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Important tips for childproofing during holiday travel with babies and toddlers

ByShelly Rivoli Updated on
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Heading off for a holiday with friends or relatives this year? Here are some helpful tips and topics to think through to help make sure your baby or toddler stays safe through the holidays–especially when staying in somebody else’s home (click video frame above or click here to watch).
 
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Don’t forget to pack along (or download) your Take-Along Travels with Baby with its handy Checking-in Safety Checklist and dozens of other tips to help during your stay .

Safe journeys,

Shelly Rivoli, author of the award-winning Travels with Baby guidebooks

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