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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: "My toddler has curly mixed hair and I was struggling with keeping it tangle free, but this detangler saved me so much stress. I’m not much of a hair stylist and since my hair is straight I normally just get up and brush it real quick, so dealing with her curly hair was a learning curve for me. I literally use this everyday on her hair to tame her tresses. I spray it on and just comb with my fingers. It leaves her hair bouncy, tangle free, and the curls just look beautiful. Lifesaver!" —Melissa Nebrida
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
2. A Melissa & Doug magnetic responsibility chart that'll help if you're struggling with less-than-desirable behaviors. It'll let you set expectations and reward your child with smiley faces for not only doing chores but also being a nice little human. A little positive reinforcement never hurt anyone...right?
The sets comes with two fabric hinged dry-erase boards (one with spaces to track seven goals, and one that’s blank for magnet storage), a hanging cord, and 90 magnets featuring behavior and rewards like get ready for bed, get dressed, take bath, clear table, put toys away, share, brush teeth, apologize, say please, thank you, help with indoor/outdoor chores, no teasing, show respect and more! Plus, there are two blank magnets to write your own personal goals.
Promising review: "This thing has been a lifesaver for me. My daughter gives me such a hard time about brushing her teeth, and going to bed, and sometimes cleaning up her toys. And once we got this, now she has gotten better. It has not improved 100%, but I’m sure it will with time. She knows that if she doesn’t brush her teeth, then she doesn’t get a sticker. And if she doesn’t get all of her stickers for the week, then she doesn’t get a prize. I think this is a good thing for younger children. It helps teach them discipline and it also gets them to do what they’re supposed to. It’s awesome for motivating toddlers." —Carissa
Get it from Amazon for $14.89.
3. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer with a BlenderBall wire whisk to 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, to 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 $14.37.
4. 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.
Promising review: "I never write reviews, yet felt compelled to share how great this toy is! This was one of the first toy purchases I made for my son when he was born. I saw how many 5 star reviews it had and figured we would give it a try. Best purchase ever! My son loves this toy more than anything he has, and it's prob one of the cheapest! We always bring it on car trips and it is a lifesaver when baby gets fussy. We whip out his toy and he is instantly mesmerized by the lights and sounds! Great sound quality, great classic tunes, it's easy for baby to hold, and we love the lights!" —Spencer Andrews
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
5. A pack of silicone pouch lids that'll prevent little ones 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 purée.
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: "A lifesaver! I absolutely LOVE these!!! Our 10-month-old is insistent on feeding himself squeeze pouches and obviously, that can get INCREDIBLY messy. But NOT with these!!! Seriously, buy them!! As long as I make sure it is pushed down on the spout correctly, it is 100% spill proof. Seriously! He will drop the pouch and crawl on top of it and still, nothing comes out! But he also has absolutely no problems eating from it. It is wonderful! And I love that it comes with an attached lid so I can keep the mouthpiece clean incase he doesn't finish the pouch while out and about. Absolutely fantastic product!." —Jarom Johnston
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combos).
6. 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: "Omg! This has been a lifesaver for my now 6-month-old daughter. She absolutely refuses to take any type of pacifier since she was born but she loves this thing. Easy for her to hold and now is a great teether toy as well." —Heather
Promising review: "My daughter is 3 months and has finally mastered using the penguin on her own! She doesn’t always hold the bar and it slips down her arm at times, but she loves this thing! It’s been a lifesaver in the car when we can’t get to her and she is able to use the penguin to self soothe as an alternative to her hand if she wants!" —Kelsey Kraxberger
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight colors).
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: "Lifesaver. This is the best stain remover I have ever bought. It gets out engine oil, grass stains, and markers (tried and true with keeping up with 2 boys and a husband). I do not buy name brand stain removers anymore. This has been my got to for a year and will use for as long as I can find it." —HotMamaOf2
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.09.
8. A pack of toilet seat covers you'll be SO glad you decided to carry with you when you're out and about with your potty-trained toddler, who insists on getting their hands ALL OVER gross public restroom seats.
Promising review: "These little things are a lifesaver. We have triplets (twins age 3, and a 4-year-old) that are all just too small for a regular toilet. Combine that with activities outdoors and portable potties and we were in need of some serious help. We coupled these covers with a travel toilet seat, and have never looked back. Little hands no longer touching all the nasty parts of public toilets. These things are small enough to fold up and pack but big enough to cover the whole toilet and down the sides a bit. Perfect all the way around." —linzeemay
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
9. 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 all day.
