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Back to school

The best BYOD products, school shoes and lunchbox snacks. Plus, advice on health, safety and how to save on back-to-school shopping.

Breakfast & lunchbox ideas

Babies and kids

Best reusable food pouches for children

We trial reusable food pouches from brands including Cherub Baby, ChooMee and Sinchies.
Food and drink

How to stop kids' water bottles going mouldy

A thorough clean a day helps keep the germs at bay.
Babies and kids

Should you buy a Yumbox lunch box?

We review the bento box with a $40-plus price tag and give you tips for how to buy the best lunch box.
Babies and kids

Lifesaving lunchbox hacks to make back-to-school easy

School lunch shortcuts that will save you time and energy – and which your kids may actually enjoy.
Food and drink

Wowbutter Peanut Free spread review

How does it compare with regular peanut butter?
Babies and kids

The best juice boxes for lower kJ and no added sugar

We compare the nutrition and ingredients of 30 apple and orange fruit juice boxes from the supermarket.
Food and drink

Best reusable water bottles

We road-test 14 reusable stainless steel water bottles including Cheeki, Frank Green and Klean Kanteen.
Food and drink

Which muesli bars are best?

How to choose chocolate-variety muesli bars that are tastiest, healthiest, lunchbox-friendly or best value for money.
Babies and kids

Added vegetables in processed foods

Do 'serves of veg' claims stand up to scrutiny?
Babies and kids

Yoghurt pouches for kids review: Yoplait, Vaalia, Aldi & more

Are squeezy yoghurts for children a healthy choice?
Babies and kids

How to pack a healthy kids' lunch box

Top tips for creating a healthy and enjoyable lunch for your child.
Food and drink

Reducing waste at home with reusable food covers

The pros and cons of reusable food covers such as beeswax wraps and reusable sandwich bags.
Food and drink

What’s the best packaged ham?

We review supermarket packaged ham from Don, D’Orsogna, Primo, Coles, Aldi and more.
Food and drink

What's the best sliced white bread?

We review sliced white bread from Abbott's Village Bakery, Helga's, Mighty Soft, Tip Top, Wonder White, Aldi and more.
Food and drink

What's the best shredded cheese?

We review supermarket shredded cheese from Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Devondale, Mil Lel, Perfect Italiano and more.
Babies and kids

Children's breakfast cereal review

We compare 34 kids' cereals, including offerings from Kellogg's, Sanitarium, Nestlé and more.
Home and living

Juicer reviews

We test more than 40 juicers including models from Breville, Sunbeam, Hurom, Oscar and Kuvings, and compare them for yield and ease of use
Food and drink

Peanut butter taste test

We ask the public to taste test peanut butter from brands including Bega, Kraft and Sanitarium to find the best tasting peanut butter.
Babies and kids

Kids' lunchbox snacks

How do processed foods for school-age kids stack up?
Food and drink

Added sugar in food

Do you know how much added sugar you're eating? It's time to make food labels honest.

Shoes & clothes

Babies and kids

The best school shoes

Does price matter when it comes to quality?
Babies and kids

School backpack buying guide

Is your kids' backpack right for their frame?
Home and living

The best stain removers

Which are best at tackling mud and grass stains?
Shopping

Rashie brands compared

Which ones stand up over time?

BYOD tech guide

What kind of device does your child need?

What kind of device does your child need for school? Find out with our BYOD and BYOT buying guide.
The best laptops: 26 models compared

We test the latest laptops, 2-in-1s and tablets that can handle all your computing needs while on the go.
The smartphones with the longest battery life

Stay connected all day with these phones. Plus, we reveal the quickest-charging phones from a range of brands.
Simple mobile phones for kids

We test simple, easy-to-use mobile phones from Telstra, Konka, Aspera, Opel and more.
Tablet reviews: Apple, Samsung, Microsoft

We test the latest laptops, 2-in-1s and tablets that can handle all your computing needs while on the go.
Is this affordable student laptop from ASUS worth it?

The rugged BR1100F laptop from ASUS shows plenty of class.
Apple iPad 7th-gen review

Hands-on with the new and larger iPad, now with a 10.2-inch screen, iPadOS and Smart connector.
How to control your app permissions

What do your apps know about you?
Apple iPad Air and iPad Mini review

Hands-on with the 10.5-inch iPad Air (3rd-gen) and iPad Mini (5th-gen) which both now support the Apple Pencil
The 5 laptops and tablets with the best battery life

These laptops and tablets from Apple, Samsung, Dell and Microsoft will last the distance.
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo laptop review

Hands-on with a dual-touchscreen laptop that showcases an eye-catching new approach to design.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 review

A hands-on comparison of Microsoft's newest offerings: a 13.5-inch Surface 3 laptop, and a Surface Pro 7 tablet.
Surface Book 2 review

Hands-on with Microsoft's second-generation two-in-one laptop that converts to a tablet.
Which smartphone tops our test?

We test and compare the latest smartphones, including the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Flip 3.
The most reliable laptop brands

See the laptop brands that hold up best over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.
Antivirus security software reviews

We test popular antivirus and internet security programs to see which provide the best protection for your PC.
Computer backup software reviews

We lab test and compare Windows desktop PC backup software programs that will help keep your precious data safe.
Australia's best mobile phone plan providers

See how the big three telcos (Testra, Optus and Vodafone) compare with other providers for reliability, coverage and value for money.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review

How does Microsoft's latest tablet-come-laptop shape up?
How to recycle your old computer or phone

Time to upgrade your computer, phone or other gadgets? Here's how to dispose of the old stuff.

Saving time and money

Babies and kids

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.
Babies and kids

Choosing the best sunscreen for your child

We compare prices at Kmart, Big W and Officeworks.
Money

Government payments worth knowing about

You may qualify and not even know it – so it pays to check.
Shopping

Products just for children

Shampoos, drinks, toothpastes and sunscreens for kids – are they really necessary?
Money

Ditch your Dollarmites account

There are better ways for kids to save and learn.
Babies and kids

Educational apps for kids

What to look out for when searching for apps that will get your kids learning.

Children's health

Babies and kids

How to get rid of head lice

We comb through head lice treatments to help you get rid of nits.
Health and body

Choosing the best sunscreen for your child

We provide tips and bust a few myths so you can get the most effective UV protection.
Babies and kids

Personal thermometer reviews

We test digital probe and infrared thermometers for babies, children and adults including models from Braun, Omron, Oricom, Safety 1st, Vicks and more.
Health and body

Acne myths

CHOICE gets real about what causes acne and how to treat it.
Babies and kids

Myopia on the rise in children

Our indoor lifestyle is being blamed for increased short-sightedness around the world.
Health and body

What to consider when buying prescription glasses

With a flood of cheap deals, do you need to spend up big to get a good pair of spectacles?

Children's safety

Babies and kids

New mandatory safety standards for button batteries

The Australian Government introduces legally binding rules in response to serious injuries and deaths.
Babies and kids

Unexpectedly dangerous products that are injuring kids

These seemingly harmless products found in most Australian homes can pose a serious risk to children.
Babies and kids

Don't take the risk – second-hand products that could be unsafe for kids

Some bargains for baby (or you) just aren't worth it.
Shopping

Australia's weak product safety laws

Businesses are not legally required to ensure the products they sell are safe.
Babies and kids

How do you know a product is safe?

Dr Ruth Barker explains why the safety information for the products we buy can be "conflicting and confusing".
Babies and kids

Not all playground surfaces are equal

Playground surface material makes a big difference to safety when children take a fall.
Babies and kids

How to buy a safe trampoline

Choosing and using the best backyard bouncer for your family.