Buy Baby Gear Without Breaking the Bank | Talking Carts with Consumer Reports

Raising a baby costs over $20,000 on average for just the first year of life, according to data for 2025. Before you begin to spend, let Consumer Reports' baby experts help you separate the best from the rest, ensuring you make smart, safe buying choices for your little one. We pull back the curtain on the rigorous process CR uses to determine its annual Top Baby Picks of 2026, covering the must-have items like car seats, high chairs, and strollers. Let's roll!See all CR's top picks for baby: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/top-picks-for-baby-a5254650876/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTCar seats: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/car-seats/top-picks-for-infant-car-seats-a1150300776/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTHigh chairs: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/high-chairs/top-picks-for-high-chairs-a6706996948/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTStrollers: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/strollers/top-picks-for-strollers-a6329408507/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT#babygear #savings