Tips to Keeping Kids Safe Around Residential Pools


Updated 05/26/09 10:42 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Backyard Pool Safety Tips

Walking out your backdoor and a refreshing pool to exercise or relax sounds ideal, but when children are in the picture — it's best to take numerous precautions. A whopping 67 percent of lilsugar readers said they would buy a home with a backyard pool, but having such a luxury comes with plenty of responsibility. Take a look at our tips for ensuring a safe backyard. Source Read more

Shake, Rattle and Roll! Set Your Wee One Up With Safe Wheels


Updated 05/20/09 9:32 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Wheeled Gear for the Summer

Strap some wheels on your offspring and let them roll wild! In-line skating, skateboarding and the like will encourage kids to get more physical activity while building muscle and coordination skills. While wheeled sports can provide hours of fun, when not done cautiously, they can easily lead to injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year 100,000 consumers Read more

Cast a Line and Teach a Tot to Fish


Updated 05/20/09 7:17 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Fishing With Kids

The image of a father standing behind his child and teaching him to cast a line is as iconic as a Norman Rockwell painting. But any parent that has tried to introduce their kiddo to the sport of fishing knows reality isn't as picturesque. From hooks caught on clothing to tangled lines, it's all worth the memories so get out there and catch dinner with your darlings! Here are some tips: Length Read more

Take a Hike to Entertain and Engage Your Youngster


Updated 05/14/09 3:04 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Hiking with Kids

Fresh air, green leaves and singing birds can put anyone in the mood for a good hike. In addition to the aerobic exercise hiking provides, it's a great way to spend some quality time with family and friends. Given a tot's natural curiosity about their surroundings, kids make excellent hiking partners, if parents go into the activity realizing that they might not reach their end point, mileage Read more

Selk' Bag, The Outdoorsy Mom's Must Have


Updated 10/16/08 7:28 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Selk' Bag, The Outdoorsy Mom's Must Have

Sporty moms are known for carting oranges and water to their kids' games, but the women endure wind, rain and chill as they root their offspring on from the sidelines. So why not give the faithful fans that wrap themselves in hats, coats, blankets and scarves to steady the camcorders in their cold hands a uniform to keep them snug in the bleachers? If you can get past its fluffy and spacesuit Read more