The Parenting Journal

Safety Science
A white crib with a bare mattress on an inside wall, away from a window fitted with a cordless roller shade

Do Cord Covers Actually Prevent Strangulation? What Experts Say

What every parent should know about window blind cord safety.

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Baby Proofing for Toddlers: Upgrading Safety as Your Child Grows

Upgrading Safety as Your Child Grows

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Safety Science
White wooden baby gate across the bottom of a staircase, fixed to screwed wall plates and bolt-latched to the newel post

What Age Can You Remove Baby Gates?

Most families remove gates between 2 and 3 but the top-of-stairs gate should stay longer.

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Safety Science
When Do Babies Start Crawling? Milestones and Baby Proofing Timeline

When Do Babies Start Crawling? Milestones and Baby Proofing Timeline

Most babies crawl between 7 and 10 months but your prep window starts much earlier.

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