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A mom smiles at a baby in a bouncer.
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An Expert Guide to Baby Bouncers
Baby bouncers are a great option for keeping your baby entertained and safe while you get things done! Here are a few considerations when looking at bouncers.
A baby laying in a crib
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The Top 12 Best Baby Cribs
From futuristic models to designs you have to see to believe, these are the best and top-rated cribs of 2022 according to Baby & Toddler Expert Ashley Spurlock.
A baby sleeping in a car seat. There is an adult strapping him in.
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An Expert Guide to Baby Car Seats
The number of options when it comes to choosing a baby car seat can make it hard to know which one is right for you. Check out this guide to help inform your choice!
A baby sitting in the Diono Radian® 3RXT Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat.
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Expert Review: Diono Radian® 3RXT Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
This review is my honest opinion of the car seat, which I purchased with my own money and have used for two years.
A woman standing on a bridge with a baby in an orange baby carrier. She is looking down at the baby and the baby is looking up at the camera.
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Top 5 Most Recommended Baby Carriers
Baby carriers are a great option for having access to both hands, while still toting your little one around! Baby and Toddler Expert Alex K. lists the best carriers to fit your needs and lifestyle!

Popular

A baby in a car seat.
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An Expert Guide to Nuna Car Seats
Nuna is one of the most well-known and safest car seat manufacturers on the market. Baby & Toddler Expert Stephanie C. outlines the best features of the brand!
Baby in Car Seat
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The 13 Best Car Seat Brands for Your Baby
To find the best car seat for your children, Baby & Toddler Expert Ashley Spurlock compares the top car seat brands for safety, convenience, comfort, and durability.
A kid sitting in the Diono Radian 3R Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat and Booster.
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Expert Review: Diono Radian 3R Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat and Booster
This review is my honest opinion of the car seat and booster, which I purchased with my own money and have used for three years.
Woman walking with her children
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The 13 Best Baby Stroller Brands
Not sure where to start with so many stroller brands out there? Baby & Toddler expert Meghan Bush details her top 13 stroller brands for you to look into for your family.
A woman smiles at a baby in a car seat. The car seat is in a stroller and the woman is standing near some foliage.
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An Expert Guide to Travel System Strollers
Stroller travel systems include a car seat, car seat base, and stroller that all interface with one another, making for easy transitions. This article will help both old and new parents decide if a stroller travel system is right for you and your family!
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An Expert Guide to Thule Strollers
Searching for your first stroller or even upgrading? Baby & Toddler Expert Alex K. explains what to consider in a Thule stroller and the best options for you.

Buying Guides

A baby walking in the sand. Her hands are each being held by her parents as they walk next to her.
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The Baby Essentials You Need: Outings, Playtime, and Clothing (Pt. Three)
Baby & Toddler Expert Robbie M. lists all the must-have items for leaving the house, entertaining, and clothing for your little one!
A woman walks on the beach while holding a baby in the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Harmony.
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An Expert Guide to BabyBjörn Carriers
Know you want to go with a BabyBjörn baby carrier but just can't choose which one? Use this guide from Baby & Toddler Expert Alex Kochon to help!
A baby sleeping in a car seat. There is an adult strapping him in.
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An Expert Guide to Baby Car Seats
The number of options when it comes to choosing a baby car seat can make it hard to know which one is right for you. Check out this guide to help inform your choice!
A mom smiles at a baby in a bouncer.
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An Expert Guide to Baby Bouncers
Baby bouncers are a great option for keeping your baby entertained and safe while you get things done! Here are a few considerations when looking at bouncers.
Colorful baby toys in a box
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10 of the Most Popular Types of Items on Baby Registries
Curated sorted through the most wished-for items on popular baby registries to identify common needs and essential items for expecting parents.

Brand Guides

Woman walking with her children
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The 13 Best Baby Stroller Brands
Not sure where to start with so many stroller brands out there? Baby & Toddler expert Meghan Bush details her top 13 stroller brands for you to look into for your family.

