7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must-read for Parents!, Jun 16 2008
By Marilyn Heins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Consumer Reports Guide to Childproofing & Safety (Paperback)
Every parent should read this comprehensive, easy-to-read and understand guide to child safety at home, outdoors, and in the car. There is an enormous amount of information so I suggest parents, especially new parents, do a quick read to learn about hazards in familiar surroundings and what parents can do to prevent injury. Then when you are ready to buy a bicycle and helmet carefully re-read that section in the chapter, "On the Go" which also covers strollers, skates, and how to be a safe pedestrian. This book is so comprehensive I could only come up with one omission: under food safety I would have added food spoilage and hazards like bacterial contamination of purchased food urging parents to keep abreast of food recalls and warnings. Might a new parent feel overwhelmed thinking about all the possible dangers in their child's world? Maybe, but better safe than sorry. Plus the book will help a parent develop a "safety reflex" so you automatically turn in the pot handle even though there are no toddlers around. Plus you will be modeling that safety reflex for your kids which will help keep your future grandchildren safe.
Marilyn Heins, MD
Pediatrician and parenting educator
http://www.ParentKidsRight.com
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wish There Were More How To's As Well..., Dec 24 2009
By Happy Camper - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Consumer Reports Guide to Childproofing & Safety (Paperback)
Great book for first time parents in understanding what to childproof, but I wish there were more how to install instructions. I also wish that they'd give more information on people to "hire" to help you. It just didn't give enough information. It's a good start though.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the usual Consumer Reports, Feb 3 2009
By AP - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Consumer Reports Guide to Childproofing & Safety (Paperback)
This isn't what you expect from consumer reports. All this book does is tell you what you need for baby-proofing your home. You can find this information anywhere on the internet. Their other books and their monthly magazine review different products and let you know which ones were better so you know what brand to buy. After reading this you still have to research what the better brands are.