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Margaret Badore

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Covers:  Parenting, Baby Gear, Kids Gear, Toys, Environment, Health
Editor at Forbes covering baby & kids gear she/her

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Margaret Badore’s Biography

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I'm the baby and kids gear editor at Forbes Vetted. I previously served as Associate Editorial Director for Treehugger, and have over 15 years of experience reporting on health and science topics.

Forbes will never ask for compensation for editorial coverage and never guarantees editorial coverage in exchange for product samples. All communication from Forbes Vetted (including requests for products for testing) will always come from an official "@forbes.com" email address.

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The Best Baby Clothes That Are Both Adorable And Practical

The Best Baby Clothes That Are Both Adorable And Practical

Explore the best baby clothes of 2025 that are designed for comfort and convenience. From zippers to foot cov…

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The 6 Best Toddler Pillows, And How To Know If Your Child Is Ready

The 6 Best Toddler Pillows, And How To Know If Your Child Is Ready

Is your tot ready for a pillow? To find the 6 best toddler pillows-from organic options to adjustable ones-we…

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The Best Gifts For New Moms To Pamper Her And Show You Care

The Best Gifts For New Moms To Pamper Her And Show You Care

New moms need lots of TLC. Spoil her with one of these thoughtfully curated gift ideas from useful items to s…

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The Best Maternity Leggings, Tested By Our Very Pregnant Editor

The Best Maternity Leggings, Tested By Our Very Pregnant Editor

Forbes Vetted's baby and kids gear editor tested a dozen pairs to find the best maternity leggings of 2025. S…

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Reviving the Ramón Nut

Reviving the Ramón Nut

An Ancient Food Offers New Hope for Fighting Malnutrition

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Protect Their Delicate Skin With The Best Bathtub Filters For Babies

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By Alicia Betz Verified, Margaret Badore Verified, Kelly O'Sullivan Verified
| Forbes Vetted Verified
Babies inherently have thin and sensitive skin, and it’s natural to want to protect it as much as possible. The best bathtub filters are designed to reduce contaminants and substances in water (such as chlorine), and less of these impurities may in turn reduce irritation to baby’s skin. A filter can be particularly helpful for babies with dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
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The New Doona X: See How It Compares To The Original Car Seat And Stroller

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By Margaret Badore Verified, Rose Gordon Sala Verified, Bianca Alvarez Verified
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This month, Doona—the company synonymous with its popular two-in-one car seat and stroller—launched a new upgraded version of its signature product. Called the Doona X Car Seat And Stroller, the new baby ride has several key differences from the original and a price increase of $300. I got my hands on a test unit to review ahead of the U.S. release, and tried it out with my 15-month-old twins over the past couple of weeks. Here’s how the Doona X compares to the original Doona.
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A Certified Babywearing Consultant’s Guide On How To Babywear Safely

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By Alicia Betz Verified, Margaret Badore Verified, Amy Moran
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I love babywearing—so much so that I became a certified babywearing consultant so I can help other parents and caregivers learn how to babywear. I’m also all about safety, and I know that many people have a lot of questions when they begin babywearing. Is my baby going to fall out? Can they breathe? Are they too hot? Am I using the carrier correctly?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I had a summer internship at Real Detroit Weekly at the age of 19. It was a local alt weekly paper.

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