v 2 issue 37: Safety Matters

Our safety issue is full of fun products that make safety easy and stylish. We have found products for all price ranges, so we are sure you will find something that will make your life a little safer.



Cover photo by Allie Gadziemski


safety monitor
Deck your nursery out with one of our favorite (and safest!) baby monitors going: DECT from Philips! The DECT guarantees zero interference from any other device, so you will have a safe and continuous connection with your baby, and only your baby. We also love that you can talk back to baby, monitor the temperature in baby’s room, and move freely in and around the house thanks to the DECT’s small size, long lasting battery (24 hours!) and great roaming distance (300m!). Don’t leave home without it…use the included travel pouch!

baby steps


Keep him safe while learning to walk with the Baby Steps cushion. Simply wrap the cusion around the front of his body and loop your fingers in through the ribbon ends and he'll be walking in no time. Baby Steps allows him freedom and you piece of mind. We found this one at egiggle.com.



stylish medical bracelets
We think you’ll stick with StickyJ when you see how super-cute and fabulously affordable their children’s medical bracelets are. Available in Little Boys Truck or Little Girls Flower and Butterfly, these bracelets are big on fun. The bracelets are adjustable from 4 inches (for tiny wrists!) to 8 inches (a good thing, since your kids are going to love them!), the stainless steel plaque is 1 square inch, and several adorable engraving options are available. With StickyJ you can ‘be safe and have fun!

safety gear
Go the extra mile for your child’s safety and invest in the Britax Marathon! The beauty of Britax starts with simple installation: thanks to a sculpted base, push button release LATCH system with patented Versa-Tether®, and built-in vehicle belt lock-offs, installing the Britax Marathon won’t leave you winded. The beauty of Britax continues with its patented HUGS™ system, belly pad, and a plush & washable seat cover that will keep your little one comfortable and safe from 5 pounds to 65 pounds. Legendary among moms, the Britax Marathon™ convertible car seat will truly go the distance in so many ways!

The sky’s the limit when it comes to kids’ safety, and that’s why we love CARES aviation child safety restraints! CARES is the first and only aviation child safety device certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an alternative to a car seat. We think it’s a fabulous alternative. Designed for children ages 1-4, and weighing 22-44 pounds, we found that CARES was super-simple to install, adjustable to nearly every size airplane seat, and super portable (yes, it literally fits in your pocket!). So check the car seat, carry on your CARES, and fly safely!

safety rails
Take one giant step toward safety and install CareRailsJr on the stairs in your home! Available in white or oak, CareRailsJr is a banister that puts safety within the reach of your kids. Simply attach the CareRailsJr to the underside of your existing banister (the screw holes stay hidden…fantastic!), and give your children their very own banister, complete with a non-slip grab strip. Ideal for children 18 months to 5 years, and up to 50lbs, CareRailsJr provides 12 feet of railing, and extension kits are available in 3-foot increments. We love this safety product, and we think that your little ones will really grab onto it!

safe feeding
What a fantastic invention...the Baby Safe Feeder found at OneStepAhead is the perfect way to start baby chewing on solids without the risk of choking. Simply fill the mesh bag with fresh foot and let your little one munch away. Not only a great way to get your tot munching, but a great teether as well (just fill with frozen fruit or ice). The Baby Safe Feeder is dishwasher safe, and includes two feeds and two extra pouches. At only $11.95, we think this is a must-have.