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Preparing Your Home for Baby

Helpful information that will let you turn your living space into a safe and happy home for you and for baby.

Child Proofing Your Home

Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for baby proofing.

The Safest Place for Baby

If you find yourself in a situation where you must lay your baby down, keep these tips in mind to keep your baby safe.

Night Lights

You may think of night lights to help ease your child's fear of the dark, but what about you? You're going to be up in the night many times, so keep safe with these night light ideas.

Crib Safety

Many infants die or are injured due to unsafe cribs each year. Learn how to select a safe crib for your baby and find tips on how to keep it that way.

Crib Toy Safety

There's more to a safe sleeping environment than just a safe crib. Find out how you can prevent injury to your baby through proper use of crib toys.

Bathing Safety

Bathing can be one of the most enjoyable moments you will share with your baby. Keep your baby safe with these practical tips.

Baby Gate Safety

There are many reasons parents choose to use baby gates. No matter what your reasons are, you'll want to learn which types of gates to avoid and how to use the gate you choose safely.

High Chair Safety

Tips for choosing a safe high chair, whether buying new or secondhand.

Calmer Nights with Feng Shui

Feng Shui Guide Rodika Tchi talks about making changes to a baby's nursery for a sense of calm

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