Halloween in upon us, and while dressing up in costumes is lots of fun, Halloween for many also means a whole lot of candy lying around the house. While clever parents may be able to dispose of some candy, clever kids may also go on the lookout for that candy. A recent study found that parents should be careful, as kids and teachers alike had a hard time disguising candy from medicine. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Baby Safety’ Category
Study Finds Teachers and Students Mistake Candy for Medicine
Sunday, October 30th, 2011Community Seeks to Raise Awareness on Baby Health and Safety Issues
Friday, July 1st, 2011
This month we have been discussing baby safety, a topic with a different set of parameters during the summer. New parents can be sure find plenty to worry about any time of the year and as mum’s always say you never stop worrying about your child. A coalition of East Coast residents are launching a new initiative for 4 important baby health and safety issues hoping to spread the word even before baby is born. (more…)
Keeping Babies Cool in the Summer Heat
Friday, June 17th, 2011Although it feels like it took forever, summer is finally here and so is the hot weather. Adults and even little children can tell when you when they are hot or need some water but what about babies? Babies are sensitive to extreme temperatures too and have their own special summertime safety needs. This doesn’t mean these tiny tots should remain indoors all summer, just that parents need to be extra mindful on hot summer days. Here are a few ways keep your baby cool in the summer heat: (more…)
AAP Summer Safety Tip Sheet
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011Summer can bring lots of fun, but also the need for a keen eye to help keep kids safe over the summer. Below is the American Academy of Pediatrics Summer Safety Tip Sheet: (more…)
Safe Summertime Tips for Babies and Tots
Friday, June 10th, 2011Schools are out and days are longer marking the start of summer. This month, in honor of the season, we are focusing on summertime safety for babies and toddlers. With barbecues and pool parties in full swing, there is lots of fun to be had but also a whole new set of parental worries. Here are a few tips to help keep kids safe and healthy throughout the summer: (more…)
6 Reasons to Go Green
Sunday, April 17th, 2011Going Green has become a household phrase popping up everywhere from baby products to political platforms. Essentially, going green means to take individual steps to reduce harmful environmental effects through consumer habits. People across the globe are jumping on the green bandwagon for both personal and environmental reasons. If you still don’t understand all the hype, here are 6 reasons to go green: (more…)
Hand Washing for Health
Friday, March 25th, 2011Spring is supposed to be here, yet the weather doesn’t seem to be coinciding with our calendars. Colds and flu’s remain ever present as illustrated by what seems to be the constant sound of someone sniffling, nose blowing, or coughing. Even beyond immunizations, hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection and it is never too early to teach your toddler how to wash their hands properly. Young children have weaker immune systems making them particularly susceptible to illness and the simple act of washing hands can save a few trips to the doctor’s office. Hand washing is a simple yet effective way to help keep your kids healthy. (more…)
Room by Room Baby Proofing Checklist
Monday, January 31st, 2011The chilly weather no doubt has families spending a lot more time indoors. If you are expecting, have a newborn, or have a baby who is soon to be on the move, this is a great time to make sure your home is adequately baby and childproofed. Once babies start crawling, they are very interested in exploring everyplace they get can get to in their surroundings and touching anything they can get their hands on. Childproofingtips.com offers this getting started guide along with a wealth of important information for parents on making sure your home is safe. (more…)
Car Seat Safety
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Mum Mum’s focus this month is on product safety, thus we are following up on our crib guide with another pivotal parental purchase – car seats. Parents have the daunting task of shopping in an inundated market for a product critical for safely carrying their most precious cargo. To help parents along is a car seat shopping guide as seen on HealthyChildren.org; a website for families run by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This is the AAP’s most up to date information on how to purchase a safe car seat: (more…)
Crib Guide from Consumer Reports
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Below is the latest information regarding crib safety and safe infant sleeping from Consumer Reports. (more…)
