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illuminating the path to parenthoodwith reviews of the best gear for your baby -- and you. The Best Baby Play Mat Baby Care Play Mat In search of the best baby play mat, we researched all manner of shapes, sizes, and materials of play mats. Through our research process we have found the Baby Care Play Mat to be our top pick!The ideal baby play mat for your little one should provide a hygienic and safe space for them to play and explore their surroundings within your home and we are confident that the Baby Care Play Mat will meet all of your requirements and more at a reasonable cost. The Best Diaper Pail Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail The world of diaper pails has remained relatively unchanged over the past six months, so we re sticking with our original pick for the best diaper pail. In short, the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail remains the easiest to use, the most-attractive, and yes, it still holds a lot of diapers without stinking up your nursery.Your baby will blow through an average of 2,500 diapers per year. That’s at least six per day. A diaper pail is a specialized trash can that serves as a place to stow those dirty diapers. A good one is easy to use, contains odors, and doesn’t cost too much to maintain. After looking at six diaper pails, I’m convinced that the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail is the one to buy, having the lowest three-year cost of ownership, and being the easiest to use. A big reason that we chose the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail was that it did not require any special bags.We considered nine diaper pails, and we ended up living with two of them. We got our hands on—and inside—of the pails, and used real dirty diapers. Bags full of soiled diapers were emptied and changed until the last diaper pail standing was the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail. The Best Double Stroller Baby Jogger City Select with a 2nd Seat It’s been more than a year since we first published our double stroller guide. 2017 brings us two new contenders and updated research and testing. Our original pick for the best double stroller remains our winner, but there are some great alternatives out there to check out as well. The Best Full-Size Stroller UPPAbaby CRUZ We ve updated our guide to the best full-size stroller with new models and research. Last year s pick, the UPPAbaby CRUZ has been updated for 2017, with new wheels, and a revised canopy that sits taut when opened. The good news is: the price remains the same.Buying a stroller is a lot like buying a car. From the wheels to the suspension, the seat to the canopy, researching strollers can slowly begin to sap all of your free time. Fret not—we’ve researched, test-driven and folded over 30 models to choose our favorite stroller. Our original pick has been discontinued by the manufacturer—a poor decision in our opinion!—but it presented the opportunity to reassess the constantly shifting stroller landscape, and provide some new perspective on the category. The Best Crib Oeuf Rhea Crib A well-made crib should last long enough to be used by multiple children, and will become the focal point of your baby’s nursery. Having considered and tested twenty-four different models, I’m confident that the Oeuf Rhea crib is the best all-around crib when considering price, sturdiness, materials, and design. The Best Crib Mattress Moonlight Slumber All Foam Little Dreamer Infants will spend a huge portion of their early lives in their cribs. Choosing the right mattress will help you and your baby rest easy at night. After a couple dozen hours of research, we recommend the Moonlight Slumber All Foam Little Dreamer. It’s provides great value and has a dual-firmness design that will keep your baby comfortable all night. The Best Nursery Glider Dutailier Modern Grande Glider And Ottoman Set We’ve updated our guide to the best glider for your nursery with new models and research. While last year’s pick, the MonBebe Everston Glider, remains a great option, we have opted to name the Dutailier Modern Grande Platinum Glider and Ottoman Combo as The Nightlight pick for 2017.For nights stationed in the nursery calming your baby or getting the little one back to sleep, you’ll want a place to sit that’s not only comfortable but supportive—and easy to get up out of without waking up your baby. We researched 25 glider chairs and narrowed it down to nine before bringing in some expertise in the form of real-life parents. In the end, the Dutailier Modern Grande Platinum Glider and Ottoman Combo won out as the best glider around. The Best Diaper Bag Ju Ju Be BFF Diaper bags are a subjective purchase. Some moms may prefer to just use a large purse, while some parents may want something dad and grandparents can also carry. Finally, other parents may be focused on a designer name tag. After looking at around two dozen bags, we ultimately chose the Ju Ju Be BFF as our pick for the best diaper bag because it packs a lot of features into a compact, easy-to-carry bag. The Best Full-Size High Chair OXO Tot Sprout Between bites of pureed peas and finger foods, you’ll scrub down your baby’s high chair hundreds of times. Rather than tear your hair out, buy a chair that makes cleaning simple, while offering a safe and comfy seat for your little one. The OXO Tot Sprout is our pick for the best high chair because of how well it cleans up and its simple operation. Plus, it breaks with tradition to sport a modern design and has several options for wood stains and cushion colors to fit even the most eclectic kitchens.This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best full-size high chairs in October 2017. The Best Baby Play Yard (or Playard or Play Pen or Baby Jail) Graco Pack 'n Play On The Go Of the many baby play yards on the market today, we think Graco’s Pack ‘n Play On The Go is the best