Feeding Gear
Best high chairs for small spaces: three compact chairs we own
Best high chairs for small spaces: the Primo PopUp folds 4 inches thin, the Graco is tiny standing up, and the Ingenuity folds flat. Ranked by our ratings.
Azeem
Co-founder · Build-quality analyst
Azeem is an engineer and a dad. While most parenting blogs stop at "it looks nice," he takes things apart: stitching, zippers, hinges, materials, weight limits and how products hold up after months of daily use. He co-authors our organization and gear content with a focus on "is this actually well-made?"
Articles by Azeem
Nursery Tech & Gadgets
Best non-WiFi baby monitors: the four we own, ranked
Best non-WiFi baby monitors from the four we own: the Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO, a cheap 1080p Jeeber, a two-camera HelloBaby and the tiny VTimes, ranked.
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HelloBaby vs VTech: the two split-screen monitors we own
HelloBaby vs VTech baby monitor, from parents who use both. Two cameras each, but the HelloBaby lasts all day with no WiFi and the VTech is sharper. Which?
Nursery Tech & Gadgets
VAVA vs Infant Optics: which baby monitor to buy
VAVA vs Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO, from parents who use both. The VAVA has the bigger screen and WiFi, the Infant Optics has no WiFi and lasts. Which to buy.
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VTech vs Infant Optics: two cots or one monitor that lasts
VTech vs Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO, from parents who use both. The VTech puts two cameras on one screen at 1080p, the Infant Optics has no WiFi and lasts.
Nursery Organization
Diaper Genie Complete review: the best seal, and the refills that come with it
Diaper Genie Complete review from parents who own three pails: the best seal at drop-in, a foot pedal, huge capacity, and refills you buy for years.
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Diaper Genie vs Diaper Dekor: which pail is cheaper to live with?
Diaper Genie vs Diaper Dekor, from parents who own both: which seals better at drop-in, which refills cost less, what each is made of, and which we'd buy.
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Ubbi diaper pail review: the steel pail that runs on kitchen bags
Ubbi diaper pail review from parents who own three pails: a steel body that holds no smell, any 13 gallon kitchen bag, and a lid that wants a free hand.
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Best baby monitor under $100: the three cheap ones we own
Best baby monitor under $100, from three cheap no-WiFi monitors we own: a 1080p Jeeber, a two-camera HelloBaby and the tiny VTimes, and what each gives up.
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Best diaper pail: the three we own, compared
Best diaper pail, from three we own: the hands-free Dekor EKO Classic, the steel Ubbi and the Diaper Genie Complete, on odor, refills and long-run cost.
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Dekor diaper pail
Dekor diaper pail review: the EKO Classic hands-free pail, its continuous liner, what the refills really cost and whether generic bags fit. Our honest 5.
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What is a diaper pail?
What is a diaper pail, how the sealing mechanisms differ, what the refills really cost, and whether you need one at all, from parents who own three.
Nursery Tech & Gadgets
How to use a baby monitor
How to use a baby monitor: camera placement, pairing, night vision, sound settings and battery habits, from parents who live with four different monitors.
Nursery Tech & Gadgets
Infant Optics baby monitor
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO review: swappable lenses, noise reduction, a replaceable battery and no WiFi at all. Two years in, our 5 out of 5 and top pick.
Nursery Tech & Gadgets
Best Baby Monitor: WiFi vs. No-WiFi, and Which One We'd Buy
Best baby monitor picks from the four we own: an Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO, a VAVA, a dual-camera VTech and a no-WiFi HelloBaby, compared without hype.
Nursery Tech & Gadgets
VAVA baby monitor review
VAVA baby monitor review: a big readable screen, a camera you steer from the handset and a room thermometer, let down by a 5 hour battery. Our honest 4.5.
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VTech baby monitor review
VTech baby monitor review: two cameras on one 5.5 inch screen, 1080p, and it runs with no WiFi at all. Three real annoyances too. Our honest 4 out of 5.
Feeding Gear
Graco high chair review
Graco high chair review: a compact 4-stage high chair that cleans easily and takes little space, but folds less than the listing suggests. Our honest 4.5.
Feeding Gear
How to clean a bottle warmer
How to clean a bottle warmer and descale it: the quick wipe after each use, the vinegar descale that keeps it heating evenly, and what never to do.
Nursery Organization
How to clean a diaper pail
How to clean a diaper pail and kill the smell: the wipe-out routine, the deep clean, and getting odor out of the lid seal, from parents who own three.
Feeding Gear
When can a baby start using a high chair?
When can a baby use a high chair? Most are ready around 6 months, once they can hold their head steady and sit with support. Here's what to check first.
Feeding Gear
How to Clean a Baby High Chair
How to clean a baby high chair, from parents who do it daily: the quick wipe-down, the weekly deep clean, and getting food out of the straps and crevices.
Feeding Gear
High Chair Buying Guide: What to Look For
A high chair buying guide (feeding chairs too) from parents who own three: what to look for in build quality, harness, cleaning, stability and more.
Feeding Gear
Wooden vs. Plastic High Chairs: Which Is Right for You?
Wooden vs plastic high chairs (feeding chairs), compared by parents who use plastic: cost, cleaning, how long each lasts, and which type suits you.
Feeding Gear
Best Baby High Chair: Full-Size vs. Portable vs. Convertible
Best baby high chair, also called a feeding chair: three we own compared, a full-size, a portable fold-up and a convertible rocker, after 18 months of use.
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Ubbi vs Diaper Genie: Which Diaper Pail Is Worth It?
An engineer dad compares the Ubbi and Diaper Genie after real use: odor control, refill costs, build quality, and which we'd buy again.