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Is there anything more symbolic of childhood than toys and play? The items and activities you choose to surround your baby with can comfort, entertain and educate. Get information on the best toys and activities for fun, constructive playtimes during the first year of life.

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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.

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Playgroup Perks and Pitfalls
If you're spending your day caught between diapers and feedings, you might be longing for moments of adult conversation and time away from the humdrum of home.

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Play Time at Fast Food Restaurants
We as parents know just how important it is that our children get some playtime. Letting them run around and burn off some energy is a great way to give us a break, and at the same time helps to keep them healthy.

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Baby Height Percentile Calculator
Track your baby as she grows. Enter the age of your baby and its height (length) and find out what height percentil your baby falls in.

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Baby Weight Percentile Calculator
How much does Baby weigh? And where does that number fall relative to other babies? While each baby is unique and weighs just as much as they need to for their own body type, it is helpful — and interesting to know what percentile your baby is in.

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