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How to buy baby clothesBetween feeding, changing, burping, and soothing, the last thing you want to worry about is baby clothes that take too much effort, rub your baby the wrong way, or are otherwise not worth their space in the nursery. But once you know a few simple rules for shopping, even the most harried diaper change will go more smoothly and your little one will enjoy his new world in comfort and style.
We talked to Jenn Falik, a style expert and mother of one, and celebrity baby trend expertRachel Florio-Urso to find out what you need to know before you shop. |
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The lowdown on convertible car seatsYou have a choice of two types of car seats for your baby: an infant car seat or a convertible car seat.
An infant car seat typically carries children up to 35 or 40 pounds and is rear-facing only. A convertible seat converts from rear-facing to forward-facing. It carries children from birth to between 40 and 80 pounds and 40 and 57 inches tall. Another type of convertible seat known as a 3-in-1 or all-in-one car seat can change from rear-facing to forward-facing, then into a booster seat for children up to 120 pounds. (Note: Some 3-in-1 car seats are not for babies since they’re forward-facing only.) Although it’s cheaper to buy a convertible car seat instead of starting with an infant car seat and then transitioning to a convertible, some experts say young babies are safer in an infant car seat. Many parents say their newborn seems overwhelmed in a convertible seat. If you go for a convertible, make sure it has padding or a newborn insert that helps your baby fit comfortably. Convertible seats are heavier than infant car seats and usually have to be installed in the car rather than clicked into a base that stays in the car. This means you can't easily take them in and out of the car, carry your baby in them, or snap them into a stroller. |