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Toddlerproofing
walking, running, climbing -- it's a brave new world when you've got a tot on the go. Not to mention the fact that your toddler is putting everything in his mouth. Toddlerproofing your home has its own set of rules, and we've got everything you need to know right here.
10 Surprising Choking Hazards for Babies and Toddlers
Your baby or toddler is ready to grab anything in his reach, but watch out for these 10 choking hazards hidden on his plate or around the house.
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.
When Your Baby Puts Everything in His Mouth
Why baby puts things in his mouth -- and how to keep them out!
Toddler Danger Zones
Protect your toddler from household dangers by following our checklist for safety in any room.
Home Safe Home: Childproof Your Home Room by Room
Take a close look at these rooms. Can you tell what's right and what's wrong?
Bedroom Safety Basics
In addition to ensuring that individual items are safe, it's important to take an overall approach to safety in your child's room. Here's what to look for.
Garage Safety Basics
The garage generally is not a safe place for an unsupervised young child to be, and it's best to keep it off-limits to her. That doesn't preclude taking the following precautionary measures to prevent accidents however.
Heart-Stopping Video Captures Toddler Rescuing His Twin Brother from Fallen Dresser
This video serves as an important reminder to parents to anchor dressers and large furniture in toddlers' rooms.
Keeping Your Toddler Safe
Your toddler is smarter, faster, and even more curious than she was as a baby. Do you know how to keep her safe?
Poison Control
Must-know facts that can help you save your child's life
Drew Barrymore's Genius Childproofing Hack
Actress, author, and mom-of-two Drew Barrymore shares a quick child safety trick. (Hint: The only thing you need is probably around your wrist!)
4 Clever New Childproofing Products for Your Home
Whether you're just hanging with your toddler or have a crowd coming over for the holidays, these new childproofing products are key for less worry and more fun.
Home Childproofing Tips
Though your little one is no longer a baby, childproofing remains just as important -- perhaps more. We pinpoint the potential safety hazards in your home.
Paper Shredders Pose Serious Injury Risk
Lack of safety precautions cause toddlers to lose fingers to paper shredder blades.
Why the Rise of E-Cigarettes Is Especially Dangerous for Young Kids
E-cigarette exposure can be more dangerous for kids than exposure to regular cigarettes, according to a new study.
Eye Injuries from Laundry Pods on the Rise in Young Kids
A new study shows laundry pods pose risks of chemical burns for small kids' eyes, in addition to a poison hazard if ingested.
Water Safety Smarts
Many 2-year-olds are fascinated by water. How do you expose them to water activities but keep them safe?
Warning: Household Cleaners Put Toddlers at Big Risk for Dangerous Eye Injuries
Protect your toddlers from serious eye injuries by putting household cleaners up high and out of their reach.
Accident Alert
Keep your little one out of harm's way with this around-the-house guide to toddler-proofing.
Shopping Carts Not Safe Enough for Kids
Parents should consider alternatives to placing their kids in shopping carts because they're too dangerous, a new policy says.
On-the-Go Safety
Keeping your toddler safe doesn't stop at your front door. Here's how to make sure your child is secure in the car, in the grocery cart, and on walks.
Preventing Accidental Poisonings
New study shows children four and younger are more likely to be hospitalized after unintentionally swallowing medicines than all other accidental injuries. How you can protect your family.
3 Simple Steps to Keep Your Office Safe
Home offices are important now more than ever. For the Safe & Sound Home series on our sister site Better Homes & Gardens, we sent a style expert to make sure one family's work room is up to our safety standards.