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The Best Nursery
Changing Pads, Humidifiers, Baby Dressers or see all in Best Nursery
High Chairs
For Small Spaces, For Toddlers, Hook-On Chairs, Camping or see all in Best High Chairs
Baby Bottles
Bottle Brushes,Bottle Drying Rack or see all in Baby Bottles
Best Front Facing Car Seat
What’s the best front-facing car seat? We surveyed parent readers, tried out seats first-hand with actual toddlers and interviewed car seat safety techs to find the best bets. Which were easiest to install? Easiest for a toddler to use? Most comfortable? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
Feeding Essentials
Breast Pumps
Medela Pump Parts, Spectra Pump Parts, Pump Bags or see all in Best Breast Pumps
Nursing Necessities
Pumping Bra, Nursing Bra, Nipple Shield or see all in Nursing Necessities
Baby Food & Formula
Baby Food Storage, Mini Food Processor, Formula Dispenser or see all in Best Baby Food & Formula
Best Breast Pump
What’s the best breast pump? We surveyed our parent readers and interviewed 5 lactation consultants to find the best bets. Which was easiest to use? Easy to clean? Lightweight? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
Baby Bedding & Clothes
Milestone Blankets, Weighted Blankets or see all in Best Baby Bedding & Clothes.
Best Breast Pump
What’s the best breast pump? We surveyed our parent readers and interviewed 5 lactation consultants to find the best bets. Which was easiest to use? Easy to clean? Lightweight? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
Baby Carriers
Best Baby Monitor With 2 Cameras
What’s the best baby monitor with dual cameras? We tested 17 different baby monitors with two cameras to find the one with the best picture quality, ease of use and overall value. We compared both night vision and daytime viewing, plus measured battery life. Here are the winners.
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Best Cabinet Locks Child Safety
We tested and researched a dozen different ways to child-proof cabinets and drawers, a common need for parents when baby proofing home. After trying out several of these in person and consulting with baby proofing experts about what works best, we picked these solutions as the best cabinet locks for child safety.
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Best Baby Gates
What are the best baby gates? To find out, we took 17 baby and safety gates and installed them in various places: stairs, doorways and laundry rooms. We asked our parent testers to rate the gates on ease of installation and use. Here are the winners!
FYI: We are Baby Bargains—we’ve been reviewing and rating gates since 1994. Yes, that long! We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Baby Bargains is 100% reader-supported!
Best Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio
A baby video monitor doesn’t have to cost a fortune—we hand-tested 19 new monitors that don’t break the bank. Can a bargain monitor still produced great video and audio? To find out, we measured battery life, video quality, range, security and more. Here are our top picks.
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Holidays
Angel Tree topper, Poinsettia Flowers, Garland, Tree Skirt or see all in Holidays.
Best Poinsettia Artificial Flowers
What are the best artificial poinsettia flowers? Great to add a pop of color year round, poinsettia flowers are nicely sized for table centerpieces or wreaths. We tried out a few varieties to find the best quality. Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Marzipan
What’s the best marzipan? To find out, we gathered marzipan enthusiasts among our staff to do a blind taste test. We also asked our parent readers for their favorites. What is the best marzipan candy? What about marzipan dough for baking? Here are the ones we think are best.
Best Fruitcake
What is the best fruitcake? To find out, we gathered fruitcake enthusiasts among our parent readers for a blind taste test. Which was best? Moist and delicious? Here are the winners.
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Best Stocking Holders for Mantel
What are the best stocking holders? To find out, we ordered in several brands to check for quality and overall design. We also asked our parent readers for their favorites. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Toddler Mittens
Here are the best toddler mittens for boys and girls, based on our detailed testing. We looked for mittens that were warm, soft and affordable—plus cuteness didn’t hurt. Whether your toddler needs lightweight mittens for outdoor play or serious insulated mittens for snowman building, we’ve got you covered.
Best Advent Calendar
What’s the best advent calendar? We ask experts—kids! We surveyed the families that read our parenting books to find their all-time favorite advent calendars. Here are the ones that came out on top.
