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Home, safe home: childproofing, an age-by-age guide

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Household accidents cause the injury and death of 2.5 million American children each year. Most of these accidents could have been prevented. Safety precautions should be revised and updated as the child become more mobile. Newborns and infants should be protected against falls, burns and sudden infant death syndrome risks. Babies who sit and crawl must additionally be protected against choking and suffocations, poisoning and shocks.

Author: Sullivan, Dana
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1999
United States, Parenting, Home accidents

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Beauty truths or consequences?

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An analysis of beauty facts and fiction reveals that there are several sound practices that would help enhance beauty. Fictional beliefs include wearing tape on the forehead while sleeping to remove wrinkles, massaging thighs to remove cellulite and popping pimples to make them go away.

Author: Sullivan, Dana
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1997
Management, Personal appearance

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Playing it safe

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The safety of toys given as gifts to children is a concern during the holiday season. The Toy Manufacturers of America has issued a number of safety recommendations, which include following age guidelines on labels and using choke testers for small children's toys.

Author: Sullivan, Dana
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
Toys, Play, Children's accidents

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