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Amazon has a list of products called "Movers and Shakers," which is pretty much just fancy talk for things that are currently ~trending~. Here are some of the most clever and useful things for parents on the list this week:
1. A baby shusher to do just that — shush your ~fussy wussy~ baby to sleep. Not only is this item trending on Amazon, it's also gone viral on TikTok!!
2. A mess-proof baby bib so your little one doesn't look like they just got into a food fight after every feeding. Cover up their body and clothes so they only thing that needs a rinse off is the bib.
3. Bamboo baby diapers made from — you guessed it — plant-based materials without alcohol, chlorine, latex, lotions, parabens, perfumes, phthalates, PVC, TBT, and sulphates. Better for the environment and better for your baby.
4. Self-feeding utensils that are like Goldilocks would say "just right" for your child's tiny hands. These utensils feature a protective barrier to help prevent your baby from choking.
5. Medicated shampoo to prevent flakes, redness, *and* cradle cap, *or* use for any little one with sensitive skin. It can help with dandruff for older siblings as well.
6. Microfiber baby washcloths that are so soft you'll think you just picked up a towel off the counter top of a bathroom at the Ritz-Carlton. Gentle on your baby's delicate skin and you might even end up swiping a few for yourself.
7. A reusable water bottle so your little tike can tote around their own water. Easy for children to use and leak-proof so you don't have to worry about spills.
8. A baby bottle drying rack and brushes that'll make the constant chore of cleaning baby bottles a little bit easier. The brushes clean all the hard-to-reach places and have a small rubber brush to clean nipples. The drying rack has an angled clip design that allows bottles and cups to drip dry properly. 🍼
9. A 24-color clay set to keep on hand when the kids need an activity and you don't want to settle for screen time. Your children will have the time of their lives creating their fave characters with this easy to mold clay.
10. An Uno card game that — in my opinion — is a absolute must in every household. Take with you on the go so you can always be prepared to entertain restless kiddos.
11. A car seat protector so the car seat isn't digging into those nice new leather seats. When accidents happen and your child spills your seats will be — like the umpire says — safeeee.
12. A SPF 50+ sunscreen stick because the sun has started to peak out behind all those rain clouds and you want an easy to apply sunscreen for the kids who will still try to fight you on it. Contains no parabens, fragrances, or dyes, and it's water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
13. Burp cloths so spit up goes on the cloths and not on the clothes you finally changed into after being in your PJs most of the day.
14. A shopping cart cover that has all the bells and whistles you would want out of a cart cover like a cell phone pouch, elastic band for baby bottle storage, and toy loops. Your weekly run to Target just got a whole lot better.
15. A diaper bag with 18 purposeful pockets so allll the things have a place and you aren't left searching for what you need when your baby is being fussy. Wear as a backpack with the cushioned shoulder straps *or* attach to your stroller or wagon handle.
16. Wool dryer balls that save on drying time because your child seems to always hand you their unwashed jersey right before game time. It also helps soften and reduce wrinkles on clothes.
17. A stroller fan to keep your littles cooled off on everyday walks or the occasional trip to the amusement park. The bendable tripod legs wrap around anything you want to the fan to secure to so you can attach it to their crib while they sleep too.
18. A foldable travel potty seat that fits both oval and round toilet seats so potty training doesn't have to stop just because you left the house. It has eight suction cups to keep it sturdy too — definitely a big help if your kiddo needs to use the bathroom on the go!
19. A floating octopus bath toy for a fun game of ring toss...on the mollusk's tentacles! The octopus is designed to help avoid mold issues that can often happen with bath toys. (Also, highly recommend The Octopus Teacher doc on Netflix once you put the kiddos to bed. 🐙)
20. An Aquaphor baby healing ointment that parents can use too! It helps prevent diaper rash, but can be used to moisturize dry skin as well. I use Aquaphor for chapped lips and it works wonders!!
21. The Pink Stuff so when your child manages to sneak by you with markers and decides your walls are a better canvas than the paper you provided, you have the right ~stuff~ to get it off. A viral hit that will surely come in handy in your household.
Promising reviews: "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
"If you’ve ever got lipstick on anything you know how hard it is to remove. My 4-year-old loves make up and thinks she the next Picasso. This stuff removed it with only rubbing it over it. No scrubbing at all. I’m completely sold!" —Anastasha
Price: $5.97
22. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers for allowing little hands to enter the cup but keep the snacks from exiting so they don't leave a trail of crumbs wherever they go. Great for car rides so you don't end up with Goldfish down the cracks of your car seats.
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." —jeffgrantMEDIA
Price: $6 for a two-pack (available in two color combos)
23. A tummy time mat to cure your tiny human's hate for being on their tummy. Promote sensory development and help strengthen their muscles while they play under the sea. We got no troubles, life is the bubbles, under the sea, under the sea!!
24. A set of Swedish dishcloths so you can wipe up your kids' mess again, and again, and again because these can hold 20x their weight!! These sustainable trade off to paper towels will help save you money because one of these equals 15 paper towel rolls.
Promising review: "I am absolutely in LOVE with these wipes. I have two kids under 5 who make big messes all the time. It took a while to get in the habit of using these and not paper towels, but I got a simple napkin holder to store them in and set them right next to the paper towels and that really helped.
These have cut down our paper towels usage by about 90%, and they absorb 100% better than even the best name brand paper towels I've bought. I use paper towels only for drying meat or cleaning up really gross/germy messes that I wouldn't believe I could get clean after.
After I use them, they hang in my laundry (which is right next to my kitchen, so it's convenient for me) until dry and then I wash them with the rest of my towels and cleaning cloths with no fabric softener and then lay flat to dry. Pop them back in the napkin holder and away we go! And when they inevitably get too dirty (or because my husband uses them on something he shouldn't) they go in the trash and I don't feel guilty because they're biodegradable!
I've purchased at least three packs in different colors. I really can't say enough good things about these!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $17.33+ for a 10-pack (available in nine color packs)
25. A Smily Mia Penguin pacifier that'll prevent babies from sucking their fingers. Easy to hold and clasp on baby's wrist so you aren't having to constantly retrieve the pacifier from the floor. This isn't a game of fetch kid.
Promising review: "At 3-months-old my baby was constantly chewing on her hands. I would have to hold teethers in her mouth for her since she was not advanced enough to pick items and hold them herself. This teether gave her the ability to hold it herself! She loves it SO much! Now my baby is 6-months-old and still loves this thing. I have recommended it to all of my friends with babies and will probably buy more as a gift." —Woodlee
Price: $9.99+ (available in eight colors and a two-pack)
26. A container of Boudreaux's Butt Paste to help heal diaper rash quickly so your baby's bum is back to baby soft in no time. With no dyes, parabens, preservatives, and talc, it's safe for your baby's sensitive skin.
Promising review: "The BEST BY FAR! Must-have!!!! This is by far my favorite diaper cream! It works instantly for any 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
Price: $4.94+ (available in seven sizes)
27. A pair of protective headphones with soft ear cushions and an elastic headband for a comfortable fit on their tiny noggin. These will block out any loud noises so your baby doesn't become fussy or damage their delicate eardrums — it's especially great for trips to sporting events or concerts.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.