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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Latest from Jessica Hartshorn
Inside the Rigorous Process of Toy Testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute
How our toy experts—with the help of hundreds of kid testers—evaluate the hottest toys of the year.
American Girl Just Revealed the 2027 Girl of the Year—And She Has Some Very Cool Accessories
You can buy her guitar, her soccer gear, and even her camp cabin that sleeps two dolls.
My Group Chat Is Obsessed with the Vermont Country Store, So I Finally Shopped It
The two stores and the catalog sell retro, nostalgic, and delightful things that I can’t easily find anywhere else.
The Most Indestructible Chew Toys for Dogs, From Puppies to Adults
A persistent dog can tear through anything, but these tough toys should last longer than most.
8 Best Strollers for Travel
Easily take your baby along on your trip with one of these lightweight, compact strollers.
8 Best Cameras for Kids, From Toddlers to Teens
Your kids can capture and share their own photos, instantly or digitally.
8 Best Double Strollers for Easily Getting Around With Two Kids, Based on 6 Years of Testing
Got both a baby and a toddler? Or twins? These are the best tandem, side-by-side, and all-terrain two-seaters.
10 Exciting Labor Day LEGO Deals
I'm seeing as much as 37% off sets for adults, teens, and kids.
It's Happening! Bluey is a Tonie!
It took an Australian minute, but now there's a whole line of Bluey Tonies and accessories.
Amazon's Cat Week Is Here–9 Best Sales to Jump On
Snag a deal on an automatic cat litter box, water fountain, treats—even a catio!
7 Best Couch Covers To Protect Your Sofa From Your Dog
Waterproof or water-resistant, non-slip or blanket style—these couch covers protect your sofa stylishly.
Is the Nugget Couch Worth It? Here’s What We Think After 5 Years of Testing
The Nugget, a pioneer of play furniture, can be assembled as a couch, a fort, a throne, tumbling mats, and more.