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    35 Genius Parenting Products That'll Make You Think, "Whoever Invented This Deserves An Award"

    From a Lego play mat and storage combo to a microwave s'mores maker, these products are almost too damn clever.

    1. An ingenious plate divided into eight portions with a hidden dessert compartment that'll turn mealtime into a fun game that'll entice fussy eaters to gobble their way to the surprise treat at the end!

    reviewer's photo of the tray with divided sections
    reviewer's photo of the tray with food divided into compartments with chocolate in the last compartment

    Promising review: "If you have a picky eater, you need this. I purchased three of these in three different themes. They are a big hit with all three kids ages 1, 3, and 9. These plates work better than I ever could have hoped. The small amounts in each compartment make it easy for them to finish and feel a sense of accomplishment. The treat under the tray at the end is genius. Great solution for picky eaters." —Kyla Van Kleeck

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six themes).

    2. A bug bite suction tool invented by a mom that's worth the Shark Tank hype. This cool device sucks out all kinds of bug bites , instantly relieving itching and swelling (without chemicals!), so your kids aren't left scratching all day. 

    A BuzzFeed editor's arm with a bite on it, the editor holding the suction tool and an after photo of the swelling reduced on the editor's arm.
    Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "I can't believe how effective this product is! I used it on both of my kids and it actually worked! Wish I had known about it before instead of using creams to help bug bites. Awesome invention! You gotta try it — definitely a product that you will want to take with you everywhere!" —cibieq

    Get it from Amazon for $9.85.

    3. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer with a BlenderBall wire whisk that'll let you whip up a batch of pancakes at lightning speed on hectic mornings — no separate mixing bowl, messy spoons, or batter-coated countertops. Simply add your ingredients, shake, and pour from the spout. Breakfast's ready 😋!

    Someone holding the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
    Someone pouring out batter from the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    4. A viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser that'll not only free up precious counter space but also keep your bathroom free of child-induced toothpaste messes.

    the white wall mounted toothbrush holder
    Reviewer's photo showing the toothpaste dispensed on the toothbrush

    This bad boy includes a toothpaste dispenser (that'll squeeze out every last ounce!), four cups and holders, and a place to store your toothbrushes.

    Promising review: "I am SO happy I bought this for my bathroom! It looks so clean, it is easy to install, and it is easy to clean when toothpaste gets on it! The design is simple, yet genius! My 5-year-old uses it with ease and she doesn't make a mess with the toothpaste tube anymore! I am extremely satisfied and I have had it for three months now. TIKTOK made me buy it LOL!" —Stephanie Mendoza

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors).

    5. And a grossly adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap to turn nighttime battles with your kiddo over brushing their teeth into them hilariously begging to do it 😂

    a gif of toothpaste coming out shrek's butt
    a still image of the 3d printed green ogre with toothpaste coming out of its butt
    Casual Chicken / Etsy

    Casual Chicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.

    Promising review: "My kids went from dreading getting their teeth brushed to looking forward to their 'Shrek poops' on their toothbrush. Thank you!." —Kate DeJuliis

    Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.

    6. A pack of sink extenders you can install on any faucet to enable your little one to finally reach the water all by themselves *and* to save your back the strain of hoisting them over the sink.

    A child washing hands in the sink using a sink extender on the faucet
    Gif of water flowing through a faucet extender attached to a faucet

    Promising review: "Love this faucet extender for our daughter’s sink. It has given her the independence of washing her hands and brushing her teeth. It’s so easy to pop on and off if we have guests over and we want it removed. And the price is absolutely phenomenal." —H_Crowell

    Promising review: "Brilliant invention! They make hand washing much easier for my preschooler! Great product!" —Abigail Spencer

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95.

