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1. A Summer Infant potty training toilet for toddlers designed to look just like the "big potty" to help them transition confidently to the real thing. The best part? It has realistic flush sounds, lights, and music to reward them for a job well done.👏👏👏
FYI, it also has a built-in wipe compartment, a removable easy clean bowl, and a clip on splash guard.
Promising review: "This is a huge hit. First, I'm obsessed with how cute it is. Second, my 15-month-old pee peed in it the first time trying it out and liked that it made a flushing sound. It was hard to potty train my son until he was big enough to use the regular potty; he hated the colorful training potty. This is genius because it looks exactly like a regular potty, and the flush sound is a fun addition." —Lakai
Get it from Amazon for $38.15 (available in two colors and also available without lights and music).
2. An ingenious plate divided into eight portions 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: "If you have a picky eater, you need this. I purchased three of these in three different themes. They are a big hit with all three kids ages 1, 3, and 9. These plates work better than I ever could have hoped. The small amounts in each compartment make it easy for them to finish and feel a sense of accomplishment. The treat under the tray at the end is genius. Great solution for picky eaters." —Kyla Van Kleeck
Get it from Amazon for $17.29+ (available in six themes).
3. A two-in-one conditioning spray that ~also~ pulls double duty to prevent lice. It's made with a blend of rosemary, citronella, tea tree, and geranium oils, and repels those dreaded bugs. Plus, reviewers say it's gentle enough to use as a daily detangler that'll leave your little one's hair soft and smooth.
Promising review: "Love this so much, we use it daily! We have survived one lice outbreak in school by using this product as a detangler daily, and I've used it ever since. My children have extremely long hair ranging from straight to very curly. This works on all of them, both for detangling and lice prevention. The scent is wonderful, clean and subtle without the musk of some essential oils. We've reordered and reordered, it's a staple in our house. Try it! You won't be disappointed." —Hannah Jean
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
4. A pack of labeled chore sticks because it'll make getting the kids to do their chores dare I say, fun. Prepare yourself for less whining and more, "Please can I draw my next chore?"
The set comes with 42 printed sticks and eight blank ones you can fill out. Plus, it includes a few surprise fun sticks to keep kids excited about the possibilities like: "dance to a song."
Promising review: "Forget chore charts, these chore sticks are amazing! Our kids, (12, 10 and 8 ) are voluntarily doing chores so they can choose a stick and begging for extra chore sticks!!! ! Love that there are blank sticks to add in our own chores to fit our family. Perfect!! You won’t be disappointed! Fun genius way to get kids excited to do chores!!!!" —LuluFinn
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
5. A grossly adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap to turn nighttime battles with your kiddo over brushing their teeth into them hilariously begging to do it 😂
Casual Chicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "My kids went from dreading getting their teeth brushed to looking forward to their 'Shrek poops' on their toothbrush. Thank you!." —Kate DeJuliis
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.
6. And a viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser that'll not only free up precious counter space but also keep your bathroom free of child-induced toothpaste messes.
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: "I am SO happy I bought this for my bathroom! It looks so clean, it is easy to install, and it is easy to clean when toothpaste gets on it! The design is simple, yet genius! My 5-year-old uses it with ease and she doesn't make a mess with the toothpaste tube anymore! I am extremely satisfied and I have had it for three months now. TIKTOK made me buy it LOL!" —Stephanie Mendoza
Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in three colors).
7. A pack of sink extenders you can install on any faucet to enable your little one to finally reach the water all by themselves *and* to save your back the strain of hoisting them over the sink.
Promising review: "Love this faucet extender for our daughter’s sink. It has given her the independence of washing her hands and brushing her teeth. It’s so easy to pop on and off if we have guests over and we want it removed. And the price is absolutely phenomenal." —H_Crowell
Promising review: "Brilliant invention! They make hand washing much easier for my preschooler! Great product!" —Abigail Spencer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95.
