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9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves
When it comes to baby-proofing products, what you'll need will depend on the particular features of your home. Some items, however, are nearly universal. We've rounded up a few of our favorites.
Babyproofing Your Home from Top to Bottom
... -- and that's why it's important to babyproof your home. Making a house baby-safe means ensuring that whatever... electric cords away from baby. When you set up your baby's room, you may have done plenty of babyproofing...
Babyproofing for your Crawling Child
...Most parents wait until their children start to crawl before baby-proofing the home... more stress in your life once the baby arrives," says Kimberlee Mitchell, a professional baby-proofer...." Since most are near the floor, covering electrical outlets is often first Step 1 in the babyproofing...
10 Surprising Safety Hazards
You'll be shocked at what's really dangerous for children in your home. Don't skip our checklist of 10 safety hazards that could be deadly.
4 Common Threats to Your Infant -- And How To Avoid Them!
He can't even crawl yet -- what are the chances your baby will have a serious accident? Unfortunately, they're higher than you'd think. Accidental death rates for babies under age 1 are twice as high as those for kids between 1 and 5. The good news is that with a little care and forethought, you can easily avoid most hazards. Try these tips to protect your child.
Basic Babyproofing Made Simple
Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting children. It can take just one tidbit of information to prevent an injury or even save a life. Here's a room-by-room babyproofing guide with easy ways to create safe quarters for your child.
Toddler Danger Zones
Once your baby starts walking, he's got the world -- and all its potential hazards -- at his fingertips. But while her new motor skills allow her to maneuver about the house, your toddler still lacks the common sense to know what's harmful and dangerous. Follow our room-by-room checklist to reduce your child's risk of injury.
Babyproofing Basics
...You shouldn't wait until your child starts crawling to think about babyproofing your home. Chances... babyproofing is not to assume that your infant sees everything the same way you do. He's operating... three inches. Move all potential "climbing" furniture away from windows. Babyproofing your home isn...
Room-by-Room Safety Tips
Protect your kids from accidents and injuries in your home. Follow our guide to learn the simple changes you can make to turn your home into a baby-safe zone.
14 Most Outdated Pieces of Baby Advice
Much of yesterday's baby wisdom has been proven untrue today. We checked in with Parents advisor Ari Brown, M.D., author of Baby 411, to get the scoop on why these old-school parenting facts have become fiction.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards
Children are most likely to wind up in the emergency room because of summer injuries. Here, the latest advice on protecting your kids, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Safe Nursery
Many hazards aren't obvious. Read on to make sure you don't miss a thing.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
