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My children and I are extremely blessed to have our grandparents in our lives. It’s amazing the bond between the multiple generations. I grew up close with my grandmother and it’s so special to see my kiddos interact with their GiGi. In fact, I was so lucky, that both kids didn’t have to be watched by someone outside of the family until they were older. We moved back to my small hometown, to be closer to my parents. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
Do you know how interesting (and terrifying) it is to think how much has changed since my parents had kids safety wise?! The first one big difference that I thought of off the top of my head is dropside cribs. In fact, my mom had multiple pictures of me in my Jenny Lane, with toys, blankets and goodness knows what else. Now we know how all of those things are no nos. Luckily, our friends at HALO (the amazing folks behind the sleepsack and swaddle) have teamed up with the First Candle organization and have created an amazing website geared toward grandparents!
If you are a grandparent, or have one caring for your children, the Grandparent Tips website has some amazing information. And the tips they give aren’t just for grandparents, all caregivers need to stay vigilant with what is safest for the smallest folks in their lives. Grandparent Tips has easy to read infographics that highlight the differences, and the site is easy to navigate. Also, anyone who goes to the site and signs up for emails can download a free ebook.
This is not me, but an example of what we know not to do today. 
With the help of Halo and Grandparent Tips, hopefully they will help shed light on how things have changed and keep it easy to stay updated. Take a look at the new site and let me know something you learned or a no no today that was perfectly acceptable when you were a child.
Halo would like to thank our readers for spreading the safe baby information by offering a HALO SleepSack or HALO SleepSack Swaddle to keep at grandma’s house in your choice of size and gender.
One reader will be randomly chosen to win a HALO SleepSack or HALO SleepSack Swaddle (ARV$30). Open to Continental US residents only who are 18 or older. Begins on 09/16/2015 at 12:01 AM EST and ends on 09/30/2015 at 11:59 pm EST. Void where prohibited. The Kids Did It is NOT responsible for prize fulfillment if a sponsor fails to ship prize. Allow 6-8 weeks for prize delivery. Post and or Rafflecopter may contain affiliate links. One entry per person per IP address. Entries are verified. Winners will have 24 hours to respond to email and fill out form or another person will be chosen. No purchase necessary.
I learned that you shouldn’t buckle kids into a car seat while they’re wearing coats.
I learned the website has an article about how parenting has changed from then until now.
I like the tip for grandparents about not putting the crib near a window. Always worried about the cords on the mini blinds and not everyone thinks about that.
We have a baby coming in April! I would love to try this out with them! Thanks for the giveaway!
I learned from Grandparent Tips that cribs shouldn’t be located near windows because shades & cords can pose a significant strangulation risk and babies and toddlers can crawl towards an open window, increasing the chances a dangerous scenario.
I learned that First Candle organization is a resource for information about SIDS research and safe sleep practices. Thank you for this source!
I learned in grandparent tips that there is a website for keeping children safe — Safe Kids Worldwide is the website. Thanks for the info.
I learned that First Candle is a resource for information about SIDS research and safe sleep practices.
I read the article on the 4 sites most credible for baby safety info. WedMD I use for my own medical information so it was good to see it on the list. Safe Kids is a great one to know about.