Safest Toddler & Big Kid Trampolines of 2017
Trampolines are a great way for kids to get out some energy, and most kids will spend tons of time jumping on a new trampoline! They are great for outdoors during the summer, and indoors during the colder fall and winter months.
Not only are they great fun, but physical and occupational therapists use trampolines to provide children with proprioceptive input, encourage rhythmic bouncing (which research suggests might help with language development), build strength, and get them engaged in a fun whole-body activity!
Best Convertible Car Seats 2017 - Safe, Comfortable, & Reliable
Looking for less expensive convertible car seat options? Check out our reviews here.
As a baby of the 70's my dad would lay a blanket down in the back of his Saab hatchback and let us crawl around and play on long road trips through snowy Maine. No car seats, no seat belts in the back seat; just slippery roads and some dumb luck. Somehow we got out unscathed, at least physically. Fortunately car seats, and parents, have come a long way since the 70's!
Best Infant Car Seats of 2017 - Safety, Comfort, Weight, Convenience
| Alert: Our former #1, the Britax B-Safe 35 and 35 Elite is off the list temporarily due to a B-Safe recall as of June 2017. Scroll to bottom of page to see info. |
Our hands-on testing and focus groups with over two dozen moms got down to the nitty-gritty on over a dozen of the best infant car seats on the market. Their reviews and ratings helped us identify several highly recommended infant car seats for 2017, made by brands such as Britax, Graco, Baby Trend, Peg Perego, UppaBaby, Maxi Cosi, and Chicco. All of the car seats on this list are not only well-rated, but also pass the test of time: reliability is very important for baby products, and sometimes the best-looking and functioning car seats can lead to disappointment after a few months. As always, our reviews are impartial and honest, and we did not accept any freebie or discounted car seats for this review. Our top car seats range in price from about $80 to $300; if you're looking for something a bit cheaper, we suggest checking out our list of the best infant car seats for under $100, here. Before we begin the ratings, let's list a few things you should be thinking about when purchasing an infant car seat. Here are some of the most important things to consider:
Best Video Baby Monitors of 2017 - Rated and Reviewed
The video baby monitor is one of the most common purchases by new parents (for our review of sound-only baby monitors, click here). They are super comforting when you want to keep an eye on your baby while he or she falls asleep, if they fuss during the night, or just for peace of mind when you don't want to open the door and risk waking your sleeping angel. Traditional baby monitors were audio only, allowing parents to listen in on activity.