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Modern Mobiles
...Mobiles add a playful and stimulating element to the nursery, but hanging stuffed animals... your child's mobile into a hanging photo gallery. Choose from five different black-and-white doodles... be hung vertically or facedown. Kikkerland Photo Mobile is available at spunkysprout.com and retails...
The Safe Nursery
Many hazards aren't obvious. Read on to make sure you don't miss a thing.
Real-Life Nurseries
Need a little inspiration? Design-savvy parents share their nursery decorating tips. Here are our top picks.
Activities for Language Development: 0-3 Months
Jen Meyers and Jamie Loehr, M.D., authors of "Raising Your Child," say it is never to early to start working on your baby's language development. Try these easy activities to encourage Baby's language comprehension.
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.
9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves
When it comes to baby-proofing products, what you'll need will depend on the particular features of your home. Some items, however, are nearly universal. We've rounded up a few of our favorites.
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.
Growth & Development Milestones: 1-3 Months
The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies ages 1 month through 3 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your newborn reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.
Color in the Nursery
Love color but don't know how to use it? We've got 7 easy ways to incorporate vibrant shades into your kid's room.
How to Recognize Early Labor Symptoms
Just over 10 percent of babies are born pre-term (before 37 weeks). The good news: Early labor can sometimes be stopped with a combo of meds and bed rest. Be on the lookout for these warning signs so you can call your doc ASAP if you think there's a problem.
Rockers: Beyond the Nursery
Before too long your nursery's rocker won't be getting as much use. Check out these chic picks that can be used in other places in your home when nursery days are over.
Age-by-Age Guide to Toys!
What's the best toy for an infant vs. a toddler? Before you go holiday shopping, check out our list that matches developmental stages of play with toys that work well for kids at each age.
Make Room for Baby
Time to decorate the nursery! All it takes is creativity, or, if you'd rather, some crafty copying. Four home-design bloggers, all new moms, let us peek inside their drool-worthy but affordable hideaways. Hello, inspiration!
Baby Toys That Teach
We've rounded up some adorable playthings that will help your little one develop motor and cognitive skills at every stage.
Baby Talk
Your baby is on the brink of speaking. Here's why there's no such thing as talking nonsense.
Noisy Toys
Your child's loud toys aren't just annoying; they could seriously harm her hearing. Here's why (and how) you should turn down the volume.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
Inside the Ultimate Nursery
What do you get when you combine the latest in nursery safety know-how, essential products for parents and baby, and gorgeous, contemporary nursery decor? It's the Ultimate Nursery, as featured in American Baby and Kids' Rooms, Etc. magazines.
