Saturday, February 23, 2008

Amanda's Book Nook: Book Review: The Safe Baby by Debra Smiley Holtzman

Volume 13:Book Review: The Safe Baby by Debra Smiley Holtzman

Debra Smiley Holtzman, the author of The Safe Baby, is an internationally acclaimed safety and health expert, a parenting columnist, a Radio & TV personality
and a best-selling author.

The Safe Baby is a well written "Do it Yourself Guide" to home safety. We all strive to be good parents to our children. Keeping them safe is definitely one of the more challenging jobs as a parent. Our homes are filled with hazards to our children and it is often difficult and overwhelming, as a new parent, to think of all of the potential hazardous areas. Debra Smiley Holtzman breaks down the different key areas in your house that should be addressed. In her book, she talks about the various risks as well as potential ways to protect our children from these risks.

Holtzman provides the readers with checklists as well as lists of various hazards to avoid. She addresses a variety of safety topics such as health, food, pets, household items and preparing for emergencies.

This book is a good start for parents who are overwhelmed by the prospect of childproofing their house and keeping their baby or child safe. By reading this book, you will be sure to remember all of the key areas that could pose a potential risk to your child.

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