Promising review: "Lifesaver! I got this just in time for a family camping trip, as my child and I are both highly allergic to mosquitoes and the bites swell up very badly. We both used this on our bites and I am shocked at the results! The bites did not swell up like they normally do, and the itching was reduced to a minimum. I am absolutely sold and would recommend this product to anyone with bug bite issues!" —dzmom
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
10. A box of Avarelle hydrocolloid patches with a blend of tea tree oil and calendula oils that'll suck out all the gunk and shrink zits overnight. It'll become your secret weapon to help your teen (or you) combat breakouts.
Promising review: "I have referred this product to every one I know!!! I originally found these on a couple of lists of Amazon must buy products so I decided to purchase them. We were not disappointed!! Being in my mid thirties I don’t get very many pimples but when I do they always seem to be painful and these little things help tremendously in just one wearing. My daughter is 16 and has very bad hormonal acne and these patches are a lifesaver especially when it comes to keeping her from picking at her face. We have purchased multiple times and will continue purchasing!!!" —Carly
Get 40 patches from Amazon for $7.64+ (also available in a square shape).
11. A pack of diaper booster pads if you're on the verge of losing it because your munchkin has been waking up every single night with pee-soaked pajamas. These clever inserts will absorb the *flood* to stop diaper leaks ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness these are a LIFESAVER. My 2-year-old pees a lot overnight and was leaking through his overnight diapers every night. His pants would get soaked and I would have to change him in the middle of the night or feel horrible letting him sleep in his own pee. Then I read about these booster pads so I thought I'd give them a try. It totally worked. My kid doesn't leak through anymore. I would definitely recommend this for heavy night wetters." —Christine
Get a three-pack of 90 pads from Amazon for $32.99.
12. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers with flexible flaps that'll allow easy access for little hands BUT prevent Cheerios from *flying everywhere*. Not having to constantly clean your toddler's trail of snacks? These deserve a gold medal, if you ask me.
Promising review: "These things are a lifesaver for a toddler on the go. I throw a cheapo dollar store carabiner on them and its perfect. I use these every day at the store as an easy way to keep my kiddo happy. The carabiner makes sure that when he gets bored or tries to get my attention that it doesn't get tossed overboard when I'm not looking (secured to seatbelt in shopping cart). Great size for most dry treats, keeps them off the floor and is a nice little diversion. The material is soft on the top so it won't hurt little hands but provides plenty of positive containment for the goods inside. Cleaning is a snap, just a quick wipe down usually, but I've thrown them in the dishwasher too when more heavily soiled. Great buy, and huge mess saver." —Ian Holt
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95 (available in two color combos).
13. 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: "This is one of those 'where has this been my whole life' products. I have three kids and only found this product with the 3rd. All three of my kids had various levels of cradle cap and this thing can not even be compared to other products, and I have tried them all! My son also had a helmet to help shape his head and this was a lifesaver for bath time! It is now my go to baby shower gift!." —Amy Stonaker
Get it from Amazon for $13.49.
14. A diaper cream applicator so your fingernails are never victimized again by that greasy, sticky paste.
Promising review: "Yes, it’s weird. I laughed (to myself) when I got one as a baby gift. Then my baby got her first rash and after wrestling a diaper closed with fingers covered in diaper cream I remembered this and oh boy what a lifesaver. It applies cream evenly and wipes clean. I now have two and will probably buy a third for the diaper bag. It’s also nice for people who have sensory issues or are new to diaper-changing. Yes it’s weird, but it’s also crazy useful." —jp
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five colors and in two-packs).
15. A plant-based stain spray that knocks out stains so effectively in one wash, several reviewers have exclaimed, "this stuff is magic." Say buh-bye to blowouts ruining your little one's onsies.
Puracy is small biz based in Texas specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase.
Promising review: "I have two kids under two. All of their clothes are covered in some kind of dirt or oil stain. This product has been a life saver!! Has saved me from buying more clothes since the stains come out so easily! Will definitely be purchasing over and over again." —Ilona Melnik
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
16. A pack of vomit bags with a twist-and-seal structure that'll come to the rescue when a tummy bug hits on the road.
Promising review: "I ordered these again at a stoplight after I handed my child the last of my initial stash. They are a lifesaver to have in the car. They have saved many a car seat and hours of cleaning. And they've saved us from that dreaded smell. Oh, that smell. Get them, stash them everywhere, and save yourself from that smell!" —EFSull
Get a pack of 22 from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in a 45-pack).
