Baby safety

Drop-side cribs are now officially illegal

Drop-side cribs are now officially illegal

Don't even think about trying to unload that crib that's been in your mom's garage for thirty years.

Katie Dupuis

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

What looks like a simple, convenient transaction can carry unexpected risks. Follow these safety tips when selling baby items online.

Jaclyn Law

Recall: Tommee Tippee Sippee Spill-Proof Cups

Recall: Tommee Tippee Sippee Spill-Proof Cups

More than 3 million cups sold are at risk for developing mould.

Today's Parent

Recall: phil & teds V5 Dash strollers

Recall: phil & teds V5 Dash strollers

phil & teds USA Inc. has recalled their V5 Dash strollers due to a pinching hazard.

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Munchkin pacifier set recalled due to choking hazard

Munchkin pacifier set recalled due to choking hazard

Munchkin Baby Canada Inc. has recalled 16,000 pacifier sets.

Today's Parent

Video sheds scary light on the dangers of unanchored furniture

Video sheds scary light on the dangers of unanchored furniture

This safety video shows the dangers of unanchored furniture to a child.

Today's Parent

How do I baby-proof?

Baby development

How do I baby-proof?

You want to keep your little one safe, but where do you even start? This handy guide will help you quickly and easily baby-proof your home.

Today's Parent

11 car seat dos and don'ts

11 car seat dos and don'ts

Prevent common car seat buying, installation and usage mistakes with this list of car seat dos and don'ts.

Dory Cerny

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Most of us know the basics of childproofing our homes, but here’s a refresher to prevent accidental poisonings and keep kids safe.

Amy Valm

Recall: The Children's Place Sleep and Play sleepers

Recall: The Children's Place Sleep and Play sleepers

The Children's Place has recalled over 1,500 sleepers.

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What you need to know before baby starts eating solids

What you need to know before baby starts eating solids

Babies will let you know when they are ready to start eating solids. For parents, knowing which foods are appropriate and when is the next big step.

Teresa Pitman

Britax car seat recall due to risk of injury to infant

Britax car seat recall due to risk of injury to infant

More than 74,000 car seats are affected by the Britax stroller recall in Canada and the U.S.

TP staff

Britax stroller recall due to choking hazard

Britax stroller recall due to choking hazard

More than 60,000 strollers are affected by the Britax stroller recall in Canada and the U.S.

TP staff

How to prevent choking

How to prevent choking

From food safety to properly childproofing your home, learn about common choking hazards and other tips to prevent choking.

Wendy Haaf

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

Babies should sleep in a crib without pillows, blankets or bumpers, but a new study suggests that this isn’t enough to keep them safe from SIDS.

Claire Gagne

Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"

Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"

Along with blankets, pillows and stuffed animals, crib bumpers pose a risk to babies and should not be used.

Claire Gagne

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Does it seem like there are a lot of doctor's appointments for your new baby? All those checkups let the doctor get to know your baby.

Susan Spicer

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Wondering if the medications you’re taking are safe for your breastfeeding baby? Take a deep breath—we have good news.

Karen Robock

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

Don't be nervous—bathing your newborn can be an enjoyable experience for both of you.

Karen Robock

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

Many parents rely on white noise for baby sleep assistance. Here's what experts say to look for, and which machines are best.

Kalli Anderson

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