Keeping children safe from any kind of danger.
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How big should solid food for the infant be when doing baby-led weaning?
Our son has been supplementing his formula with solid food for several months now. We started him on simple cereals (rice cereal, oatmeal, etc.), then added basic jarred baby food. Now he's eating ...
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How can I mount a gate at the top post of my stairs?
I am having a very difficult time finding a proper gate that will fit securely at the top of my stairs.
I may have a unique situation with the wooden banister where the base of the post has trim work ...
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Can a school prevent a child from walking home?
Asking on behalf of a friend of mine. Here's the situation:
They live far enough away from the school to make it inconvenient, but not impractical, for her eight-year-old daughter to walk. Usually ...
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Is starting a small fire a good way to the explain dangers of flammability?
How can one teach a 5 year old that acetone, white spirit and other household solvents are not to be played with if he somehow manages to get a hold of them?
One idea is to go to the yard far enough ...
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When are my kids old enough to mow the lawn?
I'm sure this largely has to do with personality (well behaved, cautious) as it does age, but what is an appropriate age for kids to start using a push lawn mower? Or a riding mower?
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What safety gate can I use at the top of my stairs?
I have two staircases in my home. On one side is a metal spindle that is square in shape, probably 1.5" on each edge. The other side is the wall (drywall).
I've been doing research online only for ...
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Is it dangerous for a child to sleep with the head hanging?
I have never been worried about our 2yo sleeping half sitting with the head hanging. However today I met a person with really strong beliefs that it may cause neck injuries later in life.
Is there ...
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How can I teach my child to be careful about carrying potentially dangerous objects?
My 13 month old, who is a new walker but fairly steady on his feet, loves pens and markers. I want to encourage his writing and exploring, but I am worried about him walking around with these objects. ...
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What should we teach our children about violent attacks like the ones in Norway on 7/22/11?
Let me begin with all sympathies to the victims, survivors, and their families, and the people of Norway.
I am sad and angry and deeply feel the fact that I cannot protect my family from an ...
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Best way to kill scropions [closed]
Not sure if this question fits in here or is better in the gardening Q&A... I only became concerned about the scorpions around the house since the kids arrived and I've heard that their stings can ...
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At what development stage is an infant ready for a ride in a bike trailer?
Our infant was born in October and is approaching 8 months old. We recently purchased a bike trailer for the purpose of taking family bike rides (we also have a 3 year old). We live in a part of the ...
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What are some good safety rules to have when you own a pool?
What are some fundamental rules that you should have when you own a house with a pool and have young children?
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How can firearms be secured from children?
How can firearms be secured from children, preferably without locking them away in a full size safe where they would be completely inaccessible in an emergency?
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What type of tracking technology is practical for young children?
We've all had the fear of having our children kidnapped. What type of technology can I use to locate my child if they get lost or kidnapped? I'm not necessarily looking for a specific product, but ...
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What should one look for in first firearms training for children?
I have heard of videos and courses that teach children about firearm safety and how to handle firearms, but have never watched or evaluated any. I've know that the US National Rifle Association (NRA) ...
