Baby

After recruiting eight new parents to put their infants to sleep in this robotic cradle, we’ve concluded you cannot predict what will make any given baby happy.

Want a bassinet with storage? A co-sleeper with a drop-down side? Automated rocking? Whatever your needs, here are six models worthy of being baby’s first bed.

An umbrella stroller should be hassle-free and inexpensive enough to buy as a spare to store at Grandma’s house.

After testing seven travel strollers on various trips and excursions, we’re confident that the Uppababy Minu V2 is the one to get.

A swing can help soothe and entertain a fussy baby. After testing 10 swings, we think the Graco Glider LX Gliding Swing is the best one.

After extensive research and field testing, we found that the Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX is the best infant car seat for most families.

After testing 17 lightweight, portable car seats, we have five good options for infants, toddlers, and big kids to recommend.

Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our favorite high chair is one-fifth the price of competitors—and it’s far easier to clean and use.

If you’re a runner who wants to bring a kid along for the ride, you’ll want a stroller that can keep pace. After testing 18 models we settled on three top performers.

A good double stroller is safe, adaptable, and comfortable for both kids and caregivers—and not too much of a slog to push.

Local-video? Wi-Fi? Hybrid? Audio-only? The best baby monitor for you depends on your needs and preferences. We have picks in all four categories.

You probably don’t need a bottle warmer. But if you want one, we have two to recommend.

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

A great diaper pail will contain stink, and make the process of changing a squirming baby easier.

A full night’s sleep sounds like a dream to parents with young kids. We’ve found that with the right tools, there’s hope that everyone gets a bit more shut-eye.

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.

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

These were some of the most popular Wirecutter picks for babies and kids in 2023.

Runners who want to take their babies out for a jog should keep these guidelines in mind.

I’ve traveled regularly with some combination of my three children for almost a decade. The one baby essential I’ve never left behind is this clamp-on Lobster high chair.

The Babybjörn Baby Bib is the gladiator of our baby gear, still in near-new condition after nine years of unspeakable abuse.

If you’re looking for a pricey item, it pays to look for it secondhand. Not only might you get a bargain, you’ll also help keep it out of the landfill.

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 more than 100 full-size strollers to determine the best ones to transport your kids and all of their stuff. These are the top five.

After reading studies, talking to experts, and examining 60-plus baby formulas, we think Kirkland Signature ProCare Non-GMO Infant Formula is the one to try first.

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

The best humidifier for a baby is the same one that’s best for adults—the Levoit LV600S Smart Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier.

Newborns, babies, and toddlers come with a lot of stuff. We’ve found deals that make your money stretch a bit further.

A safety recall and pandemic-related supply issues have made some baby formulas hard to find. If you can’t find your child’s usual formula, you have options.