Health & Safety

Lots of locals in college towns know that there can be some specific risks to living in apartments near college campuses. To some residents who are uninvolved in campus life, moving to a spot near a local school is practically an invitation to the marauding hordes of roving students who can represent a serious safety […]

Baby allergies can sometimes be hard to diagnose as they can be mistaken for colic or a cold. Usually, the culprits responsible for a baby’s discomfort include foods (especially milk products), allergic reactions to pet hair, dander or dust and intolerance to such environmental causes, such as soap, solvents and smoke. #1 – Rashes – […]

Baby safety proofing is a common oversight, especially for new parents. Most assume that, within about the first eight months, baby safety does not have to be a priority due to the fact that the infant is not mobile. However, there are some things to consider before mobility brings your apartment safety to new levels of upkeep, […]

Having baseboard heaters in your apartment should be a concern when you’re expecting a baby. Your child can touch it when it’s hot or stick their hands in them and get burned. Your options are to make the heaters safer, or not use them at all. Tip #1: Cover Them with Baseboard Heater Covers A […]

An apartment balcony is a great amenity to have if you can find one. You’ll enjoy if for gardening, cooking and entertaining purposes. It can also be transformed into a small outdoor play area for your baby, if you know how to baby proof it. Ensuring that the balcony is safe for your baby does […]

Many parents prefer not to live in a loft apartment with a baby, because of the safety issues. The main concern is the open space and stairway above the ground floor of the loft, and you have to be very careful, or your baby can fall and suffer serious injury, even death. It might be […]

Swimming with your baby in a swimming pool can prove a positive bonding experience and help cool her down on hot summer days, so long as you take the proper precautions. 1. Baby Swim Equipment If you’re taking your baby to the pool, even if you don’t plan on taking her in the water, make […]

There’s no question that you’ll want to come up with a disaster plan for floods, if you live in a flood zone. Flash floods, though, can happen anywhere as a result of heavy rain storms, which means every renter, whether you live in a flood zone or not, should take preparing for floods seriously. Renters […]

An essential step in practicing apartment safety is preparation for natural disasters. If you live in an area that is susceptible to earthquakes, have a disaster plan ready so you can spring into action in the event of a quake. Part of that disaster plan should be to stock up on an earthquake emergency kit, […]