Baby

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

We’ve tested 32 baby carriers since 2017. These four are the best.

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.

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

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.

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 reading studies, talking to experts, and examining 60-plus baby formulas, we think Member’s Mark Infant Premium and Kirkland Signature ProCare Non-GMO Infant formulas are the ones to try first.

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.

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.

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

After trying at least 20 different bibs across multiple babies, KeaBabies Urban Drool Bib passed the food and drool absorbency test with flying colors.

When we had to abruptly wean my son from his pacifier, this combo night-light/music box became his best friend.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

We pumped a collective 350 ounces of breast milk to find the best bra and other tools to make pumping milk for your baby a bit easier and more efficient.

The world doesn’t need to know that you just changed a diaper. A scented Munchkin poop bag can hold your secret.

A how-to guide for clipping your baby’s nails, plus some advice on some of the available trimming tools.

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

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

A baby bottle is an essential tool during the first year. After extensive testing, we recommend the Lansinoh Feeding Bottle as the bottle to try first.

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

There’s a new cute critter on the chomping block! We had one of our own Gen Alpha tots take the Smily Mia Penguin for a five-week teethe-test.

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

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

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.

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

The upgraded version will be on sale soon. But there’s little reason to wait for that new model.