13 August 2026
Prams to avoid buying
Prams from iCandy, Silver Cross, Bugaboo and more failed some of our key safety tests.
Babies and kids
Helping you find the best products for your baby and growing family.
11 August 2026
The Kmart strollers under $220 CHOICE experts recommend, and the ones that failed our safety testing
Two budget buys stood out in our latest pram reviews, while others have safety issues.
3 August 2026
How to buy the best baby monitor
Keep an eye on your sleeping (or not sleeping) baby.
3 August 2026
How to buy the best safety gates and barriers
Keep your toddler out of harm's way.
Baby clothes and nappies
10 June 2026
The best newborn and infant nappies – and the ones to avoid
Not sure what to buy for your newborn or infant? We've done the hard work of figuring out the top and, um, bottom performers.
9 June 2026
How to buy the best disposable and cloth nappies
The bottom line on cost, convenience and the environment.
22 January 2026
How to buy the best baby clothes
Sort out the necessities from the nice-to-haves and make dressing your baby fuss-free.
26 June 2024
The best nappies for your toddler or walker – and the ones to avoid
Little one on the move? Here are the top products for bottoms. Plus, the leaky losers not to buy.
Baby furniture
3 August 2026
The high chairs that are hardest to clean
Don't make mealtimes harder than they have to be – avoid these gunk-gathering chairs that our experts rated as difficult to clean.
22 January 2026
What to look for when buying a high chair
Feeding time a challenge? The right high chair can make a difference.
22 January 2026
What to know when buying a change table for your baby
Find one that's safe and easy to use to see you through those thousands of nappy changes.
22 January 2026
How to buy the best baby furniture
You don't need to spend big for safety and ease of use.
Baby transport
13 August 2026
Prams to avoid buying
Prams from iCandy, Silver Cross, Bugaboo and more failed some of our key safety tests.
11 August 2026
The Kmart strollers under $220 CHOICE experts recommend, and the ones that failed our safety testing
Two budget buys stood out in our latest pram reviews, while others have safety issues.
22 January 2026
How to choose the best baby and child car seats
Keep your child safe on Australian roads with our car restraint buying guide.
17 June 2025
How to buy the best double stroller or pram
Your guide to stroller/prams types, safety and the key features to look out for.
Children and safety
3 August 2026
How to buy the best baby monitor
Keep an eye on your sleeping (or not sleeping) baby.
3 August 2026
How to buy the best safety gates and barriers
Keep your toddler out of harm's way.
22 July 2026
The baby monitors that rated lowest in our tests
If you want peace of mind, we suggest you give these poor-performing baby monitors a miss.
29 June 2026
Together, we pushed Temu to sign the Product Safety Pledge
It's a great first step, but there is more work to be done.
Children's health
8 November 2024
When is a fever really a fever?
Taking your child's temperature isn't as simple as you might think.
30 May 2022
How to buy a great personal thermometer
What type do you need to take your temperature, or your child's?
12 January 2021
How to get rid of head lice
We comb through head lice treatments to help you get rid of nits.
28 September 2020
How accurate is your personal thermometer?
Our investigation into personal thermometers has found you can't always trust the number on the screen.
Education and childcare
13 January 2025
Sanity-saving tips for thriving and surviving in the new school year
CHOICE parents share their back-to-school life hacks to get the year off to a great start.
21 January 2022
How to buy the best school shoes
Does price matter when it comes to school shoes and their quality?
20 July 2021
Tech tips for surviving lockdown and homeschooling with kids
We look at some creative ways of using technology to help you and them survive lockdown without hours of screentime.
19 January 2021
Back-to-school supplies – which store is cheapest?
We compare prices at Kmart, Big W and Officeworks.
Feeding children
18 June 2024
Mealtime hacks for busy parents and caregivers
The five handiest appliances to get you through parenthood. Plus, meal-prep tips that help you get food on the table, fast.
19 January 2024
5 money-saving lunchbox hacks
Convenience is king when it comes to school lunches, but just a little extra work can save a lot of money.
12 September 2023
These ‘healthy’ kids’ snacks have more sugar than jelly snakes
It's worth checking the ingredient list of some of these so-called 'nutritious' snacks.
6 January 2023
Should you buy a Yumbox lunch box?
We review the bento box with a $45 price tag, and give you tips for how to buy the best lunch box.
Feeding your baby
23 February 2022
Does your child need toddler milks?
Toddler milks aren't necessary for most toddlers, and may actually have some drawbacks.
1 November 2019
Op ed: ‘Too much added sugar in toddler foods’
Increasing rates of obesity in toddlers is linked to added sugar in their diets.
1 November 2019
Sweet ingredients found in worrying number of supermarket infant and toddler foods
Ingredients such as fruit puree and fruit juice concentrate may affect children's long-term taste preferences.
3 November 2016
Packaged snacks for babies
Are packaged babies' snacks from the supermarket as healthy and full of goodness as they seem? We navigate the labels and claims to see how nutritious they really are.
Getting ready for baby
6 January 2026
Which products do you actually need for a newborn baby?
Preparing for your bundle of joy can really add up. Here are the must-have buys, and what you could cross off your list.
26 July 2022
How to kit out a nursery for less
Our tips for setting up for a baby on a budget, plus the affordable products that top our tests.
8 October 2020
The cost of having a baby – and how to budget for it
A handy guide to help you plan your finances before your baby arrives.
23 September 2019
How to set up your nursery and get ready for baby
A guide to gathering the essential items for your newborn.