Baby | Safety

Safety first - small objects and sharp edges are hazardous for a tiny baby, so be sure your older child knows the dangers. Although you'll need to watch over your children while they play together, this won't be a burden as you'll enjoy seeing your eldest relishing their new role as entertainer.
Read Learning To Play Together

Here's is a list of the basic equipment you'll need in the first year.
Read Things you'll need

My 15-month-old has suddenly developed a fear of the bath. How long do these types of fears usually last, and can I do anything to remedy the situation?
Read How can I help my 15-month-old over his fear of the bath?

Is a warm or cool mist humidifier best for a baby's room? Do you have any suggestions for types or brands?
Read Is a warm or cool mist humidifier best for a baby's room?

Our carpet needs cleaning badly. However, our 7-month-old daughter is all over the floor (even though we have a king-size quilt down). Is it better for her to have it cleaned or to leave it?
Read Is it safe for my baby to crawl on a newly cleaned carpet?

We are going to paint the rooms in our house and I have a 1-year-old and a 2-month-old baby. Isn't the paint smell dangerous for them?
Read Will the smell of paint harm my 1-year-old and 2-month-old?

Is it safe for my 17-month-old to go into a jacuzzi?
Read Should I take my 17-month-old into a hot tub?

We will be travelling out of the country with our 5-month-old. Is there any difference between boiling water and just plain bottled water such as Evian?
Read Is there any difference between boiled water and bottled water?

I have a concern/question about bumper pads. My 5-month-old son woke up crying because he had pushed his head underneath the bumper pads. I immediately took them off because of my concern for his safety. The pads do not tie at the bottom, only the top. Please assure me I did the right thing. Now I'm concerned about him bumping his head.
Read Should I remove the bumpers from my 5-month-old's crib?

My husband and I have a 6-month-old daughter and a dog. Until recently our family pet either ignored or enjoyed the baby. But now that she's mobile he growls whenever she crawls near him. Though he's never bitten anyone, I'm afraid he's going to nip her. What can we do?
Read What can we do to make sure our dog doesn't bite our baby?

The specifics of keeping your baby safe change as they develop.
Read Keeping your baby safe