All Entries in the "Baby/Kids" Category
Graco DuoGlider Classic Connect Stroller
Double Stroller 8/10 By Valerie Baldowski If you have twins or two little ones of different ages, then you’ll really appreciate the Graco DuoGlider Classic Connect Stroller, which has a great value at $154.99. The tandem stroller holds two children up to 40 pounds each. It accepts Graco Classic Connect car seats, so you can […]
Evenflo Big Kid AMP Booster Car Seat
Booster Seat 9.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski With a back that easily adjusts to six different heights, the Evenflo Big Kid AMP booster car seat is a great, lightweight option for kids old enough to sit up straight on car rides. The back is also removable, leaving you with a backless booster seat that’s easy to […]
Chicco Echo Twin Stroller
Twin Stroller 6.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski A high-quality twin stroller from Chicco, this stroller has side-by-side seats that recline independently and feature umbrella shades with rear flaps that can unzip. We were happy with how the seats recline with one hand to four positions, including a nearly flat position. Even though the stroller holds toddlers […]
Diono RadianR100 Convertible Car Seat
Booster Seat 9.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski A versatile car seat/booster seat, the Diono RadianR100 can be the only car seat your child needs from 5 to 100 pounds. And thanks to its slim profile, you can fit three across the backseat of most cars. This makes traveling with multiple small children less of a hassle. […]
Peg Perego Vela Easy Drive Stroller
Single Stroller 7/10 By Valerie Baldowski This high-end Italian stroller has some nifty perks. The Peg Perego Vela Easy Drive Stroller, designed to make traveling with the baby easier, is compatible with the Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 car seat as well as some other manufacturer’s car seats. To slide it easily into the trunk, this […]
Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller
Single Stroller 8.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski A great, compact single stroller available for as low as $57.88, the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller weighs just under 12 pounds. This stroller folds up very easily—with just one hand—and stays standing unassisted. Even better, the kid’s food tray and seat don’t come close to the dirty ground […]
Baby Trend Expedition LX Travel System
Single Stroller 9/10 By Valerie Baldowski A high-quality jogging stroller from Baby Trend, the Expedition LX Travel System is perfect for parents who like to keep up with their exercise with the baby in tow. The large, rubber front wheel swivels for regular travel, and locks in place for safe jogging. The travel system includes […]
Schwinn Arrow Single Stroller
Swivel Wheel Single Jogging Stroller 7.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski The Schwinn Arrow Single Stroller has two wheels in back and one in front. Billed as a great stroller for everyday use as well as jogging, it has 16-inch wheels with aluminum frames. Selling points of this upscale stroller include its maneuverability. The Schwinn Arrow’s large […]
Cosco Umbria Stroller
Single Stroller 8.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski A lightweight, affordable single stroller, the Cosco Umbria comes in a snazzy zigzag pink or blue design. The three-point harness is easy to snap in place, and the seat reclines to two positions so even babies who are still learning to sit up can be comfortable. We were pleased […]
Baby Jogger 2014 City Mini GT
Single Stroller 9.5/10 By Valerie Baldowski A sturdy single stroller for the parent on the go, this Baby Jogger 2014 City Mini GT is ideal. We fell in love with the lightweight yet quality design, especially the easy fold system that requires only one hand. The stroller is so lightweight, in fact, that we can […]
Best Booster Seats
Top 10 Rated Booster Seats By Valerie Baldowski Picking out the right booster seat involves making multiple decisions based on what you’re looking for in a child restraint system. We reviewed a number of boosters and selected our favorites based on what parents and caregivers value the most. 1. Lightweight and easy to transfer from […]
Best Baby Strollers
Top 10 Rated Baby Strollers By Valerie Baldowski Parents faced with picking just one stroller out of the hundreds of brands and styles on the marketplace have a daunting task. Whether it’s a lightweight, umbrella, standard, jogging or double stroller, the factors to consider include price range, features and options, and if there’s a recall […]
Best Baby Car Seats
Top 10 Rated Baby Car Seats By Valerie Baldowski Parents looking for a safe infant car seat have the daunting task of wading through dozens of brands and models to find the one seat right for their child. We compared the seats on the market and chose which ones are the best ones based on […]
Best Baby Monitors
Top 10 Rated Baby Monitors By Brittany Rowland As we surveyed the wide selection of baby monitors available on the market, we kept the following important qualities in mind: 1. Wide range 2. Secure, interference-free channels 3. Clear reception 4. Low battery/out of range indicators 5. Ample battery life 6. Minimal static 7. Two-way audio […]
My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope
My First Microscope 9.5/10 Leaps and bounds ahead of cheap, plastic microscopes, this sturdy, heavy-duty microscope is very reasonably priced at $65.60. A scientific instrument like the ones used in high school labs, it produces clear, sharp magnifications of such materials like frog’s blood, mosquito head parts, and human skin cells. The kit also includes […]
Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat
Baby Car Seat 9/10 By Valerie Baldowski Graco has already made a name for itself for its other baby care products, including strollers, travel systems, play yards, swings, high chairs and baby monitors, so moms can go on an established track record when comparing the basic Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 to other infant car seats. This […]