Posted on Oct 12, 2021

Attention Parents, These 23 Things Will Help Solve So Many Fall Problems

A sunrise simulation alarm clock, telescoping marshmallow roasting stick, pumpkin LED lights, fuzzy socks with grippers and more to basically make annoying problems vanish.

by Chandni Reddy

BuzzFeed Staff

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.

1. A pair of leaf scoops so easy to use they'll give you an excuse to make the kiddos, dare I say, ~fall in love~ with yard work. 🍂🍂🍂

model using the two yellow scoops to pick up a large pile of leaves

model scooping leaves from the ground with the tools

Amazon

Promising review: "We have been using these great leaf scoopers for several years and have never had one break. We have bought a few dozen and give them to relatives and new neighbors. They are light and easy for kids to use. They are a game-changer in leaf bagging!" —Mdomaha

Promising review: "These are a must have for fall in Michigan. My kids actually look forward to leaf duty." —Amazon Customer

Get a pair from Amazon for $15.83.

2. A set of sturdy stainless-steel pumpkin carving tools for being ~a cut above~ the cheap plastic ones so you can carve out intricate jack-o'-lanterns without getting spooked by bended blades.

Seven stainless carving tools with orange plastic handles and an orange storage bag

Reviewer's photo of jack-o-lanterns carved with the tool

3. And a two-pack of palm-sized LED pumpkin lights that'll look like real flickering candles without having to worry about flames. Plus, little ghosts and goblins will love being able to turn them on and off remotely!

Two orange lights and a remote sitting next to two jack-o-lanterns

4. A soothing shampoo scalp massager to exfoliate your tiny human's scalp so they don't have to suffer all the itchy, flaky dryness that tends to rears its ugly head as the days get colder.

BuzzFeed editor holding pink scalp massager with silicone bristles

editor showing other side where there's a gripper for fingers

5. An organic beeswax lip balm made with coconut oil and shea, mango and cocoa butters to alleviate dry lips. Plus, they come in scrumptious fall flavors (like pumpkin spice latte and caramel apple) AND in compostable packaging that won't end up in the landfill.

6. And a lip repair night treatment that'll work intensely to heal chapped, cracked, and bleeding lips tormented by cold weather before you can even think, "those lips need some serious TLC."

Before and after photos of chapped lips and smooth, hydrated lips after using the treatment

7. A sunrise simulation alarm clock for anyone whose toddler or teen finds it physically impossible to get out of bed now that later sunrises are causing dark, dreary days outside. This clock will wake them up with gradual lighting and zen nature sounds instead of jarring them out of sleep.

Reviewer's photo of the lit up alarm clock on a nightstand

8. A pack of marshmallow-roasting sticks because does anything scream fall like ooey-gooey s'mores over a campfire on chilly nights? These skewers conveniently telescope out to a longer length — keeping little fingers socially distanced from the fire pit.

Six roasting sticks with colorful handles next to s'mores

Reviewer using the stick to roast marshmallows over a fire pit

9. A Totes kid's umbrella that'll keep kiddos completely covered during outdoor adventures thanks to it's ~dome-like shape~ and also let them see raindrops that keep falling on their head through the clear plastic. It has thousands of 5-star reviews for a reason!

Reviewer's child walking in the rain holding the pink umbrella

Reviewer's child walking in the rain holding the clear umbrella with colorful dots

10. And a pair of waterproof rubber boots with handles to keep munchkins dry as they gleefully jump up and down in muddy puddles. Cue Peppa Pig singing, Splish, splash, splosh, splish, splash.

Reviewer's children wearing the boots and splashing in puddles

Reviewer's child wearing the boots and knee-deep in a muddy puddle

11. A cute as can be cloud humidifier to mist away allergies that run rampant during this season. It also doubles as a night-light to add a bit of whimsy to your kid's room.

The humidifier is also a night light in four different colors

Reviewer's photo of the pink night light and humidifier in their child's nursery

12. And Frida Baby vapor drops made with organic eucalyptus and lavender essential oils because autumn has arrived and so have the sniffles. Plop in your bath or humidifier to relieve congestion. ~Instant relief for them and for you.~

Reviewer holding a bottle of the vapor drops

Reviewer's photo showing a bottle of vapor drops sitting next to a diffuser and a crib

13. An ingenious Vaseline moisturizer spray that'll help you do the bare minimum to ensure your kiddo's legs receive a burst of moisture ASAP after every shower to prevent alligator skin during the fall and winter.

