I have a pet peeve. I hear parents all the time saying, “I want my kids’ rooms to be child-appropriate, but I want them to flow with the rest of the house.”

Choosing a crib or bassinet can be an overwhelming experience. These articles cover advice, tips and guidelines for choosing a stylish and safe crib for your child.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approximately one child per month dies from strangulation in window covering cords.

Today’s window covering products, which include horizontal blinds, pleated and cellular shades, vertical blinds, and draperies, need just a few, simple adjustments to make them safer around young children.

If you buy a bunk bed from a reputable retailer, have it installed properly and use it correctly, a bunk bed is a safe sleeping and space-saving solution. Find a retailer and manufacturer you can trust, that will stand behind the product for the lifetime of the bunk bed. Look for a gold safety sticker outlining safe usage. Ask whether the bunk beds meet the voluntary safety standards set by the ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials).