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Car Seat Buying Guide

By KidsDirect Editorial Team Car Seat Buying Guide An infant is generally considered a baby from birth through their first birthday. The rules for this age group are strict for good reason. Infants, along with every child under 12, should never ride in the front seat of a car. This matters even more if that seat has a passenger airbag. The force of an airbag deploying can seriously injure or kill a young child. Whether you’re buying your first seat or replacing one your baby has outgrown, here’s what current guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration actually says.

Car Safety – Infants

By KidsDirect Editorial Team Car Safety for Infants Your baby needs to ride in a properly installed car seat every single time the car is moving. That’s true even for a trip just around the block. Most hospitals won’t let you leave without one already installed in your car. Every state requires it by law from day one. If you’re still shopping for a seat, our BabiesDirect Car Seat Buying Guide can help you pick the right one. The guidance below covers how to use it correctly. It’s pulled from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s current recommendations, which have

Bathing Your Baby

By KidsDirect Editorial Team Bathing Your Baby Washing a brand new baby can feel like handling something breakable. Newborns really are slippery and a little fragile those first few weeks. Most parents get the hang of it fast though. Your baby might fuss through the first few baths, then start genuinely enjoying bath time within a few weeks. Here’s what you need to know, from the first sponge bath through the first real dunk in the tub. This is all about bathing your baby. Sponge Baths Until the Cord Falls Off Stick to sponge baths for the first couple of