Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

Find the best must-have gear, supplies, and hacks for bringing up babies and kids. We're sharing our favorite products and parenting hacks with our readers, from beach gear to road trip essentials! Finally figure out the best backpack for your kid or kitchen gadget for family dinner. Read on for some great tips to make life with your little one a little easier.

Find the best baby gear, parenting hacks, and kid items.
Top Gear & Toys for Kids
These road trip hacks might just make for a saner drive.
Road Trip Essentials To Keep Kids Occupied, Organized, and Comfortable
Toys make perfect first birthday gifts for budding toddlers! But which ones? We've got you covered.
Best First Birthday Gifts: Toys and More for 1-Year-Olds
These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.
Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids Send Art and Science Fun in the Mail
Geometric Magna-Tiles offer hours of building fun. Photo courtesy of the company
Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again
Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.
24 Best Classic Board Games for Family Game Night
A pile of buckets goes a long way with young kids at the beach.
Your Essential Beach List: Best Baby Beach Gear, Umbrellas, Wagons, and Tips for a Fun Beach Day

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Take water play to the next level with Boon Building Bath Pipes.
Best Bath Toys for Toddlers and Babies
Find the perfect favors for your baby shower guests! Photo by Mommy Poppins
Baby Shower Favors That Parents Will Actually Love
A Stroller for Every NYC Lifestyle: Walk-ups, Budget, Doubles
NYC babies still need tons of gear, but these baby registry items are city-parent tested.
35+ Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents
5 Baby Gear Essentials for a Small One Bedroom Apartment
The portable Cloud b Sleep Sheep plays white noise and baby sleep music.
Baby Sleep Aids to (Hopefully) Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night
Parenting Hacks to Live By
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
Have a Post-it party! Easy but fun games for toddlers can be made with household items.
Easy Toddler Games: 20 Ways to Entertain Toddlers When You’re Too Sick to Play
Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.
How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview
10 Questions To Ask During a Preschool Tour
Water Safety Musts for Kids at the Beach, Pool and Lake
Children will flock to
How To Get Toddlers To Play By Themselves

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Kids can learn coding, video skills, and more during free Apple Camps at the Apple Store. Photo courtesy of Apple
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Including eight floors of amenities for all ages.
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Ready to upgrade your car seat? Target's trade-in event is back!
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Swap old and expired car seats for a discount coupon.
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