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Scary Mommy 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
Scary Mommy’s inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards, showcasing everything from the best canned cocktails to the best hotels and resorts for a girls’ trip.
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Best Cookware Brand
When you become a parent, it’s inevitable that you’ll spend waaayyy too much time making other people food.
Best Meal Kit Service
These meal delivery services know that, and aim to provide fresh, yummy foods for the whole family, without breaking the bank or skimping on flavor.
Best Countertop Appliance Brand
From coffee makers to air fryers, and loads in between, here are some of our favorite countertop appliance brands that help make life easier and sweeter.
Best Personal Blender Brand
Long gone are the days of the clunky blender that has to live on the kitchen counter.
Best Specialty Coffee Brand
Luckily we live in a time and place where coffee is plentiful, and there are so many varieties and brands to choose from.
Best Budget-Friendly Amusement Park
Amusement parks are, in many ways, a deeply American concept.
Best Reading Retreats
Here at Scary Mommy, we firmly believe that books are magic.
Best Farm Stay
The world is a big ole mess, so escaping to a farm where life is, in many ways, simpler, seems like a total blast right about now.
Best Subscription Box For Kids
Like magic, these arrive at your house ready to entertain your kid in their chosen activity.
Best Travel Gear Brands For Families
Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that, no matter what stage of parenting you’re in, getting kids out of the house can be a battle of wills and space.
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Best Beauty Gadget Brand
That’s when these at-home beauty gadgets come in clutch. Who among us hasn’t plopped down in bed with a red light mask on?
Best Book Subscription Box
These readers’ choice finalists run the gamut from genre-specific (think romantasy, horror and more) to the niche (think books to read in the bathtub and first editions only.
Best Cooling Bedding Brand
If you run super hot, or just like it cool at night, try some of these bedding — from mattresses to sheets — brands.
Best Home Gym Tech Brand
If you want to make exercise — whether it’s rowing or running even Pilates — more of a regular occurrence, and you’re a busy mom, chances are you’re going to have to find the time (and space!) at home.
Best Wearable Health Tracker Brand
From the traditional sleep and cycle trackers to the more “medical grade” options, there are tons of excellent options on the market.
Best Steam Cleaner Brand
Maybe you’re Type A or maybe you just like a clean house, either way, steam cleaning is, IMO, super fun. It’s like getting a good facial, but for your floors.
Best Smart Laundry Machine Brand
Enter these machines, which are not only smart but oddly nice to look at. They make laundry smarter — pun intended — and therefore easier to get a handle of.
Best Home Security System Brand
These systems are among the best of the best: offering comfort and peace of mind both when you’re home and away.
Best Robot Vacuum Brand
So you call in the reserves, aka the robot vacuum. But you don’t want just any robot vacuum, you need one that won’t hit walls and freak out, or miss crumbs here and there.
Best Air Purifier Brand
Air purifiers help keep your home free of dust and other gross things you don’t want to be breathing in.
Best Diapers
Scary Mommy rounded up the best of the best diapers, from the big brands like Pampers and Huggies to the smaller brands like Coterie and Naty.
Best Nursing Bra
If you want to breastfeed, you’re going to need a nursing bra (or two) that can provide both support and easy access.
Best Baby Monitor
Deciding on a which baby monitor to buy (or register for) is a big undertaking. We did the hard part for you.
Best Diaper Bag
From chic to practical, take a look at the picks for the best diaper bags below, and vote for your fave.
Best Baby Safe Laundry Detergent
These baby safe detergents come in a variety of formulas, scents and more.
Best Family-Friendly US Resorts
From the littlest members of your family up to good ole mom and dad, these resorts prioritize families. Whether you want an elegant getaway or fancy a rustic retreat, these places will earn a spot in your — and your family’s — hearts.
Best Family-Friendly US Airports
If you're a new, breastfeeding mom, or have a rambunctious toddler who just HAS to run around all the time, these American airports seem built by people who feel your pain.
Best Car Seats
Picking a car seat can be a tremendous undertaking, so we took some of the guess work out for you. Whether you prioritize safety or durability, these are worth checking out.
Best Family-Friendly Airlines
Flying with kids is not for the faint of heart. But with these family-friendly airlines, you can buckle up and fly the friendliest of skies.
Best Family-Friendly Railroad Attractions
Riding — or loving trains — is practically a kid rite of passage. These attractions know it, and treat the littlest family members like the rail-riding pros they dream about.
Best Canned Cocktails
From margaritas to espresso martinis, these canned cocktails will help take the edge off after a hard day of parenting.
Best Wine Club/Subscription Box
For the moms who prefer a cabernet or sauvy b to tequila.
Best Hotel/Resort For A Girl’s Trip
Self-care is healthcare, and these getaways prove it.
Best Beauty Subscription Box
If you’re a time-strapped or beauty curious mom, perhaps a beauty subscription box is in order.
Best Women's Travel Club
Travel lovers and adventure seekers alike will love these female-centric clubs.
