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Need a play yard? Use our buying guide

Many crib-safety rules apply to play yards—use a fitted sheet and don’t add blankets, pillows, extra bedding, or soft toys. If you're on a budget, go with a basic model and skip the accessories such as mobiles and a bassinet insert.

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Best flooring for kid traffic

Find out which of the tested materials stand up best to abuse.

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Our tests assess safety, construction durability, and ease of assembly.

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How to install an infant seat

A secure installation is key, as is getting the recline angle right.

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Babies & Kids News

Safety 1st toilet and cabinet locks recalled due to locking failures

About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks from Safety 1st are being recalled, warned two government agencies, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. The locks...

2 bike helmets offer poor protection from impact, our tests find

Any bike helmet is better than riding with no helmet. But when you're paying $50 or $60 for one, you'd like to think that it's going to protect your head if you crash into a curb, a rock, or...

When to retire a child seat, how to recycle an old one

Hand-me downs are a part of growing up in many families. It can be a great way to save money, but not all things should be shared equally. For instance, child seats can be passed down, though...

New labeling will help you pick the best sunscreen

Coming soon to a store near you: sunscreens with labels that are easier to understand. The Food and Drug Administration plans to give manufacturers until mid-December to make all the changes,...

Think safety when turning over mowing tasks to your teen

With a long summer of mowing ahead, parents of teens and pre-teens may be wondering when it's safe for a child to take over this chore. Children under 18 suffer 13 percent of the 68,000 mower...
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