Most Recommended

A woman on a hiking trail. She is wearing a backpack with a baby in it.
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An Expert Guide to the 3 Best Baby Carriers for Hiking
Baby and Toddler Expert Alex K. explains all you'd need to know about baby carrier backpacks and lists a few of the best baby carriers to hit the hiking trails with!
Photo of an iPhone that shows a sleeping child on the screen.
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Top Most Recommended Baby Monitors
Baby monitors are a great way to feel some peace of mind when your little one is sleeping! Here are a few of the top options for baby monitors on the market!
A baby laying in a crib
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The Top 12 Best Baby Cribs
From futuristic models to designs you have to see to believe, these are the best and top-rated cribs of 2022 according to Baby & Toddler Expert Ashley Spurlock.
A baby is in a swing reaching for its mother who kneels and pushes them.
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Top ​​​​Most Recommended Baby Swings
Baby & Toddler Expert Alex K. shares a few of her top recommendations for baby swings to keep your little one entertained when you need to put them down!
A father safely buckles his daughter into her rear facing car seat.
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Top Most Recommended Baby Car Seats
Baby and Toddler Expert Robbie M. lists the top baby car seats on the market to keep your little one safe and comfortable while on the road!
A woman sitting at a table and feeding a baby with a spoon. The baby is sitting in a high chair.
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The Top 9 Best High Chairs
Baby and Toddler Expert Alex K. details key features to look for when choosing a high chair and lists a few of the best high chairs on the market!

Product Reviews

Two kids in a Britax B-Lively Double Stroller.
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Expert Review: Britax B-Lively Double Stroller
This review is my honest opinion of the stroller, which I purchased with my own money and have used for two years.
A baby wearing a Smart Sock while sleeping.
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Expert Review: Owlet Dream Sock
This review is my honest opinion of the movement and breathing monitor, which I purchased with my own money and used for about 2 years.
Expert Review: BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One
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Expert Review: BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One
This review is my honest opinion of the baby carrier, which I purchased with my own money in 2019 and have used continuously since then for my two kids.
A baby sitting in the Diono Radian® 3RXT Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat.
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Expert Review: Diono Radian® 3RXT Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
This review is my honest opinion of the car seat, which I purchased with my own money and have used for two years.
The Diono Harness Soft Wraps® & Toy.
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Expert Review: Diono Harness Soft Wraps® & Toy
This review is my honest opinion of the harness soft wraps and toy, which I purchased with my own money.
Screenshot from the phone app on the Owlet Dream Duo with 2nd Generation Owlet Cam.
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Expert Review: Owlet Dream Duo with 2nd Generation Owlet Cam
This review is my honest opinion of the baby camera, which I purchased with my own money and used for two years.

Gift Guides

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What Gifts Should You Bring to a Baby's Birthday Party?
Gift shopping can be stressful, but the Experts at Curated are here to help! Check out these crowd-pleasing birthday gift suggestions for kids ages one to five.
Four women sit on couches. One is opening gifts as the others are watching her.
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What Gifts Should You Bring to a Baby Shower?
Baby shower coming up? We've got you covered! Check out this article for some guidance on how to shop for a baby shower gift along with some gift suggestions!
A man and a woman smiling at the camera. The woman is pregnant and there are balloons and cakes on the table in front of them.
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23 Unique Gift Ideas for a Baby Shower
Having trouble picking out a gift for the mom-to-be in your life? Let us help! Check out these 23 incredibly useful but not as common gift ideas!
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The Ultimate 2022 Baby & Toddler Gift Guide
Take the stress out of holiday shopping for the little ones in your life with these 10 easy gift ideas from Baby and Toddler Expert Alex K.!

