In this essential guide, a child safety specialist provides tools for reducing the risk of injury at home and beyond for vulnerable children between birth and age five. Illustrations & checklists.Packed with indispensable advice and is an essential resource and reference guide for parents and caregivers. Recommended for all public libraries. -- Library Journal (starred review)pPacked with indispensable advice and is an essential resource and reference guide for parents and caregivers. Recommended for all public libraries. -- Library Journal (starred review)In childhood, the occasional bump or scrape comes with the territory. But serious injury is another matter, creating anxiety for even the most experienced parent.pFortunately, unintentional injury can be prevented. In this essential guide, an eminent child safety specialist explains how to reduce the risk of childhood injury at home -- and beyond. Her tips help protect children from birth to age five -- those who are most vulnerable to serious injury. She describes how to provide a safe environment during the daily activities of sleeping, eating, bathing, dressing, playing, and traveling. The major hazards and potential injuries associated with each activity are identified along with the age when the child is at greatest risk. Illustrations, checklists, and summary charts complement the text and put valuable lessons and critical information at parents' fingertips.pFrom Crib to Kindergarten is an indispensable how to for parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, and daycare providers.Literally, a lifesaver, From Crib to Kindergarten is a must-read not only for parents, teachers, and child care professionals, and should be an absolutely mandatory study text for first time baby-sitters. -- Midwest Book Review