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1. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers that'll save you both time *and* headaches because there will be fewer messes to clean up.
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 two-pack from Amazon for $6+ (available in three color combos and as a four-pack).
2. And a food pouch and juice box holder to prevent your kiddo from emptying the entire contents of their snack with a Hulk-like grip!
Watch this mama's review of the flipping holder in this TikTok.
Promising review: "BEST THINGS EVER!! My little one is 10 months old and a little miss independent. She HATES when I have to help feed her. She LOVES the applesauce pouches, but always squeezes them and makes the biggest mess ever! I thought these would be worth a shot. I was right!! Works awesome for her with juice boxes, too! AND she's happy because mommy doesn't have to help!! I would definitely buy them again, and I told EVERYONE with littles how much they need to buy these!" —Kaila
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.99 (available in five colors and sold individually).
3. A TikTok-famous Tushbaby hip carrier if you *literally* need to take a load off when it comes to carrying your kid around. This will help prevent back strain and it has plenty of storage pockets for your parenting essentials.
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bring a little more ease to daily parenting life.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this item. I have so much more energy because I’m not exhausted from muscle strain. It’s so easy to run errands and walk to the park—I often prefer this over a stroller. Highly recommend!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $98 (available in four colors).
4. A pack of perfectly inconspicuous corner guards because your child has probably had a nasty run-in with a sharp corner at some point. Now you can protect them from these ouchy accidents!
Promising review: "Must-have. I love these. We just moved in with family, and they had a coffee table with super-sharp corners and I have a little one who pulls up on everything and is trying to walk. To say I was on edge is an understatement. My sister-in-law didn’t want an obnoxious baby-proof item around her house, but these were so discreet she didn’t even notice that I had installed them. They are so soft that my little one started gumming on them to soothe his gums, LOL. They were super easy to install, stuck on very well and with not much effort, and came with plenty so if I need them I’ll have them handy. Super satisfied! If you’re thinking about getting them, please do!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
5. A set of washable dab and dot markers so your kids can have some fun without leaving you with the stress of an irreversible mess. Your only regret will be not discovering them sooner!
The set comes with eight paint markers and a downloadable 101 Easy Dot Marker Activities PDF.
Promising review: "We really like these dot markers! My 3-and 6-year-olds have used them a lot. I have to get them started for my 3-year-old, but once I get the ink to the tip she is able to use them easily on her own. I really like that they are less messy than dot markers we have used in the past. They are great for crafts and fine motor skill activities. I would definitely recommend this product and would purchase again 🙂." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of eight markers from Amazon for $16.99 (also available as a two-pack).
6. A tub of The Pink Stuff when you're ready to tackle all the mysterious marks your little ones have left for you around the house. You'll be shook by how quickly and easily this stuff can lift the stains you've been battling for ages.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Britt Ross tried The Pink Stuff and says: "Upon moving to a new house, I discovered I'd inherited some not-so-well-maintained white bathroom tile, with white grout to match. At least, the grout had been white at one point. Woof. After having heard nothing but raves about The Pink Stuff, I decided to see how well it would work on what has probably been my most trying cleaning task to date. Well, I'm happy to report that after a bit of light scrubbing, The Pink Stuff was able to lift most of the muck off of the grout, revealing a much lighter surface underneath (GIF for proof!). While I think it might take a few more applications for the grout to *dazzle,* I'm super impressed by the difference I was able to see right away, and with not very much elbow grease to boot. I mean, it is white grout, so if it was able to work wonders on that, I can't wait to see what it does for my crusty pots and pans!"
Promising review: "What can I say? I love this product. My daughter drew a happy face in the bathtub (with permanent marker). I tried removing it with everything I could think of, but nothing worked. With this paste, it was gone within less than a minute. I immediately tried it on my stove — omg, I'm in love. It’s a purchase I don’t regret at all. Will be buying it again. This stuff has helped me remove stains that I wasn’t able to clean with anything." —Happy customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (also available in packs of two and three).
7. A USDA-certified organic baby healing balm reviewers swear by for healing skin irritation due to cradle cap, eczema, acne, rashes, and more. It's made with plant-based ingredients, including chamomile, cocoa butter, coconut oil, calendula, and avocado oil.
Era Organics is a family-owned-and-operated small biz that specializes in products made with plant-based ingredients to help treat various skin issues.
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING; I wish I could give it 10 stars. My baby had cradle cap and baby eczema really bad, his entire face had broken out. Once I put this on his skin it cleared up in two days. My husband had a rash on his arm and it cleared that up too. I recommend this to anyone. In the pic is my son's face & the other side is two days later. As a matter of fact, I’m ordering some more as soon as I finish typing this just to have it on hand." —Sheri Watson
Get it from Amazon for $14.75.
