Category: The Best Travel & Play Gear

Best Stroller Rain Cover

It’s raining again! What is the best stroller rain cover? Universal rain covers for strollers provide protection from not just rain, but wind and cold as well. This popular accessory is an affordable stroller add-on, since most strollers aren’t sold with rain covers. So which ones work best in the real world? We put on our rain coats and tested several of these covers in rainiest cities we could find (Seattle, we are looking at you). Here are the winners.

FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent baby gear reviews. We don’t take money from brands we review and are 100% reader supported!

Read More

Best Diaper Bags for Twins

What are the best diaper bags for twins? You need a large diaper bag that can handle double the storage and supplies. So what are the best diaper bags for twins? We gathered a dozen different large diaper bags that promise enough storage for parents of twins. Which were most functional? Easiest to use? And easy on the wallet? Here are the winners.

FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent reviews of baby gear since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported! Thanks for reading this article.

Read More

Best Car Diffuser

What’s the best car diffuser? We tried out different diffusers to see which works best. These models work add moisture and (for most models) scents to a vehicle—the perfect antidote to a stressful commute. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Read More

Best Indoor Climbers & Play Structures

What are the best indoor climbers & play structures for kids? We asked the experts: toddlers and their parents! We surveyed our readers for their favorite indoor play structures. Then we did 7 more hours of research, comparing quality and durability. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Read More

Best Car Seat Protector

What is the best car seat protector? Mats that go under car seats to protect vehicle seats are popular . . . and controversial. Some car seat makers prohibit their use; others allow them (or specific ones). Yet seat protectors are popular, helping protect a vehicle’s seats from dirt, spills and grime. This article focuses on which protectors are ok to use with which car seats. To figure that out, we checked car seat manuals and consulted with car seat makers. Then we tested the mats ourselves. Here are the winners.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Read More

Best Extra Large Baby Playpen

What’s the best extra large baby playpen? Sure, playpens have been around for forever . . . but new to the market are extra large models that offer up to 27 square feet of play space. No, these playpens aren’t for sleeping—but they are great to give baby more space to roam, while keeping them in a safe environment. After inspecting several models, comparing features and ease of use, here are the extra large baby playpens we’d recommend.

Read More
Loading

Hello there . . .

Baby Bargains 2020We obsess over gear for families and the home . . . so you don’t have to. Baby Bargains has one mission: help you find the best gear for your family with unbiased reviews by experts with 20 years of experience. At prices that don’t break the bank. When you purchase a product from links on this site, we make a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our work and how to support our site.

BabyBargains.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Why trust us

We don’t take money from the brands we review. No free samples, no sponsors, no “partnerships.” Baby Bargains is your independent and unbiased source for expert reviews of products for families and the home. We’ve been writing and reviewing gear for parents since 1994.

But don’t take our word for it: The New York Times called Baby Bargains “the bible for new parents-to-be!” Baby Bargains has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America and NBC’s Today Show.

as seen on logos Baby Bargains

Updated book! Click on pic below to buy!