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13 dangerous baby products to avoid

Don’t assume that everything for sale in baby stores is safe. In fact, 40% of all recalls last year were for kids’ products. So before you buy anything for your child or accept any hand-me-downs, check our guide.

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Top sunscreens for kids

How to choose the right product and apply it properly on your child.

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Maternity-care choices

10 procedures to think twice about during your pregnancy.

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Fit your child's bike helmet

Our tester shows you how to fit a bike helmet to a child's head.

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Babies & Kids News

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...

Banzai inflatable pool slides recalled due to severe injuries and death risks

A recall of Banzai inflatable pool slides previously sold at Walmart and Toys R Us outlets has been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bottom of the plastic slides,...

Kolcraft bassinets recalled due to fall dangers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a safety recall for certain bassinet models made by Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill. The Kolcraft Tender Vibes and Light Vibes...

Target recalls Home Bunny Sippy Cups due to injury danger

Retail giant Target Corp. is recalling about 264,000 of its Home Bunny Sippy Cups, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rabbit-shaped toddler training cups from Target have...
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