It's a big, scary world out there, and it becomes even scarier when you start having kids, as everything from an open window (falling hazard!) to that wonderful end table your grandparents handed down to you (lead paint!) takes on new life as a potential danger. Hitting stores this Tuesday, the Consumer Reports Guide to Childproofing & Safety collects 600 tips for averting everyday hazards, starting with the nursery and ending at the neighborhood swimming pool. Among the tips, highlights of which CR will also be making available online (though, fair warning, the site's not live yet):

Is Your Sitter Safety Savvy? A checklist for helping to pick the best, most safety-conscious caregiver for your child.
Playroom Pitfalls: Toy-safety checklists (from stuffed animals to play food), and how to identify hazards, including lead, in the playroom.
Top Summer Fun Tips: How to spot unsafe equipment and toys in the playground, and how to identify poisonous plants and flowers that should be kept out of little ones' reach.
Safe Surfing: Seven Signs Your Child May Be at Risk: Keep your kid on the safe side of the Web, and identify risks and predators before they infiltrate your home PC.
Nursery: How to choose the right crib and mattress, along with other nursery essentials, and how to spot potentially health and safety hazards when you're decorating.
Everyday Objects That Can Harm Your Child: Get some surprising tips about the potential dangers behind everyday household objects.

The Consumer Reports Guide to Childproofing & Safety is available for just under $11 (normally $12.95) at Amazon.