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It's the law: You must buy a car seat when traveling with Baby. Find out the safest kinds, how to install them, and basics about traveling by car, plane, or train.

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10 Car-Seat Safety Secrets 10 Car-Seat Safety Secrets

...Seven out of 10 kids riding in child safety seats are improperly buckled in, according... to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). How do you select the right restraint for your... brands go down to 4 pounds. Infant Car Seat: the infant carrier conveniently snaps into a stationary base...

Car Seat Safety Check: 8 Common Mistakes You Must Avoid

...The scary truth is that four out of five safety seats are used incorrectly, with an average... 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...

Is Your Child Safe in the Car?

Experts say that as many as 85 percent of us aren't securing our kids correctly. Take our quiz to see whether you know the latest car-seat recommendations.

7 Tips for Buying a Car Seat

When shopping for a car seat, safety is always top of mind. There's only one way to take baby home from the hospital, and that is in an infant-safe car seat. Here are some tips for choosing the safest possible car seat for your little one.

Best Car Seats for Babies and Toddlers Best Car Seats for Babies and Toddlers

Going for a ride? Keep baby as safe and comfy as possible in one of these cool car seats.

How to Select the Perfect Car Seat for Baby

With so many choices and types of car seats on the market, how do you know what to look for? Our product expert weights in.

9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves 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.

2011 Infant Car Seats 2011 Infant Car Seats

A rear-facing infant version is your first ticket to ride! We brake for these fab six.

Babyproofing Your Home from Top to Bottom

You'd be surprised at how easy it is for a baby to get into trouble. Create a safe place by babyproofing every room in your home.

24 Cool and Convenient Strollers 24 Cool and Convenient Strollers

Strollers are now more convenient, better looking, and (gasp!) even less expensive. Here, the best of the best.

Q+A: When Should I Turn My Baby's Car Seat to Face Forward?

Find out when to switch to from a rear- to front-facing car seat.

Baby's First Cold & Flu Season

Simple solutions for comforting kids when they're down with a cold or the flu.

What to Do When Baby Gets Sick: 7 Solutions

Use our guide to treat Baby--whether she has a fever or the flu. We'll help you decide when to push the worrying aside, and when to call the doctor.

Our Ultimate Stroller Guide 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.

Best Bathtime Gear Best Bathtime Gear

Stock the bathroom with these great tub toys, shampoos, body washes, and more for a safe and happy bathtime.

10 Surprising Safety Hazards 10 Surprising Safety Hazards

... Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Safe Strategy: Place babies on their backs on a firm mattress covered... have broken or missing parts, or may not meet current safety regulations. Jamie Schaefer-Wilson, author... chair without correct safety straps. "She started to slip down, and her head and neck became wedged...

The Safe Nursery The Safe Nursery

Many hazards aren't obvious. Read on to make sure you don't miss a thing.

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!

Parents Report: Common Car Seat Mistakes

Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. To protect your child, make sure yours isn't one of them.

Baby Products We Can 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.