Questions tagged [safety]
Keeping children safe from any kind of danger.
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What home-safety aspects should new parents consider?
There are very many products available that claim to help make a home safer for baby.
I'd like a list, based on some kind of evidence, for which of these products are more important.
For example, in ...
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Is it harmful to a child's social development to tell them "don't talk to strangers"?
Conventional parenting wisdom tells us to drive the fear of talking to strangers into our kids. Is this at all harmful though? Is there any adverse impact to a child's social development by doing this?...
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At what age or developmental milestones is it safe to leave children unattended?
I'm curious what kind of criteria others are using to decide when a child can be left at home unattended for a period of time.
I realize that the answer is going to depend on a few factors: The child'...
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Can tummy tightening cause harm to the baby in the womb?
I am 26 weeks along. While sitting down on the bed, I lost my balance which led to my tummy tightening as I re-gained my balance.
Can the tightening of abdominal muscles harm my baby?
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Should I monitor my child's internet usage?
This question was inspired by this one: https://parenting.stackexchange.com/questions/2698/how-do-i-monitor-what-my-kids-do-on-the-computer which was deemed off topic.
Hopefully this is more on topic ...
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If a pregnant woman's tummy is pressed hard, can the baby in her womb get hurt?
I am 22 weeks in my pregnancy and my baby does kick and stretch at times. Yesterday he poke a limb/head/butt out on my tummy which I could see a firm lump. I showed my friend, and she pressed on the ...
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What can I do to baby-proof my home entertainment system?
My home entertainment system is a mess - there are cables, remote controls, various units, multiple plugs, DVDs, Blu-Ray disks, corners, glass bits and other various components which make for a fun ...
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When/how is it safe to go running with baby?
My partner is an avid trail runner and before I was pregnant I didn't mind getting out too. At the very least I hope to do some brisk trail walking with baby.
I'd assumed to run with a baby you had ...
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What are good ways to begin preparing a child for a new baby?
I have a 4 and a half month old, so this won't be applicable for a while, but I would like to raise my son with the idea that he won't be an only child forever. I want my children to have a good ...
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How much noise does it take to negatively impact an infant's hearing?
In our apartment complex we have fire alarms that are outrageously loud. Last night, we woke at 4:30 am to the alarm going off all through the building. We got out as quickly as possible, but I'm ...
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Kids Website, is it a good idea?
My daughter is just 4 months old. Being a software developer, I register two domains on her name, as soon as her name is finalized.
Now I was looking for some really eye catching kid website template....
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Toddler putting small stones in her mouth thinking it's funny
My 1.5-year-old has recently started putting small stones (the size of hazelnuts) in her mouth when we are outdoors, which of course can be very dangerous.
I have tried everything I could think of ...
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Can toddlers be taught to safely navigate stairs?
We have 14-month twins who are just starting to learn to walk. Our house is a split level townhouse with three short flights of stairs. We have several gates to keep them safe. They're pretty ...
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Is a LATCH booster seat used without LATCH any less safe than a LATCH-less booster seat?
We have the Graco AFFIX Backless Booster Car Seat with Latch System, but our new babysitter's car does not have LATCH. Would there be any difference between using this seat without LATCH (just with ...
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How to set boundaries for a 7-month-old?
Our little person is 7 months old and is on the move: he's crawling, pulling up to standing, and starting to cruise around. Couple that with a desire to investigate everything. We've baby proofed all ...
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How to explain to a 9-year-old why a relative is not welcome
Very soon my mother's brother will be released from prison. He is a pedophile. He was caught, plead guilty, etc etc...he is not someone I'd want around any child, certainly not my own.
My mother, ...
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How worried should I be about head bumps as my infant learns to get around?
We have hardwood floors in the house, and have made a little "play area" out of foam interlocking "tiles" for our 9 MO to play on. Of course, he's not content to restrict his explorations to the ...
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What is the evidence on the danger of feeding whole blueberries and grapes to infants and toddlers?
Some people cut grapes and blueberries in half to feed to infants and toddlers, to reduce the risk of choking. Others don't bother. I've read anecdotes about choking but was curious if there is ...
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At what age can you leave the child in the bathtub?
Today when my daughter took a bath I wanted to go check on a thing, but of course couldn't since I was watching her. Of course it depends on the child, but in general at what age do you think you can ...
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How should the children be taught to be wary of physically present strangers?
All I have heard from my parents is not to talk to strangers and not to take anything from strangers.