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Best Hot Chocolate Bomb Mold
What’s the best mold for hot chocolate bombs? Yes, these bombs are the current hot cocoa craze thanks to social media. Hot chocolate bombs are a ball of chocolate (with marshmallows) designed to melt in a mug of hot milk. And creating the bomb is half the fun—a great craft for kids and a neat gift for friends and relatives. We tried out a dozen silicone molds to find the best ones for hot chocolate bombs. Here are the winners.
Best Globe for Kids
What’s the best globe for kids? To find out, we asked the experts—kids themselves. We took 7 popular globes and asked kids for their feedback. Which was easiest to use? Had a companion app? Or had interactive features? Here are the ones that were the tops in our tests.
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Best Mesh Backpack
What’s the best mesh backpack? To find out, we tried out 9 different brands, comparing weight, comfort and ease of use. Which is best for a kid at school? A day at the beach? Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Preschool Workbooks
What are the best preschool workbooks? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books to find their favorites. Then we asked a group of preschool teachers for their picks. And finally, we ordered in the most suggested workbooks and gave them to actual preschoolers to try! Here are the ones we recommend to you.
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Best Electric Stapler
What’s the best electric stapler? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find their favorites. Then we did additional research, comparing performance and value. Finally, we tested out several top brands. Here are the models we’d recommend!
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Outdoor Fun
Bicycle Seat, Trampoline, Outdoor Ping Pong Table or see all in Outdoor Fun.
Best Balance Bike For 1 Year Old
We tested 11 different balance bikes with babies between 10 months and 18 months to find the Best Baby Balance Bike. Judged on safety, quality and durability, we also looked at the fun factor—which ones did our testers love to ride? So, what’s the difference between a balance bike for babies (1 year olds) and older toddlers? Balance bikes are pedal-free bikes that teach kids how to balance on two wheels. Baby balance bikes have an extra set of wheels to provide more stability for the youngest riders.
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Best pH Meter
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Best Running Headlamp
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Baking With Kids
Best Vanilla Beans
What are the best vanilla beans? To find out, we ordered vanilla beans from 9 brands. What was best for making extract? Best for cooking?
FYI: Vanilla beans come in two grades: A and B. Grade A beans are best for cooking, given their high moisture content. Grade B beans are more concentrated and better for making extract. Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families 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.
Best Cake Pan
What are the best cake pans? We tried out several popular pan brands and started baking. Which was best for layer cakes? Sheet cakes? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Yeast
What’s the best yeast for baking? For bread machines? What about nutritional yeast? We fired up the bread machine and tried out different yeasts to find the best bets. Here’s what we recommend.
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Ice Cream
Ice Cream Container, Ice Cream Bowls or see all in Ice Cream.
Best Popsicle Molds
What are the best popsicle molds? We gathered 10 of the world’s foremost popsicle experts—that is, kids—to pick the very best popsicle molds. Which were the best for kids? For multiple uses like cake pops? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Ice Cream Container
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Cooking With Kids
Learning Tower, Dutch Oven, Pizza Peel or see all in Cooking With Kids.
Best Electric Kettle
What’s the best electric kettle? To find out, we surveyed the readers of our parenting books to find their favorites. Then we narrowed down the field with more research, comparing features/value and testing out models here at our home office. Here are the best bets!
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The Very Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens
What’s the best outdoor pizza oven? Yes, we consider ourselves pizza enthusiasts—and what’s better than pizza baked in an oven that can reach the high temperatures required to get that crust crispy? We surveyed our readers who use outdoor ovens for pizza for their favorites. Then we did 9 hours of additional research, looking real world tests of outdoor ovens. Here are the outdoor pizza ovens we’d recommend.
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Best Red Pots and Pans Set
What’s the best red pots and pans set? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tried out a few of these pans ourselves. Which was easiest to clean? Heat evenly? Here are the ones we would recommend.
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Best Water Boiler
What is the best boiler for water? What if you want to not only boil water but keep it warm? What about kettle-style boilers? Travel models? We tried out seven brands to find the best bets. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Healthy Snacking
Peanut Butter Powder, Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Toddler Snacks or see all in Healthy Snacking.