    7. A slide-away storage bag to make the painful task of cleaning up a gazillion legos pieces after playtime's over an ~absolute breeze~. Just spread out the mat so they can build epic creations, then pull the drawstring handles when finished and dump the toys inside the bin.

    the bag lying on its side with the mat open and toys on it
    the mat rolled back into the storage bag

    Promising review: "I will soon buy another one of these. It is absolutely the best invention if your kiddos are into Legos, or army soldiers, or anything time consuming to pick up. This has helped so much with 'decluttering', and makes for quick and easy clean up. So simple and so effective! I can't imagine having hundreds of legos without this." —Ang

    Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors).

    8. A hollow penguin teether designed to mimic a boob and that will stay on your baby's hand so you don't have to retrieve their dropped paci a gazillion times from the floor. Added bonus: It'll stop them from chewing on their hand.

    A baby chewing on the purple penguin pacifier on their hand
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This thing is absolutely genius! My 3-month-old loves it and chews on it nonstop. It stays on his hand easily and provides lots of early teething comfort. Wish I knew about this with my first kid!" —Jackie B.

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    9. A clever sight word Bingo game; if you've ever asked yourself, "How do I take the frustration out of learning sight words and make it FUN?" then this game is for you.

    Word board with chips, cards, and packaging
    Amazon

    The set comes with 36 playing cards, 264 playing chips, caller's mat and cards, and a storage box. This version is a fun twist on the classic, but instead of calling out numbers, the leader calls out words (there are 46 most-used words), and players search their cards for a match and place a red chip on the match. Once a player has covered the spaces on their card needed to win, they call BINGO! 

    Promising review: "Our first-grader was feeling really discouraged with her sight words and I've been trying to think of ways to encourage her and get her excited to learn things she doesn't already know. She loved this game! We played with the whole family and her 3-year-old sister even enjoyed playing (we show her the cards and have her find the word that matches on her Bingo card). I think this is a great way to make learning/practicing sight words fun! I am very happy with this purchase and I can see how it would be great for teachers in the classroom as well!!" —Jennie

    Get it from Amazon for $9.03.

    10. A Yonanas fruit soft serve maker that'll magically turn any frozen fruit into such a flavorful creamy "gelato" or "sorbet" like treat that your kids won't suspect that it's not actually ice cream. Say hello to fruit-based versions of store-bought ice cream — and buh-bye to the inevitable sugar high. 

    The black device on a table with sorbet in a bowl under it
    A close up of a reviewer's yellow and red sorbet

    Promising review: "I absolutely love this. I got this for my girls after they showed it to me on TikTok. I thought it was a great way of making a sweet treat. I didn’t realize how much I would love it. You don’t even need to use a lot of fruit to get a decent size bowl. I buy frozen fruit, freeze bananas, and add some coconut flakes, and it is so delicious. This machine works perfectly. You aren’t suppose to put completely hard frozen fruit in it. You are suppose to let the frozen fruit thaw a tad." —Debbie

    Get it from Amazon for $48.75+ (available in six colors).  

    11. Doona Liki Trike because it folds up so small you can fit it in the overhead bin on a plane. It'll quickly became your toddler's travel BFF and grow with your child from ages 10 months to 3-years-old — starting with a parent push mode and transforming into a tricycle and bike mode so little ones can cruise around more independently.

    The trike in action
    The red trike
    reviewer's photo of the trike folded up
    Chandni Reddy / Buzzfeed, Amazon, www.amazon.com

    I'm not sure who's more OBSESSED with our Liki Trike...my toddler or me? My active toddler, who absolutely hates being strapped into his stroller, loves that it allows him to sit upright and steer the handles (while I push him) making him feel like he's in control and going on an adventure. It has made trips to the park/mall/zoo so much easier because it is lighter than our stroller *and* folds up tiny taking up minimal trunk space (We also took it on a flight recently and were amazed at how easily it fit in the airplane overhead bin!) My fave feature is how seamlessly it steers. Unlike other trikes, you don't need to awkwardly force it to change directions. In fact, my 5-year-old has no trouble navigating my 2-year-old around the park. The best part? My little one is so happy riding around on this thing that he's had barely any meltdowns when we're out and about. I'd say that's a huge win! 

