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Toddler Car Seat Buying Guide
... Convertible car seats are great for babies and toddlers because they can transition with your... child as he grows. Install the seat rear-facing as long as possible. It is only safe to install your car... capacity of the car seat. If your child meets these requirements already, invest in a forward...
7 Tips for Buying a Car Seat
...Newborns can sit in two kinds of car seats: a rear-facing infant seat, or a convertible seat (which... faces the rear of the car at first, and later is turned toward the front). Buying a convertible car seat...; the drawback is that it cannot be taken in and out of the car like an infant seat can. Most parents agree...
Which Car Seat Is Right for Your Child?
...As your child grows, you'll need to change the direction that his car seat faces and how he sits... in it -- and you may need to buy a new seat. Check out this age-by-age guide to keeping car travel safe for your... or weight capacity of the car seat. Your options are: Infant-only seat: This can be used until baby weighs...
2011 Infant Car Seats
...This lightweight (and inexpensive!) seat makes getting baby in and out of the car easy on your back.... (To 22 pounds, $63; Kmart) This best-selling seat attaches to most every stroller. (To 30 pounds, $140...; gracobaby.com) This seat draws raves for fitting into compacts. An indicator on each side helps you install...
Best Car Seats for Babies and Toddlers
...New moms have so many choices in infant car seats these days -- it's hard to pick out just one! We... too! ($200; REI.com) The Snugli Car Seat gives you the most bang for your buck -- it's 25 percent... lighter than comparable car seats without compromising on safety. ($150; BuyBuyBaby.com) Tired of basic...
10 Car-Seat Safety Secrets
... brands go down to 4 pounds. Infant Car Seat: the infant carrier conveniently snaps into a stationary base...-facing up to 60 lbs).
Both infant car seats and convertible seats work with LATCH (lower anchors... and you can't tightly install the base, it's best to put the seat on one of the side seats (many cars only...
Best Booster Seats
... of booster seats won't protect your child in a crash. The IIHS put 60 boosters to the test. We've highlighted... their Best Bets on the following slides, but follow the links below to see the complete lists. This seat... to 80 pounds The Clek Oobr booster seat features include easy installation and a removable back...
Parents Report: Common Car Seat Mistakes
... A car seat is one of the most crucial pieces of safety equipment you'll ever use, so shouldn...'re making dangerous mistakes. "Despite design improvements, parents still find car seats very confusing... navigate the complicated world of car seats. "The good news is that car seats are extraordinarily effective...
Baby Products We Can't Live Without
You asked, we answered. We had real moms tell us which baby gear really got them through those first few roller-coaster months -- behold the 13 lifesavers you need to register for.
How to Select the Perfect Car Seat for Baby
... Choosing a car seat can be a stressful experience. Not only is it one of the most important... to make the search a little easier. First, buy a new car seat. Technology is constantly improving, so...'s life much easier. Look for a car seat marked "JPMA-certified." To narrow your search, you might also...
Car Seat Safety Check: 8 Common Mistakes You Must Avoid
... killed in car crashes, and more than 200 of those kids were in car seats designed to save their lives.... And as many as 31,700 kids were injured--in car seats. Luckily, there's something you can do to make your... today. And make sure to tear out our free car-seat installation guide to keep in your glove compartment...
11 Ultimate Strollers
The latest, the greatest, the smallest, and the biggest -- whatever you're looking for, start your shopping here!
Our Ultimate Stroller Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of stroller-buying options out there? Our top-notch guide will help you narrow your search.
Essential Gear for Baby's First Six Weeks
Babies don't really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home. Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available, a few basics are all you and your baby need.
How to Buckle Baby Into a Car Seat
... Don't panic. Chances are, your baby will not be happy about getting strapped into his car seat....D., a pediatrician and cofounder of The Car Seat Lady (www.thecarseatlady.com). "But when the car seat.... Recline the car seat properly. "A newborn should ride semi-reclined, so that the angle of the car seat...
2012 American Baby Bests: Gear of the Year
Who doesn't like to get a good tip--or 20? In our search for products that really do their job, we polled thousands of readers, Facebook fans, and Parents.com community users. According to them, these are the buys that deserve to be called "the best."
8 Tips for Choosing a Child's Car Seat
... crashes killed nearly 2,000 children under 14 and injured over 230,000. Having a car seat that... experience. Car eats can be attached using either the seat belt or the LATCH system (which stands... to make sure child safety seats are properly installed -- they can help you once you've purchased your car...
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
12 Hottest Baby Name Trends of 2012
Parents will give their babies names that are inspired by the classics, modern-day heroes, characters from TV shows, and more, according to the creators of Nameberry.
Q+A: When Should I Turn My Baby's Car Seat to Face Forward?
... recommend that you keep your toddler's convertible car seat facing backward until she's at least 2-years...-facing seat until she's at least 1 year and 20 pounds. But a new study has found that it's five times safer...-old or has reached the seat's height and weight limits for the rear position (usually 36 inches and 30 to 35...
15 Strollers
Find your perfect strollmate among our new favorite baby strollers.