8. A hollow penguin teether designed to mimic a boob and that will stay on your baby's hand so you don't have to retrieve their dropped paci a gazillion times from the floor. Added bonus: It'll stop them from chewing on their hand.
9. Or a unique mushroom pacifier and teether that reviewers swear has inexplicable ~magical~ powers and will soothe your little one, who has refused every other paci out there.
Note: Please supervise your baby when using this, and make sure it's never flipped inside out.
Promising review: "MUST-HAVE FOR TEETHING BABY. We have tried so many teethers, and none of them gave my little guy relief, and he had trouble holding, etc. He loves to chew on his hand, so this is perfect as it has grips in the middle under the mushroom. He chews on it for teething and uses it as a pacifier. LOVE THESE!! I already ordered two more. 🤣" —Mark
Promising review: "Genius design! My 3-month-old loved this from the first time I gave it to him. It's soft and easy for baby to hold. It is also big enough that he can get it to his mouth by himself. I will definitely be a repeat customer!" —Faye
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five colors).
10. 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), and 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: "Our first-grader was feeling really discouraged with her sight words and I've been trying to think of ways to encourage her and get her excited to learn things she doesn't already know. She loved this game! We played with the whole family and her 3-year-old sister even enjoyed playing (we show her the cards and have her find the word that matches on her Bingo card). I think this is a great way to make learning/practicing sight words fun! I am very happy with this purchase and I can see how it would be great for teachers in the classroom as well!!" —Jennie
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
11. 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: "I can't believe how effective this product is! I used it on both of my kids and it actually worked! Wish I had known about it before instead of using creams to help bug bites. Awesome invention! You gotta try it — definitely a product that you will want to take with you everywhere!" —cibieq
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
12. 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 😋!
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 $13.49.
13. An Inglesina Fast table high chair because it clamps on to a table or kitchen counter to free up floor space *and* to ensure your kiddo can hang out contently because they're at the center of all the action.
Promising review: "My only regret is that we didn’t buy this for our first child. We were so tired of losing space in our house to all the kid and baby things. We had a great high chair, loved it because we could move it from room to room. However, we have a smaller house, and it just always seemed to be in the way. This fixed the problem 100%. It’s a minimalist dream. I love the color options because it goes with our home aesthetic now. Do not worry, it is very stable. I’ve never had a worry once that it would fall. Extremely secure and easy to move. We have it on our bar counter but can easily move it to our dining table. And if you like to eat out, this is the best option. It even had its own carrying bag built to the bottom of the seat. The tray is dishwasher safe, which I love. The seat says to wipe down or hand wash. I don’t wipe it down on a regular basis, but for that really worked-in food or if you kid accidentally gets sick in it, I have thrown it in the washing machine multiple times. (Without the metal pieces.) Just make sure you buckle the straps together so they don’t get twisted in the wash. It’s beautiful; it’s minimal. It’s safe and secure. Even my toddler likes to try to sit in it once in a while." —Jena Seeno
Get it from Amazon for $79 (available in eight colors).
14. 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.
It goes without saying that these stickers aren't a replacement for a thermometer. But, if your kid has a temp, these will help you keep track of whether their fever is spiking or going down.
Promising review: "Best invention ever. I am able to proactively monitor my children's fever. Before this product, I always feared that when they had a fever that maybe they had been feverish too long and it escaped my notice. This product gives me peace of mind because now at a glance I can tell if and when they are spiking." —sneeziesmurf
Promising review: "We had a stressful day of trying to keep our 3-year-old's fever down and he was exhausted. I had these in the cabinet and stuck one on at bedtime. It immediately lit up N, which matched the thermometer. While putting him to bed I saw it go to 99 so when I checked on him in 30 min I brought the thermometer '99.3.' We used it throughout the night to monitor whether or not we should wake him for more medicine. I think of it as a peace of mind sticker. He loves stickers and got a big kick out of it. He’s had it on about 13 hours now with no complaints. There’s a shiny N there now, and this paranoid mama still checks with a thermometer occasionally to make sure it’s accurate." —Nateric
Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.43.
