Which baby and kids’ items are usually fine to buy used, which need careful checks, why recalled products can’t be resold and how to search recall lists.
Which Baby Gear to Buy Used, and What to Skip
Baby and Kids Gear
Car seats, cribs, toys and secondhand gear.
Is That Crib Safe? What the Federal Rules Require
Federal crib standards since 2011, slat spacing, the ban on padded crib bumpers and inclined sleepers, and the safe sleep basics to follow at home.
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How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Each Stage
The four car seat stages, when to move up, how an adult seat belt should fit, registering for recalls and where to get an installation checked for free.
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Buying Toys That Are Safe for Your Child’s Age
How toy age labels work, the choking hazard rules for small parts and balloons, button battery protections and other safety checks for U.S. families.