The Parenting Journal

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SIDS Research Update: What Science Now Knows About Safe Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that roughly 3,500 infants in the United States die during sleep each year from sudden, unexpected causes. That number has not moved much in years. Not because researchers have stopped trying, but because the...

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Can Babies Choke on Outlet Covers? Safety Risks Explained

Can Babies Choke on Outlet Covers? Safety Risks Explained

What every parent should know about childproof outlet covers.

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Yes Space for Baby: How to Build a Montessori-Inspired Safe Play Area

Yes Space for Baby: How to Build a Montessori-Inspired Safe Play Area

How to Build a Montessori-Inspired Safe Play Area

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Is Baby Proofing Spray Foam Safe for Nurseries?

Is Baby Proofing Spray Foam Safe for Nurseries?

What every parent should know about nursery safety.

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Baby Led Weaning Safety: Choking Prevention and Kitchen Setup Guide

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Newborn Safety Tips: 15 Pediatrician-Backed Rules for the First Year

Newborn Safety Tips: 15 Pediatrician-Backed Rules for the First Year

15 Pediatrician-Backed Rules for the First Year

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Is It Safe to Use Second-Hand Baby Gates?

What every parent should know about baby gate for stairs.

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When to Start Baby Proofing: The Age-by-Age Timeline Every Parent Needs

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Do Outlet Covers Actually Prevent Electrocution? Safety Data Explained

Do Outlet Covers Actually Prevent Electrocution? Safety Data Explained

What every parent should know about childproof outlet covers.

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