17. A whale-shaped bath spout cover for preventing bonks on the head when they're having a ~whale~ of a good time in the bath. Plus, it comes with an adjustable strap to fit snugly on any faucet.
Promising review: "Lifesaver. Good padding. After bouncing his head off of this a few times I'm pretty sure this little whale has saved my boy from multiple trips to the ER. The design is cute and it isn't too hard to get to the shower pull." —Shannon D
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two colors).
18. A nifty car seat buckle release tool so you no longer have to struggle (or sacrifice your nails!) to unlatch your kiddo. This handy little gadget will make school dropoffs a breeze!
Promising review: "This product has been a lifesaver for my thumbs! It makes unbuckling my grandbaby's car seat so easy. Before the Unbuckle Me carseat tool, my thumb would hurt from trying to press down the button on the car seat as I have arthritis in my thumbs and the baby would cry while waiting to get out of the carseat. With this tool, the baby is unbuckled in a flash and my thumb does not hurt. I simply clip it to the side of the carseat, out of baby's reach, when not in use. This is a must-have product, especially for grandparents!" —Pam Stef
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five colors).
19. A bed rail fully capable of ensuring that toddlers who are ready to graduate to a "big kid" bed won't roll out in the middle of the night. It has thousands of 5-star reviews for a reason.
Promising review: "This is a lifesaver literally and figuratively speaking lol. We are first time parents and made the biggest mistake of bringing our 1-year-old to our bed when she would wake up in the middle of the night two to three times. We wake up early and just decided to bring her to bed with us. Now she no longer wants to sleep in her crib SMH. She is a wild sleeper and fell from our bed twice. I immediately got my phone to order this online. We absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!! We don't have to keep waking up to see if she is near the edge of the bed or anything like that. These bed rails are long (wish they were longer) and of excellent quality! I have woken up and she is literally right on the edge and the rail is keeping her from falling. She weighs 26 lbs. Good quality and strong enough to hold a crazy sleeper!!" —Pseudopod
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack).
20. A TikTok-famous Tushbaby hip carrier that'll prevent back strain and do all the heavy lifting while you go shopping with a baby or toddler who clings to you like a koala. The best part? It has a ton of storage pockets for your snacks, phone, wallet, and more!
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bringing a little more ease to everyday parenting life.
Promising review: "I have never written a review before but had to for this AMAZING product! My little one wants to be carried all the time which is not exactly great for my back! This has been a lifesaver for me. It takes so much pressure off my back and I love that I can wear it front facing as well.It is also such an added bonus to have little pockets to put my keys, cell, credit card etc. We are planning a trip to Disneyland and this is going to be such a lifesaver in line as they don’t allow strollers and I don’t want to deal with all the straps from a carrier. Thank you TushBaby!" —Charles Packer
Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in two colors).
21. A sleep-training alarm clock complete with a sound machine that uses colors to teach the kiddos when it's time for bed and time to wake up. (Does it make a grumpy face if they hop out of bed at 5 a.m.? Asking for a friend.)
Promising review: "This was a lifesaver!!! My 4-year-old was getting up at 5:30 :( and we could not convince him to go back to bed. We found this clock and we're amazed at the results. My son loves it! He gets so excited when it turns green and he can get out of bed, or when he wakes up and it is green. It seems to have helped train him to sleep in longer. It is easy to set up. Our only complaint is the light from the indicator (red, yellow, green) is soooo bright. We tip the clock on its face so his room does not light up. He can still see the color, so it's fine. But I do wish we could dim it. Don't let this stop you from getting it though, it was worth every penny!" —JW
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors).
22. A detangling brush because it'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: "My preschooler has hair down to the middle of her back and frequently gets snarls and tangles. For the longest time now she would scream bloody murder any time I got near her to brush it UNTIL we got this brush! It’s been a lifesaver. She now sits still and doesn’t pitch a fit when I brush her hair because this brush doesn’t pull her hair. She even volunteers to brush it herself now. Her hair really shines after brushing it now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BRUSH TO ANYONE WITH LONG HAIR." —Kyle Spitzer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six colors).
23. 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.
24. 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: "MUST-HAVE! This has been a lifesaver! My daughter had breathing issues whenever she was smaller and this really gave me peace of mind when we had to go somewhere. It’s easy to install and works perfectly! I highly recommend it!" —kora hiatt
Get it from Amazon for $30.59.
