Bath time can be fun, but a pediatrician offers a few words of caution about toys, sponges, bubbles and slippery surfaces.
Serious Injury From Carriers, Cribs and Strollers On the Rise
It’s important to check all products for recalls, read all of the instructions and take the safety advice seriously.
Parents: 15 Simple Winter Safety Tips for Kids
Winter can bring lots of family fun — whether this involves sledding and romping around in the snow or just hanging around together at home. Here are a few ideas for parents to keep their kids warm, healthy and safe during winter.
7 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe in a High Chair
You’d think a high chair would be safe for your child. But the findings recent research show an alarming increase in the number of high chair and booster seat injuries. Find expert tips to keep your child safe.
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online — From Toddlers to Teens
As parents, you want your kids to know their way around technology, but you also worry about online safety. Find these tips from a pediatrician about this, tailored to kids under age 10 and over age 15.
What to Do If Your Child Eats Toys, Magnets or Batteries
Infants and young children will eat the strangest things. Serve them a nutritious meal, and they’ll fight you. They’ll be happy to indulge, however, on a shiny coin, small battery or colorful toy. Find a list of commonly ingested objects, as well as advice for parents on what to do.
Why Your Child’s Puffy Coat, Car Seat Are a Dangerous Combination
It’’s important to keep your little ones all bundled up in the cold, but that warm coat can get in the way of protecting your children in a car crash.
Getting Kids Started With Winter Sports
Be sure your children are in good physical condition and tell them to learn the proper technique from their instructor before they try something new.
What You Can Do to Increase Gun Safety at Home
It’s time to recognize the magnitude of this issue and work together to develop a rational approach to gun safety. It may involve a combination of research, education and regulations, which have been effective with other challenges in the past.
Can Social Media Actually Be Good for Your Kids?
Do you worry about how much time your child or teen spends on social media? Find out how you can turn negatives of online time into surprising positives.