Baby SafetyBaby SafetyA website created by Donald Mckenzie Jr to help everyday parents protect their children in all aspects of life. Topics range from baby safety to different types of furniture for children.
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Safety 1st Space Saver Bath Tubs - Solutions For New Parents
2008-02-14 05:27:00 Many new parents struggle to find space for all of the new equipment they need to take care of a new baby. This tiny person enters your home and immediately takes over all of your space, time and energy. Fortunately, manufacturers of baby products are increasingly working to make the transition easier for parents, especially when it comes to products and equipment.One of the biggest pieces of gear needed for a new baby is a bathtub. The days of bathing infants in the kitchen sink are gone. New parents now purchase infant bathtubs for their babies. These tubs are touted as being safer for the baby and easier for the parents. However, they are also quite large and difficult to store. What you're looking for is a space saver bath tub.Safety 1st Space Saver bath tubs are an excellent solution for parents. They have all the bells and whistles of full size infant tubs, but collapse for easy storage. The head and foot portions easily fold up over the base, making it easy to put the tub aw... More About: Bath , Parents , Solutions
Important Safety and Styling Features of Baby Cribs
2008-02-14 05:25:00 Baby Cribs are the feature item in any baby’s nursery. Most parents can get away with keeping their newborn in a bassinet for the first few weeks of life; eventually however, all parents will have to invest in some type of baby crib to ensure their newborns safety during the early years.The number of different crib types available can often be overwhelming. There are sleigh, convertible, mini, wooden and rocking cribs to name a few. Some of the most popular baby cribs are those that convert into a toddler bed. Buying this type of crib is an economical decision allowing baby to use the same bedding for years to come. Other types of convertible baby cribs allow the crib to be attached next to the parent’s bedside for co-sleeping arrangements. This style of crib is often a popular choice among attachment parenting supporters, who believe that baby is better off sleeping with mom and dad for the first few months of life.Some of the newest version baby cribs have the capability of â€... More About: Baby , Safety , Features
Car Safety Seat Tips
2008-02-14 05:24:00 Although some car safety seats are considered safer than others it’s a good point to note that all car safety seats must pass the same federal crash tests before being approved for sale in the U.S.There are many car safety seats on the market with manufacturers adding little extra features in order to try and make their car safety seats better than their competitors but the one main factor that consumers need to be aware of is that if a car safety seat is not fitted correctly and in accordance with manufacturers instructions the car seat’s safety is impaired.When looking for a car safety seat do not make your decision based on price and price alone. Higher priced car safety seats may have added features but such features won’t necessarily make the car safety seat safer or easier to use.If a car safety seat doesn’t fit your car well don’t use it and never resort to car safety seat accessories to try and make a safety seat fit your car. Manufacturers provide everything you n... More About: Safety , Tips , Seat
Wooden Baby Cribs
2008-02-14 05:19:00 Baby cribs made out of wood are by far the oldest and the most reliable kind of crib available in the market. Notwithstanding, innovations and advances in baby furniture, wood is the most trusted material used till date. Available in different patterns and designs, wooden baby cribs come in various price ranges. People belonging to any financial category can find something to suit their taste and budget.There are certain shops and sites through which customers can even get their cribs custom made, with their choice of wood (of the likes of birch, basswood, hardwood, pine or mahogany) and with accessories or attachments made out of different materials, such as steel, plastic, aluminium, oxidised iron or wood. Naturally light weight and easily movable, foldable hardwood cribs have become a popular choice with new parents. Since small wheels are attached to the foot of the cribs, manoeuvring them from one place to another becomes a simple task. The presence of casters in such cribs als... More About: Baby , Wooden , Cribs
Glimpse On How To Install Infant Car Seats
2008-02-14 05:16:00 How to install infant car seats is the most important question for all parents as safety is the prime concern especially for infants. So proper car seats should be selected or booster seats so that it gets installed properly and the safety of the passenger is maintained. Infant s are generally unaware of the risk of danger and injury in accidents. The head, neck bones and the ligaments remains soft in infants and those areas are prone for injury. So to avoid any kind of injuries in crashes a rear facing seat that support the head and protect the spine, back and neck from the strength of accident is the best suited one. Once the infant car seat is properly installed and safety is maintained it minimizes the menace of fatality by seventy one percent.In the rear facing car seat the infant should be placed at the back of the car seat till the baby attains the age of one year and weight reaches to twenty pounds. Infants should be avoided in placing them in front of the car while riding as... More About: Glimpse
