Baby & Kids
Baby and children's products judged by parents in the trenches. Safety first, cleanability second, then whether it survives being loved by a toddler.
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO Video Baby Monitor, 5-inch
The monitor that never needs an update
The catch: It is a monitor, not a nanny: no breathing tracking, no remote access, no cloud clips. The 5-inch screen looks dated next to a phone, and the range through several walls is shorter than the box implies.
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Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro vs. Nanit Pro
Choose the Infant Optics if you want a monitor that works the night you plug it in and never asks you to log in. Choose the Nanit if you want to check the crib from anywhere, want the clearest picture, and will actually read the sleep summaries.
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Products to avoid
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser
Why we passed: The dispensed powder amount varied with clumping and the formula setting, and we could not verify consistency without a scale at every feed.
Munchkin Warm Glow Wipe Warmer with Nightlight, White
Why we passed: The top wipes dried out overnight, the pad needs replacing, and warm wipes made no difference to our baby's mood.
Buying advice
Check recall history and safety certifications before anything else. Then favor washable, simple, and adjustable — kids outgrow the fancy stuff before the box is recycled.
How we test baby & kids
Baby and kids products are evaluated for safety standards first (we check certifications and recall history), then for daily usability by tired adults, then for durability. We never recommend anything we would not use with our own children. Full methodology.