Baby gear expert: Best & worst baby products, car seat safety & baby-proofing basics

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we sit down with Jamie Grayson — CPST, internationally-certified child passenger safety technician, and one of the most trusted baby gear experts in the country — to talk all things baby products, safety, and what parents actually need. From the best & worst baby products on the market , to what really matters when choosing a car seat (hint: price ≠ safety ), Jamie breaks down the myths, confusion, and overwhelm that every parent faces when trying to keep their baby safe. We also get into baby-proofing basics , how to avoid unsafe products online, why recalls get so misunderstood, and the most overlooked safety mistake parents make every single day. If you’ve ever wondered which baby products are worth the $$$, which ones to skip completely, how to travel safely, or how to make your home safer without losing your mind — this episode is going to be a lifesaver :-) LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:08 Introduction to Jamie Grayson (CPST & Baby Gear Expert) 00:06:27 Top 3 baby gear safety tips for parents (price, harnesses, registering) 00:07:36 How baby product recalls really work 00:12:00 How to choose the right car seat for your baby 00:16:44 Best travel car seat options 00:23:05 Recommended car seat brands & models 00:26:00 Rear-facing car seat rules: when to turn them forward 00:29:15 How Jamie became “the baby gear guy” 00:31:10 How to pick the right baby carrier 00:33:29 Safe babywearing checklist (airway, hips, M-position) 00:35:40 Regulated vs unregulated baby products (what parents should know) 00:40:08 How to test if a toy is a choking hazard + recommended toys for babies & toddlers 00:41:55 Crib safety 101 (what can go in the crib & when) 00:45:00 Top 3 baby products that make life easier & safer (high chair, baby carrier, bathtub) 00:53:43 3 popular baby items parents should avoid (wipe warmers, diaper pails, unregulated add-ons) 00:57:22 Baby safety topic most parents aren’t thinking about 00:58:32 Babyproofing basics: where to start in your home 01:00:40 #1 tip from a baby gear expert: don’t be afraid to ask for help 01:03:58 Thank you for listening! --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *PAKA: You can get 30% off with the purchase of 3 items or more PAKA’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale at https://www.pakaapparel.com/TWOPARENTS. *Aura Frames: Give the gift of unlimited photos and videos. Get $45 off the best-selling Carver Mat frame at https://on.auraframes.com/TWOPARENTS with code TWOPARENTS. *Manukora: Ethically produced, creamy Manuka honey packed with antioxidants and prebiotics. Get $150 off your first Starter Kit at https://www.manukora.com/TWOPARENTS. *Veracity: Make the switch to GLP 1’s the natural way. Head to https://www.VeracitySelfCare.com during their Black Friday Sale for up to 50% off your order. *MasterClass: MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to https://www.masterclass.com/TWOPARENTS for the current offer. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://www.thejamiegrayson.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thejamiegrayson TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thebabygearguy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices