child safety

How the Teal Pumpkin Project helps *every* kid enjoy Halloween

Keep Halloween safe for all kids—even those with food allergies.

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.

Why RSV cases are surging this summer—and what to watch out for

It's not even RSV season, and yet here we are.

When can your baby sleep with a blanket?

It's older than you think.

“Forever chemicals” can be found in breast milk, but you can limit your exposure right now

We encounter toxins in our environment every day. Knowing where they exist and how to avoid them is one way to lessen the worry we may have about how they affect us, especially when trying to conceive, pregnant or nursing a baby.

New guidelines for infants with fevers: Here’s what parents need to know

The American Academy of Pediatrics just published the first official guidelines to help doctors determine whether to keep an infant in the hospital or monitor them at home.

Here’s why using a stroller cover in summer could be dangerous

When the temps rise, so does the risk of heatstroke.

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.

Quitting social media made me a better parent

I gave up social media to be a better parent. Now my kids and I are happier—and safer.

The overlooked safety issue parents need to know about

The House of Representatives just voted to pass legislation to make furniture safer for our kids.

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!)

All children should be screened for heart-related issues, AAP says

No single test will detect every possible heart issue, so it's important to screen early and often.

CDC issues warning as RSV cases spread across the South

It seems like RSV season has arrived. Here's what to know.

Facebook should cancel Instagram for kids plan, State AGs say

44 attorneys general are urging Facebook to abandon plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

This dad urges you to rethink mermaid tails for your kids this summer

Here's how his child's scare could prevent future accidents (and serves as an important reminder about water safety)

No, making your child wear a mask isn’t ‘child abuse’

If you see a child wearing a mask in public, please do not waste the time or resources of emergency services.

This Oscar-winning film captures the grief of losing a child to gun violence: ‘We must do better’

'If Anything Happens I Love You' is powerful but painful exploration of parental grief.

Traveling with kids is about to get easier, thanks to Google Maps

The app is rolling out a new feature that uses augmented reality to help you navigate malls, airports, train stations and more.

Secondhand smoke is sending kids to the ER, says new study

Pediatric tobacco smoke exposure increases health care visits and cost.

Parents are skipping car seats when using Uber, Lyft

A national survey found that half of parents don't use child safety seats in ride-sharing services with their kids.