During a recent trip in Manhattan I was looking at almost every stroller as I made my way through the busy streets of New York City.  To my amazement the majority of NY parents were using only 2 strollers everywhere I went.   (If a stroller can survive the hustle and bustle on NY sidewalks, they’ll [...]

The importance of being selective when choosing a crib mattress is sometimes forgotten by parents during their busy nursery preparation.  However, the importance of choosing a quality crib mattress cannot be stressed enough.  Why?   Initially newborns sleep about 16- 18 hours a day (Iglowstein et al 2002), which means they’ll be spending more than 2/3 [...]

Consumer Reports just announced the Chicco Keyfit 30 as the best infant seat based on crash protection and ease of use.  This doesn’t come as any surprise.  Why?  In almost any city parents can be seen on their outings with baby comfortably nestled in the  Chicco Travel System (inlcudes: KeyFit 30 car seat, car seat [...]