15. A ~cute as can be~ 3D-printed foam soap dispenser attachment for magically creating a Mickey shape out of pumped soap, basically ensuring that your kids will beg to wash their hands all the time.
Mouse Delights 3D is a small biz based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in Disney-inspired 3D-printed accessories.
Promising review: "Super cute and very easy to use. My littles love Mickey and this makes hand washing that much more fun for them!" —Abby D
Get it from MouseDelights3D on Etsy for $9.99 (available in 13 colors).
16. A 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: "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 $15.26.
17. And a pack of silicone dino ice pop molds to take 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: "These are unbelievable. We have the dinosaur ones and they are absolutely adorable. The mold peels off beautifully, and the size is just right for my preschoolers. I'm making healthy smoothies (frozen spinach! Chia seeds! Ground flax!) and making popsicles with them, and my kids think they're eating a fun dessert. Brilliant. I'll be giving these as gifts for a good while." —LucieBlue
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99.
18. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers that'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 clean their trail of snacks.
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).
19. 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: "I love this stuff!! It’s taste horrible, which was great to help stop my 4-year-old from biting her nails. In about three days she completely stopped now and her nails have grown.." —Denise Batista
Promising review: "OMG it works!! My 3 1/2 year old was a constant thumb sucker. Four days and she hasn't put her thumb in her mouth!! It's the worst taste ever but it works. We tell her we are painting her nails. We put it on during the day and at night. Best product around." —Natalie Plaza
Get it from Amazon for $16.75.
20. A sensory swing boasting 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 Nets 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: "This swing is probably the best thing that has happened to our house since we renovated. My daughter can’t go to OT because of the pandemic, so we turned the basement into a sensory gym. This swing is amazing! It’s simple, safe, and versatile. My kids love it!" —Leanne A
Get it from Rest Nests on Etsy for $93.50 (available in 10 colors).
21. A waterproof potty-training watch that exists for the sole purpose of reminding toddlers to use the toilet on the reg. Before you know it, they'll be excitedly yelling “potty time" when the alarm goes off. *What a time to be alive!*
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: "Love this watch! My 3-year-old was giving me a run for my money. He was by far my most stubborn child to potty train. This watch has made a night and day difference. He puts it on when he wakes up and leaves it on all day. He gets super excited when the the countdown timer starts to okay music and lights up. He now will yell 'potty' and run to the bathroom. This watch is a must-have if you have a stubborn little one!" —MamaBear3
Get it from Amazon for $24.45.
22. A whale-shaped bath spout cover to prevent bonks on the head when little ones are 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: "Whoever came up with this cute idea to place over the bath faucet is a genius! It definitely fully covers the faucet so my grandson won’t hurt himself playing in the tub if his head happens to be too close to it. It also blocks from him seeing the pull lever for the shower. He’s no longer drawn to it to pull it. This was a great buy!" —KadinsGlamma
Get it from Amazon for $10.39 (available in two colors).
23. An inexpensive Pop2Play foldable indoor slide that LITERALLY pops up in minutes to instantly transform any room into a playground when it's raining outside. Plus, it folds down flat for easy storage once playtime's over.
The slide's capable of holding up to 50 lbs.
Promising review: "I got this for my 2-year-old daughter's birthday and she LOVES it. She is a little nervous on the playground and she took to this right away. It folds down easily and sets up easily — the design is brilliant. It was actually so easy that I watched the 30 second set up video just to be sure I got it right lol. My 8-year-old son got on it too and it held up. We live in an apartment so this is something that she can climb on safely without taking up a ton of space. Love this product!!" —jenna
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two styles).