    Get it from Amazon for $250+ (available in six colors).

    12. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer so you can make your own Smuckers Uncrustables copycats at home without spending nearly $10 for a box. Prepare for your life to be *utterly butterly* changed.

    Reviewer's photo showing homemade Uncrustables
    The sandwich cutter and sealer

    Promising review: ""Uncrustables" for a fraction of the price! My kids LOVE "Uncrustables" and this makes it SO easy to make your own! If you aren't familiar, they are PB&J sandwiches sold in the freezer section that look exactly like what this makes. The intention is to put them in a lunch box and by lunch time they are thawed and ready to eat! We made 3 loaves of bread worth of sandwiches for the price of one box of Uncrustables! It didn't take even a half hour. This will be awesome for when they go back to school!" —Craig Gibson

    Get it from Amazon for $10.96+ (available in eight styles).

    13. A pack of stick-on fever indicators that'll come in handy during cold and flu season. Simply stick the bug on their head and it'll change color to indicate temp letting you monitor your child's fever for up to 48 hours.

    the pack of fever indicators
    a child wearing the fever indicator that looks like a bug sticker on their forehead
    Amazon

    It goes without saying that these stickers aren't a replacement for a thermometer. But, if your kid has a temp, these will help you keep track of whether their fever is spiking or going down.

    Promising review: "Best invention ever. I am able to proactively monitor my children's fever. Before this product, I always feared that when they had a fever that maybe they had been feverish too long and it escaped my notice. This product gives me peace of mind because now at a glance I can tell if and when they are spiking." —sneeziesmurf

    Promising review: "We had a stressful day of trying to keep our 3-year-old's fever down and he was exhausted. I had these in the cabinet and stuck one on at bedtime. It immediately lit up N, which matched the thermometer. While putting him to bed I saw it go to 99 so when I checked on him in 30 min I brought the thermometer '99.3.' We used it throughout the night to monitor whether or not we should wake him for more medicine. I think of it as a peace of mind sticker. He loves stickers and got a big kick out of it. He’s had it on about 13 hours now with no complaints. There’s a shiny N there now, and this paranoid mama still checks with a thermometer occasionally to make sure it’s accurate." —Nateric

    Get eight stickers from Amazon for $10.14.

    14. The Pink Stuff, a magical all-purpose cleaning paste so you don't need to go into full panic mode when lipstick (or Sharpie) marks mysteriously appear on your walls. (Good luck keeping the little Picassos out of your makeup bag though!)

    Reviewer removing lipstick from the walls using the pink paste
    The Pink Stuff

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and had to try it. Being a mom and a babysitter, we have the occasional crayon or marker on surfaces it is not supposed to be. This takes it right off without a ton of elbow grease. I also used it on my converse today. They were covered in dirt and grass stains from doing yard work and now they look brand-new. This stuff is a lifesaver!" —TammyC117

    Promising review: "If you’ve ever got lipstick on anything you know how hard it is to remove. My 4-year-old loves make up and thinks she the next Picasso. This stuff removed it with only rubbing it over it. No scrubbing at all. I’m completely sold!"Anastasha

    Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (also available in two-packs and three-packs).

    15. A TikTok-famous Tushbaby hip carrier that'll prevent back strain and do all the heavy lifting while you go shopping with a baby or toddler who clings to you like a koala. The best part? It has a ton of storage pockets for your snacks, phone, wallet, and more!

    reviewer holding their child in the hip seat carrier at Disney
    another reviewer holding their child in the hip seat carrier at Disney

    Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bringing a little more ease to everyday parenting life.

