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Kids' Safety

Teaching toddlers safety at home

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In my previous posts I wrote about the precautions we must take as parents and child proofing, in order to protect our children against the dangers and any possible accidents at home. As our babies grow into toddling phase we can also teach them, within the scope of their physical and mental abilities, how to protect themselves against such … [Read more...]

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Avoid unforeseen! accidents by taking simple safety measures

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My husband is the chief of homeland security and safety in our household. He sets up and maintains the babyproofing, and anything related to the safety within and outside the house. He checks on me quite a bit as well because to be honest, sometimes mommy brain takes over and you never know what kids are up to when mommy brain is in charge. The … [Read more...]

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Magnetic toys: Potential hazard for children

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A news article I've read today, prompted me to write another post under "Safety" subject. This time the hazard is the magnetic toys. The consumer product safety commission recalled all Magnetix magnetic toys after being notified of more than 30 incidents involving small magnets, one of which was the death of a toddler. The magnets, when … [Read more...]

Kids' Health

Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Bathroom

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Continuing with Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home… While giving a bath to your baby: Never leave your baby unattended in the bathroom, in the tub or in a basin even if the water level is not even one inch. Use anti-slip bathtub mat or decals to prevent slipping. Always check the water temperature before putting your baby in the tub … [Read more...]

Kids' Health

Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Living Room / Play Room

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Continuing with Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home... While your baby is playing: Once the baby starts moving around like a wiggle worm and grab things, you need to redecorate your home. Schools, daycares, businesses with kids, parents and schools should definitely have these safety measures, when you inspect them for your child … [Read more...]

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Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Dining Room

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Continuing with Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home... While your baby is eating: Unless your doctor suggests the opposite, feed your baby with only breast milk or equal value baby formula, until your baby is 6 months old. Because babies start sitting straight up at 6 months, (s)he could get choked when fed while lying down. While … [Read more...]

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Safety: Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Bedroom

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This very simple but life saving list of baby and child safety tips, consists of information from books I read and the recommendations I received from doctors. These rules are to protect your vulnerable baby from hazards and house accidents while the baby is playing, eating, sleeping, while in the car 24/7. We always have to be alert. We also … [Read more...]

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I am a mother of two and a type of person who you would call “Jack of all trades, master of none”. As you might guess from categories, I love my children, reading, sewing, gardening, traveling and cooking. I also work full time so I have to be practical to do all the things I want to do in a 24-hr-day. More About Me


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