What are the best chalk markers? Liquid chalk markers are great for craft projects on glass, tile, whiteboards and, yes, chalkboards. We asked our parent readers for their favorites—then we did another 5 hours of research, comparing quality and value with hands-on tests. Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best ghee? And what is ghee anyway? Popular in Indian cooking, ghee is clarified butter that is often used as a cooking oil thanks to its high smoke point. Even though it is made from cow’s milk, ghee is often labeled as lactose-free, since most of the milk solids are removed in processing. After trying out 7 brands of ghee and doing blind taste tests, here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Is there anything more exciting for a child then getting something in the mail? It’s magical. So why not give a magazine subscription as a gift for your favorite child or grandchild. We poured over a dozen magazines aimed at kids and pick these as the best bets. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best front-facing car seat? We surveyed parent readers, tried out seats first-hand with actual toddlers and interviewed car seat safety techs to find the best bets. Which were easiest to install? Easiest for a toddler to use? Most comfortable? Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating car seats and baby gear since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best nursery decor for a baby girl? Yes, much of today’s decor for nurseries is gender neutral—lots of grey and white! That’s all well and good . . . but what if you want something more fun or whimsical for your new baby girl? We asked our parent readers for their favorite baby girl nursery decor items. Then we did another 5 hours of research, including interviewing two professional interior decorators for their ideas. Here are the best bets. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the babies and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best high chair for girls? Many high chairs are in gender neutral patterns. That’s all well and good . . . but what if you something more traditional? Considering how many pictures you’ll be taking of baby in that high chair, it’s more than a fair question. We combined our research into the best high chairs overall and then find those models in patterns that are favorites of our readers with girls. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best Mexican vanilla? We tried vanilla extracts, flavoring and beans from Mexico in several recipes. And then we did blind taste tests with vanilla enthusiasts. Here are the ones we liked the best. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best extra large baby playpen? Sure, playpens have been around for forever . . . but new to the market are extra large models that offer up to 27 square feet of play space. No, these playpens aren’t for sleeping—but they are great to give baby more space to roam, while keeping them in a safe environment. After inspecting several models, comparing features and ease of use, here are the extra large baby playpens we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best high chair for toddlers? Toddlers love their independence . . . so a high chair that let’s them sit at the table like a big kid is a plus. And even if your child outgrows that baby high chair, they may still need a boost to sit in a regular chair. We tried out 9 high chair models with actual toddlers to find the best bets. Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We are Baby Bargains—we’ve been reviewing and rating products for the babies and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best foldable high chair? Yes, there are high chairs that fold up for storage—and if you have a space-challenged kitchen, you’ll love these chairs. FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent baby gear reviews. Yes, we’ve been reviewing and rating high chairs since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!