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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.
Babyproofing for your Crawling Child
More than 2 million children are injured in their homes each year. Now that your little one is mobile, it's time to make sure your home a safe haven.
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.
12 Worries Not to Stress Over
As a parent, you have so many things to worry about. But not all of them deserve equal anxiety. We help you sort through it all and ease your mind.
What's Wrong with this Nursery?
Baby's domain sure is cute. But is it safe? Try to suss out the 10 trouble spots in this nursery. Then read on to see how you fared.
How to Protect Your Curious Kid
Look closely: Each of these items has found its way into the nose, mouth, or ear of a child, often with harmful results. Will your kid be next?
The Safe Nursery
Many hazards aren't obvious. Read on to make sure you don't miss a thing.
Babyproofing Basics
Before your little one starts crawling, you'll need to begin babyproofing. Identifying your home's hazards should be your first step.
14 Most Outdated Pieces of Baby Advice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.
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.
10 Things to Know About Potty Training
Could your child be ready to potty train? Our ten-step guide will get you started on the right track and help you and your little one find potty training success.
8 Weird Stages of Baby's Development
Babyhood is full of Flip-worthy moments, like your child's first gummy smile, first spoonful of rice cereal, and first time rolling over. However, in between those adorable milestones are plenty of maddening ones, like the 3 a.m. wake-ups, the tears when you hand him to someone else, and the cascade of objects he hurls from his high chair. Learn what's behind eight common first-year stages -- and smart tricks to help your child get over them faster.
