Cat Bowen
Parenting Editor
Cat Bowen has been writing about all things parenting for well over a decade. She spends her days researching, reviewing, and testing everything from strollers to breast pumps to changing tables. Her work has been featured in Romper, Bustle, and franchised across dozens of media outlets. In her spare time she loves volunteering at her kids' schools, reading everything she can get her hands on, running, and cooking for her family.
The Best Baby Walking Shoes for Your Little One’s First Steps
Get them started off on the right foot.
The 20 Best Maternity Dresses on Amazon are as Flattering as They are Comfortable
Because who has time for pants?
Smart Baby Monitors That Do More Than Just Alert You to Their Cries
Wi-Fi or not, wearable or at a distance, here are the best picks after months of testing
The Barbie Dreamhouse Got a Makeover And Honestly, We Would Live There
It's got the tallest slide — ever.
The 13 Best Toddler Beds That Will Make Them Feel Like a Big Kid
See ya, crib! 👋
8th Grade Graduation Gifts Your Teen Actually Wants
Gadgets, accessories, & tech they can use all through high school.
8 Child Bike Seats That Let You Bring Your Kids Along for the Ride
We’re loving all the extra safety features!
10 Baby Safety Gates for Baby-Proofing Your Home
Safety comes first, but style is a very close second with these gorgeous gates.
The 10 Best Wooden Swing Sets According to Hours and Hours of Testing By Parents and Kids Alike
From assembly to play, these are the best wooden swing sets we tested.
10 DEET-Free Natural Bug Repellents to Help Keep You Bite-Free All Summer Long
Enjoy a full season of pest-free outdoor rest and relaxation
12 Best Baby Cribs for Every Style of Nursery
You'll be seeing it a million times per night, it may as well be cute.
Buy Buy Baby Is Closing Forever — Here Are Your Registry Alternatives
We’re sad about it, too.
35 Graduation Gifts for Kids That Will Get Them Through The Summer
Celebrate an ongoing love of learning.
Forever 21 Just Dropped a Hello Kitty Line, and It’s Everything You Could Want
Sanrio superfans will be lining up in droves.
The 10 Best Protein Powders for Breastfeeding That Don't Taste Like Absolute Garbage
We tested each and every powder on this list (along with many that did not make the list that will forever live in our nightmares). Here are the ones that made the cut.
Adorable Toddler Water Shoes to Get Your Little One All Ready for the Beach
Gotta protect those toes!
The 14 Best Baby Bassinets of 2023
Our picks encourage safe and healthy sleeping patterns.
10 Best Crib Mattresses That’ll Cradle Your Little One Into a Safe and Restful Slumber
Raise your hand if you need a full night’s rest.
30 Best Baby Gifts That New Parents Will Need to Survive Their First Year
You'll be the gifting MVP.
42 High School Graduation Gifts to Celebrate This Milestone
Whether they’re off to college, a job, or figuring it all out, we have you covered.
20 Outdoor Games for Kids That Are Outrageously Entertaining
And not an iPad in sight.
11 Best Kids’ Suitcases for Your Next Family Vacation
Kid-sized luggage will make any trip seem like a big adventure!
25 Bar Mitzvah Gifts That Teens Will Actually Like
They’re hard enough to shop for, but these will help commemorate their Bar Mitzvah, B’Mitzva, B’nei Mitzvah, or Bat Mitzvah.
13 Eco-Friendly Diapers That Won’t Crush Your Budget
Being concerned about the environment doesn't mean you also need to go broke.
Friendship Bracelets for Your Bestie of Any Age
They're back and better than ever
12 Nursing Pillows That Will Give Your Achy Arms Some Support
Because your couch pillows just won’t cut it.
17 Inflatable Pools for Kids to Create a Dreamy Staycation Backyard Resort
Time to take a dip!
8 Best Wagon Strollers That Will Have Your Kids Riding in Style
The ultimate in convenience and comfort for toddlers, babies, and their gear.
The Larktale Sprout Does What No Other Stroller Wagon Can Do
And it’s really cool.
The BOB Wayfinder Stroller Is a Joy to Jog Behind and Take on Long Strolls
BOB really leveled up with this stroller.
The Best Gifts for Autistic Kids, According to an Autistic Editor
Gifts that span the spectrum, much like us.
35+ Outdoor Toys for Kids That Will Have Them Playing Outside Like It’s the ‘90s
Enjoy some outdoor summer playtime.