"Kids drop in the included marbles and watch gravity take its course as they roll down and drop from piece-to-piece," explains CNET's Bree Fowler. "Of course, it doesn't work perfectly each time ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

Some time ago, I got a message from Elaine G., who had recently joined a mom’s group. With all of her newly minted friendships, she and her child are getting ...