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Gear for Babies and Kids | Wirecutter

Baby and 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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  • The Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat (left) and the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat (right), holding kids' water bottles and toys, situated next to each other.

    The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski

    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.

  • An assortment diaper bags lined up and resting on one another.

    The Best Diaper Bags

    by Ellen Lee

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

  • Three of our top picks for the best travel car seats, shown side by side.

    The Best Travel Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski and Rebecca Gale

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

Pregnancy and nursing

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Safety

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  • Our three picks for the best booster car seat, arranged in a row.

    The Best Booster Car Seats

    by Rebecca Gale

    After researching over 50 booster car seats and testing 13, we’ve concluded that the convenient Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus is the best overall choice.

  • A person wearing a black baby carrier with a baby in it stands outside.

    The Best Baby Carriers

    by Winnie Yang

    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.

School

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  • Colorful STEM toys on a grey surface.

    Learning Toys and STEM Toys We Love

    by Courtney Schley

    We spent more than 30 hours trying 35 recommendations from experts, educators, and parents to pick the best learning and STEM toys. Here's what we found.

  • As assortment of our picks for best gifts for teachers on a purple background.

    The 37 Best Gifts for Teachers

    by Alexandra Ballard

    Teachers appreciate any heartfelt gesture from students, but you can also give them something thoughtful for their classroom—or themselves.

Toys

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  • A kid using an Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet.

    The Best Tablet for Kids

    by Ryan Whitwam and Andrew Cunningham

    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.

  • A view of the SmartLab Smart Circuits

    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.

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  • A Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 and an Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), the best smartwatches for kids, shown side by side.

    The Best Smartwatches for Kids

    by Ellen Lee

    Choosing the best smartwatch for a child can be difficult. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

  • Three of the hiking baby carriers that we tested to find the best hiking baby carriers.

    The Best Hiking Baby Carriers

    by Caitlin Giddings and Jenni Gritters

    After trekking almost 100 miles, we chose the Deuter Kid Comfort as the pack to keep both parents and kids feeling like happy campers.

  • Five kids' hiking backpacks in various colors and sizes posed amongst miscellaneous hiking and camping items, including a lantern and facial sunscreen.

    The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks

    by Jenni Gritters and Kalee Thompson

    A great outdoor pack should be comfortable to carry, durable, and designed to offer easy access to hydration. Here are five backpacks we think kids will love.

  • Two infant car seats side by side, with baby toys.

    The Best Infant Car Seats

    by Christina Szalinski

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

  • The Guardian Ethos 16 Inch Bike, our top pick first pedal bike, shown leaning on its kickstand with a water bottle and bucket of chalk next to it.

    The Best First Pedal Bike

    by Laura Motley

    Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Depending on the bike, the process can be either unnecessarily frustrating or, well, like a ride in the park.

  • The two travel strollers we recommend, the Uppababy Minu V2 and the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Stroller, standing next to each other.

    The Best Travel Strollers

    by Elise Czajkowski

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

  • Several sets of kids' pajamas, neatly folded, along with a pair of slippers organized in neat rows.

    The Best Kids Pajamas

    by Laura Motley

    Our favorite pajamas for kids come in fun prints and soft fabrics, and they hold up well through lots of wash and wear.

  • Four different thermometers pictured together.

    The Best Thermometers

    by Nancy Redd

    Most thermometers read your temperature accurately. But some are speedier and easier to use than others.

  • A large selection of dolls that we tested to find the best dolls for a variety of ages and preferences.

    The Best Dolls

    by Julie Kim

    For some children, a doll will be the most treasured toy they own. We tested 25 dolls to help you find one that feels just right for the kid in your life.

  • Close up of a person putting together a jigsaw puzzle.

    Jigsaw Puzzles We Love

    by James Austin

    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.

  • A pair of kids playing a board game, smiling at a stack of cards.

    Board Games We Love for Kids and Families

    by Courtney Schley and James Austin

    These games can introduce kids to new genres, help them build skills, and offer provocative and age-appropriate challenges, engaging themes, and distinctive designs.

  • Three balance bikes next to each other.

    The Best Balance Bikes

    by Jenni Gritters and Chris Dixon

    We subjected a fleet of balance bikes to cadres of kids and found the best bikes for different budgets and ages.

  • Four tricycles pictured together.

    The Best Tricycles

    by Jenni Gritters and Katharine Gammon

    Over the past six years, we’ve enlisted dozens of kids to try out 21 three-wheelers, and we have four top trikes to recommend.