baby play yard out there.It’s a simple baby play yard with practical features and a reasonable price, made by a company known for inventing the packable portable crib. Even though it’s not adorned with flashy lights or fancy nap stations, it’s a sensible and useful choice for most families.This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best baby play yards in June 2018. The Best Infant Car Seat Chicco Keyfit 30 After testing fourteen different models, the Chicco Keyfit 30 is our top pick for the best infant car seat; it's one of the longest-lasting, most versatile seats on the market. The Best Convertible Car Seat Chicco Nextfit 65 A convertible car seat will help protect your child when facing forward or backward and will become a permanent fixture in your car. If I were buying one today, I’d get the Chicco Nextfit 65 due to its easy installation and extended rear-facing capability. We ve updated this guide with new testing and research, and added some new seats to look forward to. The Chicco Nextfit remains our pick for the best convertible car seat.This article was published in January 2017. It was updated in October 2017 to reflect the most current recommendations. The Best Portable High Chair Inglesina Fast Chair Full-size high chairs tend to be bulky, which is great for stability and comfort, but cumbersome for on-the-go parents. A portable high chair that is safe, easy-to-attach, and lightweight makes feeding baby a breeze when you’re away from home. The easy-to-use-and-attach Inglesina Fast Table Chair came in as our top pick for the best portable high chair.This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best portable high chair in October 2017. The Best Umbrella Stroller Maclaren Triumph We considered 22 different umbrella strollers, eventually narrowing it down to five for real world testing. After our 27 hours of research and testing, the Maclaren Triumph came out on top as the best umbrella stroller. It’s lightweight, easy to fold, has a supportive seat and comes with an industry-leading lifetime warranty on the frame. The Best Jogging Stroller(s) Baby Jogger Summit X3 Since our last update, there have been no major changes in the world of jogging strollers, so we re sticking with our original pick(s).Running with your baby is a good bonding experience and is convenient for everyone involved; your baby gets to see the sights while you get in a some exercise. For this guide, we’re offering two best picks, based on how much you run and what else you plan on doing with your new jogging stroller. After 30 hours of researching and testing 15 jogging strollers, the Baby Jogger Summit X3 and the Thule Glide are the ones that we’d buy, but for different reasons. The Best Bassinet Halo Bassinet Swivel Sleeper January 2017: It’s been more than a year since we last looked at bassinets. To update this guide, we brought in three new models, and considered two updated designs from our last guide. In the end, we selected a new favorite model for the best bassinet as the Halo Bassinet Swivel Sleeper came out on top.This article has been updated in October 2017 to reflect current recommendations. The Best Baby Carrier Lillebaby Essentials Baby Carrier When used properly, a baby carrier can give you the ability to do things that you never thought possible while watching your child. After 34 hours of research and testing, the Lillebaby Essentials Baby Carrier is our pick for the best soft structured carrier, with a universally good fit, proper support for baby, and an easy on/off design. The Best Baby Nasal Aspirator The Nosefrida For parents of newborns, a baby with a stuffy nose can become a first-rate nightmare. Even the mildest-natured little one can become a crying monster when they can’t breathe and are dripping snot. A nasal aspirator is a simple tool that can turn a stuffy nose into a clear one. We ve done the research to find the best baby nasal aspirator and have named the Nosefrida The Snotsucker Nasal Aspirator as our first choice.This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best nasal aspirators in October 2017. The Best Sound Machine Marpac Dohm-DS Sound machines mask disruptive noises to give babies a consistent and soothing source of sound that can help them fall, and stay, asleep. What parent doesn’t want that? After thorough research and testing we have chosen a winner for the best sound machine category.If I were buying a sound machine for my baby today, I’d buy the Marpac Dohm-DS, because it is well-constructed, has consistent high-quality sound, and has a tiny footprint. Don’t let the boring name fool you, the Dohm-DS is a great sound machine that won’t disappoint.We researched and tested over four dozen products over the course of 25 hours, and the Marpac Dohm-DS came out on top. (We didn’t consider the greatest sound machine of all time, Miami Sound Machine, because they are not currently touring.)While many people believe that multiple sound options (waves, wind, white noise, storm, etc) are the most important thing to look for in a sound machine, in our opinion the quality of the sound is the feature that makes or breaks a good sound machine.We tested sound machines from four different manufacturers. In addition to our own real-world testing, we enlisted the help of experts from parenting guides and pediatricians. After all that, Marpac Dohm-DS came out on top.This article was originally published in October 2015. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best sound machines in October 2017. The Best Bib Happy Healthy Parent Silicone Bib Your baby will eat thousands of meals and snacks before becoming a dexterous, accurate, and (mostly) clean eater. A good bib will keep your baby’s clothes stain-free and your floors clean-ish.For new parents, the spectrum of bibs are far and wide: drool bibs, decorative bibs, burping bibs and more. For this article we’re seeking out the best baby bibs in the food bib category. After researching and putting bibs through thorough daily usage at a childcare center, the Happy Healthy Parent Silicone Bib came out on top as the best overall option.This article was originally published in October 2016. