How Long Can a Baby Sleep in a Bassinet? The Limit That Matters More Than Weight
The box says 20 lbs, but that's rarely the limit that ends bassinet use. Here's the first-limit rule, the signs it's time for the crib, and what to make of...
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Balance Bike, Push Trike or Tricycle? The Right First Ride for a 1- or 2-Year-Old
Balance bikes, push trikes and tricycles each fit a different stage of what a toddler can do. Here's the ride ladder that tells you which one your 1- or 2-year-old...
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Bassinet, Bedside Sleeper or Co-Sleeper? What the Words Mean and What the Price Actually Buys
Three names, three different regulated products, and prices from $50 to $250 for what looks like the same thing. Here's what separates them, the measurement that decides whether one will...
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What Baby Gear Is Actually Worth the Money? Try the Three-Number Test
Baby gear got expensive. Here's a simple, honest way to work out which items deserve your budget and which ones don't — with real cost-per-use math for strollers, high chairs,...
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Wagon vs. Stroller: An Honest Answer to the Question Every Toddler Parent Asks
Stroller wagons are everywhere right now, and they cost $400 and up. Here's a straight comparison of wagons, strollers and stroller wagons — including the case for buying two cheaper...
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2-in-1, 5-in-1, 4-in-1: When Convertible Baby Gear Is Real Value and When It's Just Marketing
Every other baby product has a number in front of "-in-1" now. Here's a simple test for telling the convertibles that genuinely save you a purchase from the ones that...
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