Night lights for children not only help them feel more secure at night, but I can tell you first hand that they also help the parents. I particularly like sleeping in a room that’s completely dark. For safety reasons, I have one in each of our rooms so that when we get up we don’t walk into things. Night lights for children or grownups can also provide the lighting you need to find the room down the hall. So when my kids were younger and got up in the middle of the night, they’d see the light come through my open door and give them some bearing.

Baby slings are so handy. What an arm saver they are. I remember when we had kids young enough to use them. My wife enjoyed carrying around our little one using baby slings. And if I had known that they came in so many styles, I might have used one as well because I found some that are more, how shall I put it, more masculine looking. Studies have shown that using baby slings actually help babies feel more secure which results in reduced crying. Plus they love being close to mom or dad while resting in a comfortable position. Let’s face it, they’re easier to transport and stowaway than baby strollers.

Parents face many challenges when raising their children. We’re constantly faced with choices that can sometimes be confusing. One such area is the hunt for safe baby toys.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when you’re looking to buy something this Christmas for your child or somebody else’s:

• Inspect the toy for sharp edges or moving parts that could pinch baby’s fingers
• No strings longer than 7 inches
• Toys that have been handed down should be cleaned thoroughly and be inspected by parents closely because they may have been made during a time when regulations may be considered outdated.
• No parts should pose a risk of coming off and being swallowed

Finding safe baby toys can be fun, but should always include age-appropriateness and parental inspection.