Safety

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

While custom earplugs are best for pro musicians and regular concert-goers, we like the Loop Earplugs for the occasional concert, club, or spin class.

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.

Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits—and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.

Kids smartphones and flip phones have built in or add-on protections or limits that can help kids ease into having their own phone.

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.

Rotating car seats are gaining popularity—but for the typical family, they’re not better than simpler options. Here’s what to know before buying 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.

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

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.

We tested 20 baby gates to find the Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special is the best.

Car seats and booster seats are most effective when they’re used for the correct age, stage, and size of kids. We break down when it’s safe to make the switch.

Heading out fruit picking? Here are some Wirecutter-approved essentials to make your time fun and memorable—and not so messy.

Many of the best-filtering kids face masks are out of stock. We share what happened and offer other options you can get right now.

Air travel with kids in tow will require even more planning than usual this summer. We have tips for keeping safe and staying organized.

If you’re taking care of an ill person at home, you should prep your space with a “hot zone” to keep the virus as contained as possible.

Bedtime shouldn’t be a fight. Instead of picking your battles, automate them—with one of these smart-lighting sleep solutions.