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Jessica Hartshorn

Contributing Writer

Jessica (she/her) is a contributor with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home, pet, and parenting products for families. A mom of two young adults and a cat, she was previously the Entertainment Editor at Parents and the Senior Lifestyle Editor at American Baby. When not testing toys, subtly starting at people's strollers, or taking meetings to learn about new car seats, she likes to travel. In 2026, she's made it to every continent except Antarctica.

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40 Best 21st Birthday Gifts They'll Cheers To

With plenty of non-alcohol themed ideas for them.

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7 Best Baby Blankets for Everyday Use

Few parents get through a day without using a baby blanket for something.

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30 Best 11-Year Anniversary Gifts

You can't go wrong with traditional presents of stainless steel, turquoise and tulips.

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The Best Baby Play Mats for Babies and Toddlers

Lay one of these on the floor to give your child a clean, comfy spot for tummy time, crawling and playtime.

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6 Best Baby Play Gyms

Often a baby's first developmental toy, these top-tested play gyms are tons of fun.

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6 Best Nursing Pillows

Safely position your baby for breastfeeding or bottle feeding.

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5 Best Baby Headphones for Noise Protection

Life is especially loud for babies and their delicate ears. Proper hearing protection keeps them safe in noisy situations.

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6 Best Dog Life Jackets for Safe Swimming

Fitting your dog in a life vest is the safest way to go when you're taking them boating, kayaking or maybe even just to a pool party.

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10 Best Dog Treats of 2024

Reward, train or bond with your best bud using these healthy dog treats.

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8 Best Automatic Cat Feeders, Recommended by Veterinarians

Set a healthy meal schedule with one of these high-tech devices (including feeders for wet food and for multiple cats).

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8 Best Cat Treats, According to Veterinarians

Indoor cats are notoriously finicky, but these popular cat treats get felines truly excited.

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Are Colugo Strollers Worth It? My Honest Review

Our experts review two strollers from Colugo: the One Stroller and the Compact Stroller.

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