Best Toddler Snacks
Picky eaters! Temper tantrums! Toddlers can be a hard crowd to please. We rounded up a half dozen toddlers to test the best snacks for toddlers. Looking for healthy snacks, we judged the snacks on taste, nutrition and value. Our toddler testers turned up their collective noses at many good-for-you snacks, so these winners had a tough bar to reach! Here are the best bets.
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Best Goji Berries and Powder
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Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Candles, K Cups or see all in Pumpkin Spice.
Best Pumpkin Spice Snacks
What are the best snacks in the pumpkin spice universe? To find out, we turned to the pumpkin spice enthusiasts on our staff and asked to do a blind taste test. Which had the best pumpkin spice flavor? Here are the winners.
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Best Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Foods
What are the best pumpkin spice foods for breakfast? To find out, we tried out 9 different options, from cereal to breakfast pastries. Which had the best flavor? Gluten-free? Most pumpkin spice zing? Here are the ones we thought were best.
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Best Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener
What is the best pumpkin spice air freshener? To find out, we did a blind-folded test to find the best bets. Which had the best pumpkin-like fragrance? Lasted the longest? Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Pumpkin Spice Tea & Chai
What is the best pumpkin spice tea and chai? To find out, we tried out seven brands in a blind taste test. Which had the best aroma? Most pumpkin flavor? Here are the winners. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Best Embroidery Machine
What’s the best embroidery machine? We surveyed the parent readers of our books for their favorites. We learned that some folks liked combination sewing and embroidery machines . . . and that embroidery can become very addictive! Today’s embroidery machines are easy to use, enabling you to create monogrammed gifts, custom patches and more. We took our reader suggestions and then did 9 more hours of research, comparing features and quality. Here are the embroidery machines we’d recommend.
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Best Tufting Gun
What’s the best tufting gun? We asked a half dozen DIY rug enthusiasts for their favorites—then we spent another six hours doing research, comparing quality and features. Here are the tufting guns we recommend. What’s the best tufting gun? We asked a half dozen DIY rug enthusiasts for their favorites—then we spent another six hours doing research, comparing quality and features. Here are the tufting guns we recommend.
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Best Pottery Wheel For Kids
What’s the best pottery wheel for kids? To find out, we turned to the experts: kids themselves! We tried out several pottery kits with kids and then asked our parent readers for their favorites. Which were fun for a rainy afternoon? Easiest to use? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Toys, Fun & Party Favors
Air Hockey Table, Baby Yoda Toys & Gifts, Freeze Dried Ice Cream or see all in Toys, Fun and Party Favors.
Best Conversation Hearts
What are the best conversation hearts? Also known as sweethearts or candy hearts, conversation hearts are popular as party favors—or to teach counting to a beginning student! Yes, these little candy hearts are the perfect conversation starter. We tried several brands before deciding these are the best bets.
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Best Ping Pong Paddles
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Best Mini Screwdriver Set
What’s the best mini screwdriver set? To find out, we tried out several different brands. Which was best for eyeglass repair? What about a gooseneck feature to reach tight spots? Here are the ones we liked the best.
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Best Pellet Smoker
What’s the best pellet smoker? To find out, we surveyed BBQ enthusiasts among our readers (2.1 million strong) to find their top favorites for pellet smokers. We took those suggestions and then did 13 more hours of research, comparing features, performance and prices. Finally, we interviewed three pit masters from Texas (brisket!) and North Carolina (pulled pork!) to get their insights. After all that work—drum roll—we present the best pellet smokers!
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Best Needle Nose Pliers Set
What’s the best needle nose pliers set? Which offers the best bang for the buck? The best variety of sizes? We tried out needle nose plier sets from 8 brands to find out. Here are the best bets.
