Baby and kid

Raising children is more fun—or at least, occasionally less frustrating—if you have the right gear and supplies. We've researched and tested the best items for babies, kids, and parents, because you honestly don't have time to shop for all this stuff. We can help.

Baby

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  • Seven of the baby bottles we tested for this review.

    The Best Baby Bottles (and Bottle Brush)

    by Courtney Schley

    After 30 hours of research and a test of 17 baby bottles, we think the Lansinoh Breastmilk Feeding Bottle is the one to try first.

  • Some of our picks for best high chair gathered together in a sunny living room-like environment.

    The Best High Chairs

    by Jenni Gritters and Erica Pearson

    Our favorite high chair is one-fifth the price of competitors—and it’s far easier to clean and use.

  • Two of our picks for best jogging stroller, shown side by side, in front of a blue background.

    The Best Jogging Strollers

    by Jenni Gritters and Katharine Gammon

    If you’re a runner who wants to bring a kid along for the ride, you’ll want a stroller that can keep pace. After testing 18 models we settled on three top performers.

Pregnancy and nursing

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  • Best gifts for new moms, including Jeni's Ice Cream, a cookbook, an eye mask, a swaddle, and an organic skin balm.

    The 27 Best Gifts for New Moms

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Joining the ranks of motherhood is a blissful and exhausting journey. Our favorite gifts help ease the transition and bring even more joy.

  • Baby bottles warming in the Kiinde Kozii Bottle Warmer and the The First Years Simple Serve Baby Bottle Warmer and Sanitizer.

    The Best Bottle Warmers

    by Jessica Bernhard

    You probably don’t need a bottle warmer. But if you want one, we have two to recommend.

  • A few breast pumps scattered near each other with cords, electronic bases, and suction cups spread out.

    The Best Breast Pumps

    by Caitlin Giddings

    A better breast pump has the potential to make the significant chore of pumping milk for your baby more efficient, comfortable, and, ultimately, more gratifying.

Safety

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  • Our picks for best baby monitor, displayed together in front of a green background.

    The Best Baby Monitors

    by Kerry Davis McGuinness

    Local-video? Wi-Fi? Hybrid? Audio-only? The best baby monitor for you depends on your needs and preferences. We have picks in all four categories.

  • All of the earplugs and earmuffs we tested and recommend.

    The Best Earplugs for Concerts

    by Lauren Dragan

    While custom earplugs are best for pro musicians and regular concert-goers, we like the Loop Earplugs for the occasional concert, club, or spin class.

  • Illustration of a person with questions marks over their face adjusting a rear-facing convertible car seat in a the back seat of a vehicle.

    Are Rotating Car Seats Worth It?

    by Christina Szalinski

    Rotating car seats are gaining popularity—but for the typical family, they’re not better than simpler options. Here’s what to know before buying one.

School

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Toys

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  • Two people stand under the stars next to two camping tents.

    What to Pack for Camping Trips With Kids

    by Kalee Thompson

    Investing in some high-quality basics can get kids excited about camping out—and help you avoid a mid-trip detour to the nearest big-box store.

  • Three colorful pedal bikes (colors left to right: blue, purple, and red) lined up in a row next to each other.

    The Best First Pedal Bike

    by Laura Motley

    Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Depending on the bike, the process can be either unnecessarily frustrating or, well, like a ride in the park.

  • Three balance bikes next to each other.

    The Best Balance Bikes

    by Jenni Gritters and Chris Dixon

    We subjected a fleet of balance bikes to cadres of kids and found the best bikes for different budgets and ages.

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  • A bicycle next to our four best bike seats the Thule Yepp Maxi, Thule Yepp Nexxt Maxi, Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini and Burley Dash.

    The Best Kids Bike Seats

    by Caitlin Giddings

    A kids seat mounted to your bike is a good way to begin to nurture your child’s own love of riding for transportation—or just for fun.

  • Black collapsible wagon with its front wheels on a pile of sand, with children's multicolor plastic beach toys.

    The Best Collapsible Folding Wagons

    by Katharine Gammon

    ​​Whether you’re headed to the beach or hauling groceries, we’ve found the folding wagons to best help you lug your gear.

  • Two kids in the Chicco BravoFor2, our pick for best double stroller of the sit-and-stand variety. The kid in the front is in a stroller seat, while the one in the back is standing up on a platform and holding on to built-in handles.

    The Best Double Strollers

    by Jenni Gritters and Erica Pearson

    A good double stroller is safe, adaptable, and comfortable for both kids and caregivers—and not too much of a slog to push.

  • A baby sleeping in our pick for best crib.

    The Best Cribs

    by Anne Machalinski

    We considered hundreds of cribs and tested 10 of them to find that the DaVinci Kalani is the best for most people.

  • Three of our picks for best sleeping bag for kids, unfurled and placed one on top of each other in front of a lavender background.

    The Best Kids Sleeping Bags

    by Kalee Thompson

    The right sleeping bag will keep a kid warm and comfy, and it will be a longtime companion on camping trips and at sleepovers.

  • Different brands of wearable breast pumps next to a baby bottle and a bra.

    The Best Wearable Breast Pumps

    by Caitlin Giddings and Coco McCracken

    If you want to be able to pump breast milk for your baby hands-free when you’re on the go, a “wearable” breast pump may be for you.

  • Our three picks for best stroller wagon, shown side by side in front of a pink background.

    The Best Stroller Wagons

    by Liz Iversen

    Got kids and gear you need to schlep to the soccer field, the beach, or the neighborhood block party? A stroller wagon might be for you.

  • A Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 and an Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), the best smartwatches for kids, shown side by side.

    The Best Smartwatches for Kids

    by Ellen Lee

    Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

  • A woman wearing a wrap ring baby carrier in grey.

    The Best Baby Wraps and Slings

    by Jennifer Bogo

    We spent over 250 hours testing 15 wraps, slings, and meh dais, and found that the Solly Baby Wrap and Sakura Bloom Basics Sling are the best for most people.

  • Two different diaper pails pictured together with a baby bottle and a stack of diapers.

    The Best Diaper Pail

    by Jenni Gritters and Winnie Yang

    A great diaper pail will contain stink, and make the process of changing a squirming baby easier.

  • Five pairs of kids headphones sit against an orange backdrop, with an iPhone playing music.

    The Best Kids Headphones

    by Lauren Dragan

    Whether you need kids headphones for entertainment, school, or travel, we have recommendations—and they all limit the maximum volume to protect young ears.

  • Our top three picks from our review of the best electric toothbrush for kids.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush for Kids

    by Nancy Redd

    Kids don’t need an electric toothbrush to achieve good dental hygiene, though a smaller brush head and built-in timer may help them brush better.

  • A child sits on the floor wearing a pajama set.

    Our Favorite Kids Pajamas

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Our favorite jammies for kids come in fun prints and soft fabrics, and they hold up well through lots of wash and wear.

  • A bunch of our picks for best bath toy displayed together in front of a blue background.

    The Best Bath Toys

    by Ingela Ratledge Amundson

    A top-notch bath toy is engaging and easy to clean, and it doesn’t surrender quickly to mold. We offer 15 options to keep your kids entertained in the tub.

  • The Best Baby Bathtubs and Bath Seats

    by Jennifer Hunter

    We tested 10 baby bathtubs and bath seats and found the Fisher-Price Sling ’n Seat Tub is the best basin and the Angelcare Baby Bath Support is the best seat.

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