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1. A snuggly Fisher-Price otter that actually "breathes" and has a heartbeat sound to soothe little ones to sleep. Perfect for those looong, tiring nights when your arms ache from holding them against your chest.
Promising review: "I went back and forth on this item for several weeks. It just costs so much more than I would typically spend on something like this. One night, as I was trying to get my fussy baby to sleep in his bed and not on me, I broke down and bought it. My baby has refused every pacifier I've tried (9+ different kinds) and would only be soothed by me. It was a struggle getting him down for naps or to bed without him waking up and crying as soon as I walked away. This soother has made all the difference for us. I'm able to turn it on, lay him down, and he stays asleep! We only use one sound right now (my baby prefers the womb sound) and don't use the light or breathing effect at this point (who knows, maybe we will in the future). All in all, it was worth the expense!" —Rebecca Rhodes
Get it from Amazon for $31.73 (available in four styles).
2. 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: "Who buys a grape cutter? Well, a working mom with a toddler! This makes lunch prep so quick and easy!! I recommend to every mom I meet!! 🤗" —Danielle
Promising review: "A mama’s best friend!! This makes my life so much easier, eases my mind sending grapes in my kids’ lunch, and saves me so much time!!" —Kaitlin
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
3. And a Rapid Ramen Cooker for hectic days when cooking just isn't an option — it can cook noodles in the microwave in three minutes. Basically every ramen-loving kid's dream come true.
Plus, it's BPA free and dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "Don't want your kids using the stove...and yet...when they want Top Ramen you want them to do it themselves? Get this! Four minutes or so in the microwave and it's perfect. Thank me later." —Rik
Promising review: "With working from home as a single parent, and ramen noodles being my four kids' go-to quick meals, these are pretty much a perfect solution. Perfect size, durable, able to be microwaved... My only complaint is that they don't stack." —Jeff Huso
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 15 colors and in two-packs).
4. A value pack of reusable 500+ puffy stickers that'll come in handy when your brain is fried and you've run out of ideas to keep your busy toddler entertained. Plus, they're easy for little ones to peel, stick...and restick all by themselves.
The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs, and more.
Promising review: "My 3 1/2 year old and 22 month old can get the stickers off by themselves. They stick fairly well but can be lifted if necessary. I dump these out with paper and colored pencils, and it entertains them for a while. Sweet bliss." —Dani AS
Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.
5. A sunscreen applicator boasting a roll-on sponge so you no longer have to fight your kids to apply (and reapply!) sunscreen. Just fill the container with sunscreen of choice, and rub in the lotion using the sponge ring. It's the quick, mess-free solution you've been waiting for.
Check out how easy it is to apply sunscreen with this clever gadget in this TikTok.
Solar Buddies is a small biz based in the UK, founded by two moms, who set out to develop a product that would make applying sunscreen on kiddos easier.
Promising review: "I hesitated, but I originally saw this item on TikTok and knew it would make life SO MUCH easier when it comes to putting sunscreen on myself and my kids, and I have to say, I am NOT disappointed!! The sunscreen goes on so smoothly and evenly, and I feel like I will be saving so much sunscreen now that I'm not just squirting a huge glob in my hands and spending so much time trying to rub in a ridiculous amount into mine and my children's skin. My only regret with buying these is that I wish I would have bought a couple more so that I could have different ones for each of the sunscreens we use! But I will be recommending these to everyone!" —Carmen
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $23.98+ (available in four colors and in three-packs).
6. A no-scrub Wet & Forget cleaner for anyone who hates — repeat, HATES — cleaning showers every day. Just spray this weekly to keep the entire fam's showers and tubs free of mildew and soap scum buildup. Boom done!
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.
7. An adorable rainbow microfiber wrap towel because it'll cut down on drying time by soaking up water like a sponge. No more torturing your arms from holding the blow-dryer after a long day at work.