Crib Safety Ratings - How To Keep Your Baby Safe
2008-02-14 05:15:00 A crib is the first place your infant stays when he or she comes home from the hospital. It is estimated that an average baby may spend as much as 6,000 hours sleeping during the first year alone. The majority of that time is usually spent in the crib. It is important to provide a safe place for your baby to sleep. Crib safety ratings have been developed through the years to provide information to the consumer before purchasing an infant crib.Crib safety ratings or standards have been enforced in the United States since 1973 and continue to be updated regularly. Cribs manufactured after 1986 most certainly comply with crib safety standards. It is important, however, to know what to look for in a crib.Shopping for a new cribWhen shopping for a crib for your new baby be sure to keep certain safety standards in mind. First, check the distance between the slats. Slats should be no more than 2+3/8 inches apart. If they are any wider an infant can accidentally become stuck between the sla... More About: Baby , Safety , Ratings , Safe
After the Baby is Born - Infant Safety
2008-02-14 05:14:00 It has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that infants be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as crib death. SIDS is defined as the sudden and unexplained death of a baby less than 1 year of age. There are some things that you can do to make your baby safer according to the AAP:The baby should always be placed on his or her back to sleep, even for naps. This is the safest sleep position to reduce the risk of SIDS for a healthy baby. You can place your baby on a firm mattress, for example - in a safety-approved crib. It has been shown through research that placing a baby to sleep on soft mattresses, sofas, sofa cushions, waterbeds, sheepskins, or other soft surfaces raises the risk of SIDS.It is advisable to remove soft, fluffy, and loose bedding and stuffed toys from your baby's sleep area. You should make sure to keep all pillows, quilts, stuffed toys, and other soft items away from the baby's sl... More About: Baby , Safety , Infant
Infant Safety While in Your Care and the Care of Babysitter
2008-02-14 05:08:00 The risk of sudden infant death syndrome is a real one. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce this risk since 1992. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is also known as "crib death." By definition, it is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby under 1 year of age.How can you make your baby safer from crib death?• Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep• Place your baby on a firm mattress and safety-approved crib• Remove soft, fluffy, loose bedding and all stuffed toys from baby's sleeping areas• Be sure everyone who cares for your baby knows to place baby on his or her back to sleep and about the dangers of soft bedding and stuffed toys• Be sure baby's face and head stay uncovered during sleep• No smoking around baby• Keep baby warm during sleep, but not too warm. Baby's room temperature should be comfortable for an adult• When babies are able to roll over alone, the risk of SIDS i... More About: Safety , Care , Infant
Child Safety LATCH System
2008-02-14 05:07:00 Car rides need not be a frightening experience for children. The child safety LATCH system reduces the risks of injury caused by car accidents. This system has been found out to eradicate about 50% of the improper installation associated with child safety car seats.It is ironic to know that while child safety car seats are aimed at keeping the child safe while riding in a vehicle, a good 80% of them are installed incorrectly. This totally defeats the purpose of this safety equipment. One of the main reasons for this is the incompatibility of some vehicles to the child safety seats. This difficulty of setting up the child safety car seat has paved the way for the more effective child safety LATCH system. The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child ren (LATCH) system is a much easier way of installing the child safety seats in the vehicle because it eliminates the use of the vehicle’s seat belt system. The rise in the properly installed child safety car seats will lessen the number of ca... More About: Safety , System , Child Safety
Using a Child GPS Tracking Device for Safety
2008-02-14 05:06:00 Every parent worries about their children and most every child will disobey their parents at some point and time. In some instances this may not be a big deal, but in others it could put your child in danger. This is why a child GPS device for safety is a good idea. It could mean the difference in knowing that your child is in a dangerous place in time to aid, instead of when it’s to late. This could make a big difference in the safety of your child. You won’t have to wonder where you they are anymore; you will have a way of knowing for sure.Has you child ever not came home right after school? This creates a since of panic in a parent that you have to experience to understand. With a child GPS device for safety you can find out where your child is immediately. You will know if they stopped at the neighbor’s house before coming in or if they are somewhere they shouldn’t be. Small children have a tendency of seeing something they like and taking off after it. This could be ver... More About: Safety , Child , Device , Tracking
