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1. A sterilizer and dryer that'll sanitize and dry a TON of bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts quickly — ideal for any new parent is who is fully aware how painful it is to stay up until midnight boiling bottles.
This bad boy can clean up to 11 bottles and accessories like teethers, pacifiers, and plastic toys at once.
Promising review: "A godsend. This is one of the best and smartest purchases I made. We were so tired of scrubbing all the bottle parts by hand continuously throughout the day. And the sanitizer option on our dishwasher takes three hours. Now we soak the parts in hot soapy water, then quickly rinse and place in this sanitizer and it is so quick. So much easier to get bottles clean and ready while dealing with babies demands." —Crystal Fisher
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
2. 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 $16.89.
3. A Downy Wrinkle Releaser fabric spray because "I love ironing" — said no parent, ever. Instead, just spray on your kids' clothes and watch the wrinkles disappear...like magic!
Promising review: “This stuff is amazing. I like to air dry all my clothes even my kids clothing. Sometimes they tend to get wrinkled after coming out of the wash. I am not about to spend hours ironing my 5 and 2-year-old's clothes. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just spray some downy wrinkle release and they are good to go.” —Joanna
Promising review: "Listen up parents of teenagers! This product is for YOU YOU YOU! My kids use this gem ALL. THE. TIME. I had to buy more because my teenage daughter keeps one in her room now. I was always wondering where the thing was - and it was always on her dresser. I love this stuff. I take the travel size with me on trips. Overnights. Everywhere. It is so great. I just bought more for the girl....she's leaving next weekend for college. Sniff sniff. But, this was on the list...higher than Ramen. So, that should tell you something." —Rebecca G.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.94.
4. A pack of durable and moisture-proof toddler shoe sticker helpers if your little one gets a little confused about which shoe goes on which foot. These will show them which is the right and the left shoe, so you can get out the door faster in the morning.
Erin Roberts Creative Co. is a small biz based in Pasadena, Maryland that specializes in stickers and stationary.
Promising review: "So far the stickers have stayed in my daughter’s shoes. We no longer have to leave the house with shoes on the wrong feet!" —sirena cheung
Get a two sheets of stickers for 8 pairs of shoes from Erin Roberts Creative Co. on Etsy for $8.50 (also available in larger quantities).
5. 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: "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 $14.99.
6. An inexpensive item finder if you've ever prepared to unwind after a looong day with an episode of Succession ONLY to realize the little gremlins have hidden the remote (yet again)?! This comes with four receivers you can stick to your phone, wallet, keys, or anything else that seems to go mysteriously "missing" often.
Promising review: "Revolutionized our TV time. Do you have kids? We have three of them. By the time I get home from a long day at work, sometimes I just need a little Netflix or Amazon Prime. Before I got these, there was this hellish period of 'You've got to be kidding me? What do you mean you don't remember where you put it?!?!' Sure, we had a designated basket where the remotes should go, but they'd be under the couch, under a blanket, in the next room, etc. Now, all I do is click a button on the base remote and the fob chimes away and we have fun finding the cussed little devices. Sure, they still end up in every conceivable unusual spot, but now we can find them. It works through furniture, at least 20–30 feet away. If there are walls involved, no biggie, I just walk around with the remote clicker and push a few times. Never failed us in about two months of use. If you'd like to use it for keys, I think it would work equally as well. Each fob chime it a simple series of beeps, but each has a different note or tone. So, if you're searching for multiple items at a time, you'll just hear different notes. My only complaint is the form factor doesn't work aesthetically for our current use, but we don't care. Now we can find our remotes in seconds. I'd give it 4–4.5 stars for that, but the positive impact it's had on this small sliver of our lives is fantastic. First-world problem, but now it's solved." —UkuleleJoe
Get it from Amazon for $19.39.
7. A game-changing Honest Company diaper rash spray to help you change diapers like a ninja, and to ensure your fingernails aren't victimized by that greasy, sticky paste.
Promising review: "Seriously, Honest should sponsor me. I’ve shared this link with so many friends and colleagues. The key to diaper rash is prevention and this makes it SO MUCH EASIER. I don’t mind applying normal diaper rash cream, I just hate the messy fingers. My kiddo is a wiggle worm and anything that requires her to be on a changing table longer…we try to avoid. This is seriously amazing and makes it so much easier to use regularly. I can’t attest to healing bad diaper rash, but I would recommend at least trying it. I’ve already purchased three for all our changing stations and will be the only thing I replace with. Again, @honest you should sponsor me, just saying." —Carisa in DFW
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
8. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers your future self will thank you for for not having to hand your toddler snacks *one piece at a time* or constantly clean their trail of snacks. They'll allow easy access for little hands but prevent Cheerios from flying everywhere.
