Baby swings aren’t a necessary parenting purchase, but they can help soothe and entertain a fussy baby. These are three top picks.

Many caregivers find that a baby bouncer or rocker can help soothe a fussy baby and provide a secure spot to place an infant while the adult accomplishes other tasks. After extensive reporting and testing, here are two favorites.

In honor of Earth Month, I compiled favorite tree stories from REI Members and staff.

A lack of research has led to confusing and sometimes inconsistent guidelines for pregnant runners. Here’s what we currently know—and what researchers hope to find out.

For Wirecutter, I reported on the top bottle warmers currently available on the market.

Seven baby wraps to help ease the challenge of the fourth trimester and beyond.

A roundup of nine top picks to help you rest easy and manage stress in between workouts.

From the time your little one makes their debut, you’ll need a way to transport them—both by car and by foot. Here are seven top picks.

Experts agree: The best toddler car seat is the one you’ll use consistently. Here are eight top performers.

A roundup of 11 popular trail-running picks with a lighter environmental footprint.

A new short documentary produced by REI Co-op Studios follows five athletes with disabilities as they face a variety of challenges, showing the importance of adaptive sports.

Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.

Pelvic floor PT supports the pelvic floor—the group of muscles and connective tissue that form a hammock-, sling-, or basket-like shape along the bottom of the pelvis. Here’s the 411 on why it’s a growing trend.

A good hiking water bottle is easy to sip on the go and provides ample H2O to keep you hydrated without adding a ton of weight to your pack. Here are five favorites.

In the most important race, trail running has a secret weapon—its runners.

It can be tough to keep up your running habit in the cold months. Here’s everything you need to know to lace up your running shoes with confidence this season.

A Brooks senior material developer shares how the apparel team creates the brand’s go-to winter layers.

The best diaper pails can effectively combat even the most foul-smelling odors. After nearly 350 hours of testing, these are my favorites.

It’s hard to find the momentum to get outside during the colder, darker, dreary months. Stay motivated with these tips — plus the science behind why the advice works.

We hear a lot about brands offsetting their carbon footprint. But what does that really mean?