Hi Eva! I completely understand your concern. There are many things that you need to consider. First of all, you want to consider water safety lessons for your child and your family, in addition to CPR training to both you and your husband. If you do purchase a home with a pool you want to make sure you are using multiple barriers of protection. That means that you want to use pool gates that surround the pool all the way around, also you want to use alarms and locking mechanisms. For more information you can go to www.whatifpbc.org and look up water safety. Also, Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County is a great resource. However, most important always talk to your family about water safety! Its everyone's responsibility!

Hi Rochelle, Thanks for writing in and asking this question. I think many parents have the same question. As many parents want to bond with their baby, co sleeping has become a popular choice. However, co sleeping has become the leading cause of death to children birth to age 1. It is not true that it is due to a parent drinking or drugs but more of an issue of suffocation or a term called positional affixation. Babies in a bed with a parent do not have the ability to turn their head if they are not getting air in their airway. It is really important that they have their own sleeping space. When a baby is in a bed with a parent they risk the chance of suffocating from sheets, pillows, or even a parent against their nose or mouth. There is now devices that a parent can use to create that bonding experience but still keep baby safe in their own sleep environment. This is the recommended way. With over 130 babies in Florida alone last year lost to co sleeping, it is important for all parents to understand that it is not a drug and alcohol issue but a concern for all families. I hope this helps in your decision for the future!