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1. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair reviewers swear by for restoring their 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: "I have been struggling with my toddler’s super curly hair. (My hair is hopelessly straight.) Bath time hair brushing led to meltdown level screaming — no matter how gentle I tried to be, y’all. It was constantly super tangled in the back where he shifted on his pillow at night. This spray at night before bed, and occasionally as a refresh in the morning, has COMPLETELY changed his hair. There’s no more fight to brush his hair at bath time! I just wish it were available in bulk because I will be buying this spray forever. It even helps my preteen’s wavy hair — she’s obsessed with it, too." —LDacy
Get it from Amazon for $9.69.
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: "OMG, I’m OBSESSED with this product! Let’s me cut grapes and olives for my toddler EFFORTLESSLY. Amazing product. Definitely worth the purchase, especially for me since my daughter loves to eat grapes daily and most of the time more than once a day. This has made it so easy that my husband and I almost cried hahaha. 🤗" —Makeda
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
3. A value pack of reusable 500+ puffy stickers that'll keep your perpetually bored 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: "My 1.5-year-old is obsessed with these. Not sticky enough to do any damage but can also be reused a few times." —Katie Merkatoris
Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.
4. A pack of silicone pouch lids that'll prevent them from squeezing pouches all over themselves, and on your rugs and couches. This clever lid boasts a flow-control valve that prevents spills, but still lets them suck on it.
Check out why a mom calls this pouch topper the "coolest thing" in this TikTok.
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: "I am OBSESSED. I saw these on a TikTok and ran to Amazon...so glad I did! My toddler loves yogurt/applesauce pouches but started purposely dumping and squeezing the contents out. But these make it absolutely impossible for her to do that without making it difficult to eat! I tested them, and it’s SO easy to drink out of, but I was unable to squeeze anything out. 10/10 recommend. I’m definitely buying more." —Amanda
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five color combos).
5. A bestselling Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes musical toy boasting 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.
6. And a pack of brightly colored stacking cups guaranteed to become any baby'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 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: "MVP in our toy collection!! Of all our toys, these stacking cups are the ones our 10-month-old reaches for first EVERY time. She is obsessed and has been since she was 4 months old! At first, the rims of the cups were easy for her to practice her grasp, but as time has gone on she has used them to bang together and, finally, to stack. They are easy to clean (I believe they are intended to be a bath toy, although we don't use them that way) and easy to throw in a diaper bag for on-the-go play. If we could only have one toy for her, this would be the one!" —Carmen Lewis
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $4.99.
7. A cult-favorite stain remover especially great for knocking out stubborn stains like grass, oil, or blood. You can count on on this concentrated spot treatment to make messes from your kids' clothes disappear.
Promising review: "I am obsessed with this product. We use it on EVERYTHING from wine spills, to grass stains, and everything in between. I use it on our carpet, sofas, and the kids' clothes! I love this stuff. We buy it over and over again." —Jennifer Collins
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.94.
8. 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: "These were a last-minute add-on for my kids for Christmas. They 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 three days!). You do have to regularly wash/rinse them to get pet hair and dust and whatnot 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!" —Julia H
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.69.
9. A set of plastic knives for helping you enlist your mini sous chef's help with dinner prep. 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: "We have only used these to chop different fruits so far, but my little one is obsessed! These are great if you are trying to introduce kids to helping in the kitchen. They are the perfect size for little hands, and easy to clean after use." —Brianna
Promising review: "Got these as a recommendation from another mom, and my toddler is obsessed! They are safe and won't cut them, but she can easily help in the kitchen. I love the different sizes, and her favorite thing is the colors." —M. Zator
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.
10. 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: "I never thought I'd be obsessed with a hairbrush, but here I am. My daughters get massive tangles and knots so I bought this brush out of desperation. It does a much better job than our last brush at getting their tangles out for both my thick-haired daughter and my fine-haired daughter. They are happy, and I appreciate having less of a battle and tears! I read the reviews saying the brush feels good on the scalp, so I tried it and oh my goodness, it feels like the best scalp massage ever. After stealing my kids' brush every day for months, I finally bought my own. Extra bonus is that both colors we got are really pretty! If it isn't obvious, we all highly recommend!" —Vanessa Wright
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six colors).
11. A pair of GeoSafari Jr. binoculars specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers who would love nothing more than to look at birds, planes, and other fascinating things up close!
12. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers because it'll allow easy access for little hands but prevent Cheerios from flying everywhere. No more handing your toddler snacks *one piece at a time* or constantly cleaning their trail of snacks.
