Apartment Therapy: safety & security

Felt Board Fireplace Screen

We used to dream of having a fireplace, but now that we have a (clumsy) toddler we're thankful not to have to babyproof one. Christie of Childhood 101 devised a clever way of keeping her daughter o...

Sleepover Checklist

We found this list over at the National Fire Protection Association, and thought at first it'd be a checklist for when you host a sleepover, but actually it's a list of things to ask the parents who a...

Numi Baby Gate

When it comes to babyproofing, safety is the priority. But we've never understood why aesthetics and good design can't play supporting roles. Take a look at the baby gates in your house - we try not...

Socket-Lockits

Our first thought when we saw these- cute, but do we really need "cute" electrical outlet covers? And...wouldn't the colorful designs make the baby even more likely to reach for them? But the invent...

Woolly Pocket Gardening Company

As our 1-year-olds (literally) ate dirt in the playground the other day a friend and I were talking about babyproofing and plants - keeping plants safe from grabby little hands and keeping young kid...

Laptop Keyboard Protector

If she see it, she's generally heading straight for it- our laptop. And lately, it's her favorite choice for something to push on as she's learning to stand. And those skype sessions with grandma a...

Planning For An Emergency In Your Home

Planning for an emergency in your home isn't always something we want to think about, but is something we need to be prepared for. Have you taken time to look around your space and assess what you w...

Look! Crib Bumper for Baby-Proofing Hearth

Not only did Mandy answer her own Good Question for baby-proofing her concrete hearth, she utilized a crib bumper to do it! Actually, Mandy's brilliant mother-in-law gets the credit for this clever...

Little Nutty Bike Helmets by Nutcase

We don't normally notice kids' helmets for bicycling or scooting. But on a recent shopping trip for helmets, we saw these by Nutcase and really liked the design....

Health Tracks

Remember when you had to hunt down your immunizations at your old pediatrician for your college or grad school applications? Well, you could make things a lot easier for your child if you keep good ...

Patrull Corner Bumper

Well, dang. Of course we discovered these cute corner bumpers at Ikea right after finally caving and installing the boring old regular kind around our house. (For some reason, our intrepid one-year-ol...

Safety-Proofing Wires

We wish we had thought of this years ago long before baby. With a husband with a mini music recording studio in a corner of the living room, we've always detested the mess of wires. Now that baby's...

Survey: What Does Your Child Stand on in the Kitchen?

We love the Learning Tower pictured above, but the cost and the size make it prohibitive for some. We'll confess that we let our preschooler stand on a chair (under supervision) when he helps out at t...

Hot or Not? Thudguard Baby Head Gear

Lesson the chance of head injuries with thudguard. Vote below......

Kiddo Kidkeeper Proximity Alarm

Have you ever been in a store or park or other public space, turned around and didn't see your child immediately? It can happen no matter how diligent you are. Perhaps the Kiddo Kidkeeper can be of ...

Christmas Tree Safety
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Before we leave you for the weekend, we want to pass on some information about tree safety since many of you will be lighting and decorating a tree this holiday season. AT San Francisco has put tog...

Parenting Blog Roundup 10.07.08

Z Recommends draws attentions to a potential problem with Carter's tagless infant clothes. One reader reports: "as I took off his pajamas, the skin on his upper back came off with it." What else i...

Look! Stylish Babyproofed Stairs and Railing in Mid-Century Home

If stylish babyproofing sounds like an oxymoron, think again. When Jora and her husband purchased a gorgeous 1962 "mid-century modern" home in San Diego last year they were thrilled, but with two y...

Safety Recall: Selected Haba Infant Toys

There has been a recall of nineteen models of Haba puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys, due to choking hazard caused by small parts coming off. Luckily, of the fifteen reported cases...

Crib Recall

The Jardine Crib sold at Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us has been recalled. Apparently, there have been 42 incidents of the slats and spindles breaking. As a result, there were four cases where child...

Good Questions: When Do I Need to Babyproof the House?

Tracy wants to know: When do I really need to babyproof the house and what do I need to do? I was ready to do the whole long list of things, but then I was picturing a sleeping infant and thinking ...

Solarveil Sling

This sling might take the place of your regular sling or wrap this summer. It's made of a breathable, cool material with water-friendly leg padding, AND it provides SPF 70+ sun protection. ...

CozyWedge Crib Bumper

We're wading into crib bumper waters again, this time to show a modified crib bumper called CozyWedge - could this be a better, safer bumper?...

Spacebabies Bed Blocks

When babies are congested, doctors often recommend raising their head while they sleep or letting them sleep semi-upright in a car seat. Baby Bed Blocks raise one side of the crib so that baby sleep...

Good Questions: Safe Food Storage Containers?

Emma needs your help! OK, so about two years ago, I did a lot of research and spent a lot of money on Tupperware containers, specifically the Rock 'N Serve containers that can go from the freezer t...

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