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• The Best Toddler Bed Rails To Keep Kids From Rolling Out Of Bed

  Toddler bed rails create a partial barrier on the open sides of a bed, lowering the risk of your previously crib-bound tot from falling onto the floor. Bed rails can also help your toddler feel a little more secure and cozy after leaving a crib with four enclosed sides.

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• The 100+ Best Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can't Miss

  Amazon Prime Day is here! Our editors are scouring Amazon to keep this page updated with the best deals you don't want to miss.

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• Hey Parents, We Found the 78 Best Amazon Prime Day Baby Deals for Up to 81% Off

  As parents, we want to give our babies the very best, but baby gear costs add up quickly. Now that Prime Day 2024 is officially underway, Amazon is dropping thousands of baby deals on everything from strollers and car seats to baby clothes and toys.

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• The Best Pack and Plays According to Our Baby Gear Expert

  Pack and plays, also known as play yards or playpens, can really streamline the first few months of life with your little one. Thankfully, playards today are heavily-regulated items, with Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines testing them regularly to ensure that they won't tip over, trap, or otherwise hurt a baby, and that they match the parameters stated by the manufacturer. That being said, there's a lot that goes into a pack and play decision, and a ton of different styles, so it's best to have all the facts before making a purchase.

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• Best Amazon Prime Day Baby Deals Every Parent Should Know About

  We’re diving into summer savings with these incredible Amazon Prime Day baby deals. Year over year, Amazon Prime Day baby deals have offered parents and parents-to-be a great way to stock up and save on all the baby essentials.

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• 50 Best Early Prime Day Deals to Shop Right Now

  In case you haven’t heard, Amazon Prime Day 2024 is right around the corner: Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, to be exact. Prime Day is arguably more exciting than Black Friday: In addition to comparable massive discounts, I can shop from the comfort of my home, and everything I order ships quickly (and for free) thanks to my Prime membership. It’s also one of the best times for parents to stock up for the school year ahead, shop for new additions to the family, and snag many of the best Amazon deals of the season.

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• The Best Toddler Travel Beds To Help Littles Sleep Sweetly Anywhere

  Traveling with young kids is a journey, and figuring out where they’ll sleep—and stay asleep—is a major part of that adventure. Seasoned parents know that the right travel accessories, like a toddler-sized travel bed, helps make everyone’s night easier. The best toddler travel beds are portable, comfortable, safe and easy to set up.

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• Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Travel Gifts For New Dads

  Just because he’s become a dad doesn’t mean your favorite traveler has to also become a homebody. Sure, it can be tougher to get around with a little person pretty much attached to him but it can be done more enjoyably than he might think.

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• The Best Baby Gates To Keep Little Ones Safe

  A crawling baby or busy toddler on the scene usually means some areas of your home need to be sectioned off for safety. The best baby gates let us keep kids away from stairwells and other danger zones in the home, while still allowing adults and older kids the freedom to move around as needed.

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• Best Deals Under $50

  To help you find these deals faster, Consumer Reports’ experts search for the most promising offers on items including cookware, headphones, fitness gear, and more.

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• As a Shopping Writer and Mom, These Are the 10 Baby Shower Gifts I’ve Found Are Worth the Splurge

  Even if it’s not for their actual shower, splurging on a baby gift for a close friend or family member is a lovely way to support them as they get ready to welcome their little one. So, I rounded up 10 fantastic wishlist items (including ones I’ve given and been gifted myself) that expecting parents would love to receive.

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• The 52 Best First Mother’s Day Gifts for the New Mom in Your Life

  Celebrating a mom’s first Mother's Day is especially exciting. Whether she’s a few days or a few months into motherhood, honoring her on this holiday is a way to make her feel extra special and appreciated for all that she does.

  If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the new mom in your life, then look no further, because we’ve rounded up some of our favorite first Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom.

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