    Promising review: "What a great invention! My 1-year-old wants to be held constantly when we are out and I struggled to find a baby carrier that she would let me use. My arms and left side were always tired and sore. Not to mention the pressure I felt on my lower back. She loves the Tush Baby. She loves the freedom of being able to sit facing me or facing out. I love the freedom of being able to take her anywhere and not have a fussing child who hates going in the shopping cart. It has so many pockets and places to put wallets, phones, etc. It even can fit wipes and a diaper. It is seriously life changing for me and my family as far as the ease of shopping and family outings. People out around town definitely notice it too and ask about it. I highly recommend this product." —RPF2950

    Get it from Amazon for $84.99.

    16. An anti-nail-biting pen which tastes sooo awful it'll basically make your kiddos want to 🤮 at the very thought of biting their nails or sucking their thumb *ever again* (which is exactly the point).

    A reviewer's hand holding the pen. It says
    Reviewer's before photo showing their child's bitten fingernails and after photo showing the improvement in their nails after a week of using the pen

    Plus, it has anti-inflammatory ingredients like organic aloe leaf juice and organic eucalyptus leaf to soothe sore fingers.

    Promising review: "I love this stuff!! It’s taste horrible, which was great to help stop my 4-year-old from biting her nails. In about three days she completely stopped now and her nails have grown.." —Denise Batista

    Promising review: "OMG it works!! My 3-1/2-year-old was a constant thumb sucker. Four days and she hasn't put her thumb in her mouth!! It's the worst taste ever but it works. We tell her we are painting her nails. We put it on during the day and at night. Best product around." —Natalie Plaza

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

    17. A microwave s'mores maker so you can make s'mores in seconds without the hassle of a bonfire. Perfect for starting a weekly tradition that'll leave the kiddos asking for ~s’more.~

    It's super simple to use! Just fill the water reservoir, put your s'mores ingredients on the tray (up to two of them), and pop in the microwave for 30 seconds. The marshmallow and chocolate will heat at the same time — leaving you with one delicious treat. 

    Promising review: "This is a very cute gadget. I saw this on a TikTok and fell for it lol. I'm glad I did. My kids and I have so much fun making instant s'mores. They're done in about 30–40 seconds with literally no cleanup. The marshmallow doesn't melt over so you basically can just run hot water over it to remove a few crumbs from crackers and be done." —Shawna G.

    Get it from Amazon for $14.09.

    18. An inexpensive Pop2Play foldable indoor slide because it LITERALLY pops up in minutes to instantly transform any room into a playground when it's raining outside. Plus, it folds down flat for easy storage once playtime's over.

    a review photo of the slide in a green yellow and blue color with animals and plants
    Reviewer's video showing how easy it is to set up the slide

    The slide's capable of holding up to 50 lbs.

    Promising review: "I got this for my 2-year-old daughter's birthday and she LOVES it. She is a little nervous on the playground and she took to this right away. It folds down easily and sets up easily — the design is brilliant. It was actually so easy that I watched the 30 second set up video just to be sure I got it right lol. My 8-year-old son got on it too and it held up. We live in an apartment so this is something that she can climb on safely without taking up a ton of space. Love this product!!" —jenna

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two styles).

    19. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers that'll allow easy access for little hands but prevent Cheerios from flying everywhere. No more handing your toddler snacks *one piece at a time* or constantly clean their trail of snacks.

    Two snack containers in blue and green
    A child model's hand pulling a cracker out of the blue snack cup
    Reviewer's video demonstrating how the container prevent snacks from falling out

    Promising review: "What a lifesaver! I mean really! My daughter loves her snacks, she also loves to make a mess, give them to the dog, or fill her car seat up with them. Then cry when she has nothing to eat. My wife picked one up at Target and man... we used it so much, we couldn't clean it fast enough. SOOOO we bought a few more. and for less than $5 for two.... this is a no-brainer!" —jeffgrantMEDIA

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95 (available in two color combos).

    20. And a snack spinner for enticing even the pickiest of eaters to add more foods to their *rotation* at home or on the go.

