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Poison prevention for babies and toddlers means recognizing potential hazards throughout the home and taking steps to keep them safely out of reach. From medications and cleaning products to laundry pods and vitamins, everyday items can pose risks as young children become more mobile and curious. Learn practical storage tips, ways to prepare for guests and travel and how to check each room for potential poison hazards.

Screen time is part of everyday family life, but parents and caregivers may still wonder how much is appropriate during a child’s earliest years. Updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages families to look beyond minutes alone and consider the child, the content being viewed and what media use may be replacing. This article explains the latest recommendations for screen time for babies and toddlers, including how caregivers can respond when children have difficulty putting devices down without trying to eliminate screens entirely. It also offers age-specific guidance and practical ideas for managing screen use at home or in childcare settings.