The Parenting Journal

Every cabinet lock eventually meets a determined toddler. The question is which one holds longest.Magnetic locks win that race more consistently than any other mechanism I’ve tested, because there’s nothing for small fingers to grab, pry, or figure out. No...

Roughly one child every six minutes is treated for a stair-related injury in a U.S. emergency room (Nationwide Children’s Hospital analysis of CPSC NEISS data, 1999–2008). If you have a climber, a large dog, or both, you already know that...

Every cabinet lock fails eventually. The question is whether it fails before your toddler figures it out, or after.I learned this the hard way when my older daughter defeated an adhesive strap lock at 26 months. She didn’t pry it...

Every year, parents spend hours researching strollers and nursery paint colors. The cabinet locks get ordered the night a curious ten-month-old nearly pulls a bottle of dish soap off the shelf. I know because that was me, sprinting to my...

Approximately 2,400 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year for electrical outlet injuries (CPSC). That number is both alarming and, increasingly, preventable. The hardware exists to stop most of those injuries. The harder question is which hardware works,...

Key Takeaways Plug-in caps are easily defeated by toddlers and create a secondary choking hazard when removed. Sliding plate covers offer always-on protection with no choking risk, ideal for renters. Tamper-resistant receptacles are the most reliable long-term solution for homeowners....

Most grooming kits marketed for babies are fine. A few are useful. And some include tools that belong nowhere near a newborn’s face. Knowing which is which saves you money, saves you panic, and keeps your baby safer during the...