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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.
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.
Car Safety Facts and Mistakes
Cars are such an everyday convenience that it's easy to forget how dangerous they can be. But the frightening reality is that even the shortest drive can turn catastrophic: More than 240,000 kids under age 16 are injured in car crashes every year, and another 1,700 are killed. To keep your family safe, we've compiled an action plan for cruising on the highway, driving around town, or even backing out of your driveway. Here's our comprehensive guide.
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.
Choosing the Best Life Jackets for Kids
Keep your kids safe and secure in all types of water situations, such as boating and swimming, with our tips for choosing U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
Security Check: 5 Rules for Stranger Safety
Worried your child might misinterpret well-intentioned warnings about strangers, secrets, and other safety issues? Learn how to talk to kids about strangers to they'll be safe, not scared.
Toxins in Tap Water: What You Should Know
What's flowing into your home and your child's school may not be as pure as you think. Learn how to find out whether contaminants are lurking, and what you can do about it.
Ovulation Predictor
Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.
Is Your Child Safe in the Car?
Experts say that as many as 85 percent of us aren't securing our kids correctly. Take our quiz to see whether you know the latest car-seat recommendations.
Forbidden Baby & Toddler Foods
Infants and young children have trouble chewing completely, so certain foods pose a choking hazard until they reach age 4. Check out our list of foods to avoid giving babies and toddlers -- plus tips for worry-free, healthy eating.
Hidden Outdoor Dangers
Playing outdoors poses a number of potential pitfalls for your child. We outline the offenders, from sun exposure to playground equipment.
A Pediatrician's Role in the Gun Debate
Laws in the works may prevent pediatricians from asking parents whether they have a gun in their home -- and, in effect, to discuss gun safety. Doctors and parents weigh in on this thorny issue.
Safety (on the) 'Net
From Webkinz to e-mail and homework that requires Internet research, kids today live in a wired world. Teach them how to use the Web wisely.
Top Toddler Health Concerns
From potty-training and playdates to toddler teeth and watching TV, we asked some of the nation's leading pediatricians to address some of your biggest worries.