Promising review: "This has solved so many problems for me in the form of a 5-year-old who hates having her hair dried, but also hates when it makes her back wet from her recent hair washing. This microfiber hair towel is super soft and cuddly, and the rainbow print is as pictured. Soft and light, and the sizing is on par. I can easily wear this head wrap as well as my daughter without issue of it falling off. My daughter's hair is also pretty long, ending a little over halfway down her back, and this fits all of her hair nicely. She had this on for about an hour and a half, and I did have to rewrap it once (hello...bouncing kids), but otherwise, it stayed put! Her hair was pretty well-dried in it, too. It was still damp, but not soaking wet, and we finally were able to let it finish air drying. She was so darn happy, and I'm definitely going to buy more of these." —Odessa
Get it from Amazon for $7.93 (available in four colors).
8. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers your future self will thank you for for not constantly having to clean your toddler's trail of snacks. They'll allow easy access for little hands but prevent Cheerios from *flying everywhere*.
Promising review: "These are perfect for my constantly grazing 10 month old! We spend most of our day in the living room or on the go, so strapping him to a high chair isn't convenient for snacks. I was tired of the constant mess on my floor where I had to vacuum multiple times a day. These little cups are way more convenient for us! My baby can crawl all over the floor as he pleases and drags the cup with him. No spilling, no mess. He loves having a road snack or even just the cup itself and I don't worry about having to find snacks under my seats or buried into the car seat. The cups themselves are easy to use. The lid comes off even if you don't have longer nails and it's super easy to clean. My child easily reaches through the lid. Other than an occasional snack getting accidentally flung by a lid flap, these cups are the best mess free option!" —SR
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95 (available in two color combos).
9. An ingenious cup catcher you can attach to a high chair, car seat, or stroller to thwart your toddler's Thor-like attempts to toss their sippy cup on the floor.
Promising review: "These are fantastic for keeping my child from dropping her sippy cup over and over during meals. I'd recommend to any parent who just wants one thing to be easier. But isn't that all of us?" —Leigh Powers
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six colors).
10. A viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser that'll squeeze toothpaste on your child's brush for you and save you from having to wipe down toothpaste-smeared counters.
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: "So glad we found this! With a 4- & 5-year-old I was constantly cleaning toothpaste off everything in the bathroom! This is great, they basically need zero help from me now. And it keeps my counter less cluttered with everything in one handy place. Highly recommend especially if you have kids!" —Maggie Byers
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors).
11. And a TikTok famous cereal and snack dispenser to allow the kiddos to serve themselves. Who wouldn't want the convenience of a hotel breakfast buffet in their own home?
Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space. We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to de-clutter, and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" —tenle
Get it from Amazon for $17.68+ (available in different quantities and three colors).
12. A game-changing Honest Company diaper rash spray for making diaper changes less of a hassle and ensuring your fingernails aren't victimized by that greasy, sticky paste.
Promising review: "This makes diaper changing and dealing with rashes a breeze. I hate using the kind in the tube, even with those special applicators, it’s just too much stuff to deal with when you can just spray this stuff and be done with it. A good tip to even be more effective is to let baby’s butt air out for a few seconds after using the wet wipes, spray, let it set, and then fasten the diaper. However, just spraying and going is fine too. I’m never buying diaper cream in a tube again as long as this product is on the market."—Janice Newman
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
13. 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 😋!
(You can even store leftover batter in the bottle and pop it in the fridge for a time-saving weekday breakfast!)
