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1. A bug bite suction tool invented by a mom that's worth the Shark Tank hype. This ingenious device sucks out all kinds of bug bites, instantly relieving itching and swelling, so your kids aren't left scratching.
Promising review: "This thing is amazing. It turns a week long battle with itching and pain from ant or mosquito bites, to only a couple of hours. A lot of times after the first suction the itching goes away completely! This was a game changer for my son who gets eaten by mosquitoes even with bug spray on. Now his bites go away quickly and he’s not scratching at them making them bleed etc. I am starting to buy these as gifts! Highly recommend, especially for those with kids!!" —Reyka Smith
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
2. A value pack of reusable 500+ puffy stickers that'll keep your toddler engaged for hours (which is nothing short of a miracle, TBH). 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: "These are great for toddlers. They easily come off the page and you can easily peel them off of floors or countertops. I love the variety. Dinos, abcs, cars, sea animals, wild animals, hearts and more. I highly recommend them." —Lews Therin
Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.
3. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair to 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: "Amazing transformation! Highly recommend! I went down an Instagram rabbit hole and saw a similar girl show how her frizz was transformed to curls. I ordered this!! My mind has been blown!! This has changed our lives. It smells so good! It is easy to use and air dry. Before my daughter woke up with terrible bed head. Now it is gorgeous soft curls. We will definitely buy again and tell everyone about this product!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.25.
4. And 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 30,000+ 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: "Miracle brush for wild toddler hair. My toddler has a mean case of the tangles every morning. I don't know what she does in the night but she wakes up with a rat's nest on the back of her head every morning. It was like torture every morning to brush her baby fine (but dense) hair. I felt horrible. I tried everything and every kind of brush, to no avail. Finally, I found this one. I use a detangling spray and this brush and she now actually enjoys getting her hair brushed! Her little ringlets are restored and her hair looks beautiful every day with minimal effort. I would buy this brush 10x over, just to not make her cry from the tangled mess. Highly recommend! (and always start detangling from the bottom up, that's a big help!)" —Chimney161
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
5. The Ollie Swaddle for making bedtime less of a struggle. It wraps snugly to prevent your lil' escape artist from breaking out and boasts an opening at the bottom to make diaper changes a breeze. The best part? Moisture-wicking fabric to prevent overheating.
The Ollie World is a small biz based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, founded by a foster mom, who set out to make her own swaddle that could meet all of her foster son's needs.
Promising review: "The Ollie Swaddle is amazing! Wow. I was given two as a gift and honestly I could throw all my other swaddles away. Great material and quality product, I’m so happy with it. This is baby number 5 so I’ve had plenty of experience with different types/brands of swaddles and none of them compare to the Ollie. If you are an expecting mom or looking for a useful gift for a mom to be- this is a must have. Highly recommend." —Jessica P.
Get it from The Ollie World for $59 (available in five colors) or from Target for $59.99.
6. 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.
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), 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: "My son is a little behind in reading coming out of first grade. It is totally our fault as we just haven't spent the time that we should have with him last year doing homework. We worked hard all summer with reading books and though he was improving, it was becoming a fight that frustrated all of us in the house. I bought this Bingo game along with the flash cards for the sight words levels 1–3 and the first time we played, he wouldn't stop. Later last night he insisted we play again... "Not for the reading, but for the game... " so we did and he got his 5-year-old brother to play with him on a second card. He then proceeded to read all the word cards, AND checked all our three cards for matches every time. He was unstoppable. This product turned a battle of wills and frustration into a joy. Amazing and very highly recommended. I wish I had thought of it earlier." —Matt
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
7. And a pack of bright laminated flash cards so little Einsteins can soak up their alphabet and numbers. They're like knowledge sponges, so why not start them early?
Promising review: "These flash cards are fantastic! My daughter learned all of these flash cards in three months. My daughter loves doing "fash cards". The pictures are cute and colorful, which will grab the attention of toddlers! Make sure to watch how they are grabbed though or they will bend a bit, but they're decently sturdy and haven't ripped. I highly recommend these flash cards!!" —Ariana
Get a pack of 58 cards from Amazon for $12.99 (also available for babies).
