If there are firearms in your home, they should be stored unloaded in a locked safe with ammunition stored separately. Ask about guns before playdates at other homes, because a third of US homes with kids have firearms. This isn't political. It's one of the most important safety conversations parents can have.
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The process of making your home safer by removing or reducing hazards for babies and young children. It's not just about buying products. It's about getting down to your child's eye level and thinking about what they can reach, pull, climb, or stick their fingers in.
Active, attentive watching of a child, especially around water, heights, and hazards. Supervision doesn't mean scrolling your phone while your kid plays near the pool. It means eyes-on, within arm's reach when needed, and knowing what to watch for at each developmental stage.
A room-by-room walkthrough of your home to identify hazards for babies and toddlers. You can do it yourself or hire a certified childproofer. BabyProof's AR scanning does a version of this digitally, flagging risks you might miss on your own.