consciousness. Most read in Fabulous Now, most slushies are made with low levels, but vendors may not measure the amount of the liquid properly which could pose a danger, says Sherene. The mum added: "Instead of measuring the correct amount of glycerol in each cup or in each machine, they will just keep topping it up. I bought a dated caravan & turned it into my family's very own second home for £4.5k - now we holiday for just £10 a day "So they never know the exact amount and that can potentially unalive your child. "I would rather my child scream the shop down instead of giving her a Slush Puppy." The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven. Earlier this year, the Members of the food watchdog's board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children's health. Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol - also called E422 or glycerine on some labels - as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. "I give my kids a lot of things to make my life easier. Slush puppy will not be one of them. It's just so, so dangerous. It's not worth it," Sherene said. The clip was shared on her TikTok account @ Parents were quick to thank her for the warning in the comments. One person wrote: "I gave my toddler a Slush Puppie I didn't know that they are dangerous. I don't understand why there isn't any awareness on this or age restriction!!! Thank you for sharing." Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer : How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: 'Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. 'Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. ' Another commented: "Why don't they put an age restriction on them?" "Well I don't watch the news and this is the first I have heard about it, thank you for the awareness, we go on holiday next month and it will be a big nope for them to have one now," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I didn't know this at ALL. I take my kids to the cinema regularly and I always get them a slushie." "Thank you for educating us! Because I was so unaware until last week! Thank you mummaaa,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "I've been a parent for 12 years and I literally never knew this!! I mean a slush puppy is a very rare treat for my children but that's mad!"
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Mum's urgent warning against giving popular summer drink to children under the age of 8 & the reason why is terrifying
A MOTHER has issued a stark warning against a popular summer drink kids go crazy for. Sherene, a mum-of-two, took to TikTok to warn fellow parents about her shocking discovery just in time for the summer holidays. 2 2 The mum, from the UK, was on holiday at the time, and spotted plenty of parents letting their children drink slushies by the pool. But she said there were some serious hidden dangers lurking in the icy drink. She said: "The amount of people I have seen whilst being on holiday, giving their one-year-old and two-year-old slush puppies is beyond me." While the mum picked out the name-brand of the frozen drinks, it wasn't just Slush Puppies that could pose a danger, as any at-home or pre-made frozen slushie drink could be a risk. "Now I know a lot of people are uneducated on it. So I'm going to share a few facts on why I will never give my child or children Slush Puppies, at least until they are 10 years old," she continued. Glycerol is a key ingredient in the drinks as it stops the liquid from freezing solid. But too much glycerol can have dangerous effects on children under 10. At high levels, it can cause Glycerol Intoxication which can cause shock, hypoglycaemia and loss of consciousness. Now, most slushies are made with low levels, but vendors may not measure the amount of the liquid properly which could pose a danger, says Sherene. The mum added: "Instead of measuring the correct amount of glycerol in each cup or in each machine, they will just keep topping it up. I bought a dated caravan & turned it into my family's very own second home for £4.5k - now we holiday for just £10 a day "So they never know the exact amount and that can potentially unalive your child. "I would rather my child scream the shop down instead of giving her a Slush Puppy." The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven. Earlier this year, the brightly-coloured drinks — which are designed to appeal to children — were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven. Members of the food watchdog's board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children's health. Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol - also called E422 or glycerine on some labels - as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. "I give my kids a lot of things to make my life easier. Slush puppy will not be one of them. It's just so, so dangerous. It's not worth it," Sherene said. The clip was shared on her TikTok account @ shercyrusx and went viral with over 514k views. Parents were quick to thank her for the warning in the comments. One person wrote: "I gave my toddler a Slush Puppie I didn't know that they are dangerous. I don't understand why there isn't any awareness on this or age restriction!!! Thank you for sharing." Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer: How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: "Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency. "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: ' Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. ' Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: "Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult. "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. ' Waterparks are often very busy places and it's easy to lose sight of a child in a split second." Another commented: "Why don't they put an age restriction on them?" "Well I don't watch the news and this is the first I have heard about it, thank you for the awareness, we go on holiday next month and it will be a big nope for them to have one now," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I didn't know this at ALL. I take my kids to the cinema regularly and I always get them a slushie." "Thank you for educating us! Because I was so unaware until last week! Thank you mummaaa,' claimed a fifth
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a mum-of-2 on UC & fed up with people calling me a scrounger – yes I've got a £1.5k pram, I can have nice things too