8. 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 was heart broken when I saw that my daughters had written on the dresser with Sharpie! I tried so many different chemicals and nothing worked! I found this on TikTok and said "Welp let me try my luck and see if it really works!" And let me tell you I am still shocked at how amazing this product works!!!! Yayyyy Im so soo soo happy to see my dresser white again!!!!😭😭😭 Thank youuuu!!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ESPEICALLY IF YOU HAVE LITTLE KIDS IN THE HOUSE!!!!" —Gabriela Portillo Solorio
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
9. And a cult-favorite stain remover especially great for stubborn stains like grass, oil, or blood. You can count on on this concentrated spot treatment to make messes disappear from your mini tornado's clothes.
Promising review: "With a toddler, I find mystery stains on his clothes all the time. Add in potty training and we've got a recipe for disaster. this has gotten out 99.9% of stains and I'm wildly impressed. I've tried SOOOO many stain removers and this is the best by far. Highly recommend to everyone." —Jun V
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.89.
10. A pack of Crayola Globbles so your mini whirlwinds can run around the house hurling these sticky globs at the wall or ceiling. Don't panic, parents, reviewers say they don't leave a sticky residue.
Promising review: "My kids are obsessed with these, and have probably played with them more than any other gift they received. They really do stick to anything, and they had a blast throwing them at the ceiling and walls to see if they would stick and waiting for them to fall back down. We ended up having "races" to see which balls could stick to the ceiling the longest (record was 3 days!). You do have to regularly wash/rinse them to get pet hair and dust and what not off of them, as they do not stick once they get dirty, but that's not a huge issue. Highly recommend. Oh, and kiddos are ages 3 and 6 for reference!" —Philip D Hazeltine
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.70.
11. A sleek touchless forehead thermometer with a built-in sensor that measures in seconds. Added bonus: You can take your baby's temperature while they're sleeping.
Promising review: "I'm a Family Practitioner PA for the past 38 years and cannot tolerate an incorrect temperature reading. This is right on compared to both a glass and digital thermometer. Takes only a second to work and it even works with a moving target. Highly recommended for the medical professional and for home use, especially with little kids."—John Vieau
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
12. And 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.
These stickers aren't a replacement for a thermometer, of course. But, if your kid has a temp, these will help you keep track of whether their fever is spiking or going down.
Promising review: "I recently had to use these on my kids. They work extremely well and very accurate. They stayed on for the full 48 hours even with my kids rolling around. At night I've had to use my phone light to check but never woke my kids. It was a life saver and always felt comforted to be able to look anytime to see temp. I'd highly recommend these." —Alicia
Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.02.
13. A mushroom pacifier and teether designed to mimic a boob that reviewers swear has inexplicable ~magical~ powers and will soothe your little one, who has refused every other paci out there. It has 17,000 5-star (!!!) reviews for a reason.
Note: Please supervise your baby when using this, and make sure it's never flipped inside out.
Promising review: "My son loves this mushroom 🍄 more than any other teething toy I have ever purchased. The moment I gave it to him he used it for about an hour before throwing it on the floor which was amazing given the fact that the other toys would be used for less than five minutes before they ended up on the floor. I think that it is very easy for him to hold it and very safe for him. I highly recommend this 100%. It is worth the price. My son is almost 7 months old so I wish I would have found this sooner but the important thing is that he has it now and he has no teeth yet LOL." —Chikita
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five colors).
14. A canvas growth chart to help you keep track of your munchkin's height (who is growing up waayyy too fast 😢) without marking up the walls. Reviewers love that it can be rolled up and stored away as a cute keepsake.
Promising review: "I did not have the heart to paint over our growth chart we made inside our kitchen pantry in our last home before the new owners moved in. This time around I searched for a growth chart I can roll up and take with us if we ever have to move. This is perfect! Very durable and beautiful. Many guest have commented on it. I highly recommend it for your growing family. It makes a great gift for new parents too.." —NV
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two colors).
15. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers boasting flexible flaps that'll allow easy access for little hands BUT prevent Cheerios from *flying everywhere*. Not having to clean your toddler's trail of snacks? These deserve a gold medal, if you ask me.
