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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 613 EAN: 9781933524177 Edition: 1st ISBN: 1933524170 Label: Consumer Reports Manufacturer: Consumer Reports Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: May 13, 2008 Publisher: Consumer Reports Release Date: May 13, 2008 Studio: Consumer Reports Editorial Review: Product Description: Your home. Your yard. That great big world out there. Hazards waiting to seriously injure your child are everywhere. Each year, millions of children sustain an injury serious enough to require medical care. The majority of these accidents can be prevented. As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to arm yourself with the best and most complete safety information available. But finding and keeping track of all of this essential information is a daunting task. This book, chock full of easily readable tips, advice, and clear illustrations compiles all the information time-crunched parents and caregivers need to keep their children safe both at home and on the go – so you can spend less time worrying, and more time enjoying your kids. · Which products are safe to use with your children and how to identify products that are not · How to eliminate potential hazards in every room in your home · Tips for your babysitters, grandparents and other caregivers · Tips beyond childproofing, from basic bite and sting care to more serious problems such as poisoning, choking, and food allergies. · Playground, beach, water safety and MORE. · Clear advice for choosing the right car seat and illustrated instructions for proper installation · Special section on the hazards of LEAD and what you can do about them. From one of the most trusted sources of safety information, here is an invaluable baby and child safety resource every parent and caregiver should own. Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - A top pick for any concerned parent Any parent who doesn't have the utmost concern for the safety of their child cannot call themselves a parent. "Consumer Reports Guide to Childproofing & Safety: 600 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe at Home and on the Go" is a complete and comprehensive guide for parents who seek to keep their child as safe as possible while they navigate one of the world's most treacherous and hazard-filled paths - life. With suggestions on avoiding bad toys or products, and how to treat common injuries, "Consumer Reports ... Read More Rating: - Buy this book and you don't have to call your Mom all day for advice!Cover to cover this book is filled with valuable information for Moms, Dads and caregivers. I love the way the book is laid out- such a quick and easy book to reference on any subject. I think it's a great gift idea for new Moms & Dads and also great for parents whose children are older. My daughter is 5 now and I still want to give her the best care I can,so to me it is important to stay informed. Thank you!! Rating: - Essential book for parentsWith all the information about child safety out there, it is great to have all this information in one place and from a trusted source. The book is easy to read and the information is presented clearly and concisely. I recommend it as the must have resource for parents (and anyone who takes care of children in their home). Rating: - Should be retitled "600 Ways to Scare Parents"New parents are bombarded with this stuff all the time. Why subject yourself to an entire book of fearmongering? I was hoping for a "room by room" description of what to cover up and contain, but instead I got "600 ways to Kill your kids". Enough is enough. Rating: - A Must-read for Parents!Every parent should read this comprehensive, easy-to-read and understand guide to child safety at home, outdoors, and in the car. There is an enormous amount of information so I suggest parents, especially new parents, do a quick read to learn about hazards in familiar surroundings and what parents can do to prevent injury. Then when you are ready to buy a bicycle and helmet carefully re-read that section in the chapter, "On the Go" which also covers strollers, skates, and how to be a safe pedestrian. ... Read More |