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Car Accident With Baby

We got in our first car accident with our baby today. It was very minor, thankfully, but it left me feeling very shaken. Our little dear has been down with a cold for a few days, and we decided a little fresh air would be good for all of us. Since we were running low on groceries, we bundled up and headed to the store. After shopping and loading our bags into the car, I got into the back and began buckling our daughter into her car seat. My husband waited in the front for us to finish, keys in … Continue reading →

Safety Tips on Jogging With a Stroller: Part I

Jogging with your baby in tow is a great exercise workout. The additional jogging with the stroller will result in more calorie burning and set a good example for your growing child that fitness is important. When jogging with a stroller there are some important safety rules that you should always take note of: * Read up on and review the jogging strollers before you buy. Make sure that you are buying the right jogging stroller for you and your baby. Remember that safety is the most important issue when buying a jogging stroller. * Packing your supplies requires thinking … Continue reading →

Safety is a Good Choice for Your Health

For a large portion of the year, it’s dark when I drive to work at the cats-only boarding facility. I usually take a back road, rather than the highway — less traffic, nice scenery, a better ride all around. This particular road has very little in the way of shoulders — and no sidewalks — for bikers and walkers. Two mornings in a row, I’ve encountered someone who didn’t take safety seriously. One was on a bike, riding down the middle of the road. Thankfully, I saw the bike’s reflectors and knew something was in my path… but didn’t make … Continue reading →

Toddler Safety

Toddlers are always busy exploring the world around them. They are learning new things every day. Not only do toddlers forget what we tell them about safety, they also like the idea of exploring something that they were told not to explore. It doesn’t take long for a toddler to get hurt. In the time it takes for you to wash your hands, your toddler could drown in the bathtub or pull a hot pot off of the stove onto themselves. Danger is everywhere when you have a toddler in your home. Childproofing your home isn’t enough to avoid accidents, … Continue reading →

Playground Precautions

I have been taking my son to the playground at our local park for more than a year and up until this week, I didn’t think much of it. I thought it was a nice outing that allowed us to get some fresh air and a change of scenery. It had not occurred to me to take any special precautions. He is, after all, just a toddler. Normally, we go to the playground and there are only a few kids there. My son stays close to me and plays in the area designed for toddlers. I can see everything that … Continue reading →

A Common Playground Practice Can Break Your Child’s Leg

I have to admit that I have seen my share of kids getting injured at a playground. From little ones being unsupervised on equipment that is too large, too complicated or too high for them, to innocent bystanders who get in the way of the metal merry-go-round, it pays to be vigilant when it comes to watching your child play. But here is a little known but all too common cause for injury. Toddlers and preschoolers who get their shinbones broken when they go down the slide. And this time, it isn’t lack of supervision or a freak accident. This … Continue reading →

High Chair Safety

High chair accidents occur more frequently than you might think they do. Maybe parents are pretty vigilant about high chair safety when their baby is just starting to use one, but after months (or several children), the safety rules tend to slip. Here is a guide (or a quick reminder) about high chair safety. Use a high chair that follows current safety standards While that antique wooden high chair you saw in a shop or were given by grandma looks lovely, save it as an accent piece in your home to display dolls, plants, old lace, etc. We know a … Continue reading →

How to Deal with Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes can be a nightmare with flooding and major damage to your home. There are plenty of preventive measures to take in order to prevent frozen pipes, but what if your pipes do freeze, in spite of your care, or during a time when you are away from your home? What can you do? Here are some steps that you can take to keep things from becoming worse. Pipes can freeze even if you are currently living in the home. Poor construction can leave pipes exposed to the elements. I learned this one time while renting a home in … Continue reading →

Baby Product Recalls Cribs & Clothing

After a bit of quiet, the recalls on baby products are back again. It is always important to check your equipment, toys and even clothing against the latest baby recalls to prevent illness, injury or even death to your baby. It is a shame that we can’t have complete confidence in baby products, but as technology gets better and standards get better, recalls are likely to happen. Usually with a recall, there have been several cases of injury or illness to real babies, prompting the recall, although some responsible manufacturers will voluntarily recall merchandise as a precaution if they get … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: November 10th Through November 16th

Here is the Baby Blog week in review for November 10th through November 16th. November 10th Baby Blog Week in Review: November 3rd Through November 9th Has your little one been having fun with the leaves? My kids have, although I don’t expect the leaves to last must longer. Soon we will be moving on to Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. November 11th Protect Your Baby: Free DVD Your baby could be in danger in your own home. Baby proofing is so important, but some areas of baby proofing can be easily missed. Any experienced parent probably has at … Continue reading →