Promising review: "My son loves to eat. And he especially likes to eat in the car. I needed something to put his snacks in so he could easily feed himself without getting the food everywhere. These do the trick. They are easy to clean. Easy for him to get his snacks out and when he shakes the thing around only a few pieces fall out. Highly recommend!" —KK
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95 (available in two color combos).
16. And a Melissa & Doug activity book with a pair of safe scissors to channel their (*cough* destructive) energy into a creative activity that'll put their fine motor skills to the test.
Promising review: "My 4-year-old LOVES this! She can cut out the pictures all by herself. Once she cuts them out, she glues them onto construction paper. The scissors are perfect for a child who has never cut before. They are easy to use and only cut paper. I have tried to cut everything with them and they only cut paper. This has provided hours of enjoyment from my daughter. I highly recommend this." —J. Harding
Get it from Amazon for $11.56.
17. And a Melissa & Doug magnetic calendar for teaching preschoolers the days of the week, months and the weather in a hands-on, interactive way. They'll jump out of bed eagerly to update it every morning.
Promising review: "My 4-year-old loves loves loves this! He gets excited to change the magnets every morning. I had some magnet strips and made additional magnets for activities (preschool, zoo, library, Grandma's house). I am really happy I bought this, and it has helped teach him months, and days of the week. Determining the weather is fun too. One day we came home after school and he couldn't wait to change the weather from sunny to raining. I highly recommend this for preschoolers, it's a lot of fun." —Hammyg3
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
18. A wooden puzzle equivalent to playing Tetris but in tactile form that'll ~exercise their brain~ without any screentime.
Reviewer's say this is a great toy for all ages — from 3 to 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 so I would not recommend for ages of children who like to put toys in their mouths." —C. Delgado
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
19. A bath toy organizer with 9,000 5-star reviews (!!!) that reviewers swear will actually stick to your wall, tidy your bathtub, and keep toys dry and within arm's reach. What more could you ask for?
Promising review: "Best bath toy organizer I've ever owned! The hooks are super strong and it is large enough to hold all my kids bath toys. I've never found one in a store that was big enough to hold everything. I love that it's a flexible bag/fabric so that it stretches to accommodate all the large and small toys. The two extra hooks were a nice bonus too. If you're tired of bath toys laying all over the tub, I highly recommend this organizer, especially for the price."—Jessica Ross
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes and pre-stocked with toys or by itself).
20. CeraVe moisturizing cream parents call their "holy grail" because it works wonders to keep their kid's eczema flare-ups at bay and soothe dry, chapped winter skin. It's formulated to provide intense moisturizing protection for babies with a gentle fragrance and paraben-free formula.
Promising review: "CeraVe was recommended to us by our daughter's pediatrician to help with her eczema. While she still has eczema, this cream is fantastic with keeping her skin smooth and keeping her irritation at bay. She no longer has the red bumps or splotchy red spots on her skin and rarely has flare ups anymore! We use CeraVe every night after bath time and not only does it keep our baby's skin smooth, but it keeps mama's hands silky smooth as well! During our first vacation, we made the decision to bring several sample lotions of different brands and we found they just were not the same. We highly recommend this baby cream!" —TheGummyMummy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
21. 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: "I love this product!! I got it for traveling with my 3-year-old and this was exactly what I needed. I was worried taking her on a plane and having her use all the public bathrooms at the airport etc.. I will always take these with me moving forward! Quick, easy to use, and stick well so they aren’t sliding all over. Just throw it away once you're done. Covers the toilet seat perfect with extra hanging over so she could hold on without touching the seat. Game changer! Highly recommend!" —Amanda
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
22. 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.
Promising review: "I used to spend so much money on pre-made Uncrustable sandwiches every week. With this sandwhich maker, I can not only make my own PB&Js, but I can customize it to make ANY kind of sandwich. These are sturdy and really easy to use and easy to clean. My kids also like being able to pick out their own sandwich shape for the day. It makes it fun. We use them all the time! I highly recommend them." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $15.26.
23. And a pack of silicone dino ice pop molds for taking homemade popsicles to a ~dino-mite~ level, y'all. Just fill them with juice, yogurt, or smoothies to make healthier versions of store-bought ones.