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).
9. A nifty car seat buckle release tool so you can make it through school dropoff without cursing (inwardly) because it's a struggle to unlatch your kiddo. This handy little gadget makes unbuckling an absolute breeze.
P.S. it doesn't attach to the car seat, letting you decide when your kids can safely access the tool.
Promising review: "Love that my kindergartner can unbuckle himself. It makes morning school drop-off SO MUCH EASIER! And he likes the independence of being able to do it himself!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
10. A two-pack of stroller hooks with foam handles capable of holding purses, grocery bags, backpacks, (and even the shopping basket below) making running errands with children in tow ~infinitely easier.~
Promising review: "These work great! I walk my daughter and dog daily in our wagon and I use one to hang my Jujube backpack and another to hook the dog's leash to. They work great just don’t get your finger in the way when closing them. LOL, it hurts." —Lee
Promising review: "One of the best purchases thus far!! Got them for my daughter and she uses them daily. With two small ones (and one in a stroller) she never has enough hands and these hold way more than she could with both her hands. Highly recommend these." —Miasha Blair
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.48.
11. A pack of colorful Puj hanging cups so kids can help themselves to water without saying "Mom" or "Dad" 500 times a day. Plus, no more washing a gazillion dirty cups daily. Win win.
Promising review: "These things are amazing. We attached these to our water dispenser and the kids are 100% independent now with getting their own drinks of water and returning the cup. Saves me time and dishes daily! Sticker for the hooks are really sturdy, my 2-year-old tried to hang on them and they didn’t budge." —Melissa S
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $28.99.
12. A fizzy toilet-cleaning bomb that'll help you clean a funky kid's toilet in a flash. 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).
Juniper Seed Mercantile is a small biz based in Littleton, Colorado, owned by a mother-daughter team, specializing in Earth-friendly goods for body, baby, and home.
Promising review: "My teen boys are actually awakening to the idea of toilet cleaning with these!!" —Amy Jankovich
Get it from Juniper Seed Mercantile on Etsy for $10+ (available in larger quantities).
13. A viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser for literally squeezing toothpaste on your child's brush for you and saving 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- and 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 $22.99 (available in three colors).
14. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair to restore your little one's curls to their former glory in no time to speed up your styling routine. The best part? It's 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: "Whoever made this product is a genius and also my new hero. I spend hours every morning trying to pick my 3-year-old son's afro. This had it picked out in 30 minutes. Normally he yells the entire time I do it, but with this product he only said 'ouch' one time and his hair was the softest it’s ever been. My son and I thank you." —Erica
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
15. And a Revlon hot-air brush because it takes a gazillion hours to blow-dry and style your and your child's hair every morning. This tool will deliver a salon-quality blowout in *half the time.*
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types, whether straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "A huge time saver. Great not having to use a round brush and hold hair dryer at the same time. Takes me 12 minutes to straighten and dry my fine curly hair. Takes 45 minutes to dry and straighten my daughter's incredibly thick, kinky curly hair. That may sound like a long time but considering it took 1 hour and 15 minutes before, this is a huge improvement. All we do is spend about five minutes on it the next day to touch it up and she leaves it like that about four-five days in between washes. So happy I bough this. worth every penny." —Cindy17
Get it from Amazon for $34.88+ (available in three styles).
16. Or a detangling brush for gliding through knots to transform your kiddo's daily hair-brushing ordeal into a painless experience minus the *ouchies and tears* (for both of you). 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: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Nguyen P.
Promising review: "Love this brush! I wish I'd bought it a long time ago. My daughter's hair is very tangly...especially after a bath. This brush works great on her dry or wet hair. It takes a lot less time to brush out all of the tangles (it seriously took me 30 minutes before). She doesn't cry anymore either! She's 3-years-old. We call it our "special brush". So glad I invested in this because it's a time saver and a "no more tears" brush!" —JeRose
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six colors).
17. A Melissa & Doug magnetic calendar to help you set up a daily routine for your preschooler so you don't have to ask them stop playing and take a bath for the millionth time. Added bonus: It'll also teach them the days of the week, months, and the weather in a hands-on, interactive way.
