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Straight Talk
The columns where we say what the test data made us think. Brands can't buy a ranking — they definitely can't buy one of these.
June 1, 2026
The Baby Gear You Don't Need (Signed, People Who Tested It)
A third of the standard registry checklist exists to sell you the standard registry checklist.
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The $1,700 Smart Bassinet: What You’re Actually Paying For
It works — and for most families the math still doesn’t.
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Travel Systems Are a Marketing Bundle, Not a Product Category
Pairing the best stroller FOR YOU with the best car seat FOR YOUR CAR beats the boxed bundle most of the time.
Read the column →June 10, 2026
The “Completion Discount” Is a Coupon for Buying More
Registry completion discounts are real money — engineered to make you spend more of yours.
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