Safety
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.

What all parents need to know about pool safety for kids
Water play is fun but safety is key.

Six secrets I’ve learned as a baby sleep consultant
Here's what *actually* works for most families.

Fisher-Price recalls baby gliders after four infant deaths
Here's what you need to know, mama.

Infant swimming resource lessons could save your baby’s life
ISR Self-Rescue lessons teach kids how to survive unsafe water situations.

The color of your child’s swimsuit could save their life
An aquatic safety group put swimsuit colors to the test underwater. How does your child's suit stack up?

What you need to know about the rise in child drownings
Doctors say the troubling trend is preventable. Here's what you need to know, mama.

Facebook should cancel Instagram for kids plan, State AGs say
44 attorneys general are urging Facebook to abandon plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

This dad urges you to rethink mermaid tails for your kids this summer
Here's how his child's scare could prevent future accidents (and serves as an important reminder about water safety)

Unsafe bedding is still a leading cause of unexpected infant deaths
Despite years of safe sleep warnings, thousands of babies are dying each year due to preventable suffocation.

This Oscar-winning film captures the grief of losing a child to gun violence: ‘We must do better’
'If Anything Happens I Love You' is powerful but painful exploration of parental grief.

There’s a new push to ban the sale of crib bumpers
What you need to know to keep your baby safe, mama.

If you’re pregnant, this viral TikTok showing how to wear a seatbelt on your bump is a must-watch
Posted by an emergency room doctor who happens to be pregnant herself.

Parents are skipping car seats when using Uber, Lyft
A national survey found that half of parents don't use child safety seats in ride-sharing services with their kids.

The US banned magnets that were sending kids to the ER—now the ban is lifted and ER visits are up by 355%
The high-powered magnets were banned in the U.S. for several years. When an appeals court overturned that decision, children's injuries skyrocketed.

I tested having 3 car seats across—this is what I learned
I refuse to have a mini van until it's absolutely necessary.

How to keep baby safe: Your babyproofing checklist
From cleaning products to chargers, we've got you covered, mama.

Viral video: How to test your toddler toys with a toilet paper roll
If it's too big to pass through it's the right size for your little one.

Before you continue using your booster seat, read this
Children under 40 pounds should not be using them. Here's why.