14. A plush sherpa baby blanket because reviewers say unlike the blankets you'll find in stores, this one doesn't pill or lose it's softness after several washes. Perfect for snuggling with your bubba when temps to start to dip.

The white and blue sherpa blanket with colorful triangle designs

Reviewer's photo of the baby wrapped up in the cozy colorful blanket

15. A Thermos Funtainer vacuum insulated food jar with 25,000 5-star reviews (!!!) if the kids have been complaining nonstop about cold lunches (aka PB&J). Now you can spice up their school day with chicken noodle soup or ravioli. Mamma mia!

Reviewer's photo of a blue jar holding mac and cheese

16. A pack of fall leaf window clings so you can delegate seasonal decorating to the kids. It's not only an easy boredom buster when they're going stir crazy indoors, but will also add ~all the fall feels~ to your home when it's gloomy as heck outside. Win-win.

The leaves window clings in green, orange, red, and brown on a reviewer's window

another reviewer with the window clings on their large windows

17. And a lighted garland of fall leaves that'll make adding a warm, festive touch to a kid's room almost too easy. Just hang on a bed, wall or shelf and — boom! — you're done.

The lit up fall leaves garland made of yellow and orange artificial leaves

Reviewer photo of the garland with the lights on, on their bed

18. A pumpkin chai-scented Poo-Pourri toilet spray if — despite your best efforts — you can't get rid of that funky smell that ALWAYS emanates from the kids' bathroom. This will help neutralize the situation in the most autumnal way possible, tbh.

a hand holding the Poo-Pourri toilet spray

19. A pack of fuzzy socks with grips on the bottom to keep tiny toes cozy and prevent falls while playing hide and seek.

20. And for little bubs, a pair of fleece booties that'll do a marvelous job of staying on and keeping their feet toasty all winter long. The best part? The grippy bottoms will ensure they don't go slipping and sliding on hardwood floors.

Reviewer's child wearing the booties in pink

Reviewer's child wearing the booties in black and white

21. A color-your-own-castle playhouse to fill a rainy day with creative shenanigans. An ideal solution for parents who don't wanna listen to cries of "I'm bored" 500 times, while stuck inside with the kiddos.

Models coloring the cardboard haunted castle

Reviewer's photo of a cardboard fairytale castle their children colored

22. Aveeno Baby eczema therapy balm with such serious healing powers 7,000 people felt compelled to give it a 5-star review: This stuff works wonders on skin prone to dry patches and flareups in the colder months.

Reviewer's before photo showing their baby's tummy covered with eczema rashes and after photo showing the tummy with the eczema rashes gone

23. A child-safe wooden knife because it's officially pie season and this handy tool means you can put mini sous chefs in charge of proudly slicing apples. No hurt fingers in your kitchen!

Two child models cutting apple slices with the maple wood chopper with handle

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Attention Parents, These 23 Things Will Help Solve So Many Fall Problems

1. A pair of leaf scoops so easy to use they'll give you an excuse to make the kiddos, dare I say, ~fall in love~ with yard work. 🍂🍂🍂

2. A set of sturdy stainless-steel pumpkin carving tools for being ~a cut above~ the cheap plastic ones so you can carve out intricate jack-o'-lanterns without getting spooked by *bended blades.*

3. And a two-pack of palm-sized LED pumpkin lights that'll look like real flickering candles without having to worry about flames. Plus, little ghosts and goblins will love being able to turn them on and off remotely!

4. A soothing shampoo scalp massager to exfoliate your tiny human's scalp so they don't have to suffer all the itchy, flaky dryness that tends to rears its ugly *head* as the days get colder.

5. An organic beeswax lip balm made with coconut oil and shea, mango and cocoa butters to alleviate dry lips. Plus, they come in scrumptious fall flavors (like pumpkin spice latte and caramel apple) *AND* in compostable packaging that won't end up in the landfill.