Baby & Kid

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.

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.

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

For the new mom in your life, we’ve gathered the comfiest and most thoughtful gifts recommended by the parents on our staff.

First Response Early Result is the most sensitive home pregnancy test. We also have recommendations for digital tests, test strips, and store-brand tests.

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

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

When illness or injury keeps everyone home, a comfy room and bed are the starting point for needed rest. Chicken soup and a good movie may help, too.

We put labels from seven companies through 12 wash cycles to see how well they stuck and found that the best labels to put on kids gear come from Name Bubbles.

A great school backpack should be comfortable to carry, durable, organized, and let kids express themselves. Here are four backpacks we think kids will love.

We’ve compared 16 kids scooters over the past five years, and we are confident that the popular Micro Maxi Deluxe is a worthwhile investment in longtime fun.

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.

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.

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

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.

Our favorite kids pajamas come in great prints and natural fibers and hold up well through lots of wash and wear.

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.

Many of the best gifts for 3-year-olds encourage role-play and make-believe—or help teach cooperative play.

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.

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 gifts for tweens acknowledge that they’re growing up and moving on to young-adult pursuits—but still love to have fun.

Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass time on a rainy day, during a screen break, or at a family gathering. These are a few of our favorites.