All Gear Reviews
Every product we've reviewed — 250 in-depth reviews with scores, tradeoffs, and NYC-specific notes.
baby proofing
Regalo Easy Step Walk-Through Gate
8.7/10 · $30 — Best baby gate
Munchkin Clear Stove Guard
8.3/10 · $15 — Best stove guard
Safety 1st Radiator Cover
8.5/10 · $50 — NYC essential
Furniture Anti-Tip Straps (8 pack)
8.8/10 · $10 — Required safety
Jool Baby Outlet Covers (32 pack)
8.4/10 · $10 — Best outlet covers
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail
8.6/10 · $80 — Best diaper pail
bath
Stokke Flexi Bath
8.9/10 · $45 — Best NYC baby tub
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment
8.6/10 · $30 — Best baby skincare
Frida Baby NoseFrida
9/10 · $15 — Best nasal aspirator
Skip Hop Moby Bath Spout Cover
8.2/10 · $10 — Must-have bath accessory
Boon Cogs Bath Toys
8.3/10 · $12 — Best bath toy
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment
8.5/10 · $12 — Best all-purpose ointment
Frida Baby MediFrida Medicine Dispenser
8.3/10 · $12 — Best medicine dispenser
Desitin Maximum Strength Diaper Cream
8.4/10 · $8 — Best diaper cream
Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes
8/10 · $9/3pk — Best nose wipes
Pampers Swaddlers
8.6/10 · $25/pack — Best newborn diaper
WaterWipes Original Baby Wipes
8.7/10 · $30/720ct — Best sensitive skin wipes
Keekaroo Peanut Changer
8.4/10 · $175 — Best changing pad
Tylenol Infant Drops
8.5/10 · $10 — Medicine cabinet essential
Hello Bello Diapers
8.1/10 · $24/pack — Best eco-friendly diaper
bumGenius Freetime Cloth Diapers
8/10 · $20/each — Best cloth diaper
Frida Baby Windi Gas Passer
7.9/10 · $15/10pk — For desperate gas moments
Ubbi Baby Bath Toy Organizer
8/10 · $15 — Best bath toy storage
Honest Company Baby Wipes
8/10 · $20/576ct — Best plant-based wipes
Skip Hop Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Bathtub
8.2/10 · $35 — Best budget baby tub
bikes scooters
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe
9.2/10 · $90 — Best first scooter
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike
9.1/10 · $120 — Best balance bike
Razor A Kick Scooter
8.4/10 · $35 — Best school commuter
woom 2 Pedal Bike (14 inch)
8.9/10 · $360 — Best first pedal bike
Radio Flyer My 1st Scooter
7.8/10 · $30 — Best budget first scooter
Micro Kickboard Maxi Deluxe
9/10 · $100 — Best big kid scooter
books
Goodnight Moon
9/10 · $9 — The bedtime classic
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
9/10 · $8 — Best teaching book
BOB Books Set 1
8.6/10 · $15 — Best learn-to-read
Press Here by Herve Tullet
8.7/10 · $12 — Best interactive book
Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey
8.5/10 · $10 — Best early reader series
Last Stop on Market Street
8.8/10 · $14 — Best NYC city book
Ada Twist, Scientist
8.5/10 · $14 — Best STEAM book
Llama Llama Red Pajama
8.4/10 · $9 — Best bedtime anxiety book
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
8.6/10 · $8 — Best first story book
Where the Wild Things Are
8.7/10 · $12 — Best imagination book
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
8.5/10 · $8 — Best alphabet book
Dragons Love Tacos
8.4/10 · $12 — Best silly read-aloud
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
8.3/10 · $10 — Best read-along book
car seats
Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller
9/10 · $550 — Best for taxi families
Cosco Scenera NEXT
8.5/10 · $50 — Best taxi car seat
Nuna RAVA
9.1/10 · $500 — Best convertible car seat
Chicco KeyFit 30
8.9/10 · $200 — Best infant car seat
Wayb Pico Travel Car Seat
8.3/10 · $300 — Best premium portable
mifold Grab-and-Go Booster
7.8/10 · $40 — Most compact booster
