Baby and kid
Baby
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The 31 Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff
Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.
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The Best Baby Bouncers and Rockers
by Jessica Bernhard and Rachael Rifkin
A bouncer offers a safe place to set your baby down and keep them entertained. After extensive testing, we think the BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft is the best one.
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Our Favorite Diaper Creams, Nail and Hair Tools, and Other Baby Care Essentials
by Wirecutter Staff
Grooming a squirmy baby can be a chore. These tools have helped Wirecutter parents keep their infants brushed, trimmed, bathed, diapered, and happy.
Pregnancy and nursing
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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.
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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.
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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.
Safety
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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.
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The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats
by Christina Szalinski
After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.
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The Best Baby Carriers
by Winnie Yang
We talked to six babywearing experts and had 10 parents test 16 carriers before concluding that the Beco Gemini is the best baby carrier for most parents.
School
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The Best Backpacks for College and High School Students
by Zoe Vanderweide
Our top backpack picks for the 2023-2024 school year include a sporty-looking ergonomic pack, a bag that’s nostalgic and timeless, and a polished workhorse.
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The 37 Best Gifts for Teachers
by Alexandra Ballard
Teachers appreciate any heartfelt gesture from students, but you can also give them something thoughtful for their classroom—or themselves.
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The Best Pencils for Writing and Schoolwork
by Sarah Witman
Whether you’re filling in Scantron bubbles or doing the Sunday crossword, the Palomino Golden Bear #2 Pencil (Blue) should be your writing implement of choice.
Toys
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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.
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The Best Tablet for Kids
by Ryan Whitwam and Andrew Cunningham
The best tablet for your kid is the old one you aren’t using anymore. If you’re buying new, Apple’s 9th-generation iPad has the best app selection.
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The Best Lego Sets for Kids
by Signe Brewster and Joshua Lyon
Our kid testers, and their parents, loved these Lego sets.
More Baby and kid Posts
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The Camp Snap Camera Is Great for Kids. There’s Just One Big Problem.
by Arriana Vasquez
The Camp Snap camera is cheap, rugged, and fun to use—especially for younger photographers. But a few significant flaws kept us from completely falling in love.
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We Tested This Viral Sand-Removing Pouch. You Don’t Need It. Just Use an Old Sock.
by Annemarie Conte
Sand can be a pain to remove from your skin after a beach day. We tested solutions that help make it easier and less annoying.
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What to Pack for Summer Camp
by Kalee Thompson
Summer-camp packing lists can be long—and sometimes intimidating. Here’s how to choose fun but practical gear that’ll last for many seasons to come.
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The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks
by Jenni Gritters and Kalee Thompson
A great outdoor pack should be comfortable to carry, durable, and designed to offer easy access to hydration. Here are five backpacks we think kids will love.
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The 38 Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds
by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff
Open-ended toys that inspire role-playing and beginner board games that encourage cooperation make great gifts for 3-year-olds.
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There’s Basically No Difference Between Baby Sunscreen and Regular Sunscreen
by Rose Maura Lorre
There are few—if any—differences between regular sunscreens and those marketed for babies or kids. Here’s what you need to know.
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Putting Sunscreen on Squirmy Kids Is Hard. And This Viral Doodad Doesn’t Really Help.
by Annemarie Conte
Is the viral sunscreen applicator the key to kid-friendly SPF application?
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The Best Smartwatches for Kids
by Ellen Lee
Choosing the best smartwatch for a child can be difficult. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.
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10 Apps to Add to Your Kid’s First Phone (That Aren’t Social Media)
by Ellen Lee
Learn an alien language. Identify local wildlife. Take care of a digital pet—and yourself. These apps can be fun and helpful additions to your kid’s phone.
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Traveling With Little Kids Can Be Tough. The Right Gear Can Help.
by Kerry Davis McGuinness
From compact car seats and cribs to portable blackout shades and white noise machines, the right tools for travel can lead to less fuss—and more fun.
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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.
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The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)
by Ellen Lee
A device that keeps tabs on a kid’s location from afar can be a reassuring tool as they start to navigate the world on their own.
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The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online)
by Ellen Lee
Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits—and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.
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The Best First Phones for Kids
by Ellen Lee
Kids smartphones and flip phones have built in or add-on protections or limits that can help kids ease into having their own phone.
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How to Set Up a Tablet for Kids
by Ellen Lee
If you're handing a smartphone or tablet to your child for the first time, here are a few tools that can help the transition go smoothly.
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The Best Baby Swings
by Dori Zinn
We spent 10 hours testing five baby swings and found that the space-efficient, relatively inexpensive Graco Glider LX Gliding Swing is the best one.
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The Best Tricycles
by Jenni Gritters and Katharine Gammon
Over the past six years, we’ve enlisted dozens of kids to try out 21 three-wheelers, and we have four top trikes to recommend.
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The Best Baby Wraps and Slings
by Kerry Davis McGuinness
A stretchy wrap or ring sling allows babies to securely snuggle up to their caregivers. We have the best options for you and your little one.