Productopia | Angela Stringfellow

Infant car seats seem intuitive enough to use: Select a model, follow the instructions to install it safely, and hope your child isn't one that screams uncontrollably every time he's placed in it. Too bad that's not the case. If you're expecting, be prepared for constantly-changing regulations, product recalls and safety concerns to plague your mind.

Here are a few things you might not know about your infant car seat: Read more

Making a good cup of coffee is a task, but crafting a shot of espresso is a skill--one that can't be perfected without a good tool (a home espresso machine) and the right procedure. Don't have an espresso maker? Check our updated espresso machines report for some great models. As for the precise and somewhat daunting process of making espresso, here's what the experts have to say: Read more

You've probably been noticing a lot of buzz around cold-brew coffee recently. From celebrities singing its praises to coffee bloggers going crazy for it, cold-brew coffee has finally gained popularity in the U.S. (It's been a European favorite for years).

Cold brewed coffee is not simply chilled regular coffee poured over ice, a common misconception. The cold-brew method is a process by which the flavor is extracted from coffee grounds by sitting in room-temperature water for about 12 hours, and the resulting elixir is pressed through a filter to remove the grounds. This leaves a thick coffee concentrate that can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, according to editors at Cook's Illustrated magazine. Read more

Making your own baby food is simple, economical and nutritious, according to enthusiasts who shun pre-packaged pureed foods. In addition, many parents prefer the comfort of knowing exactly what ingredients are going into their babies' tummies. Read more