Baby safety shopping guide

Shopping for your new baby is a minefield - what's safe, what's not and what's actually useful?
 
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  • Updated:15 May 2008
  • Author:Chris Barnes
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01.Introduction

Father and baby

And once they're a little older, there always seems so much, well, stuff to buy. How do you choose?

We've put together this guide to help you with your buying decisions. It focuses on features, safety and in some cases ease of use. Use it to help yourself make an informed buying decision that will be right for you and your baby.

If you want more detailed information on nursery products, The CHOICE Guide to Baby Products is an invaluable resource. Another useful book from CHOICE, The A-Z of Baby Hints is packed with tried-and-true advice for raising babies.

Products included

  • Cots
  • Baby carriers/slings
  • Portable cots
  • Bunk beds
  • Strollers
  • High chairs
  • Change tables
  • Bouncers
  • Babywalkers
  • Baby monitors
 
 

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