What Kinds of Safety Issues Most Commonly Affect Infants and Toddlers?
Baby and Toddler Safety — Frequently Asked Questions
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2 min readGet answers to common questions about keeping babies and toddlers safe
In the nursery
What Do I Need to Know About Crib Safety?
How Do I Create a Smart Nursery?
What Should I Look for in a Baby Monitor?
What Are the Benefits of a Baby Movement Monitor? Do I Need One?
Will the Radio Waves from Baby-Monitoring Devices Harm My Baby?
Around the home
How Do I Introduce My Baby to My Dog?
How Do I Keep My Child Safe in the Kitchen?
How Can I Keep My Bathroom Safe for Kids?
How Can I Make My Backyard Safe for Kids?
Do I Need to Sterilize Bottles and Pacifiers After Every Use?
Are Pacifiers Safe for Newborns?
How Much Will It Cost to Baby Proof My Home?
What Types of Child Safety Gates Are Available?
When Is the Best Time to Baby Proof My House, and How Do I Do It?
Safe childcare
What Is the Difference Between Center-Based Daycare and Home-Based Care?
What Should I Look For in a Daycare to Ensure My Baby or Child Will Be Safe?
In the car
How Do I Securely Install a Car Seat?
If My Child and I Were in an Accident, Should I Replace the Car Seat?
What Is a Car Baby Monitor, and Do I Need One?
When Can I Turn My Baby Around to Face Forward in the Car?
What Are the Child Safety Seat Laws in Each State?
Are Child Safety Seats Required on Airplanes?
