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2answers
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How do I avoid lifting my toddler when I’m pregnant?
I'm currently 19 weeks pregnant with baby number 2. Our daughter is almost almost two and 30 lbs. For my first pregnancy I followed all the rules and avoided heavy lifting althou …
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1answer
63 views
Keeping baby cool during summer heat
To maintain my sanity, I need to get out of the house and into the fresh air, but the recent summer temperatures have me worried about my baby overheating. I have plans to take a 4 …
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2answers
77 views
How do you teach a toddler to go down stairs?
We live in an apartment and my 14.5 month old does not have regular access to stairs. However, when we visit friends and family with stairs, he is very keen to climb up and then co …
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6answers
465 views
Locking the Child’s Bedroom Door at Night.
My wife and I have gotten into this thing where we lock our child into her bedroom at night to protect her. We use a door knob safety cover to keep her from opening the door from t …
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3answers
54 views
Tv and phone cables-baby proof
We have the TV, phone & internet which are plugged into the wall and our baby loves these cords/plugs. We want to baby proof these, and considered moving the outlets higher, bu …
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4answers
134 views
Playing outside unattended
What is a good age to allow your children to safely play outside? How old were your children when you let them play outside mostly unattended.
By mostly unattended, I mean for a …
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6answers
121 views
What do you think about & what is your experience with “Crocs” shoes for children?
A couple of weeks ago during a school "fun day", I noticed that one of my daughter's friends tripped while running. He was wearing "Crocs", and to be honest I cannot recall whethe …
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1answer
259 views
Are 3D media (TVs, movies and computer games) safe for children?
This article suggests that 3D electronics in the home aren't safe for children under 7, and may not be healthy for adults either. I'm willing to be cautious. Still, I'd like to k …
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7answers
331 views
What baby things shouldn’t be second hand?
Apart from car seats, are there any other baby related things that you should buy new rather than get second hand from one source or other?
I can't think of any, but I'd like to b …
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2answers
220 views
Can kids really electrocute themselves by sicking their fingers in a power socket?
Do you really need those plastic socket covers? Can a child realistically get their fingers in there?
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9answers
202 views
How to safely cut nails of babies around 6months - 2 years?
How to safely cut nails of babies around 6months - 2 years?
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4answers
156 views
Should kids around (5-12) years be allowed to watch wrestling?
As wrestling is more popular in US like the WWE and TNA.... Small kids here in india are rooted to TV sets to see their heros in action.... Is it safe or should i avoid them from w …
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5answers
301 views
Should we allow kids around 5-10 yrs to see superhero movies/TV shows?
Is it safe for kids to be allowed to see superhero movies/TV shows because more often they portray themselves as superheros and perform the moves done by them?
In India some two …
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3answers
137 views
Why don’t school buses have seat belts? Are school buses safe without seat belts?
My daughter is going on a field trip with her pre-school this month, and my wife is concerned about the fact that school buses don't generally have seat belts.
Does anybody know w …
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2answers
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Where can I find safety recall information related to children’s products?
Where can I find up to date information on the latest safety recalls?