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Ten things not to buy your kids

01 May 2013 | All parents want the best for their children and there's a huge range of products out there to choose from. But beware — some could do more harm than good. More >>

Planning for baby

09 Feb 2012 | Use our planning for baby guide to find out what you really need and ways to stay within your budget with our interactive budget tool. More >>

Ten things not to buy second hand

01 Jul 2008 | What’s not to love about buying second hand or, better still, helping yourself from someone else’s council clean-up? More >>

Childcare survey reveals inequities

31 Oct 2006 | To find out Australians' experiences of the childcare system, CHOICE sent a survey to people with children six years or younger and who have used or looked for childcare. More >>

Children, babies and sleep

09 Jul 2008 | There are many causes of sleep difficulties, so it’s important to get the diagnosis right. More >>

School backpacks buying guide

11 Nov 2005 | The stuff high-school students carry around some days can certainly add up. That’s where a good, versatile backpack comes in. More >>

CHOICE's toy industry survey

06 Jun 2008 | CHOICE investigate how seriously corporate social responsibility is taken in the toy industry. More >>

Toy safety reviews

12 Nov 2012 | Australia now has a single regulatory product safety system covering all states and territories - but unsafe products, including toys, can still appear in stores. More >>

Child care options guide

01 Sep 2009 | Long waiting lists and lack of choice over which days, the number of days and the type of child care available are the major problems when looking for child care. More >>