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1. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair because it'll make styling curly hair a total breeze *and* help restore your little one's curls to their former glory once more! It's also free from any toxic stuff including parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy.
Promising review: "HOLY GRAIL FOR CURLS! If your child has curls, GET THIS! I had tried what felt like everything to make my son's very curly hair look curly, not frizzy, and nothing seemed to work, UNTIL THIS! So amazing! I put it in his hair after washing or use it to refresh his curls!" —Alexis Martin-Klose
Get it from Amazon for $9.69+ (also available as a two-pack).
2. A pack of silicone pouch lids if you're fed up of your little ones squeezing pouches all over themselves, and on your rugs and couches, tbh. This clever lid boasts a flow-control valve that prevents spills, but still lets them suck on it. Say goodbye to cleaning messes all day long!
ChooMee is a small biz based in Northern California, owned by a mom, that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.
Promising review: "The holy grail of baby food products! Wow. Just wow. After months of being smothered in purées of every color, I had enough. My baby would constantly grab food packs and squeeze the crap out of them within seconds. Then, these little beauties came along and saved my laundry. If an adult squeezes with a lot of force, you can get some food to come out, but so far, they seem super baby proof. I’m sold. I LOVE THESE." —Aktry
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99 (available in five color combos).
3. An oh-so-cute Smily Mia Penguin pacifier designed to mimic a boob that'll stay put on a baby's hand — so parents don't have to retrieve dropped pacis from the floor a gazillion times a day!
4. 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!)
Promising review: "I bought this because I have kids who think our walls are coloring books. When they were little, they really let their creative side get the best of them! We tried everything you could think of to get the crayon off and finally decided to try this, and it worked so easily! Now, we use it on everything. The holy grail!!" —Mandee
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
5. 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.
Promising review: "When we went to search Amazon for 'grape cutters,' I was worried that we may have hit rock bottom. It doesn't get any more simple than slicing a freaking grape. I mean its not difficult, doesn't take an enormous amount of time, and isn't even really that inconvenient (at least no more than cutting any other toddler food)...yet, my wife and I found ourselves dreading the process every time our daughter wanted a handful of grapes. We bought this little gadget with low expectations and fully anticipated using it two times before throwing it in our kitchen drawer where it would inevitably sit for a year before we threw it away. Boy were we wrong. It only took one use before we realized that what we thought would be another useless novelty, was actually a parent's HOLY GRAIL of food preparation. No joke, I literally used it the other day to cut THREE grapes for MYSELF, just for the enjoyment. I only take time to write reviews on products that I feel are truly worth my time to endorse, and this bougie little gadget was more than worthy. If your little one enjoys eating grapes, do yourself the unimaginable pleasure of buying this...you wont regret it." —Michael
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
6. A USDA-certified organic baby healing balm made with chamomile, cocoa butter, coconut oil, calendula, and avocado oil that reviewers say will alleviate eczema, acne, cradle cap, rashes, and more. No joke, it's a multipurpose miracle worker!
Promising review: "Best baby skin care product I’ve ever owned after four kids! Our holy grail product! I couldn’t imagine not having this; this works better than any other products I have bought for my baby’s skin. Very moisturizing for his sensitive skin and smells great! We use it from head to toe, after baths, for cradle cap, baby acne, dry skin patches, diaper rash, EVERYTHING. :)" —Jasmin
Get it from Amazon for $14.75.
7. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers because you find yourself spending *less* time with your kids and *more* time cleaning the trail of crumbs they leave behind. These feature flexible flaps that'll allow easy access for little hands BUT prevent Cheerios from *flying everywhere*.
Promising review: "Toddler holy grail. These are the toddler hack. So handy at all times when you have a little one dumping the bowl out saying 'uh oh' every three minutes. I’m so happy I found these when I was searching for other products by Munchkin. They do a good job holding snacks in, and the lids are sturdy." —Paxton Ann
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6 (available in four colors and also in a four-pack).
8. A pack of toilet seat covers to have on hand if your potty-trained toddler loves to get their hands ALL OVER gross public restroom seats.
Promising review: "Literally the HOLY GRAIL for potty training in public! 10 out of 10. They cover the whole toilet, and their legs don't touch the toilet or their hands. And it's got little stickers that stick to the toilet, so it won't slide around." —Saydee
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
9. An Oogiebear nose and ear cleaner, one of those parenting products that'll make you say, "Is this my life now?" Seriously though, it's designed with a teeny-tiny rubber scoop and loop to clean out little noses and ears ~oh-so-gently~ without going too far.
Promising review: "Literally one of my holy grail products. I am not lying to you when I say I use this every single day!!! I never heard or saw this product until my sister asked if I needed help removing some boogies from my baby’s nose, and she gave me this to try. I was skeptical at first, but omg, it has made my life so much easier removing boogies from my baby’s nose! I literally bought two! One to keep at home and one to travel in my diaper bag! 10/10 recommend." —Ashley Cuenca
Get it from Amazon for $12.95
10. 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.
Promising review: "This is the holy grail for bug bites. Just pay attention to your children, and don’t let them use unsupervised. Here’s a little tidbit I think everyone should know. On the bites that still itch, use the smaller section side and hold the suction for 30 seconds; if still bothering, do again for another 30 seconds. I find that works extremely well for the stubborn bites. I swear once you get the hang of this, you’ll want to buy it for all your loved ones and never have one out of reach during the summer months." —Aloni
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in four colors, and in two-packs and three-packs).
11. A pack of brightly colored stacking cups guaranteed to become any baby's fave open-ended toy. Just trust the 70,000+ 5-star (!!!) reviews and the many, many reviewers who have said "this is the best $4 I've spent on a toy."
Bonus: These have holes in the bottom for water play and come with a cute star ring to keep them together.