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
8.4/10 · $300 — Best all-in-one car seat
Graco TurboBooster 2.0 Backless Booster
8/10 · $25 — Best cheap booster
clothing
diaper bags
Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack
8.7/10 · $185 — Best stylish diaper bag
Skip Hop Forma Diaper Backpack
8.3/10 · $65 — Best mid-range diaper bag
Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack
8.4/10 · $189 — Best premium diaper bag
HaloVa Diaper Bag Backpack
8.1/10 · $30 — Best budget diaper bag
Freshly Picked Classic Diaper Bag
8.3/10 · $175 — Best tote style
educational apps
Khan Academy Kids
9.5/10 · Free — Best free learning app
Homer Learn & Grow
8.4/10 · $10/mo — Best reading app
ScratchJr
8.6/10 · Free — Best coding app
Prodigy Math
8.3/10 · Free (premium $60/yr) — Best math game
Toca Boca World
8.2/10 · Free (IAP) — Best creative play app
Duolingo ABC
8.5/10 · Free — Best learn-to-read app
Daniel Tigers Potty Time App
8/10 · $3 — Best potty training app
feeding
Stokke Tripp Trapp
8.7/10 · $259 — Best investment high chair
IKEA Antilop
9/10 · $25 — Best value (feeding therapists agree)
Inglesina Fast Table Chair
8.6/10 · $70 — Best space saver
ezpz Happy Mat
8.4/10 · $25 — Best suction plate
NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensils
8.5/10 · $10 — Best first utensil
Comotomo Natural Feel Baby Bottle
8.7/10 · $28/2pk — Best bottle for breastfed babies
Dr. Browns Options+ Baby Bottles
8.5/10 · $25/4pk — Best anti-colic bottle
Bumkins Silicone Bib (3-pack)
8.5/10 · $20 — Best bib
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced
7.8/10 · $200 — Keurig for formula
Dr. Browns Formula Mixing Pitcher
8.7/10 · $10 — Best formula hack
OXO Tot Sprout High Chair
8.3/10 · $250 — Best compact high chair
Munchkin LATCH Transition Sippy Cup
8.1/10 · $10 — Best transition cup
Philips Avent Fast Baby Bottle Warmer
8.2/10 · $40 — Best bottle warmer
Bumbo Floor Seat
7.7/10 · $45 — Best pre-high-chair seat
Munchkin Miracle 360 Cup
8.6/10 · $8 — Best trainer cup
OXO Tot Transitions Straw Cup
8.3/10 · $12 — Best straw cup
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro
7.9/10 · $200 — Luxury time-saver
Gerber Organic Burp Cloths (6-pack)
8.1/10 · $15 — Best burp cloths
ZoLi BOT Straw Sippy Cup
8.1/10 · $12 — Best weighted straw cup
monitors
Nanit Pro Camera
8.8/10 · $200 — Best smart monitor
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO
9/10 · $180 — Best non-WiFi monitor
Owlet Dream Sock
8.2/10 · $300 — Best for peace of mind
Owlet Dream Duo
8.4/10 · $399 — Best vitals monitor combo
VTech DM221 Audio Monitor
8/10 · $28 — Best budget monitor
Wyze Cam v3
7.8/10 · $25 — Best budget video hack
nursing
Spectra S1 Plus
9.1/10 · $160 — Best breast pump
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump
9/10 · $13 — Best passive collector
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
8.4/10 · $10 — Best nipple cream
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
8.5/10 · $35 — Best nursing pillow
Elvie Stride Wearable Pump
8.3/10 · $150 — Best wearable pump
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags
8.6/10 · $15/100ct — Best storage bags
Kindred Bravely Simply Sublime Nursing Bra
8.3/10 · $40 — Best nursing bra
Silverette Silver Nursing Cups
8/10 · $80 — Premium nipple healing
play mats
Parklon Pure Soft Play Mat
9/10 · $130 — Best play mat
Graco Pack n Play
8.5/10 · $75 — Best travel playpen
Skip Hop Playspot Geo Tiles
8.2/10 · $75 — Best interlocking tiles
ALZiP Mat (Grand size)
8.6/10 · $200 — Best modular playpen-mat
IKEA KALLAX Shelf with Bins
8.5/10 · $70 — Best toy storage
