Toy Safety

Make sure your baby isn't playing with a potentially harmful toy.

Some dangerous items that have already been recalled may be in your home. If they are, you should get rid of them.

Make sure your kid isn't playing with a potentially harmful toy.

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.

Make sure you don't own these potentially harmful products.

This year millions of products for babies and children were recalled. Here we count down the 40 biggest toy recalls of 2011. If you own any of these products, follow the guidelines for return or repair -- and keep this list handy if you are considering purchasing used gear, toys, or clothing for your child.

Toys can be loads of fun for children, but they can also be hazardous. Do you know how to keep your child safe from dangerous toys? Take our quiz and find out.

Still don't know what presents to buy your baby for the holidays? Check out these fun, affordable 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 sure you don't own these potentially harmful clothes.

.... They think that most of the responsibility for monitoring products for safety should be on toy manufacturers....S. safety standards." -- Daniel Grossman, chairman of the board of the Toy Industry Association of America...In a recent Parents poll, nearly 60 percent of moms and dads said they worry about the safety...

Taking a trip with a toddler is no vacation if you're not properly prepared. Here's what to do, in the air or on the road.

When it comes to raising kids, gender matters. But our own personality and expectations may count even more.

More than 2 million children are injured in their homes each year. Now that your little one is mobile, it's time to make sure your home a safe haven.

We've rounded up some adorable playthings that will help your little one develop motor and cognitive skills at every stage.

It may seem like everyone has an opinion when it comes to starting solids. Read on to find out which tips to follow -- and which you can ignore.

If you have a child, chances are you have a product that will be recalled. Children's products are among the highest profile recalls because of the potential dangers to a vulnerable population.

Serve your little one food you can feel good about. Making baby food purees from scratch is easy with our simple recipes.

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When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

From wiggling worms to talking pelicans here are our picks for the best baby toys of 2009.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Kids grow faster in their first year than at any other stage of life. We've got your most common concerns covered.

Check out 15 of the best iPhone apps for busy parents, from budget and chore trackers to meal-time planners.

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