Using a single baby wipe or slightly damp washcloth, wipe down exposed vinyl surfaces, focusing on hands, feet, and armpits (which tend to get the dirtiest). Apply pressure on body parts with your fingertips and fingernails. But go gently on the head and face, since the coloring of hand-painted features (eyes, freckles, hair) could scratch off.
We tested duvet covers in a variety of fabrics, styles, and weights so that you can pick what works with your taste and the warmth of your room. Photo: Rozette Rago As part of our research for this guide in 2016, we interviewed Shannon Maher, an assistant professor in the Home Products Development department at…
Laura Motley for NYT Wirecutter Top pick The Gardener’s Supply Company Deep Root Cedar Raised Bed is handsome and sturdy, and the high-quality lumber and powder-coated aluminum corner brackets will likely survive many years of gardening. At just under 15 inches tall, this bed offers a depth of soil that can support many varieties of…
CHRISTINE: Hey there, it’s Christine. This season we’re dropping a series of gift-giving episodes. You should check out the last one that we dropped, all about gift suggestions from our expert staff. These are items that they really loved in 2025, and you know it’s their job to find great stuff, so everything is awesome…
Dazzle Dry and Olive & June require more steps. This would normally annoy me, but based on the middling performance from the other crew, I was willing to give it a shot. The Olive & June Quick Dry professional manicure (in shade Lollipop, a candy-apple red) and self-manicure (in Elevator, a shimmery iridescent pink) I…
Photo: Marki Williams Top pick The Uppababy Minu V2 is an exceptionally comfortable travel stroller for children and parents. It’s similar to the previous version of the Minu, which was our top pick for years, but it improves on that model with a simpler-to-adjust harness, a bigger sun canopy, and an adjustable footrest. I found…
An easy-to-carry tote bag makes getting to and from the park a stress-free affair. With an adjustable crossbody strap and handles, the Baggu Zip Duck Bag can be carried however it feels most comfortable, whether that’s slung across your chest, hanging from your shoulder, or held by the handles. This deep, unstructured tote is also…