What are the best learning towers? And how are they helpful? Learning towers are step stools with safety rails for toddlers. In the kitchen, a tower brings the toddler up to counter height so he can help a parent prepare dinner. Or make cookies. To find the best ones, we tried out several learning towers with actual toddlers. Which ones were best? Here are our recommendations. FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent reviews of baby and toddler gear. We don’t take money or free samples from the brands we review! Baby Bargains is 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading this article!

What’s the best 4G LTE router? If you live in a rural area without access to broadband internet or plan an RV trip cross country, a 4G LTE router can be an inexpensive solution to getting fast internet on a budget. We took a deep dive into this subject, aiming to solve an elderly relative’s poor internet service with an 4G LTE router. Which are easiest to set up? Most compatible with popular cell phone providers? 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 is the best bug out bag? If you had to evacuate your home on short notice because of a natural disaster, what should you take with you? Keeping disaster supplies in one place makes it easier—just grab one bag that you know contains the essentials you need. We spent five hours researching which bags are best and then interviewed three disaster response experts to get their insights. Here are the bug out bags 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!

What is the best lip stain? To find out, we did a blind test with a dozen top brands—from budget to luxury options. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites. Which was easiest to apply? Lasted the longest? Here are the winners. 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 are the best prenatal gummy vitamins? Good news! Prenatal vitamins now come in gummy form! These are easier for some folks to take. We judged these vitamins on whether they contain the recommended amount of folic acid and DHA for pregnant women—and then on taste, texture and affordability. Here are our top picks! Important reminder: you should always consult a doctor for advice on the best prenatal vitamins for your pregnancy. FYI: We are Baby Bargains, the #1 online resource for honest and independent reviews of products for expecting moms, babies, kids and families. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Baby Bargains is 100% reader-supported! Thanks for reading this article.

What is the best double stroller? To find out, we tried out 17 different models. Then we asked our parent readers (2 million strong!) for their favorites. Which were easiest to use? Most bang for the buck? Yes, we’ve been researching and writing about double strollers since 1994. Here are our current recommendations. 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 are the best prenatal vitamins? If you are trying to get pregnant or just found out you’re pregnant, the government recommends you take a prenatal vitamin. And not just any vitamin. The Center for Disease Control recommends at least 400 mcg of folic acid. We gathered a dozen different prenatal vitamins and asked pregnant women which were easiest to take—and easiest on their stomach. Here are the ones we’d recommend. Caution: always consult your doctor first for advice on the best prenatal vitamin for you. 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 are the best workbooks for dialectical behavior therapy? Known as DBT, this therapy has helped thousands of folks with mental health issues. We asked therapists who do DBT what workbooks are best. Then we looked at several of these suggestions to find the ones that are easiest to use. Here are the DBT workbooks 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!

Is there anything worse than cold feet? Living here in Colorado, we know when your feet get cold, your entire body soon follows. To chase the chill, we tried out heated socks from 11 different brands. Which worked the best for wearing around the house? For skiing? Hunting? Here are the ones we recommend. 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!