How To

When Should You Plan Your Baby Shower?
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When Should You Plan Your Baby Shower?
First-time moms have a lot to plan for! Baby and Toddler Expert Kristina Spencer is here to make it a little easier by walking you through planning your baby shower!
A baby and a mom sitting in seats on an airplane.
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Expert Tips on Traveling With a Baby
Traveling with a baby can be intimidating! But with these tips from Baby & Toddler Expert Robbie M., you and your little one will be traveling like pros in no time!
A baby reaches up from an airplane seat to touch a button on the ceiling.
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How to Fly with a Baby So Everyone On-Board Has a Good Time (Yes, Really!)
Traveling by plane with a little one is a daunting task for any parent! Baby and Toddler Expert Meghan Bush gives some tips to make the process go much smoother!
A baby sleeping in a crib.
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How to Get Your Baby to Sleep in a Crib
Transitioning your baby from sleeping in your room to their crib can be challenging! Here are a few Expert recommended tips to help with the process.
Three women excitedly laughing. There is confetti and one of the woman is holding balloons. One of the women is pregnant.
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Message Ideas: 5 Things to Write in a Baby Shower Card
Going to a baby shower but struggling to figure out what to write in the card for the parents-to-be? We've got you covered with these 5 ideas!

Activities

A party table that has blue cupcakes and cups and a sign that says "BOY".
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10 Fun Theme Ideas for a Baby Shower if You're Having a Boy
Looking for a baby shower theme that's unique, fun, and not overdone? Baby and Toddler Expert Meghan Bush gives 10 theme ideas for those expecting boys!

Short Answers

A woman kisses a baby while placing them down to sleep in a BabyBjorn crib.
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Baby Registry Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
Baby and Toddler Expert Robbie M. gets into the dos and don'ts of making a baby registry. Plus he gives a suggested list of items for your registry!

All Articles

A mom smiles at a baby in a bouncer.
Updated
An Expert Guide to Baby Bouncers
Baby bouncers are a great option for keeping your baby entertained and safe while you get things done! Here are a few considerations when looking at bouncers.
A baby laying in a crib
Updated
The Top 12 Best Baby Cribs
From futuristic models to designs you have to see to believe, these are the best and top-rated cribs of 2022 according to Baby & Toddler Expert Ashley Spurlock.
A baby sleeping in a car seat. There is an adult strapping him in.
Updated
An Expert Guide to Baby Car Seats
The number of options when it comes to choosing a baby car seat can make it hard to know which one is right for you. Check out this guide to help inform your choice!
A baby sitting in the Diono Radian® 3RXT Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat.
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Expert Review: Diono Radian® 3RXT Latch All-in-One Convertible Car Seat
This review is my honest opinion of the car seat, which I purchased with my own money and have used for two years.
A woman standing on a bridge with a baby in an orange baby carrier. She is looking down at the baby and the baby is looking up at the camera.
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Top 5 Most Recommended Baby Carriers
Baby carriers are a great option for having access to both hands, while still toting your little one around! Baby and Toddler Expert Alex K. lists the best carriers to fit your needs and lifestyle!
A woman sets a baby in a bassinet.
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Top 8 Most Recommended Bassinets
Bassinets are a great way to keep your new baby safe and nearby when sleeping! Here are the eight top recommended bassinets on the market.
A father safely buckles his daughter into her rear facing car seat.
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Top Most Recommended Baby Car Seats
Baby and Toddler Expert Robbie M. lists the top baby car seats on the market to keep your little one safe and comfortable while on the road!
A woman crouches down next to a baby who stands in a BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light.
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The 6 Best Baby Travel Cribs
Travel cribs are great for both staying somewhere new with your little one and as a backup option to let them sleep in your room safely! Here are the top Expert-recommended travel cribs!
Four women sit on couches. One is opening gifts as the others are watching her.
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What Gifts Should You Bring to a Baby Shower?
Baby shower coming up? We've got you covered! Check out this article for some guidance on how to shop for a baby shower gift along with some gift suggestions!
A baby sleeping in a bouncer.
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Top Most Recommended Baby Bouncers
Baby & Toddler Expert Alex K. shares her top five favorite baby bouncer options on the market to help you find the best fit for your family!
A baby and a mom sitting in seats on an airplane.
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Expert Tips on Traveling With a Baby
Traveling with a baby can be intimidating! But with these tips from Baby & Toddler Expert Robbie M., you and your little one will be traveling like pros in no time!
A baby smiling in a travel crib. His dad is looking at him.
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An Expert Guide to the BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light
The BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light is one of the most popular cribs on the market! Baby & Toddler Expert Gregg Mason deep dives into what makes it so worthy of the hype.