Have you ever turned your back on your children for just a second, only to find them getting into mischief -- or even worse? Many moms and dads have experienced the sudden panic that such moments can spark.

The editors at Parenting.com heard from parents whose little blunders almost caused big tragedies -- and suggested how these mishaps might have been prevented (Read the stories and suggestions).

Now we'd like to hear your stories too. Have you ever gotten the wheels of your stroller caught in an escalator, left the baby carrier in a precarious spot, or found that your toddler could suddenly grab something you thought was beyond her reach? Share your parenting safety mistakes.

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