8. A Contigo spill-proof tumbler that'll come in handy with kids who love to toss their drinks around (so basically, every kid ever). Stop cleaning up preventable messes once and for all!
Promising review: "We purchased a couple of these cups for our 18-month-old after trying every other cup you can think of. This is by far the holy grail of toddler cups. Not to mention, they are easy to clean. No leaks, no problems. Would definitely recommend!" —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $11.49 (available in several colors/designs and in packs of two or three).
9. A stretchy mesh pocket organizer if it's finally time to organize the living nightmare that is your child's bath toys. It suctions right to the shower wall so there's no difficult assembly required.
10. A detangling kids leave-in conditioner to quickly wrangle tough tangles without spending tons of time (and energy) combing through painful knots. It's a win for everyone involved!
11. Or a detangling brush reviewers love to use for curly hair that's prone to knots and tangles. It saves you time *and* spares your child a painful brushing process.
Promising reviews: "I purchased this for my almost 2-year-old after reading several reviews from parents. She has curly, thin hair that tangles easily, and absolutely hates having her hair brushed. It took a few days for her to get used to it, but after that she does not complain about having her hair brushed! It glides right through tangles in wet or dry hair. The shape of the brush is different but not difficult to hold." —Kelly
"My 10-year-old daughter has 4A/4B mix curls in her hair, so detangling her hair is usually interesting. Someone recommended this brush to me who has type 4 hair, and I was skeptical at first. Then I figured, what the heck and ordered it. I NEEDED THIS BRUSH YEARS AGO. The first time I used it, she didn't budge. I am finally detangling my daughter's hair, and she's not squirming or moving with the comb. It's been over a month now, and it still works. This brush is a must have!" —dominique1802
Get it from Amazon for $13.77 (available in five colors).
12. A pack of silicone pouch lids that'll feel like a miracle if your kid just LOVES to squeeze drink/snack pouches until they explode. The lid has a flow-control valve to prevent spills while still allowing them to sip it. Once you try 'em, there's no going back.
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 reviews: "I am OBSESSED. I saw these on 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
"These are amazing! I bought two sets of them so I can keep some in our diaper bag (or in case we lose one). We use these every single day for our 12-month-old with her yogurt (Gogo squeeze) and her fruit and veggie pouches! Seriously, love them. We previously had yogurt/fruit all over because she would squeeze them. My husband accidentally stepped on the pouch with this on, and it still didn't squeeze out! Once your baby figures it out (ours did quickly), it's a game changer. I tried the pouch holders with the handles, but she just swung it around, and it still spilled out. This is what you want!" —Shem Slater
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in five color combos).
13. A touchless forehead thermometer with LED digits for taking the easiest and quickest temperature readings of all time. The built-in sensor gives you a reading in ONE second, so you can even take it while they're asleep.
Promising review: "This is a great thermometer — accurate, looks great, a must have! If you have kids, forget about sticking a thermometer in their ears. I have four kids now and a thermometer is a must have. Hold this thing close to the forehead, push the button in and you get a reading in about one second. This thing looks good, feels good, and is accurate. We’ve used multiple thermometers in the past. The head scanner that you run across the forehead...no good. In-ear thermometers...accurate, but expect a battle. Rectal thermometers...very accurate, but expect a war. This is the easiest one out of all of them. We find it especially useful when we need the quick 'I don’t feel that great' check...i.e., man cold. Overall, highly recommend!."—BearDownChi1
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
14. A toilet lock because in some households, dogs aren't the only ones causing potty-related mischief! This is easy for parents to use but keeps kids out of the toilet so their toys don't end up at the bottom of it.
Promising review: "Needed to stop our grandchild from lifting the toilet lid and this was a perfect solution. Easy to install, easy to use and safe. Other solutions required a strap that had to be connected and then unconnected with each use. This lock is easily locked and unlocked with either a push of the button to lock or a punch of the button and pivoting the bar to unlock. Definitely a recommended solution." —Chuck Yarrish
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
15. A set of disposable toilet covers perfect for potty training *and* for use in public bathrooms where you want to be extra careful about germs. It's better than trying to line the seat with flimsy strips of toilet paper, ya feel me?
Promising review: "These are perfect for my toddler. I hate having to spend time placing napkin after napkin after napkin in public bathrooms to make sure her skin or legs don't touch the toilet. These are such a great size; it covers the whole seat and most of the front of the toilet so her legs don't touch it. They have two small tapes to secure it to the seat, and when done, you just throw it away. These are perfect!" —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two cover sizes and four pack sizes)
16. A pair of ~handy~ faucet extenders when your child is old enough to use the sink but not quite tall enough to reach the faucet. Instead of lifting them up to wash their hands or brush their teeth, combining this extenders with a step stool is a match made in parenting heaven!
