Baby-proofing a Baby or Toddler Room

In This Article: Childproofing a Toddler Room Safe Toddler Beds Safe Storage Child-Safe Chairs & Tables A Clean, Safe Closet   As you have all the other rooms in the house, baby-proof the nursery by studying it from an infant’s point of view and...

Keeping Kids Safe In Your Yard

In This Article: Child-Safe Play Structures Child-Friendly Ground Surfaces Child-Safe Outdoor Play   Children have an amazing ability to ferret out anything that’s potentially harmful. In your garden, if there’s glass to be stepped on by a bare foot,...

How to Hire a Babysitter

Sometimes it’s the parents’ turn to go out—once they’ve found a loving and reliable babysitter. Whether a teenager or a senior citizen, the sitter you choose must be able to respond to any emergency calmly and effectively. Before hiring sitters,...

Plants That Are Dangerous to Kids

In This Article: Toxic plants Injurious plants   Tidbits from the plant kingdom—flowers, seeds, fruits, leaves, twigs, and bark—can look tempting enough to taste. But some can make a young body quite sick (though usually only if ingested in quantity), and a few...

Buying Child Safety Gates & Playpens

In This Article: Safety Gates Safe Playpens & Play Yards   Safety gates and playpens can help you prevent small children from tumbling down stairs or getting into other areas of the home that are unsafe. Safety Gates At both the top and bottom of open stairs,...