Promising review: "The holy grail. Yep — they’re what everyone says they are. Out of alllll the toys and teethers and rattles and thangs we have for our 7-month-old, these are the queen bee. They’re so important that we have two sets of them in case a cup or two get left somewhere. They’re easy for her to grab, chew, wave around, transport — you name it. In case you couldn’t tell from the other reviews, just get these! Your baby will thank you by grabbing for them over all else." —Stephanie G
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $4.99.
12. A Fridababy three-step cradle cap system for any parent looking for an all-in-one remedy. Just use the foam sponge to lather up baby's head, then loosen the flakes by massaging with the gentle bristle brush, and finally lift flakes ~oh so gently~ with the fine-tooth comb.
13. A 100-piece Picasso Tiles set because studies have shown it'll hold any kid's attention wayyyy longer than most toys. JK, but seriously, any parent who has bought this cool building set will attest that it's worth.every.penny.
Recommended for ages 3+.
Promising review: "Holy grail toy for all ages. Best toy EVER! Just get them. Don’t hesitate." —ColoradoSun
Get it from Amazon for $45.99.
14. A detangling brush that'll glide through knots to turn your kiddo's daily hair-brushing ordeal into a painless experience minus the *ouchies or tears* (for both of you). Just trust the 45,000+ people who gave it a 5-star review.
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a-4c hair).
Promising review: "Omg!!! This is the best detangling brush ever!! Shampoo bath nights have been restored! I dread every time I've had to detangle my daughter's hair; no matter how much conditioner I used, it would end in tears and frustration! My daughter's hair has super tight curls, and I don't think I have ever really fully detangled it until now! We have used other combs and brushes, and this one by far was the holy grail! No more tears, and I feel confident her hair is fully detangled!!" —Ashlee Gordon
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in eight colors and also in two-packs).
15. A Baby Brezza, which is like a Keurig but instead of coffee, it'll make a perfect bottle of formula within seconds at the push of a button. A godsend for anyone who has tried to prepare bottles at 3 a.m. while a hangry baby screams.
Promising review: "The holy grail of baby items. I was debating this purchase, but so thankful I did. I really thought I’d breastfeed (unfortunately did not work out for me). Perfect bottles in the snap of a finger. Little cleaning maintenance. I’ve had zero issues, and the cleaning is easy to keep up with. Seriously, you will thank yourself for getting this." —Olivia
Get it from Amazon for $194.99+ (available in four styles).
16. A Contigo spill-proof tumbler because this is one of those rare cups that *actually* doesn't leak. If you're looking for a container that won't let 👏 a 👏 drop 👏 of 👏 water 👏 escape when flung across the room by your kiddo, this is it.
Promising review: "The holy grail of sippy cups!! This cup is THE BOMB! No leaking, easy to clean. My 18-month-old, who wants to do and have everything like his 6-year-old brother, loves this cup! Both boys use them. Not too babyish for my older one and easy enough that my little guy can use them; we now have four of them! I’m sure a couple more are in our future! And the price is great." —shoelover
Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in eight styles).
17. An enzyme-based stain spray that'll knock out the peskiest kid stains like grass, mud, chocolate, berries, and, blood, and it's ESPECIALLY great for poop stains. Say buh-bye to blowouts ruining your little one's onsies.
Puracy is small biz based in Texas specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase.
Promising review: "Baby poop holy grail. The ONLY thing that will take dried breastfed baby poop stains out of white onesies." —Kaitlyn
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
18. A Hatch night-light, sound machine, and time-to-rise device to help develop healthy sleep habits. You can control it from your phone to create custom light and sound programs in sync with bedtime, nap time, and wake-up routines — so they know when it's time to hit the sack and when it's OK to come running to your room.
You'll be eternally grateful to catch a few extra ZZZs in the morning.
Promising review: "Holy grail item. My kid doesn't like to sleep. Ever. We've had some success with the 'Ok to Wake' machine to institute a wake-up time. But it doesn't stop night wakings. We also have a sound machine that is basic, but has done us well for 3.5 years living on a busy NYC avenue. It's just white noise, but it works. Because of the night wakings, I started looking for a nightlight that stayed on all night, but wasn't bright. I didn't fall in love with what I found, and I found myself overthinking the whole nightlight game. 'Just buy the $6 one, it's FINE,' I found myself telling my stupid face. And I was about to, until I saw this one. I mean, yes, it's $60 for a nightlight. But it is a combo sound machine/ok to wake machine/nightlight. It is adjustable for brightness and volume, it has many sound and color options, and looks nice on her bureau. Through the app, I program a color/sound for an (optimistic) daily night sleep from 8 p.m.-6:45 a.m. and an ok to wake color to come on at 6:45 a.m. for 15 minutes (birds chirping, it's glorious). Guess who's sleeping through the night? Me. Yes, her, too. But, more importantly, me. And that makes me a better mom." —Slycee
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
19. Triple Paste Diaper Rash Cream that works wayyy faster than other ointments to help you heal angry diaper rash LITERALLY overnight. It's made with zinc oxide, lanolin, and oat kernel extract (and free of the toxic stuff: fragrance, parabens, preservatives, talc, phthalate, and dyes!).
20. A BabyBjörn carrier because it's lightweight and *uncomplicated* to put on so you can keep your newborn cozy but also have ~two hands free~ to get stuff done around the house (or browse TikTok!).
Promising review: "This is our holy grail newborn item! Dealing with a fussy and colicky baby who did not want to be put down was exhausting until this carrier arrived. Extremely easy to use and swap between me and my husband. It’s super soft and provides amazing support to my tiny preemie baby. As the little guy grew and put on the pounds, I noticed my back would hurt after prolonged wear." —kukushka
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in 14 colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.