As your baby starts to crawl or walk, baby-proofing your house becomes essential. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 2.8 million children each year are treated in emergency rooms across the nation for falls,...
Toddlers are at an age when they are mobile enough to satisfy their curiosity, yet too young to understand or appreciate danger. KidsHealth reports that 70 percent of children who die from accidents at home each year are 4 years old and younger....
Toddlers, children between the ages of 1 and 4, have many safety concerns due to this age group's natural propensity for curiosity, lack of impulse control, experimentation, increased mobility and desire for more independence. Safety risks to...
A baby walker was once considered a "must have" baby necessity. Today, though still utilized, there is much controversy about their safety. In the past it was thought that a baby walker--also known as a toddler walker--was a great way to exercise...
Splashing in the pool keeps toddlers entertained during the warmer months. While the water offers hours of enjoyment, it also presents a serious risk for toddlers. Summer fun can quickly turn deadly around any amount of water. Proper safety...
Many people living with Alzheimer's disease require the same kind of care and attention as young children. In fact, many home safety strategies used to safeguard homes where toddlers live can be applied to Alzheimer's patients. Stairs should be...
Toddlers are in constant need of products specifically made for them whether it is a booster chair so they can sit at a table or a cup with handles for drinking. Because they are small and curious, in addition to these needs, toddlers also need...
Installing child safety gates throughout your house is an essential element of baby-proofing, explains the Home Safety Council. Placed in strategic locations, these gates can keep your child from getting into trouble or danger. As of 2009, the...
Even before you bring your baby home from the hospital, you need to assess your home for safety. Babies grow quickly from newborns, to active crawlers, to toddlers who reach up to grab at things. While all of this is wonderful development to...
A toddler's curiosity leads him to explore nearly every corner of the home. When he moves from the crib to a toddler bed, his sleeping arrangement becomes much less restrictive, allowing him to do his exploring when you are not in the room....
Baby gates block off dangerous areas of the home, providing a level of safety for your mobile infant or toddler. The safety gates are often placed at the top and bottom of stairs or in the doorways of rooms that present safety hazards. The kitchen...
Knowing the basics of pool safety for kids is an extremely important tool to have--it can even save a child's life. Kidshealth.org states that drowning is the second most frequent cause of death for youngsters under age 14, and it can happen in as...
A house fire can destroy your home and possessions---and it can be fatal. Kids and older adults are most at risk, the U.S. Fire Administration warns, with either preschoolers or those 65 or older accounting for nearly half the house fire victims....
Each year, approximately 2.5 million children are killed or injured because of common dangers found in their homes, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These common dangers include burns, drowning, poisoning, choking and...
Safety is one of the most important parts of caring for your child. Children are naturally curious, which means they are constantly touching objects, placing them in their mouths and around their neck, and crawling and climbing to places where...
