The Babylist Best: The Top Baby Gear of 2025

The KeyFit Max tops the best infant car seat list for its newborn fit, easy, foolproof installation and extra safety features like the integrated anti-rebound bar. The ClearTex fabric is GREENGUARD Gold Certified and flame retardant-free.

A high rear-facing weight limit and a great fit in all types of cars make the Extend2Fit stand out as the best convertible car seat choice for many families.

Rotating car seats make ins and outs a lot easier. The Fit360 features a simple installation and thoughtful ease-of-use features, and you’ll only need to install it once. It’s also GREENGUARD Gold Certified and flame retardant-free.

Fairly narrow, versatile and budget-friendly, this seat has a good booster fit (which isn’t always the case with all-in-one car seats) and fits well in smaller back seats.

The TurboBooster nabs the top spot for best booster seat. It’s lightweight, easy to use and grows with your big kid—plus, the LATCH system keeps it secure even when not in use.

At under ten pounds, this seat is perfect for travel, simple to install and approved for use on airplanes.

The Hazel is an excellent all-around stroller and an even better value considering its high-end features and accessible price point. If your budget is a bit higher, we think the Mockingbird is the best stroller in the mid-range price category and love the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 for a premium pick.

Travel strollers are for more than just travel—their light weight and compact size makes them ideal for everyday use for some families, too. The Aer+ folds with one hand, fits in overhead bins and pushes like a dream—everything we want in a travel stroller.

This pair combines a top-rated car seat and stroller, which can’t be said for most travel systems.

A standout suspension system is a must-have for a good jogging stroller, and this one delivers. We also like that the Wayfinder is more compact than many similar joggers.

Loved for its quick, easy fold, this double stroller from Baby Jogger fits through standard doorways, has an independent near-flat recline for both seats and is built to handle all different types of terrain.

You can use a stroller wagon for everyday errands or off-road adventures. The Veer Cruiser City excels at both, and folds down flat when you’re done.

This soft-structured baby carrier is ergonomically designed for comfort (both for you and for baby), versatile and works from newborn through toddlerhood—no extra insert required.

A baby wrap is a good way to keep baby close during the newborn days. This option from Solly is lightweight and buttery soft.

Ring slings provide the comfort of a wrap without the hassle. The WildBird is simple, beautiful and supportive.

For the softness of a wrap with the structure of a carrier, a hybrid is the way to go. The ComfyFit is adjustable for wearers of different sizes and has three carry positions.

This crib mattress is 100% breathable, which is the main reason why we love it so much. It’s also washable and works for both babies and toddlers.

Crystal-clear video, sleep tracking and breathing monitoring make Nanit a standout for peace of mind. This monitor also skips the parent console and uses your phone, instead, so you can view your little one from anywhere.

This bassinet features the brand’s signature 100% breathable mattress for maximum airflow.

The Hatch is more than just a sound machine. It grows with your family from babyhood and beyond, featuring customizable sound, light and time-to-wake features.

A tried and true favorite, this playard pulls triple duty as a bassinet and changing station.

For families on the go, the Lotus is the best travel crib option. It folds into a compact carry bag (with backpack straps!) and weighs just 13 pounds.

Loved by parents (and by us), this ergonomic bouncer is powered by baby’s natural movement. We love that it’s portable, folds for storage and has even been known to help babies poop 😜.

With five unique motions that are designed to move like you do, the MamaRoo is a modern solution for soothing fussy babies.

This gym stands out for two reasons: it was designed by child development experts and it meets your baby where they are, growing with them for a full year and beyond.

Lightweight, durable, packed with storage and affordable: everything you need in a hands-free diaper bag.

The built-in venting system in Dr. Brown’s bottles reduces gas, colic and fussiness. It can be removed as baby grows, making the bottles much easier to clean.

If you prefer glass, these bottles combine a wide, breast-like nipple with pharmaceutical-grade glass that’s heat and thermal-shock resistant.

The Spectra S1 is a powerful breast pump that doesn’t need to be plugged into a wall, making it our top choice for pumping parents.

Many parents use a wearable breast pump when they’re pumping on the go or if they’re pumping only occasionally. The Go is quiet, discreet and completely cord-free.

This compact, affordable manual pump is perfect for travel or occasional use, with a flexible breast shield rim for comfort.

This iconic high chair (it’s been around since 1972!) grows with your little one from baby to big kid. It pulls right up to the table and is sturdy, ergonomic and easy to clean.

Many parents use nursing pillows to better position their babies for feeding. (It also supports your back, shoulders and arms.) The Boppy is our go-to and was recently updated with a larger, firmer shape and wider opening.

Swaddlers are soft and ultra-absorbent, the perfect combination for a diaper.

Smell-controlling steel and a sleek, modern design make this our top choice for the best diaper pail.

A good diaper rash forms a protective barrier between your baby’s skin and their (yucky) diaper. Made with zinc oxide, Desitin is our go-to diaper cream that both treats and prevents diaper rash.

This baby bathtub is supportive and mildew-resistant. It’s easy to use, clean and comfortable for baby.

This is a one-stop shop for all things baby first aid, including everything you need for baby care basics, nail trimming, sick day care and more.

A rectal thermometer is the most accurate way to take a baby’s temperature. This one has a large digital screen with a backlight and a flexible tip for comfort.