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Best Manuka Honey Cream
What’s the best manuka honey cream for your skin or face? And what is manuka honey anyway? Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of this funky New Zealand honey. We tried out a half dozen skin creams with manuka honey to find the best bets. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Deep Conditioning Heat Cap
Got dry hair? A deep conditioning heat cap may just the solution. Sure, you can condition your hair without heat—but heating helps your hair absorb the moisture, opening your scalp pores. To find the best deep conditioning heat cap, we first interviewed 7 stylists across the county to get their suggestions. Then we asked our readers for their favorites. Finally, we tried out several ourselves. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Gua Sha Facial Tools
What are the best gua sha facial tools? And what is gua sha anyway? Part of Chinese beauty routines, fans of these massaging tools say they help soothe skin. Pro tip: many folks keep these tools in a refrigerator—the cold stone helps reduce redness or puffiness. We tried out several brands of gua sha facial tools. Then we asked our mom readers for their favorites. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Hair Dryer for Curly Hair
What’s the best hair dryer for curly hair? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find the best solutions. We took the top hair dryer favorites from our readers with curly hair and then did 17 more hours of research, comparing features and performance. Here are our top recommendations!
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy Tea, Prenatal Vitamins, Pregnancy Tea or see all in Pregnancy
Best Pregnancy Books
What are the best books for pregnancy? If this is your first pregnancy, you may have questions. Lots of questions! We looked at 20 different pregnancy books, from serious medical Q&A books to lighthearted tomes aimed at first time dads. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Cool Mist Humidifier
What is the best cool mist humidifier? To find out, we continuously test popular brands of humidifiers, looking for three key attributes: how easy is it to use? Easy to clean? Most effective at raising the humidity in a room? For this article, we tried out a crop of seven new brands. Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Warm Mist Humidifier
What are the best warm mist humidifiers? To find out, we tested a dozen models to find out which ones were easiest to use—and easiest to clean. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Plant Humidifier
What’s the best indoor plant humidifier? We tried out several compact humidifier models that are perfect for plants and then did 9 hours of additional research, comparing test results and real-world experiences. Which were easiest to clean? Lasted the longest on a single refill? Here are the models we’d recommend.
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Best Air Humidifier
What is the best air humidifier? To find out, we tested 19 different models to find the best bets. We also asked our parent readers for their favorites. Which was the quietest? The best cool mist? Best for travel? Plants? Here are the ones we judged as best.
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Home Makeovers
Farmhouse Chandelier, LED Garage Light, Solar Lights Outdoor or see all in Home Makeovers.
Best Sectional Sofa
What is the best sectional sofa? We asked our parent readers for their favorites and then did another eight hours of research to compare quality and features. We also interviewed three folks who sell furniture for a living to get their insights. Here are the sectional sofas we think are best.
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Best Saturn Lamp
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Health & Safety
Alkaline Water, Dog Gate or see all in Health & Safety.
Best Kitchen Soap Dispenser
What’s the best soap dispenser for a kitchen? We tried out several soap dispenser and surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!). Which was the most practical? Sturdy? Here are the ones we’d recommend!
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Best Car Fire Extinguisher
What’s the best fire extinguisher for a vehicle? Whether you drive a passenger car, truck or RV, having a small fire extinguisher in your vehicle is a smart move. We talked with fire safety officials to get their recommendations. Then we compared several small fire extinguishers designed for vehicles, looking at third-party testing data. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Indoor Safety Gates
What are the best indoor safety gates? To find out, we tested gates from 9 major brands. Which were easiest to install? Easiest to use? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Gardening
Plant Humidifier Indoor, Rain Gauge, Rake or see all in Gardening.
Best Oriole Bird Feeder
What’s the best oriole bird feeder? To find out, we asked the oriole birding enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorite feeders—and their tips and advice on attracting these beautiful birds. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Kids Gardening Sets and Tools
What are the best gardening sets or tools for kids? Gardening is a great family activity—teaching planning, science and environmental lessons. Plus it’s outdoors! We took actual kids and several different sets of gardening tools to see which worked best in the real world. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Hummingbird Feeder
What’s the best hummingbird feeder? To find out, we asked the hummingbird enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. We took these suggestions and then did four more hours of research, comparing quality and durability. Here are the ones we’d recommend!
