Baby & 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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Pregnancy & Nursing

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  • The Best Nursing Bras

    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

    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

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School

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Toys

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  • The Best Electronics Kits for Kids and Beginners

    The 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 Sleds

    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

    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 Kids Water Bottles

    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 School Supplies

    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

    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.

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