The Parenting Journal

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How to Baby Proof Electrical Outlets and Cords: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Baby Proof Electrical Outlets and Cords: A Comprehensive Guide

That moment when you bring your little one home is a time filled with excitement and joy. However, once your newborn is in your home, it also comes with many more responsibilities. As they grow, they begin to explore and...

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Product Guides
An empty wooden crib with a firm mattress and a fitted white sheet, with nothing else inside, in a softly lit nursery

Tips for Preventing Your Baby from Hitting Their Head on the Crib

Updated September 2026: An earlier version of this article suggested padded or "breathable" crib liners, soft toys, and straps inside the crib. That advice did not follow American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep guidance, and we have removed it....

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Safety Science
My Baby Bumped Their Head! What Do I Do?

My Baby Bumped Their Head! What Do I Do?

If your baby has a seizure, was knocked out for more than a minute, is hard to wake up, is not moving their neck, arms, or legs normally, or has bleeding you can't stop, call 911 now. For other signs...

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Room by Room
The Best Places in Your Home to Place Safety Locks

The Best Places in Your Home to Place Safety Locks

Having little explorers in your home running around can potentially lead to dangerous situations. Baby-proofing your home is the first step new parents should take when they bring their new little one home. Safety locks are a perfect way to...

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Proofing Essentials
Top 5 Steps to Take to Childproof Your Home

Top 5 Steps to Take to Childproof Your Home

From the moment you bring your newborn home, there is the realization that you have to keep this little one safe. Not only is this time rewarding and exciting, but it also comes with the responsibility of keeping your home...

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Proofing Essentials
Creating a Safe Home Environment for Your Newborn

Creating a Safe Home Environment for Your Newborn

Throughout pregnancy, you are ensuring that you have all the necessary items that the baby needs from clothes, diapers, bottles, and so forth. However, you do not want to forget all the things your baby does not need – to...

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Buyer's Guides
Best Baby Proofing Products to Safeguard Your Home

Best Baby Proofing Products to Safeguard Your Home

Bringing your new little one home is an exciting moment for both parents. However, it can also feel a little overwhelming. This could be the moment that you realize that you are responsible for this baby’s entire well-being and safety....

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Parenting
Chill-Proofing Parenthood: A Winter Baby Safety Guide

Chill-Proofing Parenthood: A Winter Baby Safety Guide

Winter Wonderland or Potential Perils? Unveiling Common Accidents Children Face in the Frosty Season As the winter season blankets our surroundings with a serene layer of snow, parents often find themselves gearing up for a unique set of challenges in...

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Parent Life
A Feast for All Ages: Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Meals and Activities for Unforgettable Family Gatherings

A Feast for All Ages: Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Meals and Activities for Unforgettable Family Gatherings

As the crisp autumn leaves blanket the ground and the aroma of roasting turkey fills the air, it can only mean one thing - Thanksgiving is upon us! It's that time of the year when family and friends come together...

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