1st European Congress on Child Safety [CESI 2024]
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1st European Congress on Child Safety (CESI 2024)
The 1st European Congress on Child Safety, a pioneering initiative organized by Gotu in partnership with the Associação Criança Segura (ACS), took place in May 2024. This event brought together eleven renowned experts to discuss vital topics regarding the development, health, and protection of children, offering a holistic view based on scientific evidence.
Emotional Safety and Development
Nuno Pinto Martins and Ana Boaventura explored the impact of positive parenting and attachment relationships, emphasizing the importance of parental support for emotional regulation and the prevention of issues such as childhood anxiety.
Health and Well-being from Birth
Mia Negrão and Filipa Freitas addressed safety during childbirth and breastfeeding, advocating for respectful practices, skin-to-skin contact, and continuous support for the mother-baby dyad as pillars for a healthy start in life.
Road and Physical Safety
Hélder Fernandes highlighted the superiority of rear-facing car seats, while Jorge Bica clarified the impact of respectful footwear on natural foot development, underlining the importance of sensory stimulation.
Integrative Approaches
Catarina Louçada discussed strategies for children with autism and PDA, Marília Pereira demystified the BLW method for introducing solids, and Rita Gaspar presented fundamental guidelines for safe sleep and conscious co-sleeping.
Event Summary
This congress established itself as a milestone in the dissemination of child safety practices, covering everything from birth through childhood. Access to this knowledge allows families to make informed decisions to ensure the full physical and emotional well-being of their children.