Home safety resources

As parents or caregivers of children, many of us feel our children are in the most “safe place” when they are in their cribs. They are not running around or in a moving vehicle in harm’s way. They are contained in a safe environment. This is the parent’s or caregiver’s time to take a breather [...]

Summertime is a good time to survey your yard and play areas for potential safety hazards. To minimize the risk of injury, activities and play equipment should be appropriate for the age and development skills of each child. The following categories highlight items to assess and take preventative measures to reduce the risks for injury. [...]

Did you ever wonder what your house looks like from your baby’s perspective? You need to find out before your baby starts crawling. The best way to see things from your infant or toddler’s point of view is to get down on your hands and knees and move through each room of your house. Look [...]

Crib bumpers or bumper pads are a product parents commonly think increases the safety of their child’s crib. However, it is rare for contact between a baby and the sides of the crib to cause long-term injury, and soft products and bedding in the sleep environment are a risk for both SIDS and suffocation. Infants [...]