child safety

Pfizer begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children

The trial will include children as young as six months, up through age 11.

It’s National Poison Prevention Week—here’s what you need to know to keep kids safe

Poison control experts say incidents involving kids and household cleaners have increased during the pandemic.

The US banned magnets that were sending kids to the ER—now the ban is lifted and ER visits are up by 355%

The high-powered magnets were banned in the U.S. for several years. When an appeals court overturned that decision, children's injuries skyrocketed.

How to keep baby safe: Your babyproofing checklist

From cleaning products to chargers, we've got you covered, mama.

Pfizer is launching a COVID-19 vaccine trial for pregnant women

t's the first clinical trial to involve expectant mothers and it's already underway.

Before you continue using your booster seat, read this

Children under 40 pounds should not be using them. Here's why.

This mom banned her in-laws from babysitting because of gun safety

And now she's going viral.

Sorry, you can’t meet our baby yet

Thank you for understanding. ❤️

Here’s why I will never force my kids to hug anyone

My responsibility is to my children, first and beyond everything else. It is my job to help them stand up for themselves, and to stand up for them when they can't.

Baby first aid: How to treat injuries & when to call the doctor

An expert outlines 7 common injuries in babies and exactly what to do for each.

CDC urges families to skip trick-or-treating this Halloween

Here's what the CDC recommends.

It’s still tick season—here’s how to prevent tick bites this summer

Here's what parents need to know to keep kids safe

8 calming techniques you and your kids can do together

Anxious about the news? Try these stress-reducing exercises you and the kids can do together.

Our family has been apart for 13 weeks—here’s what we learned about parenting

Thirteen weeks since I've held my husband's hand. Thirteen weeks since our daughter has hugged her father.

5 common summer injuries in kids that need urgent care

Even in a pandemic. 😷

Childhood vaccinations are dropping during the pandemic

"We want to reassure all our families that pediatricians have innovated ways to make visits even safer."

Essential workers need childcare, so grandparents are filling the gap

Despite the risk.

Sesame Street & CNN team up to help explain COVID-19 to your kids

The 90-minute special "will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time and playdates," CNN states.

This viral post from an ER nurse about separating from her child is heartbreaking

"I feel punished for having to be the 'good guy.' I have to send my 3.5yo child away. I won't get to visit her. I won't get to hug her. I won't get to tuck her in at night. We have FaceTime, and that's it. For up to a month, or who knows how long...and many of my coworkers have had to do the same."

Poison control alert: Keep hand sanitizer away from kids

One small but important item parents may have overlooked amidst the chaos of coronavirus confinement this week? Baby and kid-proofing our new quarantined lives.