Baby & Kid
Baby
See all Baby reviewsThe 24 Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff
The best gifts for 1-year-olds encourage open-ended play and sensory exploration, and they embrace the unwrapping as part of the joy of gift-giving.
The Best Jogging Strollers
by Katharine Gammon and Jenni Gritters
After considering 20 jogging strollers and testing seven, we think the Thule Urban Glide 2 is the best overall.
The Best Baby Monitors
by Andrew Cunningham and Harry Sawyers
The Eufy SpaceView and Eufy SpaceView Pro are better than other baby monitors by nearly every measure.
Pregnancy & Nursing
See all Pregnancy & Nursing reviewsThe Best Nursing Pillows
by Courtney Schley
After testing nine nursing pillows with 12 breastfeeding moms, we’ve concluded that the Luna Lullaby Bosom Baby Nursing Pillow is the best for most.
The Best Nursing Bras
by Ali Carr
We tested 24 nursing bras with a panel of 17 breastfeeding women, and found the best undergarments for nursing.
The 21 Best Gifts for New Moms
by Alex Arpaia and Dorie Chevlen
For the new mom in your life, we gathered the comfiest and most thoughtful gifts recommended by the parents on our staff.
Safety
See all Safety reviewsWhy the Best Kids Masks Are Sold Out (And What You Can Do in the Meantime)
by Joanne Chen
Many of the best-filtering kids face masks are out of stock. We share what happened and offer other options you can get right now.
The Best Baby Gate
by Doug Mahoney
We tested 20 baby gates to find the Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special is the best.
How to Travel Safely on a Plane With Kids This Summer
by Janet Manley
Air travel with kids in tow will require even more planning than usual this summer. We have tips for keeping safe and staying organized.
School
See all School reviewsThe Best Kids Lunch Boxes
by Sonjia Hyon and Anna Perling
We tested nine lunch boxes for kids and found the L.L.Bean Lunch Box is the best insulated lunch box, and the Bentgo Fresh is the best bento-style lunch box.
The Best Pencils for Writing and Schoolwork
by Sarah Witman
We think the Golden Bear (Blue) is the best pencil for writing and schoolwork. Made of premium cedar wood, it outperformed far pricier pencils in our testing.
The Best Kids Backpacks for School
by Ellen Lee
A great school backpack should be comfortable, durable, organized, and let kids express themselves. Here are the four backpacks we think kids will love.
Toys
See all Toys reviewsThe Best Electronics Kits for Kids and Beginners
by Signe Brewster
We tested electronics kits with kids ages 7 to 12 and got feedback from parents and makers to find the most engaging ways for kids to learn about electronics.
The Best Robotics Kits for Beginners
by Signe Brewster
Our favorite robotics kits have a few things in common: a satisfying building experience, easy-to-understand coding instructions, and a friendly face. They also won over our discerning kid critics.
The Best Lego Sets for Kids
by Signe Brewster
We interviewed experts and recruited more than 60 kids to play with Legos to find a range of standout sets for beginners.
More Baby & Kid Posts
The Best Underwear for Kids
by Nancy Redd
Hanna Andersson’s undies are soft, durable, and cute. Of the 15 brands we tested, they’re also the most resistant to butt-picking.
The 27 Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds
by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff
Many of the best gifts for 3-year-olds encourage role-play and make-believe—or help teach cooperative play.
The 20 Best Gifts for Tweens
by Ellen Lee
The best gifts for tweens acknowledge that they’re growing up and moving on to young-adult pursuits—but still love to have fun.
Our Favorite Kids Pajamas
by Wirecutter Staff
Our favorite kids pajamas come in great prints and natural fibers and hold up well through lots of wash and wear.
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.
The Best Electric Toothbrush for Kids
by Courtney Schley and Nancy Redd
Kids don’t need an electric toothbrush to achieve good dental hygiene, though a smaller brush head and built-in timer can help them brush better.
The Best Smartwatches and Phones for Kids
by Ellen Lee
Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested a dozen smartwatches and other devices to find the best for different needs.
The Best Board Games to Play at Home on Halloween (or Any Other Night)
by Joshua Lyon
Halloween won’t be the same this year, but you still have plenty of ways to honor the spirit(s), starting with this list of our favorite scary games.
The Best Sleds
by Doug Mahoney
From an ultrafast snow tube to a sleek saucer to a classic wooden pull sled, we’ve identified the standout sleds for snow-day fun.
The Best Balance Bike
by Chris Dixon
We subjected 13 balance bikes to a cadre of 2- to 8-year-olds and found that the adjustable Strider 12 Sport is the best balance bike for most kids.
The Best Cloth and Disposable Masks for Kids and Toddlers
by Christina Szalinski
The best mask for kids is the one they’ll put on and keep on. We have six to recommend that are comfortable, breathable, and fit a range of ages.
Our Favorite Tools for a Tricked-Out Halloween
by Wirecutter Staff
From superior carving tools to colorful face masks, we have some suggestions for a safer, spookier Halloween.
The Best Kids Water Bottles
by Ellen Lee
A great kids water bottle doesn’t leak, is easy to use and clean, and will last for years. After testing 19 bottles, we have four to recommend.
The Best Thermometers for Kids and Adults
by Nancy Redd
Most fever thermometers will read your temperature accurately. But some are speedier and easier to use than others.
The Best School Supplies
by Christine Cyr Clisset
Whether you’re sending your kid back to school, planning for more distance learning, or preparing for a hybrid of the two, here’s the gear you need.
12 Back-to-School Deals We Love
by Jordan Thomas
We have the most useful deals on back-to-school essentials—because being prepared to learn shouldn’t break the bank.
The Best Backpacks for College and High School Students
by Justin Krajeski
We found five backpacks that are affordable but also stylish, protective for a laptop, and tough enough to last through four years of high school or college.
What to Get Your Young Simone Biles Superfan
by Rose Maura Lorre
These are the items sure to inspire and entertain the young Simone Biles fan in your life.