Baby

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.

After considering 20 jogging strollers and testing seven, we think the Thule Urban Glide 2 is the best overall.

The Eufy SpaceView and Eufy SpaceView Pro are better than other baby monitors by nearly every measure.

When you have a child with disabilities, the toy bin can become a tool box filled with items to help them grow—and bring them joy.

We considered hundreds of cribs and tested 10 of them to find that the DaVinci Kalani is the best for most people.

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.

After eight weeks of naps and nights with a newborn, we think the Arm’s Reach Concepts Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper is the best bedside sleeper for most new babies.

After reading studies, speaking to experts, and examining 55 baby formulas, we think Kirkland Signature ProCare Non-GMO Infant Formula is the one to try first.

For parents who want a safe place for their newborns and infants to sit, rock, and bounce, these are the best options.

After 30 hours of research and a test of 17 baby bottles, we think the Lansinoh mOmma Bottle is the one to try first.

After 40 hours serving and cleaning up 54 meals in 13 high chairs, we’re confident that the simple IKEA Antilop makes mealtimes easier than high chairs that cost 10 times the price.

The best humidifier for a baby is the same one that’s best for adults—the Honeywell HCM-350 Germ-Free Cool Mist Humidifier.

We tested 12 crib mattresses and found that the Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer is the best for most families.

We’ve tested dozens of car seats, strollers, and diapers to narrow down the list of things you really need before you bring your baby home.

Grooming a squirmy baby can be a chore. These tools have helped Wirecutter parents keep their own infants brushed, trimmed, bathed, diapered, and happy.

Having a fully stocked bag at the ready makes it easier to get out the door and change your kid on the go.

After 50 hours of research and crash-testing, we found that the Chicco KeyFit 30 is the best infant car seat for most families.

New parents should use this simple yet effective trick to save more and get on the same page about their finances.

After 10 hours of research and trying out eight travel car seats, we found that the Cosco Scenera Next is the best convertible option.

We logged over 130 miles testing nine strollers and took four on five flights, and we found that the best travel stroller is the Uppababy Minu.

We’ve covered over 125 miles testing 13 strollers, and we’ve found that the Baby Jogger City Mini 2 offers the best combination of features and performance.

Once babies become mobile, they can get themselves into all kinds of trouble. These are our favorite tools for baby-proofing our homes.

We pumped 600 ounces of milk, tested 34 bras, and talked to pediatricians and lactation experts to find the stuff that can make feeding time easier.

We logged 250 diaper changes using nine different diaper pails and determined that the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail has the best balance of ease of use and stink control for most families.

We compared dozens of cribs, mattresses, and monitors and talked to doctors Harvey Karp and Bill Sears to find the best bets for a good night's sleep.

After 15 hours of research and testing 11 swaddles on five babies, we found the Happiest Baby Sleepea to be the most effective.

We spent 87 hours testing 11 double strollers. The Chicco BravoFor2 is the best tandem and the Baby Jogger City Mini Double is the best side-by-side.

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.

We tested 10 baby bathtubs and bath seats and found the Fisher-Price Sling ’n Seat Tub is the best basin and the Angelcare Baby Bath Support is the best seat.

Sleep issues are common in families with young children, but we’ve found some things that have gotten our kids (and ourselves) a little more shut-eye.

After considering 30 cloth diapers and recruiting six families to compare six finalists, we recommend the bumGenius Original 5.0 pocket diaper.

We looked at 30 diapers, lab tested 15, and found that the inexpensive Parent’s Choice and Up & Up diapers perform pretty much like diapers that cost much more.

After researching 30 car seats, using nine over five months, and lab testing the top six, we’re confident that the Britax Marathon ClickTight is the one to get.

We spent over 250 hours testing 15 wraps, slings, and meh dais, and found that the Solly Baby Wrap and Sakura Bloom Basics Sling are the best for most people.

We tested eight umbrella strollers for 86 hours and found that the Summer Infant 3D Lite is the best for most people.

We heated 50 bottles of formula and breast milk in six bottle warmers and found the Kiinde Kozii is the best one.