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Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home: A Complete Guide
by Krista Nilsen Bordner November 13, 2017 We all want to keep children out of harm’s way. Whether you’re a child care professional, a new parent, or anything in-between, it can feel overwhelming to keep track of kids who seem to be attracted to harm like moths to a candle. Sadly, the most common causes of…
Toys That Meet Safety Standards Can Still Pose Choking Hazards
By Elisabeth Leamy The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest Friday, and if there are little kids on your list, we have an important warning. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group says some toys can pose a choking hazard, even if they may meet legal safety standards. It’s a topic that hits close to…
Study: One Child Dies Every Five Days In Kiddie Pools
by Melanie at Parenting.com ISTOCKPHOTO With temperatures climbing into the 80s, my kids and I spent our weekend trying to keep cool. Ice cream? Check. Sprinkler? Check. Inflatable wading pool? Check. And while I would never leave the kids alone in the pool, a new study will have me paying even closer attention when…
Child Can Climb Pool Ladder Without Steps
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What to Do If Your Child is Choking
Feb 18, 2014 You’ve childproofed the house to avoid any accidents that could occur – but what many parents overlook are choking hazards in food. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why certain foods can cause choking in young children, and the few foods that she mentions might surprise you. She also describes the symptoms of choking…
Escalator Safety Rules
Hold on to a handrail. Hold small children by the hand. Use caution when stepping on or off escalators. Avoid dangling shoelaces or other clothing that can get caught in the moving parts of an escalator. In an emergency, the escalator can be stopped by pressing an emergency stop button at the top and bottom…
Elevator and Escalator Hazards for Children
By Vincent Iannelli, MD, a board-certified physician Updated May 07, 2018 Depending on where your family lives, works, and shops, you may use elevators and escalators on a regular basis and may not give it a second thought. While they are safe, reports of injuries likely suggest that while you may not have to think twice and…
Elevator Danger Please be careful with your children
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