Promising review: "We are obsessed! I have been looking for a snack cup for our daughter for a little bit now but ultimately chose this brand. Here’s why I like it: It’s clear! My baby can see what snacks are inside, and she gets so much joy trying to fish out what snack she wants. We put Cheerios and freeze-dried fruit in it for her, and I think the only 'complaint' I have is because of the dried fruit, when she turns it upside down the powder created from the snack does sneak out. But it’s worth it to see how excited my daughter gets when she has her snack cup. It provides her a little more independence." —Ariel Babbitt
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6.
13. A Melissa & Doug activity book with a pair of safe scissors that'll channel your destructive, er, busy toddler's energy into a creative activity that'll put their fine motor skills to the test.
Promising review: "My son is obsessed with this activity scissor kit! The scissors are perfect for a toddler or even younger! They're not dangerous at all, which gives this mom one less thing to worry about! Many pages to cut, and each page is also an activity to play with over and over again! Love this item!" —Kristina Wells
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
14. A Tushbaby hip carrier to prevent back strain and do all the heavy lifting if have 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.
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bring a little more ease to everyday parenting life.
Promising review: "I'm obsessed! I love my Tushbaby! The quality is amazing, and I love the pockets big enough to store my huge iPhone max. I took it to Disneyland, and I'm so glad I did; my toddler wanted to be carried everywhere, and this saved my back. Even my husband wore it, and he loved it too!" —Kelsi Earwood
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
15. 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: "This mom of five is obsessed with this!! Lemme tell y’all something... If you have children under 2, buy about 50 of these! I have two little artists that have a knack for finding Sharpies, no matter where they are. Even if I don’t have any in the house, I’m pretty sure they can conjure them out of thin air. Sometimes, I wake up with an entire Picasso on my walls. This stuff right here will take all of it off, no matter what color it is, with little to no effort at all. There is no cleaner on the market like it, hands down THE BEST stuff." —Nate A.
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
16. 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: "My 6- and 3-year-olds are OBSESSED. They play for an hour, at least! Played with daily since we got it. When it’s my turn to hide, I make it tricky enough that I can actually be productive until it’s my turn again." —Cara Lentz
Get it from Amazon for $20.38.
17. A Boon cacti bottle cleaning brush set that deserves all the hype on TikTok because it'll look so unbearably cute in your kitchen that you'll find yourself singing, "I'm a sucka for you," à la the Jonas Brothers — while the handy brushes help you wash a gazillion baby bottles all day long.
Promising review: "I have to leave a good review for this little brush set! It comes exactly as stated and is very well made for the price! I'm a plant lady, and when I became a mother I was sure hoping they had something for me! I can say I am seriously so obsessed with these it’s unreal. 😂 " —Alex
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three styles, as well as just replacement brushes).
18. 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!
Promising review: "My baby is obsessed. Since we got it, this has been my son’s (6 months) favorite toy. It’s so easy for him to hold, and before he was old enough to keep a good grip on anything it definitely stayed on his wrist. It’s super easy to clean, and I’ve thrown it in the top rack of the dishwasher a few times when it’s gotten dropped in a public place or needed an extra good cleaning." –Bourn
Promising review: "My daughter just turned 3 months old and has been shoving her hands in her mouth for a couple weeks now. I bought this toy for her, and she is obsessed. It's easy for her to hold, and I don't have to worry about it getting stuck or hurting her if she loses her grip. She cannot stop chewing on it. Will buy multiple!" –Bre Murphy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight colors and in a two-pack).
19. An ingenious sandwich 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.
20. A USDA-certified organic baby healing balm made with chamomile, cocoa butter, coconut oil, calendula, and avocado oil that'll help you alleviate all types of skin issues — eczema, acne, cradle cap, rashes, and more. No joke, it's a multipurpose miracle worker!
Promising review: "My daughter was suffering from cradle cap, very dry skin, eczema, and hyperpigmentation from the effects of cradle cap. I had tried everything from coconut oil to Aquaphor, and nothing seemed to moisturize her skin, so I decided to try this product that was recommended on a YouTube review, and I am absolutely obsessed. It works very well and melts into the skin without leaving a greasy layer on top like some products to do. I will be re-ordering!" —Devon Ariana Young
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
21. And a cradle cap system boasting 20,000 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: "Easy to use and helps to clean out baby scalp very well. I’m obsessed with this item." —Katherine Ziegler
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 $13.49.
22. A car video monitor because it's a cut above the regular ol' baby mirror. It provides a crystal-clear view of your bub from the dashboard. A game changer for any parent who has been pulling over to check on a crying baby at every stoplight.
PSA: Please keep your eyes on the road when the car is in motion.
Promising review: "I'm obsessed with this product! It's definitely better than a mirror. I find that it works fine for night vision — just adjust settings — i.e., sharpness, contrast, etc. I HIGHLY recommend." —Veronica J.
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
23. A space-saving Graco Slim Snacker high chair that's a total ~godsend~ for small spaces because you can LITERALLY fold it up one-handed and tuck away when not in use in 30 seconds flat (*while* holding your baby or phone).
