Prevent TV Tip-Over Accidents

Watch this video from Safe Kids and go check the TV’s in your house. TV tip-over injuries happen more often than you know.

Also read this article to find practical ways to childproof your home- Childproofing: Why It’s Never Too Early

Childproofing: Why It’s Never Too Early

Written by: Kimberly Amato

What would a nice night on the town cost you? You know, a nice romantic dinner, maybe a movie or a show, and of course, a babysitter. What if for the cost of that night on the town, you could instead transform your home to a safe zone for your kids? You might even save their lives. Interested? It’s easy!

I’m talking about childproofing. You’ve probably already child proofed your house, right? You’ve gotten outlet plugs, drawer latches, gates for the stairs, and maybe even toilet locks, and door knob covers. The reality is, while these are important, it’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to making a home safe. Without a complete home safety proofing, the risk of a serious injury or even death to your children is very real.

Multiplicity Magazine Spring Issue

Spring has sprung which means our latest issue of Multiplicity Magazine has launched! Click the link below and read all about it.

Want a printed copy or want to download a copy to read later, Multiplicity is now on MagCloud by HP.

Articles you’ll find in this issue:

Sleep training twins – you CAN do the impossible! Pg.7
Is your family prepared for a disaster? Pg. 10
Need a little TLC? How to make some YOU time! Pg. 12
Celebrating Earth Day in lots of little waysPg. 15
Exercise? When? – 10 ways to squeeze it into your busy day! Pg. 16
Do your kids eat healthy? If not, find out how to make it happen Pg. 20
It’s never too early to childproof your home Pg. 24
Great Family Getaways – Tips for traveling to some of America’s greatest places! Pg. 26
Product Buzz Pg. 30
Healthy snacks from Petit Pg. 33
Appy Spring! Apps the whole family can enjoy Pg. 35
Ready for a change? Try 12 Months to Toxin Free! Pg. 36
Things Every Mom Should Know when traveling Pg. 40
The Low Down on the Baby Blues for reading this spring! Pg. 43
Book Review – Audio book ideas Pg. 46
Separate or Not? Twin placement in schools Pg. 48
Creative (and Cost-Friendly) Camps for your backyard Pg. 51
Color is the name of the game this spring. Check out our Fashion Finds for Less Pg. 54
Five Minute Fix – Love the outdoors? Bring it in! Pg. 59
Feeding your family by gardening Pg. 60
Do Something Good – featuring Moms of Multiples Chicago/North Suburbs Pg. 64

Childproofing Built for Two (or more)

“Little Monsters.” Before I became a new parent of twinnies, I’d never heard the term used in such an endearing way. Nor did I truly understand what the big deal was about childproofing for multiple toddlers.  Since I’d already been through childproofing with my older singleton, I thought, ‘Well, how hard could it REALLY be?!”

Until early one morning, it happened.

First, came the rustling sound; then the girls soft chitter-chatter and giggles; followed by a loud SNAP, thunk, and the slow sweak of their bedroom door opening. Lying in the room next to theirs, the hair stood up on the back of my neck. Knowing that just the night before, I had installed a child-safety lock onto their door knob; I couldn’t believe my ears! And then I heard more…the pitter-patter of little feet, entering my room. Standing there, at the edge of the bed, with her curly hair tousled about and big blue eyes staring at me, (like the mythical character, Medusa);  there she was, our Twin B, Junie, “Mommmy…Juice?”