Gear for the little ones, with two legs or four
White noise machines and baby monitors for the newborn months; crates, GPS trackers and litter boxes for the pets. Each guide names a best pick, a budget pick and a premium pick, and cites the safety guidance behind it.
- Sources cited on every guide
- No paid placements
- Updated October 23, 2026
Our current top picks
| Guide | Our pick | Price & stock |
|---|---|---|
| White noise machines | Yogasleep Dohm Classic | Check price |
| Baby monitors | Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO | Check price |
| Dog crates | MidWest iCrate Double Door 36" | Check price |
| Dog GPS trackers | Tractive GPS Tracker for Dogs | Check price |
| Litter boxes | PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Pro Front-Entry Self-Cleaning Litter Box | Check price |
Featured guides
The best white noise machine for babies
Simple, steady sound at a safe volume and distance. Here’s what to buy.
The best baby monitor
Non-Wi‑Fi for privacy and reliability, or Wi‑Fi for watching from anywhere.
The best dog crate
Size it right, add a divider for puppies, and pick wire or premium.
The best GPS dog tracker
Real GPS with live tracking, plus what subscriptions cost and why an AirTag isn’t GPS.
The best litter box
From a smart sifting pan to a fully automatic robot, plus the ongoing costs nobody mentions.
How we choose
Browse by category
Baby
White noise machines and baby monitors, with safe-sleep notes.
Dogs
Crates, GPS trackers and online training.
Cats
Litter boxes, from simple to self-cleaning.