Promising review: "Ohhhh, what a lifesaver. My husband is the pancake maker in our house, it's something special he does with the kids on weekends while he lets me sleep in a bit. However, when I wake up and come downstairs, I always found a huge mess to clean up. He cooks them, but never cleaned up. I never complained (hey, I get to sleep in!!) but offered suggestions on how to cook without making such a mess. We're talking not only mixing bowls not rinsed out with now dried pancake batter caking them, but drips of batter on my stove, on the floor, and in my CLEAN cast iron skillet that sits next to the stove. I had enough when I came down to find dried pancake batter on THREE of the stoves burners. I had to dismantle the stove to clean it. Making memories with the kids is great, making more work for Mom is NOT! I saw this pancake mixer in passing while browsing Amazon and knew I had to get it. It works. Great. Messes are gone. The only thing I need to do is rinse out this product when I get up, and then put it in the dishwasher. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Blenderbottle. You took a lot of stress off my shoulders!!" —Dugrace
Get it from Amazon for $14.33.
14. A set of kid-safe plastic knives so you can enlist your mini sous chef's help with dinner prep (after a long day at work, you'll take any help you can get amirite?!). While these do a pretty decent job of chopping, they're not sharp enough to slice a finger.
Note: Children still need supervision while using them, of course.
Promising review: "I got these as a gift for my 5-year-old niece who has started helping out in the kitchen. They were a huge hit with her and her mom! She can actually delegate some of the dinner prep to her child. What a great way to tech responsibility and working together as a family. They can cut veggies without fear of losing a finger. You could probably scratch yourself with them if you tried really hard or applied a LOT of force. But definitely safe for your budding tiny chef." —Bob Beckwith
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.
15. A Tushbaby hip carrier that'll prevent back strain and do all the heavy lifting if you need to hold a baby or toddler for long periods of time. The best part? It has a ton of storage pockets for your snacks, phone, wallet, and more!
It's recommended for children between 8 and 45 pounds and can be used in four different holding positions — feeding/breastfeeding, side carrying, front facing, and face-to-face.
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bringing a little more ease to everyday parenting life.
See why this mama calls the Tushbaby "the best invention for parents of young children" on TikTok.
Promising review: "This has been one of MANY items I have purchased thanks to TikTok, and I'm glad I did. Super easy to use, easy to adjust, and most importantly it helps with support tremendously. It comes with pockets and a place to hold bottles/sippy cups, which can be very handy. My 8-month-old weighs around 30–35lbs, and he's basically attached to me 24/7, carrying all day was killing my back and arms! Thank God for this invention, my arms and back can rest." —Jennifer Calle
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
16. A self-feeding baby bottle you'll be so grateful for when your baby gets hungry on a long car ride. This anti-colic bottle comes with a convenient feeding tube to give you a hands-free option in a pinch. (We've all been there. No judgement here.)
Promising review: "I love these bottles so much! My baby loves to move around and kick and doesn’t like to really be held while eating. This is the best thing ever!!! Also when on car rides, it's super useful. Of course, always watch your babies. I think this is best for older babies maybe over three months. :) But other than that, I love this product!!" —Andrea Land
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).
17. A Silly Poopy's toy because it'll entertain kids with a game of hide and seek, while you take all the credit. It involves hiding a fake rainbow-colored poo that says "yoo-hoo" and gives other hysterical clues about its hiding place. Kids who delight in toilet humor will get a total kick out of this.
Promising review: "Let me tell you that if you want hours of endless fun of hide and go seek without having to hide yourself, this is a must get! When its hidden it makes various toot noises and says stuff so the kids know if they are close. And when they find it and press the button to do and sing the silly poopy dance....even you will dance and sing along!!! Doesn't need batteries and come on, its poop? Who doesn't think poop and toot noises are funny and if they don't they are lying to themselves. A must have for fun with your kids while barely doing any work!!" —andrea kelli gorman
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
18. And for crafty kiddos (ages 6+), a DIY puffy sticker kit easy enough for crafty kiddos (ages 6+) to tackle on their own with minimal supervision.
Promising review: "This is a great craft for my 7-year-old to do on her own! It's quick, easy to use and gives her hours of fun. So much that I ordered another one. I love how this craft kit is something she can do with no help. Yes the stickers are cheap to an adult but to a 7-year-old who colors and makes it on her own, its magic." —Coop
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
19. Stomp 'N Go lifting pads so you can LITERALLY stomp on a carpet stain and casually walk away rather than getting down on your hands and knees and scrubbing. Takes "lazy but effective" to a whole new level!
