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August 30, 2001



		Dear Dr. Jana, I don't know what to do. My one-year-old son keeps climbing in the oven (when it's turned off). I keep telling him not to and smacking his hands when he does it. Please tell me what I should do. Dear Ovenbaked Mom, Sounds as if your one-year-old is mastering his exploration skills. Unfortunately, crawling in the oven is not a safe activity by anyone's standards. There are several things I would recommend: Install oven safety locks on your oven. These types of locks typically range from two to eight dollars and can often be found anywhere baby safety products are sold, such as baby supply stores, hardware stores... See Full Reply

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		Parking Lot Safety Tips Even if you think you know how to keep your child safe in parking lots, the following list probably has a few pointers you haven't considered. more

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		Pool Safety Even though summer is almost over, pools remain dangerous for toddlers throughout the year. But you can greatly reduce this risk through proper supervision, pool covers, and other measures. Find out more about keeping your child safe... more

Summer is not the only thing that seems to come and go before you know it. Just as fleeting are the days of sitting back and watching your infant contentedly lay on a play mat or sleep in the stroller as you peacefully run a few errands. If your life is anything like mine, you soon will be the proud parent of a child with seemingly boundless energy, one who has a never-ending need to explore. There's much to applaud about this new stage of development, but there's also much to guard against as your inquisitive babe throws caution to the wind when it comes to parking lots, swimming pools, or even the contents of your kitchen cabinets. We hope that by equipping you with the knowledge you need to keep your child safe, you will be able to enjoy your child's budding abilities without pulling out too much of your hair!

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	AUTHOR: sarrahs SUBJECT: Head Banger DATE: August 26, 2001
Whenever my 16-month-old gets frustrated or angry he bangs his head against the wall. Any suggestions? And is this normal? join the discussion

THIS WEEK'S TIP

If you haven't already, now might be a good time to rearrange a few kitchen cabinets. While it might seem inconvenient to have plastic plates and bottles or sippy cups located on a low shelf in a bottom cabinet, your toddler will be able to both play and "help" more safely in the kitchen.

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