    Reviewer spinning the container to reveal the snacks in each compartment
    Reviewer's child holding the container with various snacks in each compartment

    Promising review: "My 2-year-old loves it, he gets excited every time he pushes the button and sees it spin. He spins it grabs a piece of strawberry spins it again grabs a blueberry keeps him entertained. It’s easy to clean and compact for easy on the go snacks. Great product!" —Noe G.

    Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in three colors).

    21. A wooden puzzle equivalent to playing Tetris but in tactile form that'll ~exercise their brain~ without any screentime.

    The wooden puzzle
    Reviewer's photo showing their child working on the puzzle following a leaflet that shows different diagrams

    Reviewer's say this is a great toy for all ages — from 3–12.

    Promising review: "I ordered this for my K–1 after-school class and they line up to use it! It is also a favorite of the autistic children I have in the class — it keeps them calm and focused for a good while. It also helps test determination because it's an easy puzzle until you get to the end and you have to move stuff around to make everything fit! Endless possibilities! I highly recommend it! The pieces are small and wooden — would not recommend for ages of children who like to put toys in their mouths." —C. Delgado

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    22. Smart Lab human body toy that features 21 removable body parts complete with ~squishy organs~ What cooler way to teach the kiddos about the human anatomy?

    The human body toy in packaging
    reviewer's photo of the body assembled

    Promising review: "I love that this is an accurate 3D puzzle of the human body. It is so fun to play with with my daughter. She was learning all sorts of anatomy without even realizing it. This thing is genius. It is sturdy enough that I don't worry kids will break it. The organs need to be treated with respect, of course, and an adult will probably need to help reassemble things the first few times. Tons of fun, though." —Rocky Balboa

    Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

    23. A TikTok-famous grape cutter because is there anything more ridiculously time consuming than quartering grapes every day for your little one? This cool device will do it at lightning speed and help reduce the risk of choking at mealtimes — whether at home or at school.

    reviewer's gif showing the grape cutter in action
    reviewer's photo of the grape cutter

    Promising review: "This is by far the smartest, best product ever invented!!!! I don't only use it for grapes, I've cut up hot dogs, chicken nuggets, etc. It's literally a "lifesaver!!!" —Tejai30

    Get it from Amazon for $11.95.

    24. A stroller fan with bendable foam legs that'll wrap around a stroller, car seat, or pretty much anything to keep your lil' munchkin cool as a cucumber, even with scorching temps outside.

    reviewer's photo of the stroller fan attached to a car seat
    reviewer's photo of the black fan attached to a stroller

    Promising review: "Absolutely love this thing! I didn’t expect much of it but after reading the awesome reviews I decided to give it a shot. It has flexible tripod legs that are able to wrap around things and stand upright as well as a moveable head. It is super efficient for its size and I love that it also has an LED light that I was unaware of. My little girl has a low heat tolerance so this is just what I needed to keep her cool in the heat. Thank you for an amazing product. Worth every penny!" —Olga

    Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).

    25. A ~cute as can be~ 3D-printed foam soap dispenser attachment that'll create a Mickey shape out of pumped soap, basically ensuring that your kids will beg to wash their hands all the time. What is this sorcery?

    hand using the orange pump to pump out mickey face and ears-shaped foam soap
    Mouse Delights 3D/Etsy

    Mouse Delights 3D is a small biz based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in Disney-inspired 3D-printed accessories.

    Promising review: "Super cute and very easy to use. My littles love Mickey and this makes hand washing that much more fun for them!" —Abby D 

    Get it from MouseDelights3D on Etsy for $12.99 (available in 13 colors).

    26. A set of washable dab and dot markers because these will let you encourage little Picassos to ~dabble~ in painting without worrying about a huge mess. (Say goodbye to paint splatters and drippy brushes).

    reviewer's photo of the pink and yellow paint pens
    reviewer's children painting dots with the markers

    The set comes with eight paint markers and a downloadable 101 Easy Dot Marker Activities PDF. 

