Jennifer LaBracio
Gear Editor at Babylist
Jen LaBracio is Babylist’s Senior Gear Editor and a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). When she’s not geeking out over car seats, testing out a new high chair or pushing the latest stroller model around her neighborhood, she likes to run, do all things Peloton, listen to podcasts, read and spend time at the beach. In her past life, she worked for over a decade in children’s publishing. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and their two boys, Will and Ben.
Jennifer holds a bachelor's degree in English, Political Science at Bucknell University.
- Chicago, IL, USA
- linkedin.com/in/jenniferlabracio
Publications
- Babylist9 articles
Writes Most On
The Best Baby Activity Centers that Entertain, Engage and Delight4 Nov 2024—BabylistActivity centers are the perfect outlet for your baby’s developing curiosity. When used for short periods of time, they provide a safe, secure space for your little one to explore textures, movement, sights and sounds and to practice developing fine motor skills like the pincer grasp, reaching, grabbing and shaking. They can also keep your baby occupied with a bit of supervised independent play—just long enough for you to take a break (or a shower). We analyzed feedback from thousands of...
Are Eco-Friendly Diapers Actually Better?24 Oct 2023—BabylistSpoiler: it’s complicated. Babylist editors love baby gear and independently curate their favorite products to share with you. If you buy something through links on our site, Babylist may earn a commission. Lots of baby gear has a pretty short lifespan. A swaddle can be clutch for calming your newborn and getting a few extra hours of sleep, but you’ll only need one for a few months, max. A swing is the perfect place for your baby to relax while you get other things done, but you’ll need to...
Best Jogging Strollers of 2024, According to a Gear Expert, Runner and Mom25 Sep 2024—BabylistBefore I had kids, I loved to run. I lived in New York City at the time, right near Central Park, and nothing cleared my head better than a run (er, jog?) on my favorite route. Then I got pregnant, ended up on bed rest, and wondered if I’d ever run again. Fast-forward to a few months postpartum when I snagged a used jogging stroller from a local parent group on a whim—and I am so happy I did. Running made me feel like my old self again. Even getting out the door for a long walk with my jogger...
Best High Chairs of 20241 Aug 2024—BabylistWhile it may feel like it’s a long way off when you’re waiting for your baby to arrive, starting solids will be upon you sooner than you think (usually around six months old). And unlike some baby gear that’s okay to skip, a high chair is a must-have as a safe spot for your little one to sit when it’s time for them to join family meals. Most parents want a high chair that fits their aesthetic, but we’d advise you to consider more than looks when choosing a safe seat. In addition to testing...