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best baby bibs in October 2017. The Best Pacifier Phillips Avent Soothie Pacifiers can be a polarizing purchase for parents. While some parents choose to use a pacifier from day one, others avoid them altogether. We aren’t here to answer the question of should you use a pacifier, but rather to find the best pacifier for those who want to use one.We spent more than 20 hours of research on the topic—compiling a list of 20 popular candidates, interviewing four moms and a lactation counselor, reviewing the American Academy of Pediatrics opinion—before deciding on the Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier as our winner. We like that Avent Soothie pacifiers are made of a durable and easy-to-clean silicone, met all of the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for pacifier construction, and are both inexpensive and easy to find both in-store and online.This article was originally published in June 2016. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations in October 2017. The Best Bottle Warmer Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Deluxe Bottle Warmer It s been more than a year since we first published our guide to bottle warmers. We re-tested our original pick, as well as some new models, and decided that our original choice of Dr. Brown s Natural Flow Deluxe is still the best bottle warmer overall.This article was last updated in October 2017. The Best Fertility Tracking App Glow Using a fertility tracking app alone won’t get you pregnant. However, it can help you feel more control over the process of trying to conceive and can help identify important patterns in your body.I tested four highly-rated apps daily over the course of three months to determine the overall best fertility tracking app. The Glow fertility tracking app came out on top due to ease of use, accuracy, and the amount of data it allows users to track. If you are trying to get pregnant it tells you the optimal times to have sex; and the more you use it, the smarter it gets.This article was originally published in April 2016. It has been updated to reflect current fertility app recommendations in October 2017. The Best Baby Bottles Philips AVENT Natural We ve all had that moment. You re standing in a baby store staring down the extra long wall of bottle feeding parts and accessories. In your hands, you hold a set of baby bottles but you re confused as to why there are so. many. different. kinds.Though there is no one-bottle-solution for every feeding scenario, we ve put together a comprehensive guide to help in your decision-making process. Our top pick is the Philips AVENT Natural. It has a minimalist design, a slightly contoured shape, and a wide, sturdy anti-colic nipple that breastfed babies can transition to easily. Given the complexity of bottle feeding (and the unique preference of every baby), we ultimately recommend trying multiple systems to find which works best for you. This article was first written in January 2016. It has been updated as of October 2017 to reflect new information and additional bottle recommendations.  The Best Baby Nail Clippers Safety 1st Sleepy Baby Nail Clipper Many first-time parents are terrified of cutting their infant’s tiny nails. Luckily, a good nail cutter can take all the fear away. We recommend Safety 1st Sleepy Baby Nail Clipper because it cuts tiny nails safely at a reasonable price, and has that something extra to make it stand out. The Best Video Baby Monitor Withings Home No new parent can stand laying their baby down in a crib and just walking away. Having a good video monitor can offer an addictive sense of security—a robo eye that can see your baby in the dark—leaving your conscience free to binge on Netflix in the next room.We have updated our review for the Best Video Baby Monitor to include multiple options for parents. Seeing as one video monitor does not work for every living situation  The Best First Aid Kit for Young Children Me4Kidz Medibag Family First Aid Kit Having the perfect first aid kit on hand means your family can worry more about fun activities and less about any small emergencies that may occur. After researching hundreds of pre-made first aid kits, I would choose the Me4Kidz Medibag Family First Aid Kit. The Best Bubble Bath Dolphin Organics Fragrance Free Bubble Bath Having a good bubble bath product makes bathtime extra fun for babies and kids. If I were buying bubble bath for my baby today, I’d buy Dolphin Organics fragrance free bubble bath, because it ranks well for safety—there are no harsh chemicals—produces rich, playful bubbles, and is available at a reasonable price.This article was originally published in June 2015. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations in October 2017. The Best Baby Thermometer Safety 1st Gentle Read Rectal Thermometer Having a good, trustworthy thermometer makes taking a baby’s temperature easier and less traumatic for both baby and parents. If I were buying one thermometer for my baby today, I’d buy the Safety 1st Gentle Read Rectal Thermometer. Yes, we are indeed recommending a rectal thermometer more on that in a bit because it offers accuracy, reliability and speed at a reasonable price. The Best Bottle Sterilizer Munchkin Steam Guard Electric Sterilizer A bottle sterilizer isn’t a mandatory purchase. In fact, we feel comfortable saying you don’t need one! Our research showed even experts disagree—some say bottles should be sterilized before the first use, others say they should be sterilized in the baby’s first six months, and others say not to bother at all. If your doctor recommends your baby’s bottles be sterilized or you have your heart set on sterilized bottles, we found the best all-around electric bottle sterilizer is Munchkin Steam Guard Electric Sterilizer. This sterilizer is easy to use, reliable, inexpensive, lightweight, durable and handles bottles of all shapes and sizes.This article was originally published in March 2015. