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October 25, 2007: Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats Recall

Families without Power: What You Should Know about Blackouts

7 Safety Tips for Shopping with Tots

Keeping Kids from Getting Lost (and What to Do If They Do)

Is It Safe to Go in the Water? Understanding Waterborne Illnesses

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Car Safety Musts for Families Does chauffeuring your child feel like a part-time job? It basically is, a recent survey says: 90 percent of parents and guardians report spending up to 20 hours per week in their car with kids. Keep

Family Medicine Cabinet Essentials Could your medicine cabinet use a checkup? See if you have all these items on-hand—so you'll always be ready to play Dr. Mom.

Mommy Trends of 2008: The Next Big Things in Pregnancy and Parenting Motherhood is universal, timeless ... and also surprisingly trendy. Styles and concerns come and go, and here's what we're predicting for 2008.

Mom-Tested: Best Sun Safety Gear for Babies & Toddlers Who can resist days at pools and beaches, outdoor picnics, and long leisurely visits to the park all summer long? Unfortunately, hours of outdoor time means lots of exposure to the sun's harmful rays.

If you're planning on full days outside, remember to look for shade during peak

Noteworthy Family Recalls of 2008 & 2007 Having kids means buying stuff—toys, furniture, clothing, medicine, and more. But sometimes that stuff is later deemed unsafe by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the nation's resource for protecting families against unsafe products.

The Changing Rules of Parenthood Like miniskirts and gladiator sandals, parenting rules go in and out of fashion, but some practices get written off for good (we think) when new research shows us a better way to care for our babies.

Top 10 Thrift Store Dangers Raising kids means buying stuff—and lots of it. If you're a budget-savvy parent who looks to thrift stores, consignment shops, garage sales, classifieds, or even eBay to make household product purchases, use these safety tips from the