Health & Safety
We understand that keeping your little ones safe is a top priority, which is why we try to provide you with common health and safety information that every mom should know. From effective childproofing strategies to help ensure a safe living environment to basic first aid tips that empower you during emergencies, you’ll find simple guidance to help navigate common childhood issues, helping you make informed decisions for your family’s well-being. We emphasize the importance of car seat safety and bike helmet usage to keep your adventurous children secure while they explore the world, and we share seasonal health tips that are tailored to your child’s needs throughout the year. Join us as we attempt to help equip you with the basic knowledge and confidence to nurture a healthy, safe environment for your family. As a reminder, we are not doctors, nurses, or any other such professionals and we do not give actual medical advice. If you choose to act on something from our site, you do so at your own risk… be sure and contact a medical professional for personalized advice.
Winter Car Seat Safety: The Puffy Coat Problem
You’re doing your best, and that puffy coat feels like armor, but in a crash it squashes into nothing and can leave the harness loose, so we’ll show you a quick fix: buckle with the coat on, tighten, unbuckle, remove the coat without loosening straps, rebuckle, then...
Humidifiers and Babies: What You Need to Know This Winter
You’re tired, you love this small warm body, and dry winter air can make their nose crusty and nights harder, so we’ll help you breathe easier together: aim for 40–60% humidity, use a cool‑mist evaporative or ultrasonic unit with distilled water, place it a few feet...
Cold and Flu Season: Building Your Family First Aid Kit
You’ve got this, even at 3 a.m.—we’ll help you turn panic into steady care with a simple kit: a thermometer, weight‑based acetaminophen/ibuprofen, saline drops and a bulb syringe, oral rehydration, a cool‑mist humidifier, bandages, and clear “call if” steps. In the...