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.
Experts warn: These 5 holiday toys could land your child in the ER—here’s how to keep them safe
For the love of god, don’t buy a trampoline.
8,500 Guava strollers recalled over brake issues
This voluntary recall involves three-wheel first-generation Guava Roam strollers manufactured between July 2020 and December 2021
Kyte Baby Slumber Suits recalled over fire risk—here’s what parents need to do
If you’re a fan of Kyte Baby’s cozy bamboo sleepwear, there’s an…
2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know
All models of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings have been recalled after five infants died between 2012 and 2022.
Regulators say infant neck floats are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’
Aside from the two deaths, dozens of close calls have been reported.
New statistics show kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media
"It is our experience that in cases of acquaintance sexual assault, social media plays a significant role."
Study shows parents who teach kids to shoot guns are less likely to store them safely
"Some parents may believe that modeling responsible firearm use negates the need for secure storage."
U.S. lawmakers want to ban weighted sleep products for infants
Federal data shows at least 5 infant deaths associated with weighted sleepwear.
Mom warns about hypothermia after son experiences terrifying ‘cold shock’ at the beach
“Just because they can handle it doesn't mean they can handle it,” she wrote.
Hatch Baby issues massive recall on sound machine power adapters
The recall impacts more than 960,000 power adapters due to potential shock hazard.
Mom’s viral safety hack shows how to install a car seat as tightly as possible
It's CRAZY how loose car seats can be in the car, even when we're pulling the straps as hard as we can.
CPSC recalls 21 million Miniverse toy sets for possible skin, eye and lung irritation
Liquid resin contained in the toys can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory systems when touched or inhaled, experts said.
Pediatrician shares water safety tips for parents amid new CDC data on drowning
Swim lessons aren't just fun—they can save a child's life.
Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns
Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.
Looking for a new family car? Make sure it has these key safety features, an expert says
Whether you're transporting your newborn or getting ready to hand over the keys to your teen, here are the key considerations when looking for a new vehicle.
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."
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.
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
Viral TikTok reveals why it’s so dangerous to wear a claw clip in a car
"These are little weapons!"