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Lauren Ro joined the Strategist as a writer in 2018. She covers baby gear, design moments, and anything else related to the home, including a giant guide to flatware and all the best furniture.

  1. bedding
    The Very Best Linen SheetsFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
  2. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
  3. baby sleep
    The 8 Very Best Baby MonitorsFrom traditional video monitors and “smart” devices that can track how your baby is sleeping to a simple, affordable audio monitor.
  4. bedding
    The 8 Very Best Weighted Blankets“They feel like being swaddled or held in a firm hug.”
  5. bedding
    The 11 Very Best Down ComfortersGet that fluffy, sink-into-bed feeling.
  6. bathroom
    The 7 Very Best Bidets“I can, with confidence, say that my butt health is at a resounding 100 percent.”
  7. gifts
    52 (Under-$20) Stocking Stuffers for Kids and BabiesFrom books to the season’s hottest toys, all are tiny enough to fit inside a stocking.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What Designer Eny Lee Parker Can’t Live Without“Everything is mixed in this sketchbook. I journal in it, I write my to-do lists, I sketch. Literally, I dump my whole brain into this.”
  9. decor
    What Are the Best Christmas-Tree Toppers?From traditional stars to delicate finials.
  10. gifts
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 3-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedToys to support creativity, language development, and a lot of jumping.
  11. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 5-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedIncluding lots of toys that are not only fun but will sneakily help them practice new skills.
  12. bathroom
    The 16 Very Best Bath TowelsFrom waffle towels to flat-weave Turkish sets, a towel for every kind of obsessive.
  13. gifts
    The Best Gifts for New Grandparents, According to GrandparentsIncluding keepsake books, picture frames, and other gifts to celebrate the milestone.
  14. gifts
    The Best Gifts for New Moms, According to New MomsAs one new mom puts it, “Going forward, I’d be more inclined to get things for the mothers because you’ll get so much baby stuff.”
  15. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
  16. furniture
    The Very Best Beanbag ChairsWhether you have kids, want to furnish a fun game room, or need comfy furniture fast, there is a beanbag chair for you.
  17. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Pregnant People, According to Pregnant PeopleIncluding soothing body oil and a bunch of soft, stretchy, and actually nice-looking maternity clothing.
  18. bedding
    The 22 Very Best BedsheetsIncluding cotton-percale, linen, sateen, silk, and jersey options, plus a handful made of alternative fabrics like bamboo.
  19. bedding
    The 10 Very Best Comforters“Feel nestled in an airy but cozy canopy.”
  20. gifts
    The Best Gifts for 6-Month-Olds, According to ExpertsBooks, toys, and other gifts that encourage sensory exploration, motor-skills development, and cause and effect in 6-month-olds.
  21. gifts
    42 Gifts for Every Type of HostIncluding wool throws, fancy olive oil, and an old-timey popcorn-maker.
  22. bedding
    Sydney Sweeney’s Favorite Blanket Is 40 Percent OffIt’s possibly the world’s softest blanket.
  23. furniture
    The 14 Very Best Bed FramesIncluding solid-wood beds and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000.
  24. baby gear
    The 14 Very Best Play Mats for Babies and KidsAll look just as good in the nursery as they do in the living room.
  25. furniture
    The 13 Very Best Platform BedsIncluding beds with (or without) headboards, styles that fold up for easy storage, and frames that you can customize to your own liking.
  26. decor
    The Very Best Throw BlanketsIncluding classic wool coverlets, a luxurious mohair throw, and the softest faux-fur blankets.
  27. decor
    The Very Best Area RugsNot only are they well made, they feel plush underfoot and look fantastic.
  28. what i can’t live without
    What Lisa Loeb Can’t Live Without“It’s a really nice way to have way more books than a human should at one time on their person.”
  29. best of 2024
    The Best Books of 2024The novels and nonfiction that gave us unique perspectives on what it’s like to experience the world in all its sorrow and wonder.
  30. cyber monday
    Our Bedding Writer’s Guide to All the Best Cyber Monday Bedding DealsIt’s a great time to upgrade your comforter for winter.
  31. black friday
    It’s Ssense Sale Season. Here’s Our Guide.You know the drill.
  32. black friday
    Our Bedding Writer’s Guide to All the Best Black Friday Bedding DealsIt’s a great time to refresh those sheets for winter.
  33. bedding
    The 3 Very Best Jersey SheetsThey’re as soft as your favorite T-shirt and won’t ever wrinkle.
  34. baby feeding
    The 10 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
  35. black friday
    Our Bedding Writer’s Guide to All the Best Early Black Friday Bedding DealsIt’s a great time to refresh those sheets for winter.
  36. celebrity shopping
    What Neko Case Can’t Live Without“There’s nothing more satisfying than cracking open a new notebook.”
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Isabelle Huppert Can’t Live Without“It’s better than drinking.”
  38. bedding
    Our Favorite Target Sheets Are Just $30 TodayThey’re made of 400-thread-count cotton in a smooth sateen finish.
  39. bedding
    The 11 Very Best Cooling SheetsOptions for anyone who is always chasing the cool side of the pillow.
  40. bedding
    The 5 Very Best Egyptian-Cotton Sheets“Genuine Egyptian-cotton sheets feel extremely luxurious on the skin, and in my opinion, aid in better sleep.”
  41. kids and babies
    21 Non-Junky Party Favors for Kids’ BirthdaysNot a single swirly straw or tiny bubble vial in sight.
  42. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Baby Registry 100From marshmallowy newborn pajamas to an ultra-lightweight travel crib.
  43. luggage
    The 12 Very Best Weekend BagsDuffels, mini-suitcases, and backpacks for a quick weekend jaunt.
  44. sales
    Quince’s Insider Sale Is Back, and These Are My Favorite DealsSave on luggage, jewelry, and more.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Christina Ricci Can’t Live Without“They’re what I wear every day, and I order two pairs at a time. When one gets dirty, I can just put the next one on.”
  46. prime day
    It Turns Out That Shopbop Is Having a Prime Day SaleLink your Amazon Prime account and save big.
  47. home
    Shop the Last Day of Wayfair’s Way Day SaleFor every room in your house.
  48. prime day
    These AirPods Pro Are the Cheapest We’ve Ever SeenThey’re over 30 percent off at $169.
  49. what i can’t live without
    What Dr. Becky Can’t Live Without“The fact that one of my most fashionable friends, who gives me the most guidance, now has multiples of these shirts — I claim pride.”
  50. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Home CatalogueOne-hundred well-designed items for every corner.
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