Best Car Seat
The UppaBaby Mesa V2 hit all the marks of a quality, easy-to-use infant car seat. Our baby tester loved this seat, snuggling right in and falling asleep almost immediately every time we used it. The harness is comfortable both for an infant (with the infant insert installed) or an older baby, which wasn’t the case for all the seats we tested. It’s also easy to tighten or loosen the harness as needed, with just a push of a button.
The Mesa V2 weighs a little under 10 pounds, putting it on the lighter end of all the car seats on the market. It was thin enough to fit well into the backseat of our Honda CRV, and its strap-based system made it easy to install.
Some car seats require a kickstand, but the Mesa uses a belt that autoretracts as soon as you latch it in, securing the seat into the car. The Mesa comes with a base but if you ever find yourself without one, you can also use the “European routing system” to thread a seatbelt through the back, which keeps the car seat secure. To remove the car seat from the base, you only need to grab the handle on the back of the seat; it’s a one-handed release.
The only true downside to the UppaBaby Mesa car seat is that you’ll need to buy into the slightly pricier UppaBaby system if you want to attach the car seat to a stroller.
If budget is your priority, you can also browse our list of strollers under $200, such as the Summer Infant 3Dlite Stroller, which is a top pick by our testors.
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Comfort is everything when it comes to baby clothes. Finding clothes that feel good and appeal to your sense of style is the sweet spot of baby fashion.
The biggest selection of baby clothes is online, which is even true for brands that have brick-and-mortar stores, so we recommend starting online first. Check out these top children’s clothing brands that make the most of comfort and style so you can add only the best baby clothes to your registry. (P.S. Confused about how many baby clothes you need? We can help.)
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From the maker of some of our favorite grown-up skincare products, Burt’s Bees Baby offers everything from bodysuits and booties to washcloths and robes—all in organic cotton that stays durable and gets softer with every wash.
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Seeing your child dressed in beautiful hues and prints from Goumi Kids is a guaranteed mood booster. But you’ll feel even better knowing that the baby footies, mittens and hats are made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials, like bamboo. And while Goumi Kids has a wide range of baby clothes, we’re kind of partial to the special Goumi Kids x Babylist collaboration.
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One of the most innovative baby clothing brands on the market, First Peak is made to keep up with even the most active, adventurous toddlers. Instead of 100% cotton (which can get misshapen and retain funky odors after rigorous wear), these clothes are made with EPA-certified PurThread, a silver-infused polyester that’s naturally antibacterial, so they stay smelling fresh no matter what they’ve been through. And the keep their shape and softness even after months of continuous wear. We also love their flannels made from Seawool, which is made from up-cycled oyster shells and recycled water bottles. Unlike regular wool, Seawool is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-static, and quick drying.
Ready for the softest, stretchiest baby clothes ever? All Kickee Pants pieces are made with 95% viscose fiber made from bamboo, which means they’re lightweight, super soft and stretchy enough for kiddo to get all their wiggles out without feeling restricted. Plus, all their footies have non-skid dots on the soles so new walkers have a good grip on even the slipperiest floors.
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Between diaper changes and spit-up, newborns go through so many outfit changes in the first few months. We love newborn gowns because they make middle of the night changes super easy since you won’t have to fumble with a zipper or buttons in the dark. These newborn gowns from Lou Lou & Company are incredibly soft and come in an entire rainbow of colors and prints. They even have adorable matching accessories like newborn hats and headbands as well as stretchy swaddle blankets.
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If you’re looking for trendy yet well-made baby clothing, you’ll love the selection at Zara. They have basics like soft bodysuits and leggings to more dressy options for special occasions. We also love their Edited line which lets you customize crewnecks or sweatsuit sets with your baby’s nickname.