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations in October 2017. The Best Breast Pump Spectra S1 Double Electric Breastpump Choosing a breast pump can be one of the most overwhelming decisions. Not only are the costs high, but there is no way of knowing how well your body will respond to certain pumps. Though we always recommend working with a personal lactation consultant to find the right match, we offer a thorough review of the Spectra S1 (and discontinued Limerick Bliss) breast pumps in this extensive Nightlight buying guide. The Best Night Light Himalayan Salt Lamp by Levoit Multiple night time feedings and check-ins are a reality for parents of newborns. The use of a softly-lit night light will keep you from tripping in the nursery, or unnecessarily waking your sleeping baby by having to turn on the overhead light.We tested nearly three dozen different night lights over the course of more than 30 hours of research and testing. We tested night lights from different major manufacturers, putting them through real-world tests including how well they lit a completely dark 175-square foot room, while speaking to certified sleep experts and scouring reviews on Amazon and other retailers. If I were buying a night light for me and my baby today, I’d buy the Himalayan Salt Lamp by Levoit because it offers just the right amount of light, a dimmable control, a sturdy wood base, and multiple lamp sizes. The Best Baby Swing Graco DuetSoothe Swing & Rocker Having a good swing can be a life saver for parents with a fussy newborn. But not all babies like the swing, so purchasing one can be a bit risky.That said, after researching the best baby swings on the market if I decided to make the plunge today, Graco’s DuetSoothe Swing Rocker is the swing I’d choose. It offers a great variety of motions and settings that in some combination will likely soothe your baby.This article was originally published in October 2014. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best baby swings in October 2017. The Best Playmat Tiny Love Gymini Activity Gym If I were buying a baby playmat today, I’d choose the Tiny Love Gymini Sunny Day Activity Gym. This playmat offers great features for both parents and babies and comes at a very reasonable—dare I say cheap—price.This article was originally published in September 2014. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations in October 2017. The Best Baby Wash and Shampoo Earth Mama Angel Baby Non-Scents Until they’re old enough for Axe and Bath Body Works, it’s up to us parents to keep our kids clean. With seemingly endless baby-wash offerings on the market, choosing one can give any conscientious parent a headache. With all of the aspects of parenthood to worry about, finding the best baby shampoo and wash can be stressful. Fear not though, because we are here to help.If I were buying one baby wash for my baby today, I’d buy Earth Mama Angel Baby Non-Scents Shampoo and Body Wash because it is one of the safest shampoos out there, and it’s affordable.This article was originally published in August 2014. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations for the best baby shampoo in October 2017. The Best Nursing Pillow My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing pillows can make breastfeeding easier for both mom and baby by providing extra support and comfort, particularly during the first few weeks while mom is recovering from giving birth. After considering 10 of the top nursing pillows on the market, I’m confident that My Brest Friend Deluxe (sold with slipcover, included on Amazon) does the job best.This article was originally published in July 2014. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations in October 2017. The Best Bottle Drying Rack Boon Lawn Countertop Drying Rack A bottle drying rack may not be on your must-buy list if you have a tight budget for your baby gear. But if the idea of a dedicated spot to dry your baby’s bottles, rings, nipples, and, later, sippy cup parts, is appealing, it’s worth considering the Boon Lawn. It’s relatively more pricy compared to other bottle drying racks, but the few-dollar difference is worth the versatility, ease of use, and longevity.This article was originally published in May 2014. It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations in October 2017. The Best Co-Sleeper Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper With research indicating that more than half of all parents bring their babies to bed with them at some point, purchasing a product that makes co-sleeping safe and more comfortable should be a no-brainer. We went in search of the best co-sleeper on the market. After consulting with the nation’s top infant product safety and sleep experts, we concluded that the Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper, with its exceptional ventilation and adjustable legs, is the product that does the best job at the most reasonable price.This article was originally published in April 2014.It has been updated to reflect current products and additional recommendations on October 1, 2017. The Best Wrap Baby Carrier Midweight Moby Wrap While some parents go for a soft-structured carrier or sling for hands-free “babywearing,” others prefer the almost infinite versatility of a “wrap,” and we think the one most parents will like the best is the Moby Wrap Baby Carrier because it’s a safe, sturdy, not-too-hot wrap suitable for babies up to 35 pounds from a maker that’s been adored by parents for a decade.This article was published in April 2014. As of September 2017, we have updated the information below for continued accuracy. 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