Baby Products Guide

Name Heather Corley

Baby Products Guide
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Heather belongs to our network of Guides from our parent company, About.com. In addition to providing Calorie Count Plus with articles, reviews, and tutorials, Guides also maintain their own GuideSites on About.com with in-depth information on each one of their areas of specialization. To learn more about Heather and her background, see her Calorie Count Plus biography page.

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Bare Necessities: Basic Baby Needs
What does a baby really need in the first weeks at home? The answer is - not much. This baby needs checklist will help you choose the basic baby items, often called a layette, that a baby needs to have in the first precious weeks of life.
Before You Buy A Breast Pump
Whether you're a breastfeeding mom returning to work, or a stay-at-home mom who wants to leave baby with a sitter from time to time, a breast pump may be something you need.
Crib Bumper Pads
Crib bumper pads are a very common baby product, and parents often use bumper pads thinking they are increasing the safety of their child's crib. However, many health agencies and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) awareness groups are now recommending that parents skip the crib bumper, saying the need for crib bumpers has passed and that using these products may actually put children at greater risk for suffocation or death.
Before You Buy A Baby Stroller
Strollers can be a parent's best friend, but choosing the wrong baby stroller could spell trouble and inconvenience. How can parents choose the right baby stroller from the many available in stores and via the Internet?
How To Search for Recalls of Baby Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is a government agency that protects the public from harm by more than 15,000 types of products. Damages from unsafe consumer products cost the U.S. more than $700 billion per year, but thanks to CPSC there has been a 30% drop in injuries and deaths from consumer products in the last 30 years.
Before You Buy A Baby Shower Gift
Buying a baby shower gift isn't always easy, especially if you're not a parent! This quick baby shower gift buying guide will help you choose a baby shower gift that is useful and appropriate, no matter your level of baby products experience.
Before You Buy a Baby Pacifier
Before you buy pacifiers, take a look at these common pacifier features and pacifier safety tips to be sure you're choosing the right pacifiers for your baby.
Before You Buy a Baby Car Seat
Parents often ask which of the many car seats is the best car seat on the market. The truth is, the best car seat is the one that fits your vehicle, your budget, your baby and that you will use properly each time your baby rides in the car. Use the following criteria to determine which car seat is the best choice for your baby.
Baby Swings, Exersaucers and Bouncy Seats
If you're looking to soothe a fussy baby or occupy a busy infant for a few minutes, a baby swing, exersaucer or bouncy seat may be what you need.
Top 10 Classic Baby Toys for Imagination and Learning
Here are my top picks for classic, inexpensive baby toys that are sure to spark your child�s imagination and provide a fun learning experience.
Before You Buy a Baby High Chair
High chairs have come a long way from the wooden variety of yesteryear. Today's baby high chairs have a variety of features such as wheels, one-hand tray release, height adjustment and seat recline. Before you buy a high chair for your baby, take the following information into consideration.
Baby Clothes Care: Washing Baby Clothes, Removing Stains from Baby Clothes
Here are my tips for caring for your babys clothes.
Before You Choose a Baby Carrier
From simple tied-on slings to structured backpack carriers, there is a baby carrier to fit nearly any parent and any lifestyle. Find out which baby carriers will work best for you based on your budget, how you prefer to carry your baby and whether or not you'll share your baby carrier with others.
Great Toddler Potty Training Products
Potty training can be a stressful time for parents and toddlers. With so many potty training methods and products, how do you choose the right items for your toddler? Most parents find the best items by trial and error, but here are a few of my favorite toddler potty training products to get you started on the journey to being diaper-free.
Before You Buy a Baby Crib
With so many styles and options available on baby cribs today, purchasing the perfect baby crib can be a daunting task. Determine your price range and decide which baby crib features are most important to you.
Before You Buy a Baby Monitor
There are dozens of styles of baby monitors available for purchase at baby products stores. When you're buying a baby monitor, you should look for one that fits your lifestyle and the home in which it will be used. The following suggestions will help you find the perfect baby monitor so that you can keep a closer eye on your baby for safety and peace of mind.
Before You Buy a Diaper Changing Table
Diaper changes are unavoidable for new parents, but you do have some choices in where and how you change those unpleasant diaper messes. There are many styles of diaper changing tables available, and you can customize your diaper changing area for your convenience with baby changing station accessories.
Top 10 Toys and Gifts for Infants
The following toys make great gifts for babies of about 3 months old because they can grow with the baby for a few months or become a classic playroom addition.
Top 10 Top Fisher Price Little People Toys for Baby and Toddler
Fisher Price Little People toy sets have been pleasing babies and toddlers for several decades. These classic toys offer hours of fun play individually, but the Little People sets can also be used together.
Winter Coats and Car Seats - Check for Safety!
As the coldest part of winter approaches, parents everywhere bring out their babies' winter coats or snowsuits to keep baby warm during travel. However, thick winter coats or snowsuits can compromise your child's car seat safety.
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