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  1. gifts
    The Best Gifts for 2-Year-OldsSand toys, blocks, dress-up clothes, and everything else you need to nurture their blossoming imagination and independence.
  2. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 7-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedHow about a Magic 8 Ball, a flying L.O.L. Surprise! doll, or a piano that rolls up like a scroll?
  3. health
    The 6 Very Best KN95 MasksAuthentic, high-quality KN95 masks for adults and kids as recommended by doctors and tested by Strategist staff.
  4. gifts
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 3-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedToys to support creativity, independence, and a lot of jumping.
  5. men’s activewear
    The Very Best Men’s Swim TrunksFlattering, comfortable, and quick-drying trunks you can wear both in and out of the water.
  6. the strategist 100
    The Strategist’s Menswear 100Our ideal complete wardrobe, from button-downs to boots.
  7. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
  8. coffee
    The 12 Very Best Travel MugsCut back on waste and enjoy a better cup of coffee.
  9. don’t dillydally
    New Toys Alert: Bubble-Tea Barbies and Mini Magna-TilesPlus, pre-orders are open for this year’s Lego Advent Calendars.
  10. kids’ fashion
    The Only Gift Guide for a 9-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedLEGOs, jewelry-making kits, art supplies, and a pair of beginner bongos for the newly minted tween in your life.
  13. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Artists, According to ArtistsIncluding art supplies, a massage tool for getting the kinks out, and music to work to.
  14. celebrity shopping
    What Michelle Buteau Can’t Live Without“I can fit a few in a pocket or in my bra and pull them out for a nice little treat.”
  15. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 6-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedBuilding toys, fashion dolls, puzzles, and a can of goo that farts.
  16. school
    The 13 Very Best Lunch Boxes and Lunch GearNice-looking and easy-to-use (at any age) bento boxes, insulated lunch bags, and thermoses.
  17. dental care
    The 7 Very Best Water Flossers“This brand is to water flossers what Kleenex is to tissues.”
  18. men’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White T-shirts for MenSpoiler alert: There’s a (potentially controversial) linen option.
  19. toys
    The Only Gift Guide for a 1-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedEasy-grip crayons, entry-level puzzles, and a bug-themed baby trike.
  20. baby gear
    The Very Best StrollersIncluding our all-time favorite full-size stroller, strollers light enough to carry up stairs, and an all-terrain modular system.
  21. baby gear
    The 9 Best Baby CarriersFrom flexible baby carriers for newborns to structured and supportive carriers for toddlers.
  22. baby gear
    The 16 Very Best Car Seats for KidsFrom infant bucket seats to convertibles to all-in-ones.
  25. kids’ fashion
    The Best Sneakers for Kids, According to Parents and Sneaker PeopleFrom tiny New Balances to classic Converse All Stars, plus a pair of unzip-and-step-in high-tops.
  26. women’s apparel
    I Swam (and Sat in Sand) in 5 Crinkle Swimsuits to Find the Best OneHow does a one-size-fits-most swimsuit even work? (Better than I expected.)
  27. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Wicked Legos and Pleasing BagsPlus an updated Yoyo stroller and Dyson headphones.
  28. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Black T-shirts for WomenIncluding boxy, cropped, scoop-necked, and vintage-looking styles.
  29. baby sleep
    Our Favorite Swaddles (of the 29 We’ve Tried)“I purchased many a sleep sack at 3 a.m., and time and time again, nothing was able to beat the Halo.”
  30. gifts
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 10-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedFrom Squishmallows to STEM kits to a smart soccer ball.
  31. kids and babies
    The Best Kids’ Shoes for Summer Are on SaleNatives in lots of colors and sizes for as low as $25.
  32. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 4-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedToys to encourage creativity, curiosity, and plenty of goofiness.
  33. this thing’s incredible
    My Hair Is Just Doing Better Because of This BrushEvery time a friend or a colleague sees it, I get a compliment.
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Can’t Live Without“Any photos from the Olympics of me as a teenager with eyeliner on, it’s this one.”
  37. shoes
    Strategist Face-Off: Tevas vs. ChacosA showdown between two staff writers and their favorite “adventure sandals.”
  38. pregnancy
    The 12 Very Best Pregnancy PillowsPillows to hug, lean into, and prop you up for a better, healthier night’s sleep.
  39. toys
    The Best Gifts for 6-Month-Olds, According to ExpertsBooks, toys, and other gifts that encourage sensory exploration, motor-skills development, and cause and effect in 6-month-olds.
  40. gifts
    The Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds, According to ExpertsFrom a skin-care mini-fridge and a flower-crown-wearing Squishmallow pig to a scooter that can fit in a backpack.
  41. toys
    New Toys Alert: 1974 Hello Kitty and Harry Potter PotionsPlus, artist Phoebe Wahl’s circus-themed playsilks.
  42. amazon prime day 2024
    The 65 Best Prime Day Deals for Kids and BabiesActually good sales on baby gear, toys, and gifts for tweens.
  43. amazon prime day 2024
    Big Ticket, Worth It: The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car SeatOne car seat for just $130 that’ll last from infancy through elementary school.
  44. furniture
    The Very Best Beanbag ChairsWhether you have kids, want to furnish a fun game room, or need comfy furniture fast, there is a beanbag chair for you.
  45. toys
    Capybaras Are the New AxolotlsThe giant but cuddly South American rodent is the new status stuffed animal.
  46. women’s apparel
    This Is the Best Sock Height, ActuallyAnd it’s neither ankle nor crew.
  49. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s SweatpantsIncluding budget-friendly classic cuts, slim-fit joggers, and a pair made of recycled cotton.
  50. women’s apparel
    The Gap Linen Minidress I Bought Twice Is Just $34I have owned this dress just over a week and already worn it three times.
  51. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s ChinosIncluding a vintage-inspired Buck Mason option, a classic pair for around $50, and a very on-trend relaxed fit with pleats.
  52. fathers day 2024
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Don’t Want AnythingGifts so useful and thoughtful, they’ll delight even the most no-nonsense dads.
  53. style
    What to Buy From Gap’s Summer Sale on SaleCotton and linen basics, plus one very unbasic gingham minidress.
  54. don’t dilly dally
    New Stuff Alert: An Ultrafragola-esque Phone Case and Super Smalls BeadsPlus J.Crew Team USA gear.
  55. father’s day 2024
    The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads, According to Outdoorsy DadsFrom a classy pocketknife to a 20-can cooler.
  56. furniture
    My Hunt for a Nice-Looking (and Shallow) Kitchen CabinetCounter-height, toddler friendly, and shallow enough to fit in my narrow galley kitchen.
  57. baby gear
    The Very Best Booster SeatsHigh-back boosters, backless boosters, and ones that convert from a five-point harness to an adult seat belt once your kid is ready.
  58. how i pick my picks
    A Toy Tester’s FAO Schwarz Wish ListSenior writer and toy expert Liza Corsillo tells us how she picks her picks.
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