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.
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.
Mom shares creative way to teach young kids about consent through play
It’s all about reading body language.
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.
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.
Car seats and bulky coats: What you need to know about winter car safety
Bulky layers can cause seatbelt straps to loosen.
What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens
An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.
Did you know going down a slide with your toddler on your lap is actually unsafe?
Confession: We didn't either.
Neurologist shares 4 things she would never let her kids do in viral TikTok
Some of these might surprise you.
The silence of drowning
Drowning is splashy and loud and frantic—isn’t it?
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.
Lawmakers are calling for a nationwide ban on water beads
These dangerous beads can kill children. So why are they still around?
Would you try a ride-sharing service for kids?
HopSkipDrive is striving to provide safe, reliable transportation to children and teens.
How to teach kids about ‘stranger danger’ today, according to a child therapist
This is definitely not what we were taught growing up!
Viral TikTok explains why some parents are joining the ‘no sleepovers’ movement
An expert recommends trying a 'sleepunder' as a safer alternative.
There’s a super easy way to fix a twisted car seat strap, viral TikTok shows
We ALL know the struggle of a twisted car seat strap.
More than 61,000 gun safes recalled after reported death of 12-year-old
The gun safes’ fingerprint scanner malfunctions, allowing anyone to open them.
Father of Maine shooting victim speaks out
The fact that his son was called a hero made the tragedy that much worse, Leroy Walker says.
This TikTok mom explains why she hopes others can babyproof their homes before her toddler comes over
The video sparked a debate on TikTok.
A man was charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl he allegedly groomed on Roblox
The girl was taken over state lines