Gear

How can one little person need so much gear? Find out what you really need with our gear guide, then decide what to buy, what you can skip, and what's safe, including car seats, strollers, baby toys, and more.

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Kids say the funniest things! Share with us all the cute and funny things that your child says. We may publish your story in a future issue of Parents magazine.


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Buying Guides
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Is your baby product shopping list a mile long? We'll help you figure out what to buy (or better yet, what to register for) and what you won't need.

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Car Seats
Maxi-Cosi Mico

Which car seat should you buy? Choose one that works for how you live and that will keep Baby safe. Here's help to make sure you buy the right one for you.

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Strollers
Bugaboo Cameleon

Your stroller is one of the most important pieces of gear you'll own. We'll help you to make sure you buy the perfect stroller for you.

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High Chairs
baby eating in highchair

A high chair is a dinner time must-have. Check out tips for buying the perfect high chair and see our suggestions for chairs we love.

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Diaper Bags
diaper bag

There are many styles of diaper bags out there from backpack carriers to totes and oversized purses. Find one that will last through the years and beyond with our buying tips.

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Baby Monitors
Summer Infant Day and Night Monitor

Buying a good baby monitor will bring you peace of mind when Baby is away in the nursery. Here's everything you need to know from cost to features to minimizing fuzzy interference.

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Baby Slings
Baby Björn

Is a baby sling right for you? Some parents prefer to wrap on a baby sling to carry baby and skip the stroller. Find out how they work, what they cost, and our tips for using a sling safely.

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