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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  • 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.

  • The Thule Spring stroller and the Uppababy Cruz V2 stroller, shown side by side.

    The Best Full-Size Strollers

    by Elise Czajkowski

    We considered more than 100 full-size strollers to determine the best ones to transport your kids and all of their stuff. These are the top five.

Pregnancy and nursing

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  • Two nursing pillows resting next to each other with a stuffed bear in between.

    The Best Nursing Pillows

    by Kerry Davis McGuinness

    Nursing pillows come in a variety of shapes and sizes. These are the ones we love.

  • 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.

  • 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 three picks for the best booster car seat, arranged in a row.

    The Best Booster Car Seats

    by Rebecca Gale

    After researching over 50 booster car seats and testing 13, we’ve concluded that the convenient Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus is the best overall choice.

  • Our three picks for best earplugs for concerts, including our pick the Loop Experience 2 earplugs, alongside a pair of sunglasses and a lighter.

    The Best Earplugs for Concerts

    by Lauren Dragan

    Although custom earplugs are best for pro musicians and frequent concert-goers, we like the Loop Experience 2 earplugs for the occasional concert.

  • Two infant car seats side by side, with baby toys.

    The Best Infant Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski

    After extensive research and field testing, we found that the Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX is the best infant car seat for most families.

School

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Toys

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  • The Guardian Ethos 16 Inch Bike, our top pick first pedal bike, shown leaning on its kickstand with a water bottle and bucket of chalk next to it.

    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.

  • A stylized drawing of a child's face surrounded the toys, crafts, and treats that we recommend as party favors.

    31 Kids Birthday Party Favors That Aren’t Junk

    by Marilyn Ong

    We looked high and low for fun birthday party favors—including good-quality trinkets and special standalone items—that aren’t bound straight for the trash.

  • A pair of kids playing a board game, smiling at a stack of cards.

    Board Games We Love for Kids and Families

    by Courtney Schley and James Austin

    These games can introduce kids to new genres, help them build skills, and offer provocative and age-appropriate challenges, engaging themes, and distinctive designs.

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