Child Safety on the Internet - 5 Essential Safety Rules
2008-02-14 05:05:00 You have probably heard all about it in the news and in magazines: Hundreds of crimes are occurring on a daily basis because predators are taking advantage of children using the Internet . Child ren tend to be easily fooled because they are so trusting, which allows them to become vulnerable to criminals. Here are some basic rules that you and your children should follow as a means of promoting safety when using the Internet. Everyone is capable of falling prey to these crimes, so everyone can take advantage of these rules no matter the age.1. Communicate:If anything should ever happen to make your child feel uneasy, he or she should let someone know immediately no matter where they are. This could be a teacher, a principle, a librarian, a guardian or a parent.2. Have Your Child Ask Permission:Train your children to ask your permission before disclosing any personal information online. Teach them about how extremely dangerous it is for them to give their personal information out to an... More About: Safety , Child Safety , Rules
Safety Tips for Baby Furniture
2008-02-13 23:49:00 Various baby furniture have various sets of safety precautions. However, there are a couple of common baby safety tips you should keep in mind in all furniture.Placement of Furniture Believe it or not, the spot where you place your baby furniture can help prevent accidents and injuries to your baby. Cribs for example should never be placed beside a low window or beside a heavy piece of furniture. A baby that is already on the standing phase might fall off from a window or might get crushed under a piece of furniture that might accidentally topple. Another example would be high chairs which should not be placed beside walls or counters since a baby could use these to kick off from and topple a high chair.Furniture Knobs and LatchesA good baby furniture must be child-proof. Simple leg latches and strap locks of high chairs for example may be operated by a toddler or an older baby which may cause the straps to loosen or the high chair to collapse. Cribs too with side knobs may be tinker... More About: Baby , Safety , Tips
Baby and Toddler - Playground Safety
2008-02-13 23:48:00 Finding a safe place for your child to play can be very hard sometimes. Slides, swings and jungle gyms are a dream come true for most children, but can be a nightmare for parents when they come home with black eyes, bumps, bruises and broken limbs.Whether you are looking for a play set for home or looking at a public playground, make sure it is age appropriate. If you are looking for equipment to use at home; look for something that is adjustable as your child grows. For your toddlers, look for something that is no higher than six feet at its topmost point. The play platforms should be no higher than four feet from the ground and have guardrails. They should also be easy to get down from. The playground slide should be no more than a 30 degree incline. It should also be at least twenty two inches deep. If the slide is more than four feet high, then it should have raised sides.Make sure the play equipment is safe. When you are looking for a play system, look for a system that says th... More About: Baby , Safety , Toddler , Playground
What You Must Know About Baby Stroller Safety
2008-02-13 23:46:00 A stroller is the perfect solution when you want to go out and have to take your baby with you. Stroller s are probably a parent's best companion.Choosing the right stroller for your baby is important so as to prevent any mishap in the future. Baby stroller safety is a major thing to look out for when buying one for your baby.The first and foremost safety feature you must look for is the seat harness. You must ensure that the harness is easy to use and fits easily. This should preferably be a five-point harness.Wheels and handles are another important part of a stroller and should be checked properly. When buying a baby stroller, see if you are comfortable with the handles and you don't have to stoop while using it. Try moving around the stroller and see that your feet don't hit the wheels when going fast. Also ensure that the stroller turns smoothly and easily. The wheels must be large enough to ensure a comfortable ride for your baby.The weight capacity of the stroller is anothe... More About: Safety
Baby Shower Games, Baby Shower Prizes & Invitations
More articles from this author:2008-02-13 23:45:00 The baby shower games played at a baby shower are usually one of the most memorable experiences during the pre-baby events. However, to ensure the games are successful there should be some thoughtful party planning. Before starting the games, it's a good idea to go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves and their relationship to the Mommy-to-Be.Here are some of the more popular games you can play during the party:Guess Mommy-to-Be's Tummy Size: You will need some string / yarn and scissors for this game. Have each participant pull the yarn to the size they believe would fit perfectly around the Mommy-to-Be's center of her pregnant tummy. After everyone cuts their string, compare the results to the Mommy-to-Be's actual tummy. Give a prize to the guest who is the closest! This game is an ole favorite and will be enjoyed by all.Say "Baby ": You will need baby safety pins or another type of baby object you can place on a string for each guests at the shower as well as... More About: Games , Prizes , Shower , Invitations 1, 2 |
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