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More Car Seats
Babies “R” Us 65 7.5/10 Weight: 21.5 pounds 28 by 24.3 by 20.7 inches Babies “R” Us is advertising its own “exclusive” infant car seat, by Safety 1st. The Babies “R” Us Safety 1st Aquos 65 Convertible… read more Back to Best Car Seats
More Baby Cribs
Stork Craft Aspen Stages 8/10 Dimensions: 60.75 inches x 29.5 inches x 49 inches This sleigh style convertible crib has a large drawer at the bottom for easy storage of diapers, baby wipes, clothes, toys and anything else a new mom would need… read more Back to Top Baby Cribs
Stork Craft Tuscany
Fixed Side Crib 8/10 By Valerie Baldowski This sleigh style convertible crib is a wonderful addition to any nursery. It is missing the large drawer that many cribs offer at the bottom. That shouldn’t be a problem if there is another place for the baby’s diapers, wipes, clothes, toys and anything else a new mom […]
Popular Baby Cribs
By Valerie Baldowski More than one factor comes into play when deciding on what infant crib to buy when a little one is on the way. The most methodical way is to read up on reviews published by consumer groups and federal agencies monitoring the safety of cribs. But being human, many consumers make their […]
Car Seat LATCH System
By Valerie Baldowski Once upon a time the rules for installing infant car seats were informal and left up to individual families, but now the rules are much more stringent. In 2002 the government mandated the LATCH restraint system, (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) which is a standardized system to ensure their safety when […]
Baby Crib Safety Standards
By Valerie Baldowski It’s been said that not all cribs are alike. Despite the homogenous nature of this product, seemingly minor differences one brand has from other brands can add up to a safer crib. An example can be a comparison between the Babyletto Harlow 3-in-1 and the Sorelle Prescott Convertible 4-in-1. The Sorelle Prescott […]
New Baby Trend Convertible Car Seat
By Valerie Baldowski Parents shopping for child safety seats at Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us are probably just now noticing another brand of seat on the shelves. Baby Trend, Inc. has launched its new trendz FastBack 3-in-1 car seat nationwide. The seats were scheduled to hit the stores on Jan. 9. The two […]
10 Best Children’s eBooks
By Brittany Rowland Children have always loved storybooks, and today’s e-readers and tablets take advantage of children’s natural affinity for technology. You and your kids will enjoy reading stories together on an iPad or Kindle Fire with all the brilliantly colored illustrations intact. Here are 10 of the most popular eBooks available for children ages […]
New Store for Online Crib Shopping
By Valerie Baldowski There is a new online contender fighting for a share of the market in the infant crib industry. TheCribHub.com announced its presence in the competitive baby furniture arena in November 2011. The Crib Hub, an online retail business based in California’s Central Valley, sells a variety of cribs as well as other […]
Baby Crib Styles
By Valerie Baldowski Consumers searching for the right infant crib to buy are swamped with choices, but not all cribs are created equal. Compared to cradles, bassinets and Moses baskets, cribs are the safest alternative for babies. Cribs are regulated by the federal government, and many are certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). […]
New Crib Safety Standards
By Valerie Baldowski Along with the tougher standards now in place for fixed side baby cribs, the law banning the sale of drop side cribs is aimed squarely at forcing any remaining illegal cribs off the marketplace. The lergislation, HR 5386, went into effect in June 2011 making it against the law for businesses and […]
What Materials Aren’t Safe for Toys?
By Brittany Rowland In recent years, parents have become increasingly aware of dangerous materials found in common children’s toys, often those made overseas. We now have regulations on what materials are safe and which ones should be avoided in children’s toys and other consumer products. BPA BPA, or Bisphenol A, is an organic compound found […]
Look for Small but Important Differences in Cribs
By Valerie Baldowski At first glance it may appear infant cribs are a homogenous product, but look again. They may all be designed for the same task, but more differences than just the price tag are evident. Some cribs offer more bang for the buck. A comparison between the DaVinci and LA Baby brands is […]
Baby Cribs are Now Required to Meet Tougher Standards
By Valerie Baldowski The winds of change are sweeping over the crib industry. Going forward, parents, caregivers, and businesses that make cribs available to the public are expected to abide by newer, more stringent federal standards regulating cribs. That means child care facilities, foster homes, retail outlets, churches, hospitals and the hotel/motel industry will need […]
Best Jogging Stroller
Top 10 Rated Jogging Strollers By Brittany Rowland As a parent there are many reasons why a jogging stroller would be a necessary addition to your life. You want to stay fit, but don’t have anyone to watch your baby for an hour every day. Taking your baby on a jog might be a good […]
Some Car Seats are Less Intimidating to Use than Others
By Valerie Baldowski There are oodles of car seats on the market but not all of them are user-friendly. Some are pretty expensive, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re easy to install quickly when you’re in a hurry to travel with your baby or toddler. We’ve talked about the lightest, but what most parents want […]
