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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.

Doona Infant Car Seat Review

8 things you need to know.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
baby sitting in a high chair

Graco is recalling nearly 40,000 highchairs: What you need to know

The rear leg of the Graco Table2Table 6-in-1 highchair can pivot out of place, causing kids to fall.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
person opening the door school shooting hack

This safety hack is going viral after Florida school shooting

The power of a simple doorstop.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

What moms are doing to stop school shootings

The events in Parkland left many parents feeling powerless, but moms are a powerful force when we work together.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
mom hugging a little boy wearing a backpack

When I look in my child’s eyes at drop off I don’t want to imagine it might be the last time

After the shooting in Florida is it finally time to ask ourselves—are we failing our children?

Updated Dec. 10, 2021

True life: I fear for my child’s safety, and I wish I didn’t have to

We need to change what we are doing because it’s not working. It’s only falling apart faster and faster.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

How safe is Tamiflu for your kids? The treatment has its own risks and benefits

As always, it’s best to consult with your own doctor or child’s pediatrician.

Updated Feb. 09, 2018
mom dad and child sleeping in one bed together - sleep needs by age

How much sleep does your whole family need?

Here’s a simple chart you can follow.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022
FDA plans to crack down on homeopathic remedies—including popular teething gels + tablets

FDA plans to crack down on homeopathic remedies—including popular teething gels + tablets

The FDA is taking their 2016 warning against homeopathic teething gels and tablets a step further. 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

This simple fix can eliminate window blind injuries for kids

Nearly 17,000 injuries related to window blinds were reported between 1990 and 2015. 

Updated Dec. 11, 2017
veggie recall

Recall alert for pre-packaged veggies from Trader Joe’s, Target + Walmart

The producer is exercising an “abundance of caution” after possible Listeria contamination was discovered. 

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

FDA issues firm warning against the use of infant sleep positioners

The FDA says use of sleep “wedges or nests” can pose serious suffocation risks.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Car seat safety guidelines every mama needs to know

Safety tips we need to follow for every ride, every time.

Updated Sep. 27, 2017
little boy standing next to a baby in a car seat outside of the car

The best car seats for the city

13 car seats that urban babies (and their parents) will love.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

New bouncer seat safety guidelines will reduce injuries, says CPSC

Here’s what all parents need to keep in mind before putting baby in a bouncer seat.

Updated Sep. 19, 2017
mom holding a car seat

3 ways the new PIPA lite car seat will make mamahood easier ‍♀️

The new PIPA lite car seat from Nuna is the one you’ve been dreaming of.

Updated Dec. 10, 2021

How to Babyproof Your Car

8 car essentials you need before bringing baby home from the hospital.

Updated Apr. 04, 2017

7 Rules for Safe Baby Sleep

Why AAP's new rules around SIDS should matter.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
mom holding infant in a pool

What parents need to know about ‘dry drowning’ & infant water safety

2. Designate an official “water watcher.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2022
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