Margaret Badore

New York

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Editor at Forbes

Editor at Forbes covering baby & kids gear she/her

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Articles

The Best Baby Clothes That Are Both Adorable And Practical

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore |Esther Carlstone

Picking out baby outfits can be so much fun, but the best baby clothes are as practical as they are cute. “There are several features that can make life with babies easier,” says Stephanie Heintzeler, a New York-based doula, trained midwife and certified lactation consultant.
The Best Gifts For New Moms To Pamper And Support Her

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore

There are few experiences that are as life-changing as becoming a mom. No matter what her journey to motherhood looked like, it’s a period of time that she deserves some extra care and support.
The 5 Best Baby Monitors, After Extensive Parent Testing

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore |Rose Gordon Sala

The best baby monitors not only let caregivers know when their baby wakes up from a nap, but can also provide a range of helpful features, from night-lights and lullabies to alerts about all kinds of changes in the nursery. To find the best monitors on the market right now, I spent the past two months rigorously testing 16 models. My top overall pick is the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro, thanks to its robust range, active noise cancellation and ease of use.
Look And Feel Great In The Best Maternity Clothes

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore

Getting dressed while pregnant can come with a lot of mixed emotions, from excitement to show off your bump to the discomfort of realizing the dress that looked so great a few weeks ago is suddenly impossibly uncomfortable. The best maternity clothes not only keep you comfortable as your belly grows, but also help you maintain your sense of style. I’ve found the brands that do that best are Storq, Quince and Ingrid + Isabel.
These Maternity Clothing Rentals Make Dressing Easy During Pregnancy

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore

I’m just five weeks away from my twins’ due date, and yesterday I got asked: “Is it hard to find clothes that fit?” It’s a good question. I’m a size-small person with an extra large baby bump, but getting dressed and looking put-together hasn’t been a problem, thanks largely to the clothing rental service Nuuly. I’ve relied on a steady rotation of maternity dresses and sweaters to keep me looking and feeling cozy and professional during my second pregnancy.
The Best Pregnancy Pillows, According To Our Expecting Testers

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore |Rose Gordon Sala

Getting a good night’s sleep can be a real challenge when you’re expecting, but the right sleep setup often offers a major dose of relief to pregnant parents. The best pregnancy pillows help you to snooze in an ideal side sleeping position, while different shapes are designed to alleviate pressure from the different parts of your body that may be getting sore as you sleep—like your hips, knees or baby bump.
The Best Maternity Leggings, Tested By Our Very Pregnant Editor

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore |Rose Gordon Sala

One of my big regrets from the first time I was pregnant is that I didn’t buy myself a good pair of maternity leggings. I struggled through my third trimester with little support for the baby bump, ruining several pairs of conventional tights and workout pants in the process. For my second pregnancy, I was determined to do better. I set out to find the best maternity leggings by testing a dozen pairs throughout my second and third trimester while carrying twins.
The Best Shoes For Kids, After Testing More Than 30 Styles

1 month ago | forbes.com | Rose Gordon Sala |Reviewed byMargaret Badore |Margaret Badore

The best shoes for kids fit well, are easy to get on and can keep up with your child’s constant motion as they jump from one activity to the next. As a mom to three school-age kiddos who all possess a knack for shredding their shoes in weeks, I’d also add durability as an important element in finding the very best shoes for kids.
The Best High Chairs, According To Extensive Testing

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore |Rose Gordon Sala

The right high chair for your family not only fits your space and budget, but actually makes mealtime (and its aftermath) easier. To find the best high chairs on the market, Forbes Vetted’s panel of eight parent testers (including myself) evaluated a total of 19 chair models. After sifting through our insights, my top pick is the Mockingbird High Chair for its ease of use, ease of cleaning and easy adjustments. It also doesn’t hurt that its sleek design blends well with the décor of many homes.
The Best Toys For 2-Year-Olds That Provide Hours Of Toddler Fun

2 months ago | forbes.com | Margaret Badore |Rose Gordon Sala

A second birthday often comes with all kinds of exciting milestones, from an explosion in vocabulary to mastering new physical abilities like kicking a ball. The best toys for 2-year-olds support these new skills, in addition to providing plain old fun.