baby safety

Keep it Safe

They may be the quintessential playthings of childhood, but latex balloons are a hazard—and a lethal one at that. “Kids are choking on them and dying,” says Josh Krimston, a ... READ MORE

Keep It Safe

There’s nothing cuter than your baby’s tiny corn-row toes, but they—as well as other parts of your baby’s body—can quickly become endangered by what’s known as a hair tourniquet. “This ... READ MORE

Safety First

Poisoning Store any hazardous household materials, such as cleaners, in a safety-latched cabinet, says child safety expert Debra SmileyHoltzman, author of 2009’s The Safe Baby: A ... READ MORE

Mold and Allergies

It must be "mold season." I've gotten several emails recently from worried women who've discovered mold growing in their walls, bathrooms, couches and offices. They're frightened mold could ... READ MORE

Car Seat Shopping

EXPERT TIPSRear-facing infant seats are smaller and plug into a base that stays in your car so you can take your sleeping baby out of the car without waking him. Make sure yours is compatible ... READ MORE

Going Green

There's no better time than pregnancy to think about creating a healthier environment for your baby and yourself. Even little changes in your home, your behaviours, and your diet will help ... READ MORE

Keep Your Baby Safe: Babyproofing

Scroll over the numbers in the image to see the tips. Babyproofing BasicsFalls are the leading cause of injuries for children younger than 1 year, a Canadian study found. Many of ... READ MORE

Chlorine Safety

Study Highlights Co-sleeping Dangers

A new year, a new study about babies and sleep: Federal health officials report that infant deaths blamed on accidental strangulation and suffocation in bed have increased sharply in the ... READ MORE

Co-sleeping Debate Goes On

Two new reports on co-sleeping with a baby were released this week, adding to the confusion that seems to dog this practice.In Britain, University of Bristol researchers found that sharing a ... READ MORE