Category: Bath

What is the best sunscreen for toddlers? First, we interviewed pediatricians and dermatologists to get the latest advice on sunscreens. Then we purchased sunscreen and tried it out on actual toddlers. We also asked the readers of our parenting books what worked best for them. What was easiest to put on? Most effective? Budget-friendly? Here are our recommendations!

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Pacifiers are all the same, right? Actually, not! We put 17 pacifiers to the test and consulted with pediatricians and dentists about what they’d recommend. Why dentists? Because choosing the wrong pacifier can affect a baby’s tooth and mouth development with prolonged use. Here are the winners.

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We tested a dozen different baby lotions to find the best—we were looking for gentle formulas, simple moisturizing ingredients and effectiveness. After trying out these lotions on various babies and toddlers, here are the best bets.

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What’s the best diaper rash cream? We’ve tested over a dozen remedies to fight this painful and annoying affliction. We also consulted with pediatricians as to their favorites. Here are the winners.

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Hooded towels are a great shower gift and we tested a dozen different options to find the very best. We looked at absorbency, softness, quality, size and, of course, cuteness! Here are our picks for best gift sets, organic towels, cute character hooded towels and a budget-friendly option.

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What’s the best soap for baby? We tested 11 popular options and consulted with pediatricians to find the best soap for baby. We judged soaps based on which were most mild, tear-free and free of controversial ingredients like parabens and phthalates. In talking with doctors, we realize that some “all natural” soaps for babies can actually contain highly allergenic ingredients. So here are our top picks.

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We tested nine different pacifier clips with actual babies to discover which ones were the easiest to use and most durable. Here are our picks—plus advice on when to ditch the pacifier.

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What’s the second most common reason parents call a doctor for infants? Nasal congestion! (The #1 reason is fever). To the rescue come nasal aspirators, which promise relief for unhappy kiddos. But do they really work? We tried out several gadgets that promise relief for nasal congestion and consulted with pediatricians about best practices. Here are our picks—and a simple remedy that doesn’t involve a gadget! As always, we recommend consulting with a doctor about your baby’s congestion and whether an aspirator is recommended to use for your baby.

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What’s the best potty training toilet? We gathered a gaggle of potty-training toddlers and tried out some of the most popular models on the market today. Which were easiest to use? To clean? Which ones did the toddlers like best? Here are the winners!

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