I am not sure if in today's date these two rules are sufficient.
What should I tell the child ...
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How can I stop my toddler from playing with electrical outlets and plugs?
My 2.5-year-old son has this weird fascination with electrical outlets and power bars. I tried telling him that it's dangerous (he understands and can identify dangerous objects and situations, and ...
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How do we teach our 1-year-old that "no" isn't a game?
We have an almost 13-month-old daughter. She's found that when she touches a power cord or near an electrical outlet and we say "no" that it's a bit of a game. She gets a funny smirk on her face until ...
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Is it ok to play with a 10 months old baby in nature?
I have a very curious 10 month old daughter who and touches and examines everything.
I'd like to take her to a small national park and show her trees, bark, and pieces of wood and rocks on the beach....
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How to react when a child is in a dangerous situation which requires immediate reaction?
As with all children my son (16 months old) frequently gets himself in dangerous situations
There is no problem with somewhat "static" situations, like trying to climb on a chair or slowly reaching ...
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How do you childproof electrical cords?
I let my 6-month-old roll around on the living room floor. She almost always heads for a cord of some kind (laptop cord, xbox controller cord, etc.) I hide the power strip, so she doesn't have ...
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Is it ok to pick up my 11-month-old baby with one hand by the shoulder?
I heard recently that it isn't good for children's hands and elbows to be spun around while holding their hands. So I never even pick up my child by the hand or forearm.
I normally pick her up by ...
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Are there any studies about effects of microwave ovens on human breast milk?
With all due respect to passionate parents who type in caps "NEVER HEAT MILK IN MICROWAVE" is there any verifiable scientific study on how bad it is to heat refrigerated milk for 15-20 seconds?
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Securing books from toddler
We have several bookcases filled with books in our apartment. Our little Tasmanian Devil is not even walking yet, but everytime we put her on the floor, she starts crawling towards a random bookcase ...
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How to handle a biting toddler in the crèche?
My daughter is in a child caring facility (a Montessori children's house, for what it's worth) in a crèche group of children from about 1 year to 3 years old. For some months now, one child from the ...
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How do I deal with my baby pulling herself up in her crib?
My 6 month old daughter has started to pull herself up to a kneeling or standing position. It's like someone flipped a switch-- she went from not climbing on anything to climbing on everything, all ...
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Can it be appropriate for a 3 year old to play with a 9 year old?
I have a 3 year old daughter and a 9 year old girl in the neighborhood always comes around wanting to play with her. Is it appropriate?
I do not think so… but my wife says it is all right as long ...
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Are outlet covers needed with tamper resistant electrical receptacles?
When baby-proofing an electrical receptacle (aka, "outlet"), is it necessary to use covers:
When the electrical receptacle is "tamper resistant"?
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How to make a 2-year-old understand that hurting herself is not a good thing?
My almost 2-year-old toddler enjoys falling on her knees (purposely) and then saying "ouch" with a big smile on her face.
I didn't think much of it when she used to do it on a carpet, but now, she ...
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Should I use a child harness?
My wife and I are currently debating whether or not we should use a child harness (aka leash). It'd be great to take our son to the park and let him walk around on his own without having to chase him ...
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Device to prevent child from loosening harness release of car seat
My daughter, age 3, can now reach the harness release of her car seat, and has lately be defiant. And I worry about her loosening the harness while I drive. She complains she's "too tight", which to ...
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Behavior advice to prevent child from touching harness release
Relating to my other question: Device to prevent child from loosening harness release of car seat
My daughter, age 3, can now reach the harness release of her car seat,
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What are the pros and cons of using a nanny-cam?
We are seriously thinking of hiring a nanny, as my wife wishes to hold on to her job in these tough times. I have seen what are called, "nanny-cams", that help us monitor the nanny at home.
A video on ...
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On what surface should a baby crawl
What's the best surface for my daughter to learn crawling ?
We usually put her on our sofa, but we are afraid it is too small and too soft. Also, the risk of falling is too high, now that she's ...
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Should we worry about my toddler accidentally banging his head against the sides of the crib?
Our son is 18 months old and sleeps in a crib. He sleeps well, but he moves around a lot and really "explores" the crib's space during the night! This isn't a problem per se, but it often causes him ...
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Is it harmful to let a 4 month old baby eat an Easter peep (marshmallow)?
My friend gave her 4 month old baby an Easter peep (a marshmallow). Is that harmful to her health? I'm really worried. Please let me know if I should be this worried.
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