Promising review: "These pads are AH-MAZE-ZING!!! They pulled up years of dog/boy dirt & stains from my carpets. Set-in pee spots, gone. Set in coffee stains, gone. Set-in soda spills, gone. The permanent reminder of my son’s midnight projectile vomiting, GONE! I did leave the pads on the set in stains overnight instead of just 30 minutes. We use a carpet machine in a regular basis and that never got these stains out. But these pads did! The only thing I could wish is for there to be a larger version...because now I have clean spots that stand out! LOL." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.48.
20. A LeapFrog On-The-Go Story Pal because even though storytime with your munchkins is your absolute fave part of the day, some nights you can barely keep your eyes open. This cool new gadget will step in to bring stories to life.
This adorable bunny-shaped story player has 70+ stories, poems, songs, and lullabies brimming with character voices, cinematic music, and sound effects to spark your kiddo's imagination. You can even record your own voice reading your child’s favorite story. Plus, it comes with a carrying strap and and a headphone jack, making it the perfect on-the-go companion.
Promising review: "We love this. It’s made bedtime, car rides, calm down time and such so much easier! My 3-year-old figured it out pretty quick and loves the variety! We have a different storyteller (10 stories, 10 songs) that my girls would fight over and now they have their own." —Maria J. Essen
Get it from Amazon for $18.19.
21. 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.
Promising review: "Must have for toddlers and small children! LOVE this! My 1- and 3-year-old love washing their hands now and my back gets a nice break. Adding the faucet extenders and a stepstool to our bed time/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95.
22. A detangling brush because it takes a gazillion hours to brush your child's tangled hair every morning. It'll magically glide through knots to take you from dreading brushing their hair to having them do it (mostly!) by themselves. Just trust the 40,000+ 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 detangler brush is a whole life saver!!! Normally it would take me up to 4 hours to wash and condition my daughters hair. Baby, let me tell you!! I gave her this brush to see if she can detangle her tender headed self and she was able to do all by herself. Then on wash day, it glided on through like nobody's business.... I was so excited, I went back online and purchased another one just in case. If you have tender headed children and a lot of hair....GET THIS BRUSH...you will not regret it...I PROMISE!!!" —Renee Diggs
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six colors).
23. A bestselling Dr. Brown's formula mixing pitcher that'll let you make a big batch ahead of time because prepping individual bottles is so dang *time consuming*. Plus, its rotating blade is designed to minimize clumping and bubbles.
Promising review: "I am so glad this exists! I heard about it in a twin Facebook group and decided to check it out. What a lifesaver, seriously. With newborn twins who eat twice as much it was exhausting prepping single bottles all day and for night feedings. Now we can make formula for eight 5-ounce bottles quickly for night feedings and in the morning I make a small batch for supplementing with breast milk as needed throughout the day. If you have multiples or several children who are still drinking formula, this is a must-buy!" —Ladyhawk
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
24. A bubble machine guaranteed to become your BFF this fall to keep kids busy without lifting a finger. Literally, all you need to do is turn it on and voilà, instant bubble wonderland that'll keep them entranced for HOURS (or at least give you enough time to finish that lukewarm coffee sitting neglected on your kitchen counter).
Promising review: "This is so much easier than giving your kids bubbles only to have them spill all over their clothes and the ground. It is truly a 'set it and forget it' item that provides hours of entertainment, even for a little ones! Such a great investment." —Allison A.
Get it from Amazon for $20.97.
