I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Your baby’s first solo steps are cause for celebration. This milestone also means that it’s time to buy their first pair of kicks.

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Your first international trip with a baby is exciting—and procedural. U.S. passports for kids under 16 follow different rules than adults, from who must appear in person to what counts as acceptable ...