With all of those product recalls and safety alerts, it’s hard to stay up-to-date. Check out the 600 tips for parents in Consumer Reports’ recently published Guide to Childproofing and Safety. Summer-oriented sections on sun, beach, backyard and travel safety will come in handy this season, while advice on cribs (avoid antiques which may have lead-based paint), playroom pitfalls and how to be babysitter savvy are evergreen.
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