Baby and Child Safety – Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions about Keeping Babies and Children Safe
At Home
When Is the Best Time to Baby Proof My House, and How Do I Do It?
How Much Will It Cost to Baby Proof My Home?
What Types of Child Safety Gates Are Available?
How Much Do Child Safety Gates Cost?
Do I Need to Sterilize Bottles and Pacifiers After Every Use?
Will the Radio Waves from Baby-Monitoring Devices Harm My Baby?
What Are the Benefits of a Baby Movement Monitor? Do I Need One?
How Can I Keep My Bathroom Safe for Kids?
At What Age Can a Child Be Left Home Alone?
How Can I Protect My Child from Strangers Online?
Away from Home
What Should I Do If My Child Slips Under the Water?
How Can I Keep My Child Safe in the Pool or at a Lake?
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?
Car Safety
What Is a Car Baby Monitor, and Do I Need One?
When Can Kids Ride in the Front Seat?
What Are the Child Safety Seat Laws in Each State?
What Should I Do If I See a Child Alone in a Car?
When Can I Turn My Baby Around to Face Forward in the Car?
Is It Safe for Two Kids to Share a Seat Belt?
How Do I Securely Install a Car Seat?
When Can a Child Switch to a Regular Seat Belt?
Are Child Safety Seats Required on Airplanes?
If My Child and I Were in an Accident, Should I Replace the Car Seat?