Child Safety - Car Seats, Babyproofing & More - Motherly
×

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.

Target baby food recall

Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Bathing newborns in kitchen sink

Why experts say you should stop bathing your newborn in the kitchen sink

Pediatrician and mom Dr. Beachgem10 shared why kitchen sink baths aren't as harmless as they seem.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
Honeyjoy high chair

Convertible high chair sold on Amazon recalled over infant sleep safety hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 2,750 HONEYJOY Convertible and Foldable High Chairs.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
Formula

Consumer Reports study finds 50% of baby formulas contain potentially concerning chemicals—what parents need to know

Roughly half of the 41 baby formulas tested contained potentially harmful levels of contaminants.

Updated Mar. 21, 2025
Baby gate recall

Baby gate recalled for failing safety standards—how to find a safer option

The gates pose a risk because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
coffee creamer

Check your coffee creamer: This popular brand just got recalled in 31 states

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that more than 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer have been recalled due to reports of spoilage and illness. 

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
toddler step stool

10,300 toddler step stools recalled after reports of collapse and injuries—what parents need to know

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for approximately 10,300 Onasti toddler stools

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Baby drinking milk

Parents swear by this surprising sleep trick for babies—but does it actually work?

The so-called butter sleep hack reportedly began with U.S. parents before making its way to the UK and New Zealand.

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
Luv n Care Nuby stroller fan

Popular stroller fan recalled due to safety concerns

To date, there have been seven reports of children accessing the fan blades, resulting in six laceration injuries.

Updated Mar. 07, 2025
Cybex Aton G car seat

CYBEX recalls over 24,000 car seats due to safety risk

While no injuries have been reported, Cybex urges parents to install a free product update kit to ensure continued safety.

Updated Mar. 07, 2025
naturipe pancake kids snack recall

Check your fridge: Kids snack recalled due to undeclared allergens

For families navigating food allergies, accurate labeling isn’t just a convenience—it’s a…

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Canned Tuna recalled

Major canned tuna recall: Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and more pull products over safety risk

The issue with the pull-tab lids could allow bacteria to grow inside the cans—leading to a serious illness called botulism.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
LG oven recall

LG recalls 500,000 electric ranges after dozens of fires and injuries—here’s what parents need to know

Nearly 500,000 units have been recalled due to a fire hazard that has already led to dozens of fires, injuries, and even pet deaths.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
Water beads

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

Updated Feb. 05, 2025
Photo Credit: Canva / Motherly

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
Parents holding their kids

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
Disaster 'go' bag

Why every family needs an emergency go bag: Tips to stay prepared

The annual number of natural disasters worldwide has quadrupled since the 1970s.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
Baby eating formula

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
California wildfires: An image of trees burning

How to talk to your kids about wildfires

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
×