Buying Guides & Articles:Baby

Look for a new play yard that offers the best combination of useful features, such as an attachable bassinet where a newborn can nap, a diaper-changing station, and a... Read more

When toy shopping, follow the manufacturer's age recommendations displayed on the package. Although you may think that a more "advanced" toy will present a welcome... Read more

Stationary activity centers with a solid, flat base are the most stable... Read more

Look for a design that's easy to use. Stop using the bassinet when your baby reaches the manufacturer's recommended weight limit (typically 15 pounds) or can sit up,... Read more

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

Motion. Some activity centers offer merely a stationary seat. Others feature a seat that swivels 360 degrees, with springs that allow the unit to bounce when baby moves... Read more

After the toddlers' blood tests came back, a health department official referred the Johnsons to Bill Radosevich, a national expert on lead in consumer products... Read more

If you're buying a seat with toys attached to a toy bar, squeeze and tug them to make sure they won't break off. The bar should stay in place when you bat at it... Read more

A traditional walker, consisting of a molded plastic or metal frame with a suspended center seat and wheels attached to the base, gives a baby a quick way to get around... Read more

Some models fold nearly flat, which is handy if you'll be traveling with your bouncer seat... Read more