25. A machine-washable Tiny Twinkle full-sleeved bib if your messy eater tends to get covered head to toe in applesauce. This will provide more coverage than a regular ol' bib to save their clothes from food stains.
Tiny Twinkle is a small biz based in Phoenix, Arizona that creates high quality, safe products for babies, children and parents.
Promising review: "I don't know why it took me until my 3rd kid to find this — total lifesaver! Machine washable and keeps outfits, arms, and highchair so clean!!" —Stacie T
Promising review: "This bib has been a life saver for us! Our son loves to feed himself and makes a huge mess. This bib can be easily wiped clean, liquid doesn't leak through it and there isn't any staining from red sauce which is great! Would definitely buy again, great quality!." —Dani
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 28 prints and in sizes 6 months-4 years).
26. 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 saw this on TikTok and had to try it. Being a mom and a babysitter, we have the occasional crayon or marker on surfaces it is not supposed to be. This takes it right off without a ton of elbow grease. I also used it on my converse today. They were covered in dirt and grass stains from doing yard work and now they look brand-new. This stuff is a lifesaver!" —TammyC117
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
27. A waterproof potty-training watch that'll come to the rescue if your fully potty trained preschooler is suddenly having accidents. This gadget exists for the sole purpose of reminding kiddos to use the toilet on the reg. 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: "Lifesaver. My son was having multiple accidents a day for the last nine months. We had tried everything and tried this because we had nothing to lose. My son has been dry since we put this watch on about two weeks ago. He is much more willing to go potty when the watch goes off than when I would tell him to go. I don’t know why it works so well but it did for us.." —lalalauren
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
28. 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.
29. Comforting Frida Baby vapor drops with 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: "This has been a lifesaver when my son gets sick. I add a few drops to his humidifier. I like the smell better than Vicks, not too over powering. It lasts a long time which is great and makes it worth the money. I used to use the Vicks pads for my Vicks humidifier but those were expensive too and could not be reused." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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: "Must-have baby item! This has been a lifesaver for car rides with our tiny dude. It helps him calm down and snooze in the car and on the go. There are multiple sound levels, and multiple sounds to choose from. 10/10 recommend for all new parents!" —Devyn Washburn
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
31. A pack of Melissa & Doug Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pads aka a *godsend* in a car, plane, or restaurant. Just fill the pen with water and watch the kiddos color ~over and over~. Who knew you could enjoy a glass of wine without fearing a crayon explosion?
Promising review: "My family and I went on a 27-hour road trip for the Christmas holiday. Needless to say I was a bit anxious over the idea of traveling with a 4-, 2-, and 1-year-old. These things were a lifesaver! I had bought quite a few other activities for them to do but they kept returning to these. I love that there is no cleanup and they are reusable. I also thought the pen storage was a really nifty idea. The pages are a thick chipboard-like material so that there is no water leakage between pages. We still use these. Sometimes I pull them out while I'm getting dinner ready and it keeps them occupied. All in all, a great buy, and Amazon had the best deal on them." —Dina
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $23.99.
32. 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
Promising review: "This pitcher has been a lifesaver for us. Not only is it convenient, it works really well and we don't get lumps in the formula. The only formula our little one will eat and not spit up terribly is also very foamy if it gets shaken. The pitcher prevents that from happening, as it doesn't introduce much air into the formula, which has helped immensely with our baby's spit up and gas issues. Our baby is clearly happier and suffers less tummy pain because of this product. I'd buy it again and again if I needed to, but I probably won't ever have to because it's also well-made and easy to take apart and clean." —Iliketurtles
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
33. An Itzy Ritzy adjustable stroller organizer so you can finally stop juggling a coffee cup, water bottle, phone, and keys all while trying to wrangle a baby and actually *enjoy* a stroll around the neighborhood with your bundle of joy.
Itzy Ritzy is a small biz owned by parents of three babes that specializes in creating safe, stylish parenting gear.
Promising review: "Not only is this beautiful and chic, it’s SO helpful to have! I have the Uppababy stroller which doesn’t come with any organizing accessories. This has been a lifesaver! I can easily put a baby bottle, my phone, keys, wallet and a drink in this. I just wish I had found this sooner! It’s so pretty and so useful! I highly recommend this!" —Phyllip R Huett
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven styles).
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