Baby gear advice from a dad who’s been there
Honest baby gear advice, minus the hype
I’m Dustin, a San Diego dad of two. Shopping for baby gear is overwhelming, and a lot of “best of” lists are packed with random marketplace stuff. Here, every pick gets checked for recalls and safety standards first, and if something gets cut, I’ll tell you why.
What you get in every guide
- Recall checks on every brand we recommend
- Real sources you can click and check yourself
- A list of what we cut, and why
- Age and weight limits straight from the maker
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Meet the editor
Hi, I’m Dustin
Between the two of them, my kids have given plenty of honest feedback on baby gear. I started New Parent Advice to help other parents skip the guesswork. Every guide gets checked against recalls, safety standards and the maker’s own specs, and if a product gets cut, I’ll always tell you why.
