Brooklyn White

Texas

Senior Staff Writer at Wirecutter

Mom, wife, news lady. 🌟 Senior staff writer @nytimes wirecutter. Writing a book about rap beefs for @amistadbooks.

Articles

Is There a New Baby in Your Life? We Have the Perfect Presents

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Brooklyn White

There’s no such thing as a wrong time to give a child a gift. Whether it’s a holiday, you’re dropping in to pay a new parent a visit, or you just want to bring some joy into a little one’s life, any time is a good time for presents. Shopping for infants can seem difficult — particularly for people who aren’t parents themselves. I have some friends whose tots will soon be crawling and clapping.
Your Pet’s Microchip May Not Be Trackable. Here’s What to Do to Protect Them.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Brooklyn White

If you’ve adopted a pets in New York City after 2017, the state government mandates that they get microchipped before trotting off to their new home. Several major US cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, have similar ordinances. They generally require that pets have an identifying chip implanted by the time they’re 4 months old. What comes next isn’t always a straightforward process.
Why We Don’t Recommend Retractable Dog Leashes

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Brooklyn White

No dog is begging to be put on a leash. But for their safety during walks, they do need one. And while it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable leashes can pose a threat to your dog’s safety as well as your own. For our guide to retractable leashes (which is now archived), we spoke with multiple dog trainers who all said the same thing: Leashes that extend and have a snap-back recoil can be dangerous.
Why We Don’t Recommend Retractable Dog Leashes

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Brooklyn White

No dog ever begs to be put on a leash. But to stay safe during walks, your dog does need to wear one. And though it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable leashes can pose a threat to your pet’s safety as well as your own. For our guide to retractable leashes …
Roy Ayers, producer called "the Godfather of Neo Soul," has died

Mar 5, 2025 | brooklynrwhite.substack.com | Brooklyn White

Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist and producer behind a highly-sampled sunny single, has died. He was 84 years old. “It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing which occurred on March 4th, 2025 in New York City after a long illness,” a note from his Facebook reads. “He lived a beautiful 84 years and will be sorely missed.
Your Cat Is Pooping on Wyoming-Mined Clay (And More Fascinating Kitty Litter Facts)

Mar 5, 2025 | nytimes.com | Brooklyn White

Cats, like humans, relieve themselves. Unlike humans, they do not rely on plumbing and porcelain thrones. Instead, their seat of choice is a crumbly, occasionally smelly pile of granules in a tub—often hidden in human bathrooms or tucked into kitchen corners. All cat caretakers know what cat litter looks and smells like—we even have our favorites. But what exactly is it made of?
Tyra’s Back! | Flipboard

Feb 25, 2025 | flipboard.com | Brooklyn White

4 hours agoHigh school senior James Woods was obsessed with comics. He could quote every episode of “The Flash,” idolized the superhero Green Arrow and often sported a Naruto-inspired headband he insisted helped him run faster during track meets. All year, he looked forward to a trip his family and friends …
Tyra’s Back! - Essence

Feb 25, 2025 | essence.com | Brooklyn White

Photography byKenny GerméStyling byEdem Dossou. Leather jacket,Balenciaga; earringsand rings,FlorenceMoorhead. Tyra Banks feels at home on set. It’s hard to imagine feeling centered when there’s a stylist swirling around you, your hair is whipping to and fro, and you also happen to be suffering from food poisoning. But Banks, 51, is comforted by the chaos surrounding her.
I’ve Tried Over 20 Different Bibs With My 3 Children-and This Is the One That Works Best

Feb 24, 2025 | nytimes.com | Brooklyn White

Babies are messy. Very messy. Milk, goopy baby food, poop, vomit, pee—all of it threatens to stain their clothes. I’ve gotten frustrated with myself for changing my soon-to-be toddler’s clothes too close to mealtime and ending up with liquified butternut squash splattered all over her fresh outfit. My daughter, Jade, has finally gotten my Christmas wish—her two bottom teeth.
This Night-Light Is Also a Music Box-And It Was the Key to My Toddler’s Bedtime Routine

Feb 12, 2025 | nytimes.com | Brooklyn White

By 9 months old, my son had sprouted his first two teeth and hit a dreaded milestone: biting a hole through his pacifier. For his safety, my husband and I decided to stop giving it to him, so he couldn’t accidentally swallow or choke on the plastic. That meant the weaning began unexpectedly, and he was not happy about it. Those first few nights, he howled. No matter how we rocked and rubbed him, he could not be placated.