Safety

Keeping your baby safe at home gets more challenging as he starts crawling. Babies will touch anything and put anything they can get their hands on in their mouth. Here you'll learn about babyproofing, toy safety, nursery safety, lead poisoning, and more.

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Boyfriend Arrested in Case of Babysitter Accused of Killing Toddler After Disturbing Phone Searches

Boyfriend Arrested in Case of Babysitter Accused of Killing Toddler After Disturbing Phone Searches

Police have yet to detail the specific allegations against Jeffrey Meyers.
Amazon Driver Reunites Baby with Mom After He's Stolen in Apparent Carjacking in Houston

Amazon Driver Reunites Baby with Mom After He's Stolen in Apparent Carjacking in Houston

Juan Carlos Flores called his rescue of the baby "the best thing that's happened to me in my job."
6 Best Baby Bath Seats and Buying Safety Tips

6 Best Baby Bath Seats and Buying Safety Tips

Get tips for picking out the safest bath seat for your baby, plus our favorite picks worth buying for bath time.
California Mom Who Killed Daughter, 2, by Leaving Girl Alone in Car with Heat Running Gets 14 Years in Prison

California Mom Who Killed Daughter, 2, by Leaving Girl Alone in Car with Heat Running Gets 14 Years in Prison

Lacey Ana Mazzarella, 35, pleaded guilty after placing her child in the car overnight as she drank nearby with a friend and then fell asleep.
4-Month-Old Girl Dies After She's Found Unconscious with Dog Lying on Top of Her in 'Unexpected Tragedy': Report

4-Month-Old Girl Dies After She's Found Unconscious with Dog Lying on Top of Her: Report

A man reportedly called police to say he'd found the baby unconscious and not breathing beneath the dog.
You're Going to Want to Try This Viral Hack for Babyproofing Your Christmas Tree

You're Going to Want to Try This Viral Hack for Babyproofing Your Christmas Tree

This safety trick to baby- and toddlerproof your Christmas tree is honestly genius—and so dang easy. Why haven't we thought of it before?!

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Over 5,000 Parents Swear by These Magnetic Safety Locks to Keep Children Out of Cabinets

Over 5,000 Parents Swear by These Magnetic Safety Locks to Keep Children Out of Cabinets

They’re great for pets, too
13 Babyproofing Products to Prepare Your Home for a Newborn

13 Babyproofing Products to Prepare Your Home for a Newborn

Many experts recommend childproofing your home at least three months before your due date—and again when your little one starts crawling. Our round-up of the best babyproofing products can make the process easier. Check out our top picks for babyproof outlets, light switches, cabinets, drawers, door locks, and more!
Mom of Girl Who Died After Being Left in Car with Heat on, Windows Rolled Up Will Get at Least 14 Years

Mom of Girl Who Died After Being Left in Car with Heat on, Windows Rolled Up Will Get at Least 14 Years

Montana Toddler Died in Hot Car After Mom Attended Party, Then Overslept—and Mother Gets 20 Years

Montana Toddler Died in Hot Car After Mom Attended Party, Then Overslept—and Mother Gets 20 Years

Grandfather Pleads Guilty in Toddler's Fatal Fall on Cruise Ship, Family Supports Him

Grandfather Pleads Guilty in Toddler's Fatal Fall on Cruise Ship, Family Supports Him

7 Baby Registry Must-Haves on Amazon, According to Thousands of Five-Star Reviews

7 Baby Registry Must-Haves on Amazon, According to Thousands of Five-Star Reviews

Truck and Person of Interest Found in Search for Texas Newborn, But Baby Remains Missing

The Amber Alert for Armaidre Antwan Marquie Argumon describes his case as an abduction.

