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1. A pack of safety straps you can use to childproof everything from your fridge, to your washer and dryer, to toilets, and so forth. All you have to do is peel and stick them where ya need 'em and, no matter how hard your tiny tot tries, they won't be getting into ANY trouble.
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.
2. A clever faucet splash catcher because your kids are single-handedly causing a tsunami every time they use your kitchen sink. Like, HOW do they make such a mess!? This'll at least soak up some of the monsoon before you discover it. 😭
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).
3. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer fully equipped with a BlenderBall wire whisk so you can literally make pancake batter by ~shaking it like a polaroid picture~ and simply squeezing out the batter right onto your griddle. Which means not only can you get the perfect size every time, BUT, you also don't have to worry about dirty mixing bowls and utensils filling up every corner of your kitchen. This thing does it all!
(You can even store leftover batter in the bottle and pop it in the fridge for a time-saving weekday breakfast!)
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 $14.99.
4. A value pack of reusable 500+ puffy stickers that'll keep your mini me entertained while they peel and stick these all over their favorite notebook or make fun crafts.
The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs, and more.
Promising review: "I love that they are removable. They don’t leave marks on your window. You can even place them back on the plastic sheet and use them again. I have a busy box for my toddler and these stickers are in there. She peels them off and puts them on the lid of the box and then peels them off again and puts them back. She creates scenes with them. She puts them on windows at home. I peel them off and put them back. They really are fantastic stickers." —Elizabeth A. Zapf
Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.
5. A pack of bright laminated flash cards to help them master the basics — ABCs, 123s, shapes, and colors — as soon as possible. Who knows, you might just have a little Einstein on your hands!
Promising review: "My 2-year-old mastered the her numbers, alphabet, colors, shapes, and identifies all animals and objects on the cards. When I first received the cards I thought they may be a little too advanced for her age (18mo old at the time), but I was dead wrong! After about a month and a half of using the flash cards she mastered them! We usually 'play' with the flash cards for only about 10 minutes before her bedtime. This is a great tool in the early developmental stages for any toddler. I’m excited to get her the next card set. Material = durable, same as a normal deck of cards. Size = a little bigger than your typical deck of cards. Fits nicely in pocket or purse, great for keeping toddlers busy while traveling. Overall = A+." —M. Abdallah
Get a pack of 58 cards from Amazon for $13.99 (also available for babies).
6. And a clever sight word Bingo game that'll actually make learning sight words FUN for you AND them — which is enough to make any parent scream BINGO!
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), 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: "Getting my daughter to do sight words has been a nightmare lately, she pretends she has no idea what anything is and refuses to sit down and try. But, with this game, she wants to play for hours!!! I give her two cards and we all play together as a family, she thinks it is the best game and it really is helping her learn her sight words!! Finally something that gets her excited about learning!! —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
7. A cult-favorite stain remover formulated to tackle even the toughest of toddler-caused clothing stains (think: markers, grass, spaghetti sauce) and magically remove them in the wash.
Promising review: "This solution is magical!! I ran into this in Annapolis, Maryland, at a Muse paint bar and again randomly in TJ Maxx (I love the spray bottle for bigger stains), but since I'm a mom of a toddler this is ideal for clothing and spot treatment in the house or on the go. If you don't have this in your house hold then this is your sign. GET IT!!" —Lauren Ruffin
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.80.
8. A bug bite suction tool that'll literally suck out all the nasty saliva, venom, and irritants that are causing them to react to the bug bite in the first place.
Promising review: "This is a MUST-HAVE in our household. I was a huge skeptic but decided to try it out of desperation. My youngest daughter is highly allergic to mosquito bites and gets huge welts that itch horribly after being bit. This product drastically reduces her swelling and itching. All of my girls (and myself) immediately ask for it after being bit. It takes away, or at least drastically reduces, the itching immediately. We also used it on fire ant bites, and my daughter said they felt better almost immediately!" —Reyka Smith
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in two colors).
9. A detangling brush to lessen the pain, tears, and inevitable screaming that come with brushing your toddler's hair. This has 30K+ 5-star ratings for a reason!
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising reviews: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Nguyen P.
"Love this brush! I wish I'd bought it a long time ago. My daughter's hair is very tangly...especially after a bath. This brush works great on her dry or wet hair. It takes a lot less time to brush out all of the tangles (it seriously took me 30 minutes before). She doesn't cry anymore either! She's 3-years-old. We call it our "special brush". So glad I invested in this because it's a time saver and a "no more tears" brush!" —JeRose
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors).
10. A canvas growth chart so you can track your child's height without marking up the walls or a door frame. AND, this is portable, which means you can bring it along to new bedrooms or homes. It'll be such a cute keepsake one day once they're all grown up! 🥹
Promising reviews: "This is a very cute addition to our playroom! Looks nice and she loves measuring herself (daily)." —Truth
"The designs on this are adorable and look great in my toddler's room. It's soooo tall, too. You'll be able to measure even your giant kids before they go off to college. It rolls up nice and small so it will be easy to store and take out when they are too big for the cutesy designs but you still want to torture them with your parental nostalgia." —Justina Schneeweis
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
11. A sleek touchless forehead thermometer so you can instantly read their temperature — even while they're sleeping! No more having to hassle with getting them to keep it under their tongue for long enough!
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.
12. And a pack of stick-on fever indicators that change colors to indicate whether their fever is spiking or fading for up to 48 hours. A must-have for cold and flu season if you ask me!
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: "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 mama still checks with a thermometer occasionally to make sure it’s accurate." —Nateric
Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.34.
