Toy Safety

This year millions of products for babies and children were recalled. Here we are counting down the biggest toy recalls of 2010. 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 toys for your child.

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

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 preschooler 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.

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Get the facts and safeguard your child's well-being.

Get the most bang for your buck this holiday season with these kid-friendly toys for all ages!

Still don't know what presents to buy your toddler for the holidays? Check out these fun, affordable toys.

... to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Safe Strategy: Place babies on their backs on a firm mattress..., or soft toys in the crib until they are a year old. Keep them warm with a lightweight blanket tucked... tightly around the mattress, or dress them in a blanket sleeper. The Danger: Used toys and baby equipment...

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Protect your toddler from household dangers by following our checklist for safety in any room.

Once your baby starts walking, he's got the world -- and all its potential hazards -- at his fingertips. But while her new motor skills allow her to maneuver about the house, your toddler still lacks the common sense to know what's harmful and dangerous. Follow our room-by-room checklist to reduce your child's risk of injury.

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Our staff tested hundreds of toys to find the ones we know your kids will love. Check out our preschooler toy picks for the hottest gifts. You can just shop, wrap, and relax.

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

Don't go Christmas shopping without our hot list of the toys Parents staffers love.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

Decisions about how to react to a recall if you have small children can be a matter of life or death.

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.

Don't go Christmas shopping without our hot list of the toys Parents staffers love.

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To a toddler, hitting and biting are ways to communicate. Here's how to teach him better ways to express himself.

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.

Teaching your child to count is important, but it can be hard work. Here are a few of our favorite counting toys to make the process a little more fun.