Promising review: "I got these for my 3-year-old who is tall enough to reach the sink on a step stool, but I was still having to pick him up to reach the water. He is getting heavy so these were the perfect solution. This angled the water just enough for him to be able to wash his hands without having to pick him up. Quick parent win!" —Amber
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.49.
17. And a super absorbent faucet drip catcher so you don't have to constantly sop up the puddles your child leaves in their wake after they do literally anything at the sink.
Hustle & Sew is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop with lots of fun and functional handmade goods like face masks, bags, and stasher scrunchies!
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 on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).
18. A space-saving *and* life-saving Graco Slim Snacker high chair that's great for smaller areas because you can quickly fold it up and put it away when it's not in use!
Promising review: "Amazing highchair! Seriously, can’t say enough nice things. I love how easy it is to clean, to fold, to use. The storage bin underneath has been incredible! It’s very sturdy, lightweight, and not top heavy at all! And it works at our counter height table! The recline option is great too-so easy to adjust even when my son is in it. I looked at a lot of high chairs before getting this one and SO glad I did. This may be my favorite baby purchase to date as far as simplifying and improving my role as Mom." —Sarah C.
Get it from Amazon for $79.97.
19. A TikTok-famous grape cutter for making the extremely tedious task of cutting your kiddo's grapes more bearable. You'll eliminate choking hazards while saving precious time. It can also be used for pitted olives, grape tomatoes, and more.
Promising review: "Such a TIME SAVER! Omg I’m OBSESSED with this product! Lets 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 time more than once a day. This has made it so easy my husband and I almost cried hahaha." —Makeda
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
20. A set of baby-proof outlet plugs to keep curious fingers where they belong: OUT of the electrical outlets. Plug all vacant outlets with these and breathe a much-needed sigh of relief!
Wappa Baby is a family-owned small business that makes a variety of affordable childproof products.
Promising review: "They’re actually not easy to remove, which is exactly the point. I don’t want my kids to be able to fish them out of the outlet. It’s not impossible to remove when you want to but they sit very flush so they blend nicely with decor and are very safe." —Brenna Clair
Get a set of 50 plugs from Amazon for $8.95.
21. A pack of multi-purpose safety straps if it's come to your attention that your home is in serious need of childproofing. These will keep kids out of the refrigerator, oven, trash can, etc.
Promising review: "These things are awesome! Super easy to install. I didn't think they'd actually work, because my toddler is a beast, but we have them on our fridge and a few cupboards, and they keep her out :) She pulls pretty hard and they don't budge. They're pretty easy to unlatch, my 7-year-old doesn't have a problem with it. Great purchase!" —Angel Starr
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
22. A fan-favorite spot remover because somehow, every time you turn around, there's a new stain on your kid's clothes! This concentrated formula can eliminate stubborn stains, including grass, blood, and oil.
Promising review: "This is the best stain remover I have ever used! I wish I would have found it years ago! My daughter is 6, and I can't think of how many stains this product hasn't gotten out for us, even old set-in stains that I thought were hopeless. A friend turned me on to this stuff, and now I will never go without it! A must-have for anyone with kids." —Lauren Ruffin
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.60 (available in three sizes and various multi-packs).
23. A tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste that'll help heal diaper rash FAST while also protecting your baby's bum from future irritation. It doesn't contain any parabens, dyes, preservatives, or talc.
Promising review: "The BEST BY FAR! Must have!!!! This is by far my favorite diaper cream! It works instantly for almost any rash! My son has super sensitive skin and I can put it on before bed and by morning any rash he has ever had is gone or almost gone! Amazing stuff!!! I give it to all my first -time mom friends! I HIGHLY recommend, I have tried it all!!!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.12 (available in seven sizes).
24. And a diaper cream spatula applicator so you can fight that diaper rash without getting your fingers all sticky. Applying diaper cream will be quick, easy, and mess-free. Imagine that!
Find out why this parent is in "LOVE" with this spatula on TikTok.
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 packs of two).
25. A pack of finger pinch guards to protect your lil' one from smashing their hand in the door. Who knew opening and closing doors could be such a thrill? This'll prevent any injuries from happening in the process.
Wittle is a parent-owned brand that focuses on making baby safety products that are convenient and easy to use.
Promising review: "These are a great solution. My 16 month old loves saying “byeeee” and closing all the doors in our house. We keep the unnecessary ones closed all the time, but some we have to keep open. This gives me peace of mind knowing she can’t pinch her little fingers. Easy to install and easy to remove when you want to close the door all the way." —ansloth
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
26. A screen cleaner kit for removing the inevitable smudges and fingerprints that your child so lovingly left on your TV, tablet, computer, or smartphone. This cleaner removes marks quickly and won't leave any streaks!
