Safety First

What you need to know to protect your baby for every stage of her development.

Planning for the arrival of your new baby can be exciting and ovewhelming. What do you really need? What are potential dangers in your home? Don't stress we break it down for you from buying "The Big Four" to getting your house baby ready. You'll find answers to these questions—and more—in the articles below.

Buyer's Guide
Having a baby means making a lot of buying decisions. We cut through the clutter to find you the best.

Buying "The Big Four"
How-to tips for purchasing the most important products you will need: a baby bed, car seat, stroller and carrier.

The Lowdown On Hand-Me-Downs
A friend from the office offers you the car seat that her son has outgrown. Should you accept?

How to Install a Car Seat
Get a helping hand on installing your car seat.

Safety First
Use our tips to ensure your home is a safe haven for your little one.

Keep Your Baby Safe
Protecting your baby from household hazards at every stage of her development.

Babyproof Your Backyard
Protect her from potential backyard dangers.

Keep It Simple
Taking care of a baby can be less stressful than you fear. Here are the 10 most important things you need to know (including what you don't need to do).

First Aid For Infants
What every new parent must know.

Drop-Side Crib Warning
Popular retailer pulls drop-side cribs as federal officials make strides in effort to enact ban.

Recalls on Bottle Warmers, Strollers, Drop-Side Cribs And More!
Do you own one of these recalled products?