25. A pack of silicone pouch lids because 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: "Are you tired of your infant squeezing their food pouches all over themselves? The floor? And most importantly your nice dress shirt as you're trying to leave the house in the morning and you're already running late for work and no matter how many breakfast burritos from Whataburger you bring into the office your boss is going to kill you for being late again?! Not saying that would happen to me, maybe you but not me. Why? Because I bought these little puppies before that could ever happen. The one way valve saves the day. And even my manly, manicured, buttery soft hands can't squeeze hard enough to get a drop out. Save your shirts and your jobs. Buy these tops!" —Joshua Mueller
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combos).
26. A nifty car seat buckle release tool so you no longer have to struggle (or sacrifice your manicure!) to unlatch your kiddo. This handy little gadget will make school drop-offs SO much easier!
P.S. it doesn't attach to the car seat, letting you decide when your kids can safely access the tool.
Promising review: "I got this because I have 3 kids, and since I have captain chairs, my 4-year-old sits in the third row. I can toss it back to him after I’ve parked or when I’m in the carpool line and he can unbuckle himself and then unbuckle his siblings and I don’t have to climb in the car. It’s GREAT! I also like how it doesn’t attach to the car seat like some similar products, and I can keep it up front while the car is moving. So much safer!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors).
27. An apple corer and cutter because it'll pop out 16 snackable slices with just a push of a button and spare your tired hands. Easy peasy apple squeezy!
Promising review: "Good for anyone who cares for children! I love this thing! Makes preparing lunches and snacks so much faster! It was hard to find this size, but my kids prefer the smaller apple slices and this works great. Just center over the apple and push down; when it gets close to the bottom flip the gray part under it, set it on the counter, and push down. Perfect apple slices pop out easily!" —mom of 3 busy kids
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors).
28. A waterproof potty-training watch that exists for the sole purpose of reminding toddlers or preschoolers to use the toilet on the reg *so you don't have to*. Before you know it, they'll be excitedly yelling "potty time" when the alarm goes off.
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: "My previously potty trained 3.5yo had a major regression when the coronavirus stay-at-home orders started. Peeing his pants multiple times per day, every day. Nothing we tried seemed to stop the accidents, so I started just setting a timer on my phone. What I think he hated was being told he had to go potty. Using the watch, he gets the reminder that it's time to go without an adult telling him to go. He has only had one or two accidents in a week or more! Down from multiple accidents per day every day. Definitely worth it if you're struggling. We started with the timer set at 30min intervals then stretched to the next interval if 2 or more timer intervals went off and he resisted going. He's up to 2 hour timer intervals and still doing great staying dry!" —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
29. A Baby Shusher because even though it may seem ridiculous to buy a gadget that literally uses a human voice to make a shushing sound — it'll pay for itself when you no longer have to stay up until 2 a.m. exhausted from “shhh”ing repeatedly.
The Baby Shusher is safe to use in a crib, has adjustable volume, and it can be set to make noise for 15 or 30 minute intervals.
Promising review: "I was so tired of 'shushing.' Literally. I shushed so hard and for so long, it made me light-headed. My baby has serious FOMO and fights naps like the plague. This helps so much! Even during the worst fits this helps calm her and she's out in minutes. Great for the car too!" —Jami
Promising review: "This is the best $35 I’ve ever spent. As a tired parent to a newborn I’m telling you that getting sleep is absolutely worth it. When my daughter gets fussy, I just turn it on and it soothes her almost instantly! It helps her fall asleep and stay asleep too. Only thing is I wish you could choose to leave it on longer than 30 minutes." —Avery M.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
30. A fizzy toilet bowl bomb that'll make cleaning a funky kid's bathroom the least painful experience possible. Simply plop in the bowl and watch the fizzing action dissolve all the grime (bonus points if you can convince your teens to do it themselves).
Viren Apothecary is a small business based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, specializing in hand-crafted green products for the home.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness — this smells so good. And even my kids can help by throwing one in the bowl. A great way to put a little pick-me-up in your daily chores."—Amanda
Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $9+.
