New Parent Guide

A new baby in the house is an enormous adjustment. Organizing, decorating and outfitting a nursery alone require enough preparation, but there is another issue you must contend with before your baby arrives: Your childless home needs to be baby-proofed. Spending some time on baby-proofing now, though, will make your house safe for years to come.

As new parents, you spend a great deal of time and effort to baby proof your home. When you travel these concerns travel with you. It is important to think ahead and have a baby proof plan for your new temporary home. It is equally important to think about getting there and hidden hazards that could dampen your travel plans.

More than half of non-fatal injuries in children occur because of falls. To help make your home safer, it's important to take the proper steps to baby proof your stairs. With a few safety tools and a little time, your home will be safe for baby in no time.

One of the most dangerous rooms in a child's home is the kitchen. As a child can touch or put anything in his mouth, the easiest thing that you can do is follow these safety precautions to baby proof a kitchen.

Babies are very curious and excited about exploring their world. One of the most common ways for a baby to learn about her environment is by putting objects in her mouth. You can reduce your baby's risk of choking on household objects by being aware of high-risk items and by baby-proofing your home.

Before your baby is born is the best time to prepare a safe sleeping environment for the first few months of her life. When you bring your newborn home from the hospital, having a secure place for her to sleep will protect her and help you relax. Read on to learn how to provide safe sleeping quarters for a baby.

You’ve made it through almost nine months of pregnancy, and you realize that you haven’t finished everything you need to do to get ready for baby’s arrival. You’ve probably looked around your house and noticed items that your friends with kids would never dream of having on display, or you may even still be searching for a name. Don’t panic. Just follow these simple tips to prepare for baby’s homecoming.

In addition to following general guidelines for babyproofing your house, here are some specific ways you can make a kid's bedroom safe for your child.

Installing a car seat is a rite of passage that every parent must go through. It can be very scary when you look at all the statistics about car accidents and child safety seats that do not keep the child safe. But it is not that scary when you read all of the information that is provided to you by both the car companies and the car seat companies. Take a deep breath and carefully follow the instructions below for installing the seat.

With so many wonderful new toys being introduced and so many of our favorites being recalled for dangers, it is up to us as parents to determine the true suitability of these items. Here are a few simple things to watch for to keep your baby's toy box safe.