Promising review: "Obsessed!! I searched high and low looking for a high chair we could take on picnics in the summer. My little guy is active, so I needed a place for him to sit still while we enjoy a sandwich and some fresh air. I LOVE the full-size feeding tray. Then if we go to a family barbecue, I’ll just pop the bottom part back on, and he has a full-size chair to sit with us at the table in! I am SO PLEASED!" —Bridgette Flores
Get it from Amazon for $55.99.
24. 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. To see some other styles, head over to our list of the best baby blankets.
Promising review: "Obsessed with this swaddle! If we go without it our baby doesn't sleep even close to as long. We literally bring it everywhere we go!" —Ashley C.
Get it from The Ollie World for $65 (available in five colors) or from Target for $65.99.
25. 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: "Great for parents teaching to read! My beginner reader is obsessed with reading these nightly!" —Jason Bermudez
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 $14.96.
26. 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 rubber scoop and loop at the ends to gently clean out little noses and ears without going too far.
Promising review: "Obsessed!!!!! I was hating seeing (and hearing) my little baby girl have boogies and then having to spray saline up her nose to make them moist and then suction them out. It seemed that there had to be an easier, less invasive way. Q-tips wouldn't scoop it, and I was too nervous to use anything else as I did not want to push up her nose too far. This is so easy, clean, and safe!!! Love love love!" —WhitneyB87
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
27. A Melissa & Doug magnetic calendar because it'll teach your preschooler 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 toddler is obsessed with this calendar, and we try to go over it every day! I love that it includes how the child is feeling and the day’s activities as well. The magnets could be a little stronger, but haven’t had much of an issue with it yet!" —AMS
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
28. A no-slip 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: "I'm obsessed with these mats. My 13-month-old daughter pulls on the bowl, and it doesn't budge, which we love, obviously. We're anticipating the day when she figures out she can just lift up the side and throw it around, but so far she doesn't seem to care to. I can see where that could be an issue if your little one is slightly more curious/destructive, but I love that it's also easy for us to pick back up after the meal (no mess from releasing suction). The bowl is a great size for her meals too (serving of yogurt, cereal, soups, etc.)." —Christina S.
Get it from Amazon for $21.84+ (available in five colors).
29. A scratch paper art set that'll make you nostalgic for your childhood when nothing was more satisfying than drawing on the surface to reveal the rainbow colors underneath.
30. An inexpensive portable white noise machine because it can seem impossible to run errands with a newborn in tow. This handy device clips onto a stroller and lulls little ones to sleep on the go by drowning out noises with calming, spa-like sounds.
Promising review: "My son lovessss white noise, and he’s obsessed with this machine. It always calms him, and we bring it everywhere with us along with extra batteries in case it dies. My only complaint would be I wish it would go a little louder, but it’s still the best portable sound machine I’ve gotten so far, and I own a few!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.96.
31. An ingenious dinner plate divided into eight sections with a hidden dessert compartment that'll turn mealtime into a fun game that'll entice fussy eaters to gobble their way to the surprise treat at the end!
Promising review: "I am obsessed! Our 2.5-year-old was getting very picky and wouldn’t eat any meats or veggies! This plate makes her want to keep eating until she gets to her prize. I’ve even noticed that when we are out, she now finishes her plate even without this special plate! Love love love this! I hand wash it, and it holds up perfectly!" —phmomof4
Get it from Amazon for $15.10+ (available in six styles).
32. A two-pack of stretchy pack-n-play sheets because if the reviewer below is to be believed, these feel softer than 1800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. What more could your precious tot ask for?
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with these sheets!! So incredibly soft and they fit great. I’d definitely buy again." —Amazon Customer
Promising review: "I absolutely love this material. We bought the really expensive 1800 count Egyptian cotton sheets for our own bed and his crib sheets that we bought for our baby are softer than our Egyptian cotton sheets for our bed — oh my gosh." —Bart
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in nine print combos).
33. A stroller fan with bendable foam legs that'll wrap around a stroller, car seat, or pretty much anything to keep your lil' munchkin cool as a cucumber, even when it's a gazillion degrees outside.
Promising review: "Obsessed with this fan! Love that it’s a fan and light. We’ve used it attached to our daughter's stroller as well as her crib when we lost power for a while during one of her naps. I also like that the fan and light can be adjusted." —Alora
Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in three colors).
34. A snack spinner for enticing even the pickiest of eaters to add more foods to their *rotation* at home or on the go.
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Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this snack container! It’s definitely a little pricier but totally worth it! Plus it makes snack time for my baby more fun!! It works super well and cleans super easily! It also makes taking snacks in the diaper bag easier too!" —Morgan Griffin
Get it from Amazon for $26.67+ (available in three colors).
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