This specially curated list of books for 1-year-olds includes classics that have entertained the littlest kids for decades as well as some new titles worth checking out. Because even the youngest kids have strong opinions about books, and finding a story that your baby loves and responds to is profound and gratifying — even if you do risk going slowly insane as your 1-year-old demands the book be read over and over and over again....

In a nutshell, calisthenics involves rudimentary fitness activities like hopping, lunging, and stretching. These exercises focus on major muscle groups like biceps and quads, but because they are full-body movements, they also engage secondary muscles for stability and balance, giving you a well-rounded workout. Calisthenics’ major selling point, its simplicity, can also be its biggest drawback: Too much repetition of the same easy move can be boring. That’s why we’ve put together a plan that lets you mix and match moves to create a whole host of different routines....

Of course, vacuuming is one chore most of us would rather skip — especially if it involves lugging an upright behemoth around the house. If that’s been your go-to machine for tackling messes and keeping your floors clean, you may also be facing that added frustration of dealing with a less-than-efficient vacuum. In February, Consumer Reports stated that it can no longer recommend “the majority of upright vacuum cleaners we rate due to reliability issues,” noting that “seven of 12 brands of uprights break at such a high rate that they earn unfavorable ratings for predicted reliability....

The first factor to consider is whether you purchase a deodorant or antiperspirant (or both). As the names suggest, deodorants fight the stink, while antiperspirants use small amounts of aluminum salts to block your pores from sweating. See more: Best Men’s Colognes The other factor to consider when choosing any men’s deodorant is skin irritation. Although you might need to practice trial and error to find a formula that works for you, Dr....

But there are so many juicers on the market that finding the right one can be messy, to say the least. There are two major categories: the very common centrifugal juicers use a fast-spinning blade to separate the juice from the pulp and cold-press (masticating) juicers that extract the goodness by crushing and pressing fruits and veggies. Masticating juicers they don’t generate as much heat as centrifugal juicers, and they keep more of the nutrients intact....

Unlike traditional sheets, flannel sheets aren’t classified by thread count. Instead, they’re sold by grams per square meter. The higher the GSM, the heavier the sheet. Our picks for the best flannel sheets cover a range of GSMs and prices, but fair warning: they’ll all make it that much more difficult to get out of bed for late night diaper duty or early morning driveway shoveling. Pros: These sheets are fade-, stain-, shed- and wrinkle-resistant....

“The main key, as in all parenting, is to know your kid,” says Marie-Louise Mares professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Some kids are pretty easily scared, others really love excitement, some adore anything to do with trucks, others are crazy about puppies.” So what makes for the best TV shows for toddlers? Besides individual preferences, children generally learn best from short, clear visual demonstrations rather than lots of talking or singing....

Bonobos Naturally wicking fabric with mesh panels for even more ventilation, these trunks from Bonobos, famed makers of festive pants, is available in a panoply of colors. This underwear, which I like because my thighs yearn to breathe free, have a 3″ inseam but with only a 5″ inseam, the boxer-briefs are more brief-y than boxer-y. Either way, the pairs are 47 percent cotton, 47 percent acrylic, six-percent spandex and 100 percent ball-friendly....

RELATED: Best Mother’s Day Gifts 2019 And while the idea of sitting down by candlelight to pen a lengthy, heartfelt treatise to your spouse sounds lovely in theory, who has time for that? So instead, let Jarvis roll over in her grave a little, and tell your wife “thanks” this Mother’s Day with a gift she won’t accidentally throw away. Here are presents she’s certain to appreciate, including stackable gold rings engraved with the kids’ names, an artsy portrait of the family, and an espresso maker she can bring to the office....

First, a few common-sense tips from theAmerican Podiatric Medical Association when buying kids’ shoes: Kids’ feet grow fast, so make sure their shoes fit and they haven’t outgrown them.Don’t ever pass down footwear. Hand-me-down shirts are fine. But shoes won’t fit children the same way.Because feet are rarely the same size, buy for the larger foot. And always buy shoes that can be worn immediately and don’t need a break-in period; try shoes on with socks, too....

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer — it also marks BioLite’s big annual Memorial Day sale, which will save you up to 25 percent, through May 31, on everything from firepits to solar chargers, headlamps, and more. While the entire site isn’t on sale, a lot of the better gear that will help you kick it in the backyard is. Here’s how to spend wisely. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts....

As hindsight is always sharper, we asked a variety of fathers to talk about the moments that surprised, moved, and even scared them during the birth of their child in the hope of preparing soon-to-be dads. From worry over bodily fluids and umbilical-cord cutting to the shock of hearing their children’s cries for the first time, here are the delivery-room moments that stood out for these dads. 1. The Moment When The Doctor Wiped Her Forehead “I’ll never forget this....

First, let’s talk about durability. The 24-liter Errant is made from a technical custom fabric called X-Pac. It’s waterproof—the zippers are too—and made with Kevlar fibers that are strong and resistant to slashes. On the interior of the bag, there’s a water- and stain-resistant nylon liner to protect your backpack if those leftovers you pack for lunch spill. With that out of the way, we can talk about pockets. Oh boy, are there pockets....

The California Air Resources Board will implement the plan over several years, with several quantifiable milestones along the way: that 35% of new passenger vehicles be emission-free by 2026 and 68% by 2030. The plan also allows one-fifth of vehicles to be gas/electric hybrids. The ban will only cover new vehicles. Residents will still be allowed to drive gas-powered vehicles that were previously purchased and can still purchase used gas-powered vehicles....

My Cool Daddy works like this: parents who want to soup up their kid’s standard wheels get in touch and Erickson creates a chassis and/or a custom shell that fits their desires, be it a Radio Flyer Wagon with fat wheels, a Porsche-shelled pedal car, or a refurbished stroller with the body of a vintage hot rod. Once the build is complete, he sends it off to the customer along with instructions on how to affix it to their ride....

Primary We love Primary because it takes all the guesswork out of buying kids’ clothes. Everything goes together. The patterns are simple. The colors are bright. The quality is absurdly great, for the price. Our only quibble: Stop using so damn many plastic bags when delivering the clothes, because not everything has to be individually packaged. But the clothes themselves are cheap enough for wear and tear, but quality-enough to be investment pieces and work as hand-me-downs....

“Before the pandemic even hit, before anyone ever heard of COVID-19, child care in America was working for no one involved,” says Elliot Haspel, a Program Officer of Education Policy and Research at the Robins Foundation. “It was not working for parents, it was not working for providers, it was not working for practitioners. It was not working for children. It’s one of those few impressive things in life that manages to advantage literally no one....

“Okay guys. throwing john’s 40th birthday party tonight but need your help dressing mini-john. Which one!” tweeted the 32-year-old mom of two, who threw a James Bond-themed affair for her husband (Legend’s birthday was on December 28). One photo featured Miles in a traditional tux with a black jacket and matching pants. The other option was a flashier white coat with black lapels. In both, Teigen’s son sported a baby bow tie and sleek black shoes....

First, a brief word on what we really shouldn’t be administering to our fearful dogs. Sedatives are all too often prescribed to firework-phobic dogs. ACP (acepromazine) is one such drug – but it has been demonstrated to actually increase noise sensitivity in dogs while also decreasing their ability to physically respond. In other words, the drug can make your dog more aware of the noise but less able to respond to it....