    Promising review: "A must-have for toddlers. My son started using this when he was 2 and now he is 3. We've used this everyday and he never gets tired of it. He just loves doing dab and dot with letters and numbers. I also love the free printables included and I love how easy it is for my son to hold it with his tiny hands. I definitely recommend it." —Heriberto Mendoza

    Get a set from Amazon for $17.99.

    27. A car video monitor that's a cut above the regular ol' baby mirror. It provides a crystal-clear view of your bub from the dashboard. A game changer for anyone who is fully aware of how painful it is to pull over to check on a crying baby at every stoplight.

    Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and knew I wanted to try it. I LOOOOOVE this product! I hate trying to use my rear view mirror to look into her mirror to make sure she’s okay. The quality of the video is great for the price, and I can easily see if my infant has spit up or I can see her mouth to shove a paci in if needed. I can see details like if her eyes are open or closed. The night vision isn’t too bad but not as detailed but you can see enough. But overall for the price, I would buy this product again hands-down." —Michael Giblin

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99

    28. A nifty car seat buckle release tool so you no longer have to struggle (or sacrifice your nails!) to unlatch your kiddo. This handy little gadget will make school dropoffs SO much easier!

    The red tool
    A parent unbuckling their child in the car seat using the tool
    Amazon

    P.S. it doesn't attach to the car seat, letting you decide when your kids can safely access the tool.

    Promising review: "Literally one of the most useful yet simple products I've ever bought. It's genius. I used to struggle with undoing car seats because of my nails but with this product I was able to undo the seatbelts in an instant. I SO recommend this for anyone that has issues undoing kid's seatbelts because I know how rough they can be!" —Reem K.

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    29. whale-shaped bath spout cover to prevent bonks on the head when little ones are having a ~whale~ of a good time in the bath. Plus, it comes with an adjustable strap to fit snugly on any faucet.

    reviewer's photo showing the blue whale covering bath faucet
    The spout cover in gray

    Promising review: "Whoever came up with this cute idea to place over the bath faucet is a genius! It definitely fully covers the faucet so my grandson won’t hurt himself playing in the tub if his head happens to be too close to it. It also blocks from him seeing the pull lever for the shower. He’s no longer drawn to it to pull it. This was a great buy!" —KadinsGlamma

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two colors).

    30. A sensory swing designed with an extra spring, allowing bouncing up and down in addition to swinging — ideal for endless aerial acrobatic fun. Do they make an adult version?

    Child smiling while curled up inside the hanging fabric chair
    Different child using the chair as a jungle gym swing
    Another child swinging on their stomach, as if flying, onto a pile of pillows
    Rest Nests

    Rest Nets is a small biz based in Israel started by a mom who created these hammocks as a way to give parents "an extra pair of hands" for entertaining kids.

    Promising review: "This swing is probably the best thing that has happened to our house since we renovated. My daughter can’t go to OT because of the pandemic, so we turned the basement into a sensory gym. This swing is amazing! It’s simple, safe, and versatile. My kids love it!" —Leanne A

    Get it from Rest Nests on Etsy for $98.60 (available in 10 colors).

    31. A no-scrub Wet & Forget cleaner for any parent who hates — repeat, HATES — cleaning the kids' shower every single day. All you need to do is spray this weekly to keep everything free of mildew and soap scum buildup. Boom done!

    The cleaner being sprayed on a shower door
    A reviewer's sparkling clean shower with glass doors

    Promising review: "This stuff is a lifesaver. Life is tremendously busy with kids and cleaning the shower is at the bottom of the list. I bought this due to pure frustration and disgust of my shower and it has turned it around in a weekend. You literally spray it and forget it and just with that little effort, I have a clean shower!! Also great for glass doors. It cleaned everything! Love it!" —Amanda Nichols

    Get it from Amazon for $19.98.