The set includes the spray and an extra-large, scratch-free microfiber cloth. The formula has no alcohol, ammonia, or harmful phosphates, and will gently clean HDTVs, PC monitors, Kindle Fires, tablets, laptops, smartphones, Apple Mac products, iPhones, and more!
Promising review: "This stuff is awesome. I have multiple young kids in the house, so it seems like screens of all kinds get junked up fast. Screen mom cuts through the gunk, and a little seems to go a long way. Doesn't seem to streak and seems gentle on any screen I've used it on (everything from a tablet with or without screen protectors to TVs). I use it all the time and have barely made a dent in the bottle." —Cailea Armstrong
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
27. A set of clever magnetic locks you'll wish you had installed ages ago — they're just that good at keeping kids out of the drawers and cabinets. No screws or complicated installation required! They're hidden inside the drawer, so they won't stick out like a sore thumb.
The set comes with 12 locks (with strong 3M double-sided tape on the back) and two keys.
Promising review: "Works perfect! I love that it does not have any visible parts. The magnet idea Is genius! Perfect for my apartment cabinets. When I leave I can just easily remove them because of the 3M tape it comes with. Very easy to install and my toddler can’t get in. WIN!" —Cathy R
Get a set from Amazon for $33.99.
28. A waterproof trash can because the amount of garbage that accumulates with a toddler in the backseat is truly remarkable. This will catch everything so you don't have to pick it up off the floor later.
It has adjustable straps, so you can easily hang it from a seat back, the back of the center console, or the gear stick area.
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 two sizes).
29. A mini child-safe wooden knife if your child wants to help in the kitchen but they just end up slowing you down. This will help them feel like they're a part of the process and encourage independent (but safe!) meal prep.
Piccalio is a Cali-based small biz that specializes in unique wooden toys for kids that inspire them to think for themselves.
Promising review: "My two year old loves cooking with me and this actually cuts things but isn’t too sharp to get hurt on! It’s great! She cut up a whole apple today for her daddy and took it to him! So sweet!" —Erika Badida
30. A bug bite suction tool so you can come to the rescue and prevent a full-on meltdown when a bug bite occurs. This tool sucks out the insect saliva or venom to reduce or eliminate itching, redness, and swelling. It can be used for mosquito bites, wasp/bee stings, and more.
Promising review: “You need this! I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times – so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. It arrived Monday, and Tuesday morning I woke up with a bug bite on my arm AND I used this little tool (3 x per the instructions). Immediately after using, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!” —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in two colors and three pack sizes).
31. A bed rail guard when you're working on transitioning them from a crib to a big kid's bed. You won't have to worry about them falling out and they'll feel more at ease about the change. And it can be easily folded down when it's not in use.
Promising review: "These bed rails are great — very easy to install and use. We just transitioned our 3 year old to a regular bed and these made it easy. The mesh is great as my son can still look out of his bed while laying down (to make sure that the light in the hall is on!). He likes to curl up right next to them and we've not had any problem with them moving. They snap down without difficulty (not so easily that your child can do it!). We haven't used this feature much as we have it on a twin so have just had our son climb off and on the bed from the bottom. Definitely a great buy." —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
32. A reviewer-beloved Fridababy three-step cradle cap system to help your poor baby get some sweet relief ASAP. Lather up their head with the foam sponge, gently massage and loosen the flakes with the bristle brush, then lift the flakes with the fine-tooth comb. Problem solved!
Promising review: "My six-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 keeps 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.
33. A toy storage hammock for holding a bunch of your kid's stuffed animals instead of them ending up in one giant pile on the floor.
Promising review: "My son had a bed full of stuffed animals. He loves to watch his shows with them. They were taking over his room. We installed it over his bed. Now he can grab a few and they are not cluttering up his room. He loves it too. We stretched it very wide and it still goes deep." —Erin
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.87 (available in six colors).
34. A gross yet adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap if your child needs a little coaxing to develop good brushing habits! They may even look forward to brushing their teeth — and it'll get the job done much faster, so it's a win-win.
Casual Chicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "THANK YOU for making my toddler's bedtime routine a little easier!! He now looks forward to brushing his teeth so he can watch Shrek "poop" toothpaste onto his toothbrush, LOL. Seriously the best $10 I ever spent!" —Natalie Duque
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.
35. A whale-shaped bath spout cover because bath time shouldn't be ruined by a perfectly preventable bonk on the head. Cover the faucet with this and a bath will never end in tears again!
Promising review: "I have a toddler who tends to be more mobile in the bathtub than I care for. This thing has saved his noggin so many times. Great padding — it doesn’t hurt when he bonks his head, stays in place (my son could not remove it at 15 months and has since given up), and cute. Can’t imagine not having this." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in gray and blue).
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