Nursery Setup Checklist: What You Really Need—and What You Can Skip

Build a practical nursery without overbuying. See what you need before baby arrives, what can wait and which sleep products are better skipped.

Build a practical nursery without overbuying. See what you need before baby arrives, what can wait and which sleep products are better skipped.

Compare audio, non-Wi-Fi video and smart baby monitors by range, privacy, battery life and practical features—without confusing monitoring with SIDS prevention.

White noise may help some babies settle, but volume, distance and duration matter. Learn what the evidence says and how to use sound machines more cautiously.

Compare non-weighted sleep sacks and swaddles, learn how to check fit and warmth, and understand when to stop swaddling safely.

Learn what current U.S. crib safety rules cover, how to check a new or secondhand crib, and what should never be added to an infant sleep space.

When it comes to providing a safe and comfortable space for your little one to play and rest, a playard is an essential item for any parent. With so many options available on the market, it can be overwhelming to…

Babies should sleep without pillows. Learn why infant and head-shaping pillows are unsafe for sleep, what to do about flat spots and when a child may be ready for a pillow.