    32. And a touchless stationary vacuum so you don't have to bend over with a dustpan EVER AGAIN to *constantly* clean your kids' trail of crumbs in the kitchen — just sweep toward the vacuum, and watch it suck up all the debris.

    the gray and black bagless, touchless vacuum on a tiled floor next to broom
    gif of a broom sweeping dust into the touchless vacuum

    An indicator light will turn on to let you know that the canister is full, and then you can remove the canister and dump the debris in the trash.

    Promising review: "I initially felt guilty spending this much on something I could do for free with the dust bin. That feeling is gone. This vacuum is awesome. We have dogs and cats and kids distance learning while snacking in the kitchen constantly and sometimes we sweep 20 times a day. This saves a lot of time and effort and actually gets all the dirt, plus suctions all the dust and fur off the broom so we don’t have to touch it. The kids can use it. My husband loves it. The only one in the house that doesn’t like it is the cat." —Jen P

    Get it from Amazon for $129 (available in six colors).

    33. A waterproof potty-training watch that exists for the sole purpose of reminding toddlers to use the toilet on the reg. Before you know it, they'll be excitedly yelling “potty time" when the alarm goes off. *What a time to be alive!*

    The blue watch with a dinosaur print wrist band and green timer
    Reviewer's child wearing the watch with the time flashing on the screen

    You can preset intervals of 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 2 hours, and 3 hours. The watch has an inbuilt proximity sensor and only sounds alerts when it is worn so no need to turn it off at night. How smart is that?

    Promising review: "Love this watch! My 3-year-old was giving me a run for my money. He was by far my most stubborn child to potty train. This watch has made a night and day difference. He puts it on when he wakes up and leaves it on all day. He gets super excited when the the countdown timer starts to okay music and lights up. He now will yell 'potty' and run to the bathroom. This watch is a must-have if you have a stubborn little one!" —MamaBear3

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

    34. An Inglesina Fast table high chair because it clamps on to a table or kitchen counter to free up floor space *and* to ensure your kiddo can hang out happily at the center of all the action.

    A model smiles at a baby who is sitting in the high chair attached to a table
    Reviewer's photo of three high chairs attached to their table

    Promising review: "My only regret is that we didn’t buy this for our first child. We were so tired of losing space in our house to all the kid and baby things. We had a great high chair, loved it because we could move it from room to room. However, we have a smaller house, and it just always seemed to be in the way. This fixed the problem 100%. It’s a minimalist dream. I love the color options because it goes with our home aesthetic now. Do not worry, it is very stable. I’ve never had a worry once that it would fall. Extremely secure and easy to move. We have it on our bar counter but can easily move it to our dining table. And if you like to eat out, this is the best option. It even had its own carrying bag built to the bottom of the seat. The tray is dishwasher safe, which I love. The seat says to wipe down or hand wash. I don’t wipe it down on a regular basis, but for that really worked-in food or if you kid accidentally gets sick in it, I have thrown it in the washing machine multiple times. (Without the metal pieces.) Just make sure you buckle the straps together so they don’t get twisted in the wash. It’s beautiful; it’s minimal. It’s safe and secure. Even my toddler likes to try to sit in it once in a while." —Jena Seeno

    Get it from Amazon for $79 (available in eight colors).

    35. A clever faucet splash catcher designed to fit around your faucets like a glove to absorb the ~torrential floods~ your kids like to leave behind after using the sink. (Not to be dramatic, but raise your hand if you're fed up of wiping up after your fam).

    reviewer's photo of the faucet splash catcher in gray around a faucet
    Hustle Sew Shop / Etsy

    Hustle Sew Shop is a small biz based in Saint Helens, Oregon that specializes in quality handmade goods with personalized options.

    Promising review: "This product is awesome! I have four kids who take care of the dishes after dinner each night and to say they are messy would be an understatement! This little water catcher has solved the puddle that used to surround my faucet at the end of each night. Thank you!!" —cadencewilliams2 

    Get it from Hustle Sew Shop on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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