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Safety

Product Recalls

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Skippy peanut butter recalls 80 tons of peanut butter across the U.S.—what parents need to know

Here's what you need to know about the Skippy recall.

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Car Seat Safety

Evenflo’s booster seats could be dangerous for kids under 40 lbs, says new report

ProPublica recently released an investigation into Evenflo's "Big Kid" booster seats.

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Here’s the reason why your CVS doesn’t have Enfamil right now

They're taking safety precautions, mama.

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Two Kinder chocolate products have been recalled—here’s what you need to know

The Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket and the Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment have been recalled.

Sleep Safety

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Weighted sleep sacks, blankets, and swaddles aren’t safe, pediatricians warn

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Target recalls 200,000 weighted blankets for kids after 2 deaths

A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.

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Baby Sleep Tips

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

The new recommendations share evidence on how pacifiers can help prevent SIDS—but co-sleeping and weighted blankets increase risk.

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Sleep Safety

Researchers uncover a potential biomarker for SIDS

The findings pave the way for new screening tools to prevent SIDS deaths in the future.

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Baby Sleep Tips

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.

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Baby Sleep Tips

Six secrets I’ve learned as a baby sleep consultant

Here's what *actually* works for most families.

Water Safety

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Are puddle jumpers safe in the pool? What parents need to know

Understanding the risks of the popular toddler flotation devices.

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Teen Health

Teens are the second most at-risk age group for drowning

Keep your teen safe with these expert tips.

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5 water safety tips to share with all your kids’ caregivers this summer

2. Swap out those puddle jumpers.

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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.

Car Seat Safety

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Mom’s viral safety hack shows how to install a car seat as tightly as possible

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Viral TikTok reveals why it’s so dangerous to wear a claw clip in a car

"These are little weapons!"

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Car Seat Safety

Car seats and bulky coats: What you need to know about winter car safety

Bulky layers can cause seatbelt straps to loosen.

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Car Seat Safety

The car seat mistake you might not realize you’re making

Heads up, mama.

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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.

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Do you know how to properly install a car seat? Let this expert TikTok video help you

Let’s brush up on our car seat installation etiquette, shall we?

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Sleep Safety

Lawmakers are working to ban crib bumpers & sleep incliners

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Baby

10 safe sleep guidelines every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know

So you can rest a little easier, mama.

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Safety

This viral photo proves just how important bike helmets really are

So why aren't more kids wearing them?

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Are there heavy metals in your kid’s juice? The details of Consumer Reports’ investigation

We spoke to Consumer Reports and they had one message: Don't panic.

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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.

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Safety

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.

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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."

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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.

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