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Whether babysitting for a few hours, or taking on total responsibility for safety of your grandchild, check out some of the Web's best sites for brushing up on your child-rearing skills with tips, advice and suggestions on toy hazards, childproofing your home or pool, and more...

Grandparents - Safety, Medical Issues & Healthy Eating - UK parenting site with common sense suggestions for softening the blow of sharp corners on furniture, car safety seating, simple first aid tips, common childhood ailments and good nutrition, with links to related information.

Hot Topics - Childproofing Your Pool - Advice on permanent fencing and protective covers with essential tips for keeping the surrounding area safe for toddlers and young kids, from Insurance.com

Toy Safety.net - Consumer alerts and detailed advice on popular toys containing potentially dangerous hazards with a list by category including choking or strangulation hazards, noise level and toxicity, plus contact info on how to report a dangerous toy to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - The complete list of consumer product recalls with recent announcements, a dangerous product 'most wanted' list, video highlights and a comprehensive array of household safety tips.

Mental Health Disorders in Our Grandchildren - Facts on healing grandkids under stress including signs and symptoms to watch for and discussions on separation anxiety, post-traumatic illnesses, and behavorial disorders from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

Consumer Focus: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Great overview of the issues they face, but of benefit to anyone in a role as caregiver with comprehensive U.S. links, resources, tips and advice on health and safety issues.

Finding Health Insurance for Your Grandchildren - U.S. information for low-income families including details on CHIP and Medicare programs, with related resources and links to State Fact Sheets.

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