24. An activity table boasting a clever storage drawer to spare you the excruciating pain of stepping on Legos. Your kids can just slide open the drawers underneath and dump all the pieces after building their epic creations. *Out of sight, out of mind.*
Promising review: "If your kids have Legos, you NEED this table. I think this is one of the best purchases I've made for my kids, I wish i would have got it a couple of years ago. Now there is no more stepping on Legos on the floor or finding Legos in every box and drawer in the house. Now I can sit on the sofa rather then the floor when my kids want me to help them build. The kids now keep all the Legos together on the table or in the drawers. Love it!" —mary
Get it from Amazon for $112.59 (available in three colors).
25. 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).
26. A set of starter spoons for helping encourage your little one to self feed. These have grooves that purees and mashed foods stick to easily, letting little ones dip and explore exciting new flavors all on their own.
The set includes a stage one spoon and stage two spoon. The first stage spoon doubles as a teether, and is designed to introduce babies to holding utensils and exploring purees, as they soothe their sore gums. The second stage spoon is capable of holding more food and can even be loaded with solids for the child to grab and eat.
Note: The spoons don't have a stopper, so please supervise your babies to make sure they don't stick the spoon too far back in their mouth. Recommended for ages 6 months+.
Promising review: "So glad I found these! They made teaching my son to use a spoon so easy! Whoever came up with these is a genius!" —Charlee Crowley
Get a set from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three colors and packs of two, four, or six spoons).
27. A no-scrub Wet & Forget cleaner for any parent who hates — repeat, HATES — cleaning the kids' shower every single day. All you need to do is spray this weekly to keep everything 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 $17.97.
28. And a touchless stationary vacuum so you don't have to bend over with a dustpan EVER AGAIN to *constantly* clean your kids' trail of crumbs in the kitchen — just sweep toward the vacuum, and watch it suck up all the debris.
An indicator light will turn on to let you know that the canister is full, and then you can remove the canister and dump the debris in the trash.
Promising review: "I initially felt guilty spending this much on something I could do for free with the dust bin. That feeling is gone. This vacuum is awesome. We have dogs and cats and kids distance learning while snacking in the kitchen constantly and sometimes we sweep 20 times a day. This saves a lot of time and effort and actually gets all the dirt, plus suctions all the dust and fur off the broom so we don’t have to touch it. The kids can use it. My husband loves it. The only one in the house that doesn’t like it is the cat." —Jen P
Get it from Amazon for $129 (available in six colors).
29. A set of washable dab and dot markers for encouraging little Picassos to ~dabble~ in painting without making a huge mess. (Say goodbye to paint splatters and drippy brushes).
The set comes with eight paint markers and a downloadable 101 Easy Dot Marker Activities PDF.
Promising review: "A must-have for toddlers. My son started using this when he was 2 and now he is 3. We've used this everyday and he never gets tired of it. He just loves doing dab and dot with letters and numbers. I also love the free printables included and I love how easy it is for my son to hold it with his tiny hands. I definitely recommend it." —Heriberto Mendoza
Get a set from Amazon for $16.99.
30. 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 with scorching temps outside.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this thing! I didn’t expect much of it but after reading the awesome reviews I decided to give it a shot. It has flexible tripod legs that are able to wrap around things and stand upright as well as a moveable head. It is super efficient for its size and I love that it also has an LED light that I was unaware of. My little girl has a low heat tolerance so this is just what I needed to keep her cool in the heat. Thank you for an amazing product. Worth every penny!" —Olga
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
31. A car baby monitor that'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 anyone who is fully aware of how painful it is to pull over to check on a crying baby at every stoplight.
PSA: It goes without saying, but please keep your eyes on the road.
Promising review: "Best. Purchase. EVER! I had seen this camera on TikTok and immediately purchased it. I hated those stupid mirrors because it was so hard to see my son! I have four kiddos and I wish I would’ve had something like this with my older three! It gives such a great peace of mind being able to actually see him in his seat! It’s easy to install, has great picture quality! I’d recommend this to any and all parents!" —Dallas Conrad
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
32. 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).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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