Promising review: "Toddler snack must-have. I absolutely love these molds. The silicone is good quality because peels off the pops easily and I use them quite often they are pretty durable. Both my toddler and preschooler love them although the pop portion size is generous for my younger. The bone holders are hilarious and the yogurt we use looks exactly Dino-like as expected after it's frozen. These work great and are really fun shapes so I highly recommend." —TXFan
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99.
24. A pack of multi-purpose safety straps to childproof your fridge, toilet, washer and dryer...basically anything your tiny troublemaker enjoys tampering with. These won't budge, despite their Hulk-like efforts. The best part? No drilling required, just peel and stick.
Promising review: "Love these! Exactly what I needed. I use this for my trash can and my kitchen pantry, my son can’t figure out how to open it🙏🏼 I have tried many latches/baby proofing stuff and nothing has worked. Highly recommend. Super easy to adjust lengths, apply, and use." —Lauren
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.95.
25. And a pack of ridiculously discreet corner guards for protecting your newly walking baby's fragile head from bumps when they come precariously close to a sharp coffee table.
26. A sensory swing for adding an instant wow factor. It boasts an extra spring, allowing bouncing up and down in addition to swinging — ideal for endless aerial acrobatic fun. Do they make an adult version?
Rest Nests 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: "My kids love it! This swing is the best! It is very well made and so much fun! It is a stretchy fabric but strong. The stretchy fabric makes it fun for the kids to swing as well as bounce and get really creative with movement. My kids wake up to swing and want to swing before bed even now a month after installing it! My only two complaints are that my kids fight over it so I wish I could have two. Such a great buy, worth the money! I highly recommend it. My kids are about 40 (5yr) and 55 (8yr) pounds and I can confirm it's great for that weight range." —Lauren Cardenas
Get it from Rest Nests on Etsy for $93.50 (available in 10 colors).
27. A pack of brightly colored stacking cups that'll inexplicably become your babe's fave open-ended toy. Just trust the 60,000 5-star (!!!) reviews and the many, many reviewers who have said "this is the best $4.99 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: "I was looking for a toy for my little one, and came across these stackable cups. I was looking at all kinds of toys, expensive ones and well, these. The reviews were just so good, and they looked so fun and colorful I decided to go with these. What an AMAZING choice! Usually my little one gets bored of toys, sometimes in a really short time. My little one has loved these for months and months. He chews on them, bangs them together, and his very favorite thing is to knock them over. He literally charges across the room when he sees them stacked up, usually giggling. The best thing about this is he is learning every time he plays with these. You can see him developing as he plays with these and it is awesome to watch. I highly recommend you skip the expensive toys in your Amazon cart and go with this very reasonable option. You'll be happy the day you get them and a long time afterwards." —IShopAlotonAmazon
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $4.99.
28. And a bestselling Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy with catchy, classical melodies (by Mozart, Vivaldi, and other masters) and twinkling lights that any parent will tell you is their secret weapon to immediately calm down a fussy baby.
Promising review: "My son is 3 1/2 months old and this has been his favorite toy since he was 2 months old. I love it because it plays beautiful music and it lights up which entertains my little guy. We can clip this above on his play mat or put this in his bouncy with him. He just loves it and always makes noises when he wants me to press the music again. I would highly recommend this for new infants or presents for a baby shower. Mine was given as a baby shower gift. We absolutely love it!" —LilBear0420
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
29. 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).
Plus, it has anti-inflammatory ingredients like organic aloe leaf juice and organic eucalyptus leaf to soothe sore fingers.
Promising review: "So glad I bought this. My poor 3-year-old kept biting her nails so much they would bleed. I applied this to her nails and she instantly stopped biting after constantly biting them day after day. I tried lemon juice, nail polish remover, Purell, bandaids. Nothing worked... then I got this in the mail. It only took one time for her to not even be tempted anymore. I highly recommend this!" —Aurora
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
30. A pack of sink extenders to save your back the strain of hoisting your little one over the sink. Not to mention they'll love the independence of washing their hands all by themselves.
