Methodology
Hi Friends,
When I’m making a purchase—whether it’s for my kids or myself—I go deep. I spend hours researching, reading, and comparing. Some might call it obsessive, but for me, it feels like playing Tetris: I genuinely enjoy finding the perfect fit for a specific need.
This mindset probably stems from my day job as an Emergency Medicine physician, where attention to detail is everything. I can’t afford to miss the smallest sign or symptom, and that same mentality carries over into how I approach buying gear. When it comes to stuff for my kids, multiply that intensity by ten.
I’m relentless about finding the safest, most effective, most durable product—whether it’s a car seat, a travel stroller, or a diaper pail. I firmly believe in the philosophy: “Buy it right or buy it twice.”
My research process usually includes:
Deep dives into trusted review sites like Consumer Reports, Wirecutter, Reddit, BabyGearLab, and others
Scanning pages deep into Google to uncover overlooked details
Comparing price, safety, durability, and usability, often mapping it all out in a mental (or literal) matrix to find the best value
Testing everything firsthand—if it doesn’t work, I return it and start over
Anything you find recommended here is something I’ve personally owned and vetted. In cases where I include a couple of options, it’s because they were both finalists—and honestly, it was a toss-up.
My goal is simple: to save you time. When I became a parent, I was searching for a playbook—something to cut through the noise and help me make smart, safe decisions. This is the closest I’ve come to creating that playbook—at least when it comes to gear.
Over the years, friends started coming to me whenever they were ready to buy something—asking, “What’s the best?” More than a few told me I should make a website to share my research. So here it is: a collection of obsessive deep-dives, hard-won insights, and honest recommendations.
Because parenting is hard enough and you’ve got enough to worry about—like why your toddler just ate a crayon. Let me handle the gear. I’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to. Wishing you the best in your parenting journey.