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Best Gifts for New Parents
Bringing a newborn into the world is no small feat. These top gifts for new parents won't give them more hours in a day, but they'll make them a little better.
How Tariffs Will Affect Baby Gear Prices—and What Parents Can Do Now
Tariffs have already led to price increases on baby gear like strollers and car seats. For parents and the baby gear industry, it's a time of uncertainty.
Baby Bath Safety: What Parents Should Know
The baby bath safety rules experts recommend, including how to bathe a newborn safely, the best water temperature, and how often to bathe baby.
These Are the Best Toys for 2-Year-Olds
These are the best toys that experts recommend for 2-year-olds. At 2 years old, a child’s play personality and preferences begin to form.
Best Deals on Car Seats, Bassinets, and More Baby Products
Consumer Reports brings you the best discounts on the best-quality products for babies, from car seats and strollers to baby monitors and bottle sterilizers.
Best Gifts for New Moms, According to a New Mom
The best gifts for new moms are often ones that promote rest and relaxation. CR turned to a new mom to learn more about the gifts that she recommends.
These Are the Best Toys for Babies Right Now
Here are nine essential baby toys parents (or nonparents searching for a gift) can turn to if they're unsure where to start.
What the New Child Car Seat Regulations Mean for Parents
Federal regulations for car seats now include a side-impact testing standard. Learn more about what this change means for your child's car seat.
5 Dangerous Products Parents Should Avoid to Keep Their Kids Safe
Parents and caregivers should skip these five children's products when they’re getting geared up for a new baby, Consumer Reports' safety experts say.
These Are the Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds
Experts recommend toys for 4-year-olds that help them build, explore, imagine, and solve problems.
Most Babies Don't Need a Wearable Breathing Monitor, Doctors Say
Wearable baby monitors like the Owlet are popular among parents, but some experts caution that these devices can miss genuine issues and cause false alarms.
How New Parents Can Actually Find the Time and Energy to Exercise
Exercise tips for new parents about how to get some fitness into the day, according to parents who’ve figured it out.
Beyond the Casserole: Gifts for New Parents That Experts Say You Should Consider
We talked with parenting author and Brown University professor Emily Oster, a postpartum doula, and moms to learn what parents need during baby’s early days.
Forgot Something? The Traveling Parents' Guide to Baby Gear Rental.
Baby gear rental companies can help lighten the load when traveling with kids. CR talked to experts to find out how to rent gear for travel, and what not to rent.
Is Your Graco Baby Swing Suddenly Rocking Too Fast?
Graco Slim Spaces Compact Baby Swings are suddenly swinging extremely fast, according to hundreds of online reviews from concerned parents.
Is It Safe to Buy a Used Car Seat, Stroller, or Crib for Your Baby?
New baby gear is expensive, but buying used baby gear can come with risks. CR’s safety experts share buying advice for shopping secondhand.
Sending Your Baby to Day Care for the First Time: Tips from Parents and Experts
The choice to send your baby or toddler to day care for the first time can leave caregivers and parents feeling guilty and overwhelmed. We have tips to help ease the transition for all.
How to Find the Right Baby Bottle Nipple Flow
Feeding issues? It might not be the baby, but the bottle. Parents and experts report wide variations in flow rates for some baby bottles.
FDA Proposes New Limits for Lead in Baby Foods
The FDA's limits on lead in baby food don't go far enough, Consumer Reports says, adding that more action and stricter limits are needed.
6 New Baby Products I'm Super-Excited About as a New Mom
A CR reporter went to the ABC Expo, an annual baby gear extravaganza held in Las Vegas, and came away with a major case of the shoppies after seeing many new baby products.