Promising review: "I bought this for my 3-year-old since we are staying home due to COVID-19. I wanted to give him a sense of structure like he had at preschool/ daycare. We do it every morning and in a matter of days he was able to learn his days of the week and months. I believe it was this great addition to his daily routine that made it possible. I wasn't intending or expecting him to learn them from this BUT so happy he did!!!!" —brenda
Promising review: "My 3-year-old son loves updating this calendar each morning. It's a great daily activity and helps with planning what activities are on the schedule for that day. It also helps him learn the days of the week and what day of the month it is." —familyof3
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
18. An Ezpz Happy Bowl aka a no-slip bowl with a built-in placemat that'll make post-meal cleanup a distant memory by thwarting your toddler's Thor-like attempts to toss their soup, cereal, or spaghetti on the floor.
Ezpz is is a woman-owned biz that creates developmentally focused, minimalist tableware for little ones.
Promising review: "These mats are one of the best inventions for moms (not toddlers)! Saves me hours of cleanup. I love how they are microwave and dishwasher safe as well. My toddler uses her Ezpz mats everyday and loves them." —Cherry Carlos
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
19. An air fryer to cook fries, tots, veggies, wings, nuggets and more kid-approved foods to the perfect crispiness *waayyyy* faster than an oven.
Promising review: "Best investment you can make for your kitchen! I purchased this after reading several blogs about the benefits of air frying. Was a little skeptical but it turns out I cannot stop using it. Easy to use, easy to clean, my children cannot tell the difference, and I LOVE IT! I've made simple things like fried chicken, fries, salmon just to name a few. Delicious." —Mrs
Get it from Amazon for $99.95+ (available in two styles).
20. And a set of magnetic air fryer cheat sheets so you don't negate the time-saving benefits of owning an air fryer by wasting a gazillion minutes googling cook times.
Promising review: "This air fryer time sheet goes great with my air fryer that came with limited cooking information. I love that my teenage daughter who is learning to cook can use this cheat sheet also! My air fryer gets really hot on the sides so I didn’t stick it directly on there; just to be safe I put it on my fridge." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $11.45 (also available in white).
21. A waterproof trash can that'll spare you the agony of having to clean the trash that somehow always accumulates on the car floor after driving messy little ones around all day. *sigh*
Promising review: "By far, this is the best trash can for a car I’ve had in my life! And yes, I have tried others! I have a small SUV, and this is large enough to collect the trash from receipts, napkins, and apple sauce pouches from my kid, and straps to the back of my console so it’s in easy reach! The snaps on the side keep a trash bag in place, but if there is a spill it’s very easy to clean! And the lid keeps everything inside if it happens to get kicked! I definitely recommend!" —Kristi
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).
22. A 3-in-1 night-light, sound machine, and time-to-rise device to help develop independent and 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: "This clock is great because it gives my son the ability to know (generally) what time it is. He will still wake up in the night or early in the morning, but he looks at the light and sees that it is the sleeping color and is able to go back to sleep independently!! He is so proud when he comes out of his room because the light turned yellow and 'it’s morning time!' I love that it can grow with him too. It will be a lovely alarm clock when he is school age." —SD
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
23. And a sunrise simulation alarm clock if one of the most impossible-seeming tasks is waking your kids up when it's dark and cold outside. This clock will wake them up with gradual lighting and nature sounds. No more making a dozen trips to their room to yell at them.
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 $42.98.
24. The Ollie Swaddle that'll make 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: "I’ve used the Ollie on both my daughters and it is our #1 baby product “must have”. As soon as we tried it on our first baby our bedtime routine became calmer and she gave us longer stretches of sleep at night! With my second daughter we knew to use the Ollie from the very start and she’s sleeping through the night at 6 weeks! I recommend the Ollie to everyone, especially those with babies who “hate being swaddled”...the Ollie is different!! You can see the Ollie soothe your baby the minute you wrap them." —Tara Y.
Get it from The Ollie World for $59 (available in five colors) or from Target for $59.99.
25. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer so you can make a big batch of your own Smuckers Uncrustables copycats ahead of time. It's a huge-time saver for packing kiddie lunches without spending nearly $10 for a box.
Promising review: "These have been a GAME-CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak
Get it from Amazon for $19.96.
26. And an apple corer and cutter that'll pop out 16 snackable slices with just a push of a button and spare your tired hands. Easy peasy apple squeezy!
Promising review: "I hate cutting apples but my kids LOVE apples. This makes my life so much easier!" —Lindsay
Promising review: "I love this product! We eat a lot of apples and this makes my life easier and the thin slices are perfect for my kids! Easy to use and clean!" —Jamie O.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
27. 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).
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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