Kitchen and Food Safety

...For young children, the kitchen is a compelling place: Parents are bustling around, pulling... the kitchen. Here's where the hazards can occur and how to minimize the risks: Check for sharp edges.... Secure all knobs and handles. Seal off all electrical outlets with safety plugs. Keep floor skid...

...Food safety and sanitation are important aspects of providing healthy food for children. Improper... food preparation, handling, or storage can quickly result in food being contaminated with germs... that may lead to illnesses such as hepatitis A or diarrheal diseases if the contaminated food is eaten...

As a new parents, you're no doubt feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts. How do you really know when Baby should eat? And when do you put your little one down for a nap? Establishing schedules can help. Here's how to establish a peaceful and effective routine for you and Baby.

Babies and children under age 3 are particularly at risk.

When it's time for your baby to start eating solid foods, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests slowly introducing fruits, veggies, and meat one at a time to gauge baby's reaction to each new food. Here's our list of safe finger foods to gradually introduce into your child's diet.

One of every four American children today lives in a single-parent home. And though the circumstances may vary (some parents are divorced, others are widowed, and others are single parents by choice), the reality is that solo parenting is often stressful, demanding, and hectic. If you are a single mom or dad, there are 10 things you can do to help minimize the stress in your life -- and bring back the joy of parenting.

... outlets not in use with safety covers. Make sure outlets are protected by ground fault circuit... by a doctor -- are best safety locked away in a special chest, drawer, closet, or medicine cabinet... child cannot become trapped or fall in. Put safety locks on any windows. Lock away the garbage can...

Why baby puts things in his mouth -- and how to keep them out!

Many hazards aren't obvious. Read on to make sure you don't miss a thing.

... are cooking and heating equipment. When cooking, never leave food on a stove or in an oven unattended...

...The scary truth is that four out of five safety seats are used incorrectly, with an average...'s safety belt passes through the seat. You shouldn't be able to move the safety seat more than one inch..., Safe Kids' child-passenger-safety training and technical manager. Most safety seats come with one. Don...

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