Toddler Safety

Babies and small children are enticed by doorways and cabinets. They want to see what’s beyond and don’t recognize when something can be dangerous. A baby can easily get through a doorway that leads to the outside and can freeze to death in winter or can get out into a busy street all too easily. Cabinets can house cleaning supplies or other chemicals that are dangerous or deadly if the child gets inside of the cabinet. This is why cabinet locks are the safest way to deter a child from getting into something he or she shouldn’t. Read More

Toddlers can injure themselves in the blink of an eye. You could turn your head away for a moment and the child could sample a cleaning product or swallow something he could choke on. It’s hard for parents to anticipate all the potential dangers or safety problems around toddlers. The bathroom is one room of the house that has the most potential for accidents, because your toddler usually has easy, unsupervised access to it. In the kitchen you tend to be more aware of the dangers, but there are lots of potential hazards in your bathroom as well. Here’s what you need to look out for with regard to toddler safety in the bathroom. Read More

The trick to keeping a safe environment for your toddler is to stay one step ahead of them at all times. By spotting dangers before an injury happens, you can protect your children from harm and protect yourself from stress and heartache. A toddler’s bedroom should be a safe haven for them. Follow these tips to make sure that’s really the case. Read More

The first step in providing a safe environment for your child is to prepare your home properly. Although childproofing is not a substitute for parental supervision, it substantially reduces the likelihood of injury. Here are some ways you can keep your toddler safe in the home. Read More

Being aware of toddler safety is a big part of our job as parents. But it can be tricky to balance a young child’s desire to explore with a parent’s need to keep the child safe. As parents, we know that toddlers often forget the rules about safety. And scolding them can make the forbidden item or place seem even more attractive. We want to enjoy our children, but if we spend most of our time worrying about toddler safety, then no one is having fun. Here are some tips to keep your toddler safe in the kitchen. Read More