Child Safety Guide: Household Hazards and State Laws

Child safety involves understanding state laws for leaving kids home alone and adhering to booster seat requirements. Household hazards like poisonous plants, xylitol, and small swallowable objects must be managed.

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Are Suckers Dangerous for Toddlers?

Suckers, also known as lollipops, seem so innocent. And from the bank to the restaurant and even the doctor's office, many businesses are eager to hand your child a lollipop to reward good behavior. Before allowing your toddler to eat the lollipop, first consider the dangers this candy can pose.

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What to Do if Your Child Swallowed a Small Rock

Children tend to put anything they can find into their mouths. It's not limited to babies or toddlers, either. Many preschool and early elementary age children also like to put objects into their mouths -- sometimes that object is a rock.

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