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Selecting products for your baby can be confusing, especially with all the new gadgets and features available (not to mention the many product recalls).</p><p>But one overriding consideration must never be compromised when choosing baby products, whether you're buying, borrowing, or accepting a hand-me-down: your little one's safety.</p><p><strong>Check out these articles for more information:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-backpacks.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Carriers</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-bathtubs.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Bathtubs</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-changing-tables.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Changing Tables</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-cribs.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Cribs</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-gates.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Gates</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-seats.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Infant Seats & Child Safety Seats (Car Seats)</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-playpens.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Playpens</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-strollers.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Strollers</strong></a></li><li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/products-toys.html"><strong>Choosing Safe Baby Products: Toys</strong></a></li></ul></div><span class="ISI_MESSAGE"><!--Thank you for listening to this KidsHealth audio cast. 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