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.
5 safety apps and tools that remind parents there’s a baby in the back seat
Every year kids are left in hot cars–and as much as we think it could never happen, it does.
Maxi-Cosi has recalled their Pria 85 convertible car seat
Here's what to do if you own one.
A drowning investigator’s plea to parents about water safety goes viral
These 10 tips from an expert can keep your kids safe in the water.
What every family with a kiddie pool needs to know about water safety this summer
A pediatric emergency doctor shares important tips on how to stay safe.
This mama’s honest post about her son almost drowning is going viral
Such an important reminder.
These children are most at risk of drowning, according to new report
Here's what you need to know to keep your little one safe, mama.
This grieving mama has some important advice for other parents
Food accounts for over 50% of all choking accidents; this is what you need to know to prevent them.
50 important child safety tips every parent needs to know
From car seats to body safety. 👇
Consider these safety tips for kids when you’re at the beach this summer
From spotting a rip tide to applying sunscreen, here are a few things to think about as you head to the beach this summer.
How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?
Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.
This airline safety tip works wonders at the pool with your kids
A two-word hack used by pilots is also great for kids' water safety.
How to identify a riptide at the beach this summer
A Facebook post on riptide precautions has been going viral, and for good reason.
Here’s what experts want you to know about keeping kids safe around fireworks
"The National Fire Protection Association says that sparklers account for more than one-quarter of emergency room firework-related visits."
10 car seat guidelines every parent needs to know
1. Only use them in the car.
The best noise-cancelling headphones to protect baby’s hearing
From fireworks to vacuum cleaners, these will keep little ones safe, happy (and maybe even asleep!)
Sharing a bed with your baby doesn’t boost ‘attachment,’ study says
You might be worried that if you don't share a bed with your baby, you won't bond. This study says you don't have to worry about that, mama.
The important lesson I learned the day my daughter almost drowned
In a matter of seconds, my life changed.
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning—here’s what parents need to look for
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.