Safe & Sound
We test, rate, and recommend everything from bassinets to baby gates, so you can bring home the very best. Because it truly does take a village.
1,000+ products
so that you can make safer and smarter choices.
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Emily A. Thomas, PhD
Manager, Auto Safety; Child Passenger Safety Technician
Parent Superpower
Stretching my creativity to make birthdays specialāthemed cakes, T-shirts, and more.
Mom Hack
As your babies get older, always keep a snack and a few crayons in your bagāyou never know when you'll need to feed or distract them.
Favorite Baby Product
The Nose Frida.
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Ashita Kapoor
Associate Director, Product Safety
Aunt Superpower
Being effective and efficientāeven after sleepless nights.
Aunt Hack
Homemade fruit and vegetable popsicles.
Favorite Baby Product
Onesies with 2-way zippers.
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Will Wallace
Associate Director, Policy
Parent Superpower
Catching items dropped from the high chair before they hit the floor.
Dad Hack
Making up a song for any situation.
Favorite Baby Product
![Ginger Cowles](https://article.images.consumerreports.org/image/upload/v1692046615/prod/content/dam/product-experience/new-baby/ginger-cowles-mobile.jpg)
Ginger Cowles
Managing Editor
Parent Superpower
Validating feelings and holding boundaries.
Mom Hack
Offering choices to help instill a sense of independence and empowerment.
Favorite Baby Product
My iPhone! I've documented countless adorable moments of my little familia.
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CĆ©sar Carroll
Baby Products Market Analyst
Uncle Superpower
Play copious amounts of Nintendo Switch. Easy for me, I am a kid at heart!
Uncle Hack
Act silly at any and every opportunity.
Favorite Baby Product
I've been especially interested in smart baby products, like the Snoo Smart Sleeper.
![Joan Muratore](https://article.images.consumerreports.org/image/upload/v1692276633/prod/content/dam/product-experience/new-baby/joan-muratore-mobile.jpg)
Joan Muratore
Baby Product Test Engineer
Parent Superpower
Kissing boo-boos.
Mom Hack
When your babies get older, make your own Monster Repellent by filling a spray bottle with water. Decorate the bottle with stickers, and spray at night to keep those monsters OUT.
Favorite Baby Product
The Britax B-Lively stroller, which is top-rated and has a very easy, compact, self-standing fold.
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Jennifer Stockburger
Director of Operations, Auto Test Center
Parent Superpower
Making my kids laugh when they're angry.
Mom Hack
The rotisserie chicken.
Favorite Baby Product
A good baby monitor. (I used them even as my babies became kids, because their bedrooms were on another floor.)
![Charu Ahuja](https://article.images.consumerreports.org/image/upload/v1692656718/prod/content/dam/product-experience/new-baby/charu-ahuja-mobile.jpg)
Charu Ahuja
Director, Consumer Experience & Usability Research
Parent Superpower
Baby Interpreter.
Mom Hack
Keep a few diapers and a set of baby clothes in your car, so you're never caught unprepared!
Favorite Baby Product
The Graco Modes stroller, which has a snack tray that doubles as a high chair when you're on the go.
Car Seats
Perhaps the most important purchase you'll make, a safe car seat is a must. Our engineers test and rate 100+ options on the market, so we can recommend the best choices.
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Infant Car Seat Finder
Answer a few questions and we'll provide recommendations for infant car seats that fit your lifestyle, vehicle(s), and budget.
Strollers
Choosing the right wheels is such a personal decision. See which strollers earn CR's recommendation.
Explore StrollersSleep & Nursery
Outfit baby's room with ease, so the whole family can catch quality zzzs.
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Diapering
One reality of the newborn stage? So. Many. Diapers. Make it easier with our straightforward advice.
Feeding & Nursing
However you plan to nourish your little one, we've got you covered.
Play Yards
& Play
Set baby up with space to explore their world, safely.
Around the House
Bathing & Personal Care
Tend to your needs and your little one's with our expert advice and top products.
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