Best Baby Health and Safety Gear of 2023

Create a healthy and safe home with some health and safety gear for babies and kids

Of all the items on your baby-shopping list, health and safety gear might not be the first thought that comes to mind. After all, they are usually small items without a lot of entertainment or cutesy value. However, you'll use these items often during your child's life. Be it an accurate thermometer or a helpful humidifier, you'll want to find the right gear for your needs and budget. So, what are the best products to buy?

Let our expertise guide your search.

Our favorite health and safety gear list includes various categories that highlight the top products in each. We developed this list from years of researching, testing, and comparing competing products. It's safe to say that nobody exhaustively tests baby products like BabyGearLab. We purchase and lay hands on each product in our reviews. Therefore, you can feel confident about what you're buying. We will update this health and safety gear list if a new and compelling product becomes available and outperforms a top contender in that category.

Read more of the best baby health and safety gear, written by Molly Bradac here.

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February 11, 2025

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BabyGearLab.com provides the world's best reviews and ratings of products for babies age birth to 1 year. Founded by a pediatrician and Mom.

Founded in 2012 by Juliet Spurrier, MD, a board certified pediatrician, BabyGearLab’s mission is to become the world's most credible and detailed source of side-by-side baby product comparison reviews. Dr. Spurrier, along with the expert staff at BabyGearLab, test leading baby products and review them using a meticulous and objective rating system. The website also publishes informative buying advice guides based on their testing experience, as well as health and safety articles for new parents.

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