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Best Bird Feeder
What’s the best bird feeder? To find out, we asked birding enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. We took these suggestions and then did another 7 hours of hands-on research, comparing ease of use and durability. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Camping & RV’ing
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Best Quiet Generator
What’s the best quiet generator? If you are camping, RV’ing or just looking for backup power for your home, a quiet generator is a must. And your neighbors will thank you as well. We poured over field test data of 15 brands of generators, looking at decibel levels at 20 and 50 feet. Then we interviewed contractors to find the most reliable brands. Finally, we asked the readers of our parenting books who are camping enthusiasts for their favorites. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Camping Tarp
What’s the best camping tarp? We tried out several tarps to find out. Then we surveyed the camping enthusiasts among our parent readers to find their favorites. What worked best as a tent footprint? As shelter against the weather? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best RV Water Filter
What’s the water filter for your RV? To find out, we asked the experts—that is, the RV enthusiasts among our parent readers. That’s one thing we learned about RV gear: folks who own RV’s love to share their tips and advice! We then interviewed three RV experts with years of experience in the industry for additional insights. We compared filters based on performance and price. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Fall
Scary Decor, Pumpkin Decor or see all in Fall.
Best Spider Web
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Best Spooky Decor
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Summer
Splash Pad For Toddlers, Trampoline Sprinkler, Unicorn Pool Float or see all in Summer.
Best Solar Lights Outdoor
What are the best outdoor solar lights? Perfect for adding a touch of light to a backyard, deck or path, these lights work much the same way: solar sensors charge during the day and then shine for a period of time at night. But which are best? We tried out several options here at the mothership, testing for brightness and durability. Here are our favorites!
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Best Kids Swim Goggles
What are the best kids swim goggles? To find out, we enlisted a half dozen kids to try out several of the most popular goggles. Which ones fit the best? Were easiest to get on/off? To adjust? Here are the winners.
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Best Water Slide
What are the best water slides? Which are easiest to set up? Best for parties? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find the answers. We took their favorites and then did nine more hours of research, comparing different models. Here’s what we’d recommend to you! Why trust us? We’ve been reviewing and rating products for families, children and the home 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.
Gift Ideas
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Best Italian Cookies
What are the best Italian cookies? It was a tough job, but we sampled 9 different brands of cookies made in Italy to find out. We looked for the best gift box, best chocolate cookie and best wafer cookie. Here are the winners.
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Best Dancing Cactus
What is the best dancing cactus toy? Yes, these super-cute toys can play music, giggle and even record your voice. Perfect for that gift that is equal parts silly and mesmerizing. We tried out a few of these toys ourselves before deciding these were the best bets.
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Best Electric Scooters for Adults
What is the best electric scooter for adults? To find out, we did a deep dive into the scooter world—13 hours of research. Along the way, we asked our readers for their favorites and real-world experiences. Then we interviewed three experts in the scooter industry. Finally, we tried out several scooters ourselves. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Heated Socks For Men and Women
Is there anything worse than cold feet? Living here in Colorado, we know when your feet get cold, your entire body soon follows. To chase the chill, we tried out heated socks from 11 different brands. Which worked the best for wearing around the house? For skiing? Hunting? Here are the ones we recommend.
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Popcorn
Best Popcorn Seasoning
What’s the best popcorn seasoning? We asked the popcorn enthusiasts among our parent reader for their favorites. And then we took a dozen of these suggestions and did a blind taste test—which was most tasty? Not too salty? Here are the winners!
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Best Popcorn Butter
What’s the best butter for popcorn? To find out, we gathered popcorn enthusiasts among our staff and did a blind taste test. We took 8 brands of popcorn butter topping and slathered them on batches of popcorn. Which ones were best? Read on to find out.
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Best Popcorn Salt
What’s the best salt for popcorn? We tried out 8 brands of popcorn salt in a blind taste test. Which was closest to theater popcorn? Which salt also adds butterly flavor? Here are our favorites.
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Pets
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Best Salmon Oil for Dogs
What’s the best salmon oil for your dog or cat? Which one has great flavor? Is easy to apply to dog’s food bowl? Includes tocopherols or other additives? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tried out several brands our own family’s best friend. Here are the ones we recommend.
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