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Grandchild Safety

A few years may have passed since you have been responsible for a baby or young child. Here are some guidelines for safeguarding your grandchildren in your home and in your car.
  1. Childproof Your Home (4)
  2. Driving and Car Seat Safety (4)
  3. Poisoning Prevention (3)
  4. Water Safety (6)

Grandparents' Summer Survival Kit
When the temperature is high and the grandkids are with you, a summer survival kit will make you feel more competent to handle emergencies.

Relationship Between Grandparent Care and SIDS
Certain factors put infants at higher risk of SIDS, and about one fifth of all SIDS deaths occur while infants are in the care of someone other than parents. Caregivers, perhaps grandparents in particular, need to know the ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Why Grandparents Should Have a Disaster Plan
Grandparents who live near their grandchildren may find themselves caring for grandchildren during a disaster. Their planning should take the grandchildren into consideration. Disaster plans for grandparents could also prove important during other family emergencies.

Disaster Preparedness for Grandparents
These stories about grandparents, grandchildren and disaster preparedness could prevent a tragedy from occurring in someone else's family, especially if grandparents are inspired to create their own disaster plans.

11 Factors for Grandparent Child Care Providers to Consider
Grandparent child care providers will reap the benefit of a closer relationship with their grandchildren, but they will have to make some sacrifices as well. They should consider all factors carefully before making the commitment.

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