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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.

Little girl leaving the house

Mom says using Apple AirTags helps her keep track of her toddler daughter in real-time

"As a parent, my top priority is her safety in addition to her ability to have some independence."

Updated Feb. 16, 2024
Woman giving swimming lessons to young girl

New parents in New York will receive drowning prevention training before leaving the hospital

The landmark legislation will help new parents learn how to prevent drowning.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024
Fisher Price infant-to-toddler rocker

Another baby has died in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker

Fisher-Price hasn't recalled its rockers, even though the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents about them in June 2022

Updated Feb. 02, 2024
woman putting laundry pod in washer

Poison control center data shows the number of kids and older adults exposed to laundry pods is still high

"Many families don't realize how toxic these highly concentrated laundry detergent packets can be," researchers warn.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
fitcopmom on Instagram: Mom Cop shares kid safety tips

Mom cop shares valuable kid safety tip and explains why it’s important for older kids to have a phone

If you’re on the fence about getting your kid a phone, you’re gonna want to watch this viral video.

Updated Jan. 19, 2024
retrospec helmet recall

72,000 Retrospec kids’ bike helmets recalled for head injury risk

These helmets could fail to protect your child’s head in the event of a crash.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
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Car seats and bulky coats: What you need to know about winter car safety

Bulky layers can cause seatbelt straps to loosen.

Updated Jan. 05, 2024
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What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens

An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.

Updated Jan. 02, 2024
child's legs in a swimming pool - drowning is silent

The silence of drowning

Drowning is splashy and loud and frantic—isn’t it?

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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4 swim safety tips from a survival swim expert

From how to ditch the floaties to staying engaged during water play, here’s what to consider.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
Girl playing with water beads

Lawmakers are calling for a nationwide ban on water beads

These dangerous beads can kill children. So why are they still around?

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
woman driving car with kids in the back seat hopskipdrive road sharing service for kids

Would you try a ride-sharing service for kids?

HopSkipDrive is striving to provide safe, reliable transportation to children and teens.

Updated Nov. 13, 2023
viral tiktok no sleepovers rule doctor mitnaul - are sleepovers safe

Viral TikTok explains why some parents are joining the ‘no sleepovers’ movement

An expert recommends trying a 'sleepunder' as a safer alternative.

Updated Jun. 21, 2023
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