Promising review: "My kids were unable to reach the water on the sink, or were very successful at getting water on the walls without this. Now, they have a long enough stream of water to reach it and its not splashing all over the place. I have various sinks in this house, and this device fits all of them differently, but the outcome is the same. The water reaches their hands in a non-messy manner. I highly recommend!" —Cameron
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95.
31. A Fridababy three-step cradle cap system with 15,000 5-star (!!!) reviews 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.
Promising review: "My 6-week-old had bad cradle cap all of a sudden and this brush worked miracles. I wish I had it from birth. We have continued to use this brush even though the cradle cap has gone and it does wonders on the scalp and keeping the hair looking healthy. Highly highly recommend. Plus, my baby enjoys the gentle scalp massage from the soft bristles." —LM01
Get it from Amazon for $14.88.
32. Comforting Fridababy vapor drops that consist of organic eucalyptus and lavender essential oils to plop in your bath or humidifier to relieve stuffiness and congestion and ~open up airways~ for a restful snooze. *Instant relief for them and for you.*
Safe for babes 3+ months.
Promising review: "I have three little kids and this is a must-have in my household. When the winter season comes and the snuffy nose start this is an essential for us. I put a few drops in their bath water and in their humidifiers and I can instantly tell a difference in their breathing. It helps clear their head and makes sleeping 100% easier for them. And I love that it is made for babies which helps me sleep at night. Highly recommend this be in any household with children."—Angela
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
33. Bob Books, Set 1: Beginning Readers created by a preschool teacher for kiddos taking their very first steps into reading. The stories start with simple three-letter words and gradually build in difficulty so readers can take that leap from sounding out words to be able to confidently say, “I read the whole book!”
The set comes with 12 books.
Promising review: "My 4-year-old daughter has known letters and sounds since just past her second birthday and could 'read' a few sight words, but she had a hard time mastering the process of sounding out a word. For the last two years, she would read the word 'stop' as 'sss- tuh- ah- puh,' but didn't understand how to really blend the phonemes. But somehow, as soon as we got them for her, Bob Books finally unlocked the part of her brain that could really solve the puzzle of phonics! I'm thrilled by the amount of progress we've seen in just TWO DAYS-- going from 'getting' phonics, but not really reading, to completely consolidating and understanding the two concepts. She's also very suddenly taken up a lot of initiative in independent writing and spelling. I couldn't recommend these books more highly. They are a miracle!!" —Juniper
Get a set from Amazon for $10.19.
34. And 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: "Amazing!!! My newborn had the worst case of baby eczema I have ever seen. I bought this instead and it cleared her entire face within a few days. She also was getting cradle cap and it eliminated it within days also. The smell could be better, but it’s not horrible. HIGHLY recommend!" —Andrea
Get it from Amazon for $14.50.
35. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game, which 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: "Best gift ever! So fun! Fun for the whole family! We love it! And so easy for the little ones to play on their own. I highly recommend this." —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.39.
36. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game perfect for some fabulous family bonding time during vacay. It'll have the whole squad in tears from *belly laughing* so hard.
Pass out all the cards to the players and keep all the stacks face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone races against each other to slap their hand on the central pile of cards. Whoever is last must take the pile of cards and add them to their stack, and the person who runs out of cards first wins!
Promising review: "My 13-year-old daughter and I played this with 3 family friends. I won't name names, but somebody wound up laughing so hard they peed their pants. My only caution is make sure everyone cuts any long fingernails before playing, especially if players are super competitive. Battle scars are a thing. I can't recommend this game highly enough — it's SO amazingly fun!!!!!" —Fuzzy Kate
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
37. A door cushion that'll not only prevent kiddos from slamming doors and waking up their little siblings but also prevent them from accidentally locking themselves in a room.
Cushy Closer is a small biz based in Moorpark, California invented by two moms, with nine children between them, who were tired of putting a rag or sock in the door to avoid waking up their sleeping kids.
Promising review: "I have a cushion on every door in my house. Well just about. At least five of my doors have one of these. They are the best thing ever! If you have kids/babies/noisy doors — get these!! They are fantastic!! Will of course purchase again! Highly recommend." —Jenny
Get it from Cushy Closer on Etsy for $9.95.
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