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.
‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning
Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.
A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America
“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”
This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives
How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.
Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now
You buckle your child in every day trusting it’s safe. Now, a…
Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight
Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.
Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know
About 20,000 Hoovy cooling gel pads for car seats and strollers were recalled after a child suffered burns.
Thousands of baby and kids’ items sold on Amazon recalled—here’s what parents need to know
Amazon and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a wave of recalls affecting thousands of baby and kids’ products.
Nearly 2,000 kids’ helmets recalled for head injury risk—what parents need to know
A popular unicorn-print helmet has been recalled for failing federal safety tests, posing a serious risk of head injury. Here’s how to check if your child’s gear is affected.
Crib mobile sold on Amazon recalled over dangerous button battery risk
The issue? The remote’s button batteries can be accessed too easily. And for babies and toddlers, that tiny detail can mean a life-threatening risk if the batteries are swallowed.
How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range
If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.
Most toddler towers failed safety tests—here’s what parents need to know
New safety tests from Consumer Reports reveal a serious concern: most toddler towers on the market failed when it came to stability and entrapment risks.
Popular sugar cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states for wood contamination
Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies have been voluntarily recalled due to possible wood contamination.
Smartphones before age 13 linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth
The percentage of young adults considered distressed or struggling increases by 9.5% for females and 7.0% for males when smartphones are owned before age 13.
Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens recalled after toddler’s tragic death—what parents need to know
The recall affects all KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens, model number 53411.
5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know
Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.
This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising
Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.
Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know
So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.
Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail
The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.