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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  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Best Lego Sets for Kids

    by Signe Brewster and Joshua Lyon

    Our kid testers, and their parents, loved these Lego sets.

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