Buying Guides
Travel Cribs
Best For
A safe space for sleep and play at home or on the road.
Age & Weight Range
From birth using bassinet thru toddler stages and from 35-50 lbs., depending on the model.
Benefits
- Portable & lightweight.
- Can be used with bassinet option at parents' bedside from birth.
- Many come with a travel bag for easy transport.
Things to Consider
- Take the size & weight into consideration if planning to use for travel.
- Many have an additional changer that can be purchased to allow for ease of changing baby.
Baby Bouncers
Best For
A safe, supportive place to lay or play.
Age & Weight Range
From 6 months to 2 years, depending on the model.
Benefits
- Adjusts to different recline positions.
- Gives baby a safe place to be set down around the house with parental supervision.
- Many fold up compactly for easy storage and travel.
Things to Consider
Motorized models provide unassisted motion for hands-free soothing for baby.
Baby Carriers
Best For
Keeping baby close while staying hands-free.
Age & Weight Range
From 7 lbs. up to 45 lbs. depending on model.
Benefits
- Most carry baby facing in or out depending on baby's age and stage.
- Some can adjust to carry on parent's back.
- Frees up parent's hands to do other things.
- Some models have extra pockets to carry burp cloths, pacifiers and more.
Things to Consider
Structured carriers provide more support for parents and baby and allows baby more freedom of movement.
High Chairs
Best For
Feeding, family meals and exploring fine motor activities.
Age & Weight Range
Babies once they can sit upright unassisted from roughly 6 months; many models can be used into childhood. Please check the particular model.
Benefits
- Keeps messes contained.
- Involves baby in family mealtimes.
Things to Consider
- Some models may take up considerable space; check the footprint.
- Some models are more compact and fold up easily for travel.
- May have grows-with-them adjustability or recline option for infants.
- May have additional accessories that can be purchased to be used from birth.
Buying Guides
Travel Cribs
Best For
A safe space for sleep and play at home or on the road.
Age & Weight Range
From birth using bassinet thru toddler stages and from 35-50 lbs., depending on the model.
Benefits
- Portable & lightweight.
- Can be used with bassinet option at parents' bedside from birth.
- Many come with a travel bag for easy transport.
Things to Consider
- Take the size & weight into consideration if planning to use for travel.
- Many have an additional changer that can be purchased to allow for ease of changing baby.
Baby Bouncers
Best For
A safe, supportive place to lay or play.
Age & Weight Range
From 6 months to 2 years, depending on the model.
Benefits
- Adjusts to different recline positions.
- Gives baby a safe place to be set down around the house with parental supervision.
- Many fold up compactly for easy storage and travel.
Things to Consider
Motorized models provide unassisted motion for hands-free soothing for baby.
Baby Carriers
Best For
Keeping baby close while staying hands-free.
Age & Weight Range
From 7 lbs. up to 45 lbs. depending on model.
Benefits
- Most carry baby facing in or out depending on baby's age and stage.
- Some can adjust to carry on parent's back.
- Frees up parent's hands to do other things.
- Some models have extra pockets to carry burp cloths, pacifiers and more.
Things to Consider
Structured carriers provide more support for parents and baby and allows baby more freedom of movement.
High Chairs
Best For
Feeding, family meals and exploring fine motor activities.
Age & Weight Range
Babies once they can sit upright unassisted from roughly 6 months; many models can be used into childhood. Please check the particular model.
Benefits
- Keeps messes contained.
- Involves baby in family mealtimes.
Things to Consider
- Some models may take up considerable space; check the footprint.
- Some models are more compact and fold up easily for travel.
- May have grows-with-them adjustability or recline option for infants.
- May have additional accessories that can be purchased to be used from birth.