10 Items That Make Great Infant Toys
As parents, we're living in a paradoxical time. On one hand, the variety of developmentally friendly infant toys available on the market is greater than ever before.

Baby Gear and Gadgets
Slings, bouncers, play yards, Excersaucers, jumpers – are all of these so-called "baby gadgets" necessary? While many parents feel they can't live without them, some parents abandon the mainstream gimmicks for a more hands-on approach.

Baby Gear I Couldn't Live Without
With nifty new baby products coming out constantly, it's impossible to keep up. For first-time parents, deciding what baby gear to buy (or put on their baby gift registry) can be overwhelming.

Baby Gear Safety
Babies require lots of expensive gear that's quickly outgrown. Therefore, parents often borrow whatever they can and scour second-hand stores for used equipment that's less expensive than buying new.

Baby Rattles
Whether you're setting up a nursery for your own child or purchasing a welcome gift for a special baby in your life, it's important to make sure your selections are safe, fun and stimulating.

Baby Shoes
Off on the Right FootWhile parents easily can determine how well clothes fit a child, determining how well shoes fit often can be more tricky -- and has more serious consequences if not properly done.

Baby Swings
From swings that vibrate to help calm a fussy child to swings with removable seats you can carry from room to room in your house, baby swings have come a long way.

Baby Swings With Zing
The mechanical baby swing was seen as a novelty in 1955, the year that Graco first put out the Swyngomatic, which was invented by Graco employee David Saint.

Baby Walkers
The emergency room at Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, treated 271 children for baby-walker related injuries from March 1993 to February 1996.

Best Toys for 2- to 3-year-olds
Ready, set, action – and curiosity! Your 2- to 3-year-old is ready for action and curious about how things work.