31. A sunrise simulation alarm clock if your kids refuse to wake up when it's dark and cold outside. This clock will wake them up with gradual lighting and nature sounds — saving you a dozen trips to their room to yell at them.
Promising review: "Considering some of these clocks can run well over $100, the $38 I spent on this was a great investment. I had really been struggling with getting my kids (5 & 6) up in the morning for school, having to go in every couple of minutes, starting out sweet and loving and ending with me being a complete psychopath before they would actually get up. I have the light set to start getting brighter about 20 minutes before wake up and the alarm, which we have set to bird noises (a lot less annoying than the beep of a regular alarm), starts at wake-up time. Overall, it's a very nice, peaceful transition. Best of all, since the purchase, I haven't even had to walk into my kid's rooms to get them up, not even once." —Lucky1112
Promising review: "My daughter is a very deep sleeper, which makes waking her for school an absolute chore. We have tried many alarms in the past. They would just go off until I went up to turn them off. I began to think nothing would ever wake her! I decided to try this alarm clock in the hopes that I would no longer have to allot 30 minutes every morning to trying to wake her. We have had this clock for about two weeks now and I have not needed to go up to wake her since its arrival!! I cannot tell you how shocked I am at how quickly it worked. This is an amazing product!! Thank you so much for helping my 8-year-old become more independent." —Katelyn Whittier
Get it from Amazon for $35.98 (available in two colors).
32. A Souper Cube that'll makes it ~souper-duper easy~ to prep and freeze big batches of soup in ready-to-thaw portions ahead of time. You'll be eternally grateful for this silicone freezing tray on evenings when you're too pooped to cook.
Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food.
Promising review: "Instead of letting food go to waste I freeze small portions for those nights I’m not in the mood to cook, but have to feed my toddlers. The portion is perfect for them. I’d need two for myself." —RMartinez
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
33. A splurge-worthy BabyBjörn Bouncer because every new parent needs a break from holding their bundle of joy. This'll offer a soothing rocking motion so the little one can chillax while you Netflix and chill.
Promising review: "A must get for new parents!!! I didn't realize how much I needed an upright bouncer until I got tired of holding up my son for the recommended 20-30 minutes post-feeding sessions. Many ounces of milk were regurgitated until I got him this. I am so thankful to have a chair for him to hang out in while I wash dishes, cook dinner, play and sing with him, or use the restroom. (Really, really thankful!) the best part is that he really enjoys himself in it. He loves being able to bounce gently and I also love that I can change his recline angle as he grows. I wish I got this bad boy sooner." —Jasmine Salvador
Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (available in seven colors and three styles).
34. A bubble machine that'll become your BFF this spring to keep kids busy without lifting a finger. Literally, all you need to do is turn it on and voilà, instant bubble wonderland that'll keep them entranced for HOURS (or at least give you enough time to finish that lukewarm coffee sitting neglected on your kitchen counter).
Promising review: "This is so much easier than giving your kids bubbles only to have them spill all over their clothes and the ground. It is truly a 'set it and forget it' item that provides hours of entertainment, even for a little ones! Such a great investment." —Allison A.
Get it from Amazon for $25.47.
35. 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.
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).
36. A printable meal planner if meal planning feels like a huge struggle. It comes with over 300 recipes and ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks that'll take guesswork out of each school week.
Mom's Bistro is a small biz based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in monthly meal plans designed to help families save money and eat better.
Promising review: "I can't say enough about how GREAT this meal plan is!! I have three kids — a toddler, a baby, a 6-year-old — my husband and myself. I haven't had to double a recipe yet, though! EXCELLENT! This meal plan has literally saved me so much time and stress. I don't have to think about what to make, what to get at the store, etc. I've already recommended it to my friends and family. As a full-time student, teacher, and mom, I'm telling you, this plan is unbeatable and a necessity in our household!!!" —Christopher A Riener
Get it from Mom's Bistro on Etsy for $15.
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