A MOTHER has revealed that she is on Universal Credit and is constantly accused of being a 'scrounger'. Sherene, a mum-of-two under three from the UK, explained that trolls also assume that she doesn't have a job as a result of her claiming benefits. 3 3 But the content creator, who has amassed 30,900 followers on TikTok, was eager to clap back and silence the haters. Posting on social media, whilst taking her little ones on a trip to Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock and getting Costa Coffee, Sherene said: 'If you're on Universal Credit, are you just not allowed to have nice things? 'The stereotype that if you are on Universal Credit you literally are a scrounger needs to end. 'I've literally worked my whole life, since the age of 16. And I'm still working now.' Showing off her Bugaboo Donkey 5 Duo Pushchair, which retails for £1,530, the influencer, who makes money through the video sharing platform's Creator Fund, added: 'The actual audacity of someone asking me why I have a Bugaboo. 'There is actually a thing called a dad.' Sherene then explained: 'I don't know why everyone assumes if you're on Universal Credit you've never had a job in your life, or you have no intentions of looking for a job in the future. 'No matter how much money I make off of TikTok, I will always find another income when my kids are in full-time education. 'I know there are people out there who will happily be on Universal Credit their whole life and feel no way about it, but I am not one of those people.' Keen to thank the trolls who comment rude remarks on her clips, Sherene acknowledged: 'In reality, the more you like, share, comment, re-post - it's boosting my page and my views. 'I won't be on Universal Credit for much longer anyway, so in reality you're actually doing me a favour. 'And all the nasty and sarky comments really don't bother me. What is Universal Credit? Everything you need to know including how to apply Universal Credit calculator: How much can I claim and how do I apply? Universal Credit login: How do I sign in to my online account? How much can I earn before Universal Credit is reduced and do I get a work allowance? What is a Universal Credit advance payment? How to apply and pay it back Are Universal Credit payments going up and how much more will I get? How to claim Universal Credit if you're self-employed How many hours can I work on Universal Credit and will my payment be reduced? What is a Universal Credit budgeting advance and how much could I get? What is the Universal Credit housing element and how much of your rent does it pay? 'It just goes to show how really small-minded some people can be.' She later shared: 'Appreciate all the love and hate.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ shercyrusx, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 61,300 views, 3,624 likes and 146 comments. Social media users were stunned by Sherene's video and many raced to the comments to share messages of love and support for the mother. Am I entitled to Universal Credit? According to the GOV website, if you're on a low income or need help with your living costs, then you could be entitled to Universal Credit. To claim, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you're 15 to 17), be under State Pension age, and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments. Other circumstances are if you are out of work, or unable to work, for example because of a health condition. One person said: 'Let them talk! You're an amazing mother and doing the absolute best for your girls.' Another added: 'You don't have to defend yourself.' A third commented: 'This is so true, let's normalise staying out of people's business and minding your own.' Whilst someone else wrote: 'Let the haters hate girl, keep doing you.' Not only this, but another penned: 'You are allowed nice things after you have purchased essentials for the children. You go girl.'
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a mum-of-2 on UC & fed up with people calling me a scrounger – yes I've got a £1.5k pram, I can have nice things too
A MOTHER has revealed that she is on Universal Credit and is constantly accused of being a 'scrounger'. Sherene, a mum-of-two under three from the UK, explained that trolls also assume that she doesn't have a job as a result of her claiming benefits. Advertisement 3 A mum-of-two has revealed that people often assume she is a "scrounger" as a result of being on Universal Credit Credit: Tiktok/@shercyrusx 3 But Sherene was eager to set the record straight and revealed that she doesn't care what haters say Credit: Tiktok/@shercyrusx 3 The mother claimed that just because she claims benefits, doesn't mean she can't have "nice things" Credit: Tiktok/@shercyrusx But the content creator, who has amassed 30,900 followers on TikTok, was eager to clap back and silence the haters. Posting on social media, whilst taking her little ones on a trip to Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock and getting Costa Coffee, Sherene said: 'If you're on Universal Credit, are you just not allowed to have nice things? 'The stereotype that if you are on Universal Credit you literally are a 'I've literally worked my whole life, since the age of 16. And I'm still working now.' Advertisement Read more real life stories Showing off her Bugaboo Donkey 5 Duo Pushchair, which retails for £1,530, the influencer, who makes money through the video sharing platform's Creator Fund, added: 'The actual audacity of someone asking me why I have a Bugaboo. 'There is actually a thing called a dad.' Sherene then explained: 'I don't know why everyone assumes if you're on Universal Credit you've never had a job in your life, or you have no intentions of looking for a job in the future. 'No matter how much money I make off of TikTok, I will always find another income when my kids are in full-time education. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous 'I know there are people out there who will happily be on Keen to thank the trolls who comment rude remarks on her clips, Sherene acknowledged: 'In reality, the more you like, share, comment, re-post - it's boosting my page and my views. I'm a mum-of-5 on £1.5K Universal Credit per month - people think I'm popping kids out to get 'lots of money' but I still have to use food banks - its embarrassing 'I won't be on 'And all the nasty and sarky comments really don't bother me. Advertisement Everything you need to know about Universal Credit What is Universal Credit? Everything you need to know including how to apply Universal Credit calculator: How much can I claim and how do I apply? Universal Credit login: How do I sign in to my online account? How much can I earn before Universal Credit is reduced and do I get a work allowance? What is a Universal Credit advance payment? How to apply and pay it back Are Universal Credit payments going up and how much more will I get? How to claim Universal Credit if you're self-employed How many hours can I work on Universal Credit and will my payment be reduced? What is a Universal Credit budgeting advance and how much could I get? What is the Universal Credit housing element and how much of your rent does it pay? 'It just goes to show how really small-minded some people can be.' She later shared: 'Appreciate all the love and hate.' All the nasty and sarky comments really don't bother me Sherene Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ Social media users were stunned by Sherene's video and many raced to the comments to share messages of love and support for the mother. Advertisement Am I entitled to Universal Credit? According to the To claim, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you're 15 to 17), be under State Pension age, and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments. Other circumstances are if you are out of work, or unable to work, for example because of a health condition. One person said: 'Let them talk! You're an amazing mother and doing the absolute best for your girls.' Another added: 'You don't have to defend yourself.' You are allowed nice things after you have purchased essentials for the children. You go girl TikTok user A third commented: 'This is so true, let's normalise staying out of people's business and minding your own.' Whilst someone else wrote: 'Let the haters hate girl, keep doing you.' Advertisement Not only this, but another penned: 'You are allowed nice things after you have purchased essentials for the children. You go girl.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