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How to Spot Fake Baby Products Online

How to Spot Fake Baby Products Online

Iraq Vet Called Wife Telling Her to Pick Up Twins from Day Care, But They’d Already Died in Hot Car

Iraq Vet Called Wife Telling Her to Pick Up Twins from Day Care, But They’d Already Died in Hot Car

Iraq War Veteran Tells Police 'I Blanked Out' After His 1-Year-Old Twins Die in Hot Car

Iraq War Veteran Tells Police 'I Blanked Out' After His 1-Year-Old Twins Die in Hot Car

New Mexico Construction Worker Hailed a Hero After Saving Baby from Burning Building

New Mexico Construction Worker Hailed a Hero After Saving Baby from Burning Building

Boy Found Dead in Hot Car on College Campus After Dad Forgets to Drop Him at Daycare

Boy Found Dead in Hot Car on College Campus After Dad Forgets to Drop Him at Daycare

Dad, 31, Drowns While Saving 3-Year-Old Son Who Fell from Bridge Hours Before Father's Day

Dad, 31, Drowns While Saving 3-Year-Old Son Who Fell from Bridge Hours Before Father's Day

Newborn Found Alive in Plastic Bag in Georgia Woods as Police Try to Identify Her

Newborn Found Alive in Plastic Bag in Georgia Woods as Police Try to Identify Her

Florida Baby Dies After Being Forgotten in Her Daycare's Van for 5 Hours in 92-Degree Weather

Florida Baby Dies After Being Forgotten in Her Daycare's Van for 5 Hours in 92-Degree Weather

Are Baby Walkers Ever Safe?

Are Baby Walkers Ever Safe?

Mom Warns Parents After Baby Monitor Cord Kills Her 18-Month-Old

Mom Warns Parents After Baby Monitor Cord Kills Her 18-Month-Old

Michigan Couple Says They Caught a Ghost on Nanny Cam After Finding Scratches on Baby's Face

Michigan Couple Says They Caught a Ghost on Nanny Cam After Finding Scratches on Baby's Face

As 3-Year-Old Daughter Died in Hot Patrol Car, Mississippi Cop Had Sex With Her Supervisor

As 3-Year-Old Daughter Died in Hot Patrol Car, Mississippi Cop Had Sex With Her Supervisor

Doctors Call for Ban on Manufacturing and Selling Infant Walkers in Wake of Severe Injuries

Doctors Call for Ban on Manufacturing and Selling Infant Walkers in Wake of Severe Injuries

Toddler Was Kidnapped from Bowling Alley When It Was Mom’s Turn to Bowl: 'I Want My Baby Home'

Toddler Was Kidnapped from Bowling Alley When It Was Mom’s Turn to Bowl: 'I Want My Baby Home'

Ohio Dad Chases Down Train After Accidentally Leaving Baby On Board — Watch the Frantic Moment

Ohio Dad Chases Down Train After Accidentally Leaving Baby On Board — Watch the Frantic Moment

The Unexpected Danger in Leaving Infants in Car Seats Too Long

The Unexpected Danger in Leaving Infants in Car Seats Too Long

How to Keep Kids Safe in Cold Cars

How to Keep Kids Safe in Cold Cars

Pediatricians Issue Cautions About Chemicals in Plastics & Food Packaging

Pediatricians Issue Cautions About Chemicals in Plastics & Food Packaging

Mom's Story Proves There's No Such Thing as Being 'Naggy' When It Comes to Car Seat Safety

Mom's Story Proves There's No Such Thing as Being 'Naggy' When It Comes to Car Seat Safety

Baby Found Alive After Being Buried in the Mountains: 'This Is What We Call a Miracle'

Baby Found Alive After Being Buried in the Mountains: 'This Is What We Call a Miracle'

How and When to Safely Use Bug Repellent on Your Baby

How and When to Safely Use Bug Repellent on Your Baby

It's Important to Buy a Safe Family Car—Take the Stress out of the Search

It's Important to Buy a Safe Family Car—Take the Stress out of the Search

7 Tips to Consider When You Wear Baby in a Sling

7 Tips to Consider When You Wear Baby in a Sling

5 Safety Tips for Wearing a Baby Carrier

5 Safety Tips for Wearing a Baby Carrier

13 Tips to Help Prevent Kids From Choking

13 Tips to Help Prevent Kids From Choking

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