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Keeping little ones safe is a big responsibility! Motherly is by your side with expert child safety advice, from car seats to sleep and more.

Why I don’t post photos of my child on social media

Protecting my child's privacy is key. Here's why I avoid posting pictures on social media.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
baby sleeping in a docatot

‘Consumer Reports’ finds popular co-sleeping products are unsafe for babies

The popular DockATot, the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper and the SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper were three products identified in their investigation.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

WAYB recalls foldable Pico Travel Car Seat: What parents need to know

A break in the headrest support tubes sparks recall.

Updated Sep. 20, 2019

5 tips for summer safety for kids

We're all ears.

Updated Jul. 26, 2019
mom kissing son in a hospital bed on his head

This mama’s gut-wrenching story of her son almost drowning has gone viral

"The reason I'm sharing? This happened in a pool full of people. A pool full of ADULTS," shares Leeson.

Updated May. 20, 2022
little boy sitting on the edge of a pool

This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

Updated May. 24, 2022

Granger Smith’s tragedy: What you need to know about drowning risks

His 3-year-old son died in a drowning accident at home.

Updated Jun. 06, 2019

BOB safety: What parents need to know about this popular stroller

Here's what you need to know about the controversy surrounding the BOB stroller.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
child's feet hanging off a doctors bench

Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
woman walking on her phone

All the food & product recalls parents need to know this month (so far)

Dollar General baby cough syrup and more.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
young boy playing on phone

The ‘Momo challenge’ isn’t real, but the concerns it raised are

While the Momo challenge is something of an urban legend for the internet age (it's basically the "Teens are eating Tide pods" of 2019), it's understandable why parents were quick to share warnings.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021

Are there heavy metals in your kid’s juice? The details of Consumer Reports’ investigation

We spoke to Consumer Reports and they had one message: Don't panic.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

5 Unsafe Baby Sleep Products That Parents Still Use

Do you have one of them on your registry list?

Updated Jan. 25, 2019
exterior of a whole foods store

Whole Foods baby spinach recall: What parents need to know

Salads, pizza, sandwiches, wraps + the salad and hot bars are impacted in 8 states.

Updated Apr. 20, 2022
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