Is it an ear infection? A foreign object? Otoscopes give you an illuminated, close-up view of the ear canal. For the best otoscopes, we turned to the experts: ear/nose/throat doctors and nurses practitioners. We gathered their feedback via interviews and researched 17 different otoscopes. Here are the top picks, whether you are just a parent curious about your kid’s ear issues or a medical student in training. FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent reviews on baby and toddler gear. Good news: we don’t take money from brands we review and are 100% reader-supported!

Looking for a tablecloth to spruce up your next family event? We looked at 13 different special occasion table clothes to find the best bets. Which were the best quality? Washed best? Here are the ones we think were best. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best turkey jerky? Yes, turkey jerky is lower in fat and high in protein, compared to other types of jerky. But what tasted the best? Gluten-free? Low in sodium? We sampled 10 popular turkey jerky brands to find out. Here is what we’d recommend to you. FYI: We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article!

What’s the best rose bear? If your special someone is allergic to the real thing, rose bears are a lovely substitute. Made from plastic foam “blooms,” rose bears are a nice gift for mom (or a grandmother). Great to display year round or as part of a seasonal decor scene. Bonus: rose bears are affordable, especially when compared to the real thing. 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 luggage for kids? Should you get a single suitcase with wheels? Or a set with backpack? We asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Then we tried out 9 brands of kids luggage to see which worked best in the real world. 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 kids sewing machine? And what makes a great sewing machine for kiddos? We surveyed our most crafty parent readers to get their insights. We learned that the best kid sewing machines are lighter, smaller and less complicated their adult dopplegangers. Also nice: safety features like a removable needle guard. Given this advice, we looked at 7 models of kid-friendly sewing machines. In the end, we decided to recommend these models. 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 goji berries to mix into smoothies? Cereal? Or just a sweet snack? We ordered 7 brands of goji berries and started tasting. Which were best? 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!