13. A USDA-certified organic baby healing balm formulated with all the good stuff: chamomile, cocoa butter, coconut oil, calendula, and avocado oil to help provide relief from things like eczema, acne, rashes and more. It's even USDA certified!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this stuff. I use it for my kids' rashes. I was so afraid to use anything but coconut oil but I needed something that would soothe the rash as well. My kids also ended up getting eczema and hives from a laundry detergent we had switched to. This completely soothed it away. It was gone by the next day. Needless to say, this is my go-to soothing-everything solution. It stays in the diaper bag and medicine cabinet. A must-have!" —Andrea
Get it from Amazon for $14.75.
14. A viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser, because you are OVER having to run to the bathroom just to squeeze out their toothpaste for them, OR, having to clean up the mess they've somehow created by squirting it all over the vanity. This quite literally does all the work for them.
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: "To All MAMAS: A TRUE MUST-HAVE from a mama who KNOWS!!! Every household with kids should have this thing, actually EVERY HOUSEHOLD, REGARDLESS! No more finding toothpaste everywhere but down the sink drain, no more throwing half a tube away because of lost caps. Insert your favorite brand in the dispenser and voilà! Simply press your brush against lever and a perfectly portioned dollop every time. When it’s time to rinse, grab one of the four cups that are hidden in the top and bottom of this little masterpiece. Rinse your brush, open the storage compartment, hang brush, and shut lid! Bristles are covered and protected from the wide array of germs that like to inhabit bathrooms." —Jen
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).
15. A Melissa & Doug activity book that'll put their motor skills to the test as they make all sorts of crafty creations. It even comes with a pair of safety scissors!
Promising review: "Scissors skills are important both in and of themselves and because it strengthens the hand muscles to be used for learning to write. My 4-year-old LOVES this book. We received it this week and she has used it for a couple of hours each day. Many of the pages are cutting things out and putting them together (four-scoop ice cream cone, pizza with pepperonis, the components to build a house or a car, puzzles). We've used tape or glue to put the components together. This book is interesting enough to have caught the attention of my older children as well, although I make them let her do the cutting. :D Would make a great gift as it is so unique." —Mom of 7
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
16. A bath toy organizer to start teaching them how to clean up after themselves, as well as prevent YOU from accidentally tripping on a loose toy when it's time for you to take a shower.
Promising review: "For the price, this thing is unbeatable! The suction cups have held tight to the shower wall since I installed this stuff. It holds all my kid's toys and allows the water to run off of them to prevent mold. I think this is a must-have for bath-time organization!"—internalburn
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes and pre-stocked with toys or by itself).
17. A Melissa & Doug magnetic calendar for teaching preschoolers 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 4-year-old loves, loves, loves this! He gets excited to change the magnets every morning. I had some magnet strips and made additional magnets for activities (preschool, zoo, library, Grandma's house). I am really happy I bought this, and it has helped teach him months, and days of the week. Determining the weather is fun too. One day we came home after school and he couldn't wait to change the weather from sunny to raining. I highly recommend this for preschoolers, it's a lot of fun." —Hammyg3
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
18. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers because there are few things worse than cereal and various small bites of food being flung willy nilly throughout your home. The flexible flaps prevent spills *while* allowing your kiddo the freedom to still grab individual bites at their leisure. Genius!
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 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 two color combos).
19. A pack of sink extenders so you no longer have to exert your last ounce of strength by holding them over the sink — this'll empower them to wash their hands independently!
Promising review: "Must have for toddlers and small children! LOVE this! My 1- and 3-year-old love washing their hands now, and my back gets a nice break. Adding the faucet extenders and a stepstool to our bedtime/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.49.
20. A pack of toilet seat covers to bring with you while you're out and about so your toddler doesn't touch that PUBLIC seat with their hands!
Promising review: "If you're a germaphobe like myself, this is a must have in your diaper bag. The thought of placing my son or daughter on a public toilet with only a seat liner is disturbing especially since they're both little and still hold onto the toilet seat for support when peeing/pooping.
These cover the toilet completely and even cover the lower part of the toilet where dangling legs and pants/skirts touch. My only complaint about these is that they are not flushable. It's difficult trying to gather the liner up (they are rather large) without touching the toilet or the possibly wet liner (because it partially fell in the water) and then scrunching it up to fit into a sanitary napkin bin. Other than that, these are great.
Also, I don't use the adhesive strips at all since I have two little ones that usually need to go right away so we don't have the time to remove the adhesive backing. I usually just place the liner on the toilet and then carefully plop my kid on top and all's well." —Ting
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
21. A waterproof trash can because, if your kiddos aren't giving you the courtesy of screaming your name and asking you to take the tiniest piece of trash, then they're just throwing it on the floor. Here's to keeping your car *mildly* clean.
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 three sizes).
22. An Oogiebear nose and ear cleaner that allows you to safely rid their tiny nostrils of any, well — oogie boogies. Oh, the joys of being a parent!
Promising review: "Must-have! This thing is amazing, it works very well for us. Good length and it's soft/firm. I was able to gently scoop my 4-month-old's ear wax and pick out her sticky, crusty boogers. She enjoys being clean so she sat/laid down very still for us. I would definitely buy this for a baby shower gift and definitely recommend to anyone." —P. T.
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
23. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer to transform your kitchen into a bespoke Uncrustables factory. YUM!!!!
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 $15.96.
24. An Ollie Swaddle — the best bedtime invention out there. Not only can you use it to wrap your little nugget up nice and snug, but it even has a flap at the bottom so you easily change their diaper without have to unravel them like a roll of toilet paper. Plus! The moisture-wicking fabric helps mitigate 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.
Promising review: "The Ollie Swaddle is amazing! Wow. I was given two as a gift and honestly I could throw all my other swaddles away. Great material and quality product, I’m so happy with it. This is baby number 5 so I’ve had plