What are the best water tables for younger toddlers? We tried out several brands of water tables with kids under age 3 to find the best bets. We found some tables are just too tall/big for younger kids to enjoy. These tables had our two year old testers enthralled—and our parent readers liked them too. 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 water table for older kids aged three to five? To find out, we asked experts—kids themselves! We tested out water tables with actual three, four and five year olds to see which ones were most fun. Then we asked our parent readers which water tables they liked best (easiest to assemble, clean and more). 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 water table? To find out, we asked experts—kids themselves! We had kids try out several popular water tables and tell us which ones were most fun. Then we surveyed our parent readers to find out which water tables they thought were worth the money. 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 solar lantern? To find out, we tried out several brands of solar lanterns to find the best bets for camping, backyard pools or just ambience. Which lasted the longest? Had the best light pattern? 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 are the best dehumidifier and air purifier combos? To find out, we tested out a half dozen brands, checking for effectiveness and ease of use. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites, based on real-world conditions. 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 are the best solar-powered string lights for the outdoors? To find out, we tried out 11 brands to see which lasted the longest and looked the best. We also gathered feedback from our parent readers, finding out which lights worked best in the real world over longer periods of time. 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 pottery wheel for kids? To find out, we turned to the experts: kids themselves! We tried out several pottery kits with kids and then asked our parent readers for their favorites. Which were fun for a rainy afternoon? Easiest to use? 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!

Water beads! So much fun! Just add water and these sensory toys grow from a tiny bead to marble size. We tested several brands of water beads before picking these winners. Important safety note: these water beads are for kids age 3 and up. 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 are the best squish toys? To find out, we asked the experts: kids themselves! We took a dozen squishy toys and asked kids for to give them a try. Which were most fun? The most squishy? 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 bamboo toilet paper? Since it is 100% biodegradable, bamboo toilet paper is safe to RV or marine use. We ordered in several brands of bamboo toilet paper to find the best bets. Here are the brands 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!