Buying Guides & Articles:Playpens & Play Yards

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

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

Read and follow all safety precautions in the owner's manual (and on the play yard itself)... 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

Rumble Robots were one of the most popular toys to hit the shelves in 2001. While there's no revolutionary machinery involved in their design, they do combine several... Read more

Times have changed since the days when an imaginative kid was happy to play with an empty cardboard box. Today, about 2.6 billion toys are sold every year, creating a... Read more

People who already own the product can request a manufacturer's refund -- if they know to ask... Read more