What’s the best freeze dried ice cream? We tried out a dozen different brands to find out. Which tasted best? Here are the ones we’d recommend for your next camping adventure . . . or just when you need a quick snack for a hiking trip. FYI: We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our reviews independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported! Thanks in advance for reading our advice on the best freeze dried ice cream.

The Best Baby BlanketThe Best Baby Blanket. A blanket is a blanket right? Well, when it comes to blankets for babies, there are three main types: swaddling, wearable and receiving. After testing and comparing 17 different...

What’s the best gaming chair with footrest? To find out, we asked the gaming enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. We took these suggestions and then did another nine hours of research—we tried out chairs for support, compared quality and judged comfort. 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 alarm clocks with wireless charging? To find out, we tried out several brands ourselves. Then we asked our parent readers for their real-world experience. Which were easiest to use? Did the best job at charging? Here are the ones we think are 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!

We tested the latest high chair models with actual babies and toddlers to find the best bets for your dollar. Good news: a great high chair doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We judged high chairs on cleanability, ease of use/assembly and how they can be stored away. Here are your winners. FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent reviews of baby gear. No, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review. The New York Times on Baby Bargains: “The bible for new parents to be.”

Babies love snug, bouncy places—after all, they just spent nine months in similar accommodations! To find the best baby bouncers, we personally tested 11 different bouncers . . . from plain models to fancy versions that combine a bouncer, rocker and swing. We rated each bouncer on safety, ease of use/assembly, and soothing ability. Bonus points were added for bouncers with machine-washable covers and those that were easy to store or transport. Here are the winners. FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent reviews of baby gear. We are 100% reader supported and don’t take money from the brands we review!

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 are the best leather tools for beginners? As a gift? What about designs with rivets? We surveyed the leather crafter enthusiasts among our parent readers for their insights. Then we took these picks and did another five hours of research, comparing quality and features. Here are the top leather tools. 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!