Buying Guides & Articles:Baby Gear

There are no pre-market testing requirements in the U.S. for juvenile products to ensure that products are safe before they are sold. Instead, the burden is placed on... Read more

Small children have suffered injuries and even died from accidents involving power windows. Typically, the child is left in the car with the engine running or keys in... Read more

A backpack carrier lets you travel in ways you never thought possible with a baby, including a rugged, backcountry hike or snow shoeing... Read more

Some car-seat features provide important safety and convenience benefits. Others are frills. Before you buy, consider the following features... Read more

You'll start with your newborn in an infant car seat. As your child grows, you'll need to buy a succession of car seats to maintain a consistently safe and comfortable... Read more

To prevent shopping-cart injuries from falls and tipovers, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents avoid putting kids in shopping carts entirely... Read more

Babies love and need to be held, and carriers are a great, hands-free way to keep your baby close and cozy, whether you're on the go or doing odd jobs around the house.... Read more

How much you'll use a backpack carrier and your baby's comfort and safety (not to mention yours)... Read more

Slings and strap-on carriers are made of comfortable brushed cotton, stretchy T-shirt cotton interlock, corduroy, polyester and polyester blends, flannel-like materials,... Read more

Shopping-cart covers run from basic to high-end, ranging in price from $9.99 (for a three-pack of disposable cart covers) to $65 for double-seater fabric covers with... Read more