Buying Guides & Articles:Toys & Baby

f you opt for a traditional swing, look for one with strong posts and a stance that's wide enough so it won't tip, even if your baby leans one way or another. It should... Read more

Read and follow all safety precautions in the owner's manual (and on the play yard itself)... Read more

When toy shopping, follow the manufacturer's age recommendations displayed on the package. Although you might think that a more "advanced" toy will present a welcome... Read more

The two largest toy companies in the U.S. are Mattel and Hasbro. Both have many familiar name brands in their stables. There are also many smaller toy companies, too... Read more

Your baby or young child might look like he's simply having fun when he coos at his rattle or tries his hand at stacking "donuts." But make no mistake-what looks like... Read more

The types of toys for babies and children vary widely based on the child's age and development level. Here are breakdowns of suitable toys by age... Read more

The first time you look through the toy department you may be struck by how much more expensive toys are today than you remembered. Toys don't have to be expensive,... Read more

For our 2006 Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Awards, we gathered more than a thousand kids to put the year's hottest new playthings through their paces. And after 30,000 hours... Read more

Kid-craft expert John E. Thomas shows how much fun it is to get the children involved in the wonderful world of gardening... Read more

We're big fans of Target over here, and we are so excited for the arrival of their Whim by Cynthia Rowley summer collection. Starting Sunday and through June 27, you can... Read more