Hiding in closets, lurking around corners, under tables, behind doors (and, before you know it, in little hands and mouths) are dangers you never thought about before you had children. Securing your environment is, truthfully, a never-ending process as your baby grows and becomes more curious. To help you protect your family, we've found 10 products to transform your home from a hazardous area into a safety zone.
Itty bits
by Laurie McLaughlin
When it comes to babies, no matter what it is, if they get ahold of it, it's going straight into their sweet little mouths. While we're constantly amazed by the "treasures" our tiny but tenacious explorers inexplicably find, we're most concerned about what they might actually swallow. This tool is a handy way to avoid choking hazards. Quite simply, if a toy fits in the tube, it's too small to play with. Safety 1st Choke Tester, $2.95 at PerfectlySafe.com.
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