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If you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you’re not alone. Candle sales are up and they’re more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up…. especially if you have little ones running about. (more…)
Tags: candle safety, child safety, family-friendly homes, household tips, practical living, safety tips
Safety concerns can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But most parents are surprised to know that school-related accidents account for about 2.2 million injuries each year in children under the age of 14. Happily, many of these are easily preventable.
Here’s a look at where and how school-related injuries occur and a few simple precautions parents can take to keep kids safe. (more…)
Tags: child safety, playground safety tips, safety tips, school bus safety tips, school safety tips
Any parent with young children knows that visits away from their childproofed, kid-friendly home can be stressful – sometimes downright unnerving. New surroundings inspire kids to touch, test and even taste whatever they find. Such curiosity is natural. But for guests and hosts alike, it can make a visit anything but relaxing!
You can avoid much of this stress – and many potential dangers – by doing a little preplanning with your host and taking along a few portable safety items for on-the-spot childproofing. (more…)
Tags: checklist, child safety, childproofing, preparation, safety tips
Fall winds and rustling leaves forecast cozy family evenings around a crackling fire. While a toasty hearth is welcoming in any home, it can pose a few dangers to tots and other family members. Here are some simple precautions to ensure that your fireplace, chimney, hearth or wood stove is as safe as it is comforting this season. (more…)
Tags: child safety, family-friendly homes, preventative measures, safe fireplace, safety tips
From diapers to formula, not to mention all the other “stuff,” parents can quickly find themselves spending a good amount of money on little ones’ needs. With a plan in-hand when you go shopping, you’ll avoid overspending on unnecessary items. Plus, you’ll have the right items and quantities on-hand when you begin to install, saving time and frustration…. (more…)
Tags: checklists, child safety, family-friendly homes, household tips, money-saving tips, online shopping, online shopping tips, safety tips, shopping tips
Shop Smart! Print the Child Safety Products Checklist and Worksheet at KidSmartLiving.com
Visited a baby superstore lately? You’ll agree there are ALOT of childproofing products to choose from – and many of them seem to do the same thing, just a bit differently than their counterparts. So what’s a new parent or parent-to-be to do? (more…)
Tags: babyproofing, checklists, child safety, childproofing, family-friendly homes, KidSmartLiving.com, professional-grade products, safety tips
Lead-contaminated childrens’ products have topped the recent news stories… and for good reason. Lead exposure can have a very profound and long-term negative affect on childrens’ health. So lead exposure is, and should remain, a concern to parents. (more…)
Tags: carefree kitchens, child safety, family-friendly homes, greener living, hazard prevention, household tips, lead contamination, leadlisting.org, preventative measures, safety tips
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