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Our company mission is to take the stress and guesswork out of shopping for babies and children. That's why we conduct all the research, product testing, and comparative shopping for you. If it's in our catalog and website, it's a top-performer. Here are more buying guides and parenting tips to help you with your shopping decisions.

Safety Matters

How To Make Baby's Crib Safe & Secure: Does your crib pass the test? Learn about current safety standards, plus other safety tips.
How to Childproof Your Home: Your comprehensive, room-by-room guide.
Seven Easy Steps To Sun Protection: Start building healthy sunning habits now.
Fire Safety: What every parent should know.
Ah-Choo! How To Treat Your Baby's Cold: You can't prevent colds, but there are simple things you can do to make your baby more comfortable.

What Every Parent Should Know About SIDS: There are real precautions you can take to reduce the risk of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Outdoor Safety: Make your backyard a safe place to play.
Pool Safety: Backyard basics every parent should know.
Traveling with Kids: Our Top Safety Tips
This Winter, Dress Your Child Like An Onion!: Head-to-Toe Strategies for Cold Weather Dressing
Halloween Safety Tips: Tips for safe and happy Trick-or-Treating.

Developing Life Skills

How to Balance Breastfeeding & Work: You don't have to give up breastfeeding because you're returning to work.
How to Make the Most of Your One-on-One Playtime: Parent/child fun time plays an important role in development. Boost your playtime power!
How to Encourage Solo Play: Does your toddler know how to entertain himself?
What's the Right TIme to Start Toilet Training?: When your child is physically and emotionally ready.
Let's Pretend! The Magical Benefits of Role Play: Role play helps kids develop social skills, language skills...even thinking skills!
Improving Your Child's Hand-Eye Coordination: From penmanship to tying a shoelace, hand-eye coordination is a highly important skill.
A Balancing Act: Helping Kids Build Better Balance: From riding a bike to kicking a ball, balance plays a key role in so many activities.
Life Skills 101: Teaching Kids Responsibility: Being responsible is much more than a skill -- it's an attitude.
Life Skills 101: Teaching Kids to Manage Money: It's never too soon to begin teaching your child "dollars and sense."
How You Can Help Your Bed-Wetting Child: If your child is a bed-wetter, there's one thing you both should know: he or she is not alone.

Handling "Bath Haters": We have all kinds of wonderful products to make baths more relaxing and enjoyable for both of you.
Easing the Transition to the "Big Kid" Bathtub: How to make things easier for baby? Try these parent-approved strategies.
Bon Appetit: Tips for Dining Out with Baby: Dining out with baby can be a delicious experience. All it takes is a little preparation.
Tips for Flying with Children: Make your child's flight a smooth and enjoyable ride.
15 Ways To Soothe Baby: Find out why newborns cry...and learn how to calm your irate infant.
Oh, No...Teething Woes: Has your happy-go-lucky infant suddenly been transformed into one cranky, crabby baby?
What Experts Say About Thumbsucking: Thumbsucking--thumbs up or thumbs down? How to stop thumbsucking.
Planning Your Family Vacation: Traveling with Kids: Planning complete? Get ready to relax and enjoy your special time together!
Bedtime Rituals: Stress-free Way to Get Kids to Bed: End the bedtime battles once and for all!

Choosing the Right Product

How to Buy a Baby High Chair: Not all baby high chairs are created equal. Let us teach you how to spot a winner.
How to Buy a Diaper Bag: Your diaper bag will be your constant companion for years. Find how to pick a true performer.
How To Buy A Stroller: Overwhelmed by stroller shopping? Find out which type fits your needs.
How To Choose the Best Baby Toys: By choosing the best baby toys at the right age, you can accelerate your baby's development.
How to Choose -- and Use -- a Car Seat: 80% of parents buy the wrong car seat or use it incorrectly. Keep your precious passenger safe!
Problem Solvers Product Index: Find fast solutions to common parenting problems!

How to Choose the Right Safety Gates: Parents now have more gating choices than ever--in terms of size, style, and operation
How To Choose A Mobile: A well-designed mobile will soothe, entertain and stimulate sensory development!
Toy Shopping Guide for Baby: For Baby Newborns to Age 3
Toy Shopping Guide for Kids: For Kids Ages 3 and up
How To Choose a Breast Pump: Planning to breastfeed? You'll need a good breast pump! Learn how to choose the right one for you.
Think Outside the Toy Box: Solution to Kid Clutter: Easy, inventive ways to organize your child's room.