IKEA TROFAST Storage Frame with Bins
8.3/10 · $50 — Best kid-height storage
Lovevery Montessori Playshelf
8/10 · $450 — Premium toy display
sleep
Hatch Rest+
9.2/10 · $70 — Best sound machine
Yogasleep Dohm Classic
9/10 · $45 — Best analog sound machine
SNOO Smart Bassinet
8/10 · $1,695 (rent $159/mo) — Rent, dont buy
Love to Dream Swaddle UP
8.8/10 · $28 — Best swaddle
Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Crib
8.8/10 · $400 — Best NYC crib
SlumberPod Portable Blackout
8.5/10 · $150 — Best blackout solution
Kyte Baby Sleep Bag
8.6/10 · $36 — Best sleep sack
Yogasleep Hushh Portable Sound Machine
8.7/10 · $30 — Best portable sound machine
Newton Baby Crib Mattress
8.7/10 · $300 — Best breathable mattress
4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing
7.9/10 · $250 — Best smart swing
Hatch Go Portable Sound Machine
8.3/10 · $30 — Best portable Hatch
Baby Shusher Sound Machine
7.8/10 · $35 — Best portable shusher
DockATot Deluxe+
7.5/10 · $175 — Popular but controversial
Yogasleep Rohm Portable Sound Machine
8/10 · $25 — Best budget portable sound
ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag
8.2/10 · $50 — Best toddler sleep sack
strollers
Babyzen Yoyo2
9.4/10 · $499 — Best subway stroller
UPPAbaby Vista V2
9.2/10 · $1,000 — Best premium stroller
Bugaboo Butterfly
8.8/10 · $450 — Best compact fold
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2
8.7/10 · $350 — Best all-terrain
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0
8.5/10 · $495 — Best Vista alternative
UPPAbaby G-LUXE Umbrella Stroller
8.3/10 · $250 — Best umbrella stroller
UPPAbaby PiggyBack Ride-Along Board
8.2/10 · $100 — Best ride-along board
Skip Hop Stroll & Connect Universal Stroller Organizer
8/10 · $25 — Best stroller organizer
Radio Flyer 3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon
8/10 · $100 — Best wagon
Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Travel Stroller
8.1/10 · $250 — Best travel compact
Bugaboo Fox 5
8.6/10 · $1,300 — Best luxury stroller
summer water toys
AquaPlay Canal System
8.6/10 · $60 — Best STEAM water toy
Bunch O Balloons (350 pack)
8.5/10 · $25 — Sells out every year
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
8.5/10 · $55 — Best water table
SwimWays Baby Spring Float
8.1/10 · $20 — Best baby pool float
Super Soaker XP100
8/10 · $15 — Best water gun
Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
8.1/10 · $12 — Best baby sunscreen
Green Toys Sand Play Set
8.2/10 · $15 — Best sandbox toys
Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids SPF 50
7.9/10 · $8 — Best budget sunscreen
teething
Sophie la Girafe
8.3/10 · $27 — The classic teether
Comotomo Silicone Teether
8.7/10 · $10 — Best value teether
Baby Banana Infant Toothbrush
8.4/10 · $8 — Best budget teether
Nuby Ice Gel Teething Keys
8.2/10 · $5 — Best freezable teether
Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier
8.5/10 · $5/2pk — Best newborn pacifier
toddler shoes
Native Jefferson Shoes
8.5/10 · $35 — Best water shoe
See Kai Run First Walker
8.8/10 · $42 — Best first walker
Stride Rite Soft Motion
8.6/10 · $40 — Best for wide feet
Keen Newport H2 Sandal
8.7/10 · $45 — Best summer shoe
Crocs Classic Clog (Kids)
8.4/10 · $35 — Best easy-on shoe
New Balance 574 (Infant)
8.3/10 · $45 — Best toddler sneaker
UGG Classic Ultra Mini (Toddler)
7.9/10 · $60 — Best cozy boot
Zutano Cozie Fleece Baby Booties
8.4/10 · $18 — Best baby booties
toys
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100pc
9.5/10 · $120 — Best STEAM toy
Nugget Comfort
9.2/10 · $259 — Best play furniture
Tonies Starter Set
9/10 · $100 — Best screen-free audio
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl
8.9/10 · $13 — Best baby sensory toy
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box
9/10 · $30 — Best toddler building toy
Lovevery Play Kits
8.5/10 · $36/mo — Best toy subscription
Grimms Rainbow Stacker
8.7/10 · $45 — Best open-ended toy
Manhattan Toy Winkel
8.8/10 · $18 — Best baby rattle
Kinetic Sand (5 lb)
8.6/10 · $15 — Best sensory toy
Lovevery Play Gym
8.9/10 · $140 — Best play gym
Hape Pound & Tap Bench
8.8/10 · $25 — Best 1st birthday gift
Melissa & Doug Wooden Peg Puzzle
8.5/10 · $10 — Best first puzzle
Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit
8.4/10 · $80 — Best tech learning toy
Play-Doh Starter Set
8.3/10 · $10 — Best fine motor builder
Kiwi Crate Subscription
8.5/10 · $24/mo — Best STEAM subscription
Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow
8.3/10 · $20 — Best outdoor toy
Tonies Disney Frozen Elsa
8.2/10 · $17 — Best Tonies add-on
Botley 2.0 Coding Robot
8.6/10 · $50 — Best coding toy
Snap Circuits Jr.
8.5/10 · $22 — Best circuits toy
National Geographic Mega Science Kit
8.3/10 · $30 — Best science kit
Manhattan Toy Skwish
8.6/10 · $18 — Best wooden baby toy
Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads
8.2/10 · $7 — Best portable activity
Candy Land Board Game
8/10 · $10 — Best first board game
Tonies Paw Patrol Chase
8.1/10 · $17 — Best Tonies for boys
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
8.4/10 · $15 — Best fine motor toy
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 32pc Starter
8.8/10 · $50 — Best starter set
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Activity Table
7.9/10 · $30 — Best activity table
Melissa & Doug Wooden Play Kitchen
8.1/10 · $100 — Best play kitchen
Osmo Genius Starter Kit
8.5/10 · $100 — Best tech learning (older kids)
Mushie Stacking Cups
8.2/10 · $16 — Best aesthetic baby toy
Lovevery Block Set
8.4/10 · $90 — Best wooden block set
Melissa & Doug Water Wow
8.3/10 · $6 — Best mess-free activity
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes
8/10 · $10 — Best musical toy
Fisher-Price Kick n Play Piano Gym
8.3/10 · $35 — Best baby play gym (budget)
Skip Hop Explore & More Activity Center
8.2/10 · $130 — Best activity center
Fisher-Price Little People School Bus
8.1/10 · $15 — Best imaginative play toy
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets
8/10 · $15 — Best washable creative toy
Bluey Family Home Playset
8.1/10 · $40 — Best TV-inspired toy
Toniebox Starter Set Bundle
9/10 · $120 — Best audio player bundle
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
7.7/10 · $60 — Best ride-on (if you have space)
BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss
8.7/10 · $200 — Best baby bouncer
Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gym
8.1/10 · $65 — Best mid-range play gym
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
7.8/10 · $80 — Best jumper (if you have space)
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
8.2/10 · $25 — Best push walker
Manhattan Toy Tree Top Adventure Activity Center
8.3/10 · $90 — Best wooden activity center
Oball Classic Ball
8.3/10 · $6 — Best first ball
B. toys One Two Squeeze Blocks
8.1/10 · $20 — Best soft blocks
Melissa & Doug Cleaning Set
8/10 · $25 — Best pretend play set
travel
J.L. Childress Gate Check Bag
8.3/10 · $15 — Must-have for flying
Lotus Travel Crib
8.7/10 · $250 — Best travel crib
Stasher Reusable Bags
8.4/10 · $30 — Best snack bags
Skip Hop Pronto Signature Changing Station
8.2/10 · $30 — Best portable changing pad
Munchkin Brica GoBoost Travel Booster Seat
8/10 · $30 — Best portable booster