Baby and Toddler Safety — Frequently Asked Questions

SafeWise Team
By SafeWise Team
Researcher & Writer
February 01, 2022

Get answers to common questions about keeping babies and toddlers safe

At home

What Do I Need to Know About Crib Safety?

Do I Need to Sterilize Bottles and Pacifiers After Every Use?

How and When to Contact Poison Control?

How Can I Keep My Bathroom Safe for Kids?

How Do I Create an Emergency Plan for My Family?

How Much Will It Cost to Baby Proof My Home?

How Much Do Child Safety Gates Cost?

How to Keep Your Family Safe in Any Situation?

How to Hire a Safe Nanny?

Is Baby Powder Safe?

Is Your Neighborhood Safe?

What Are the Benefits of a Baby Movement Monitor? Do I Need One?

What Are Some General Home Safety Tips?

What Does a Carbon Monoxide Detector Do and How Does it Work?

What To Do If Your Baby or Toddler is Choking?

What Types of Child Safety Gates Are Available?

When Is the Best Time to Baby Proof My House, and How Do I Do It?

Where Should I Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

Where Should I Install Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms?

Will the Radio Waves from Baby-Monitoring Devices Harm My Baby?

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?

In the car

Are Child Safety Seats Required on Airplanes?

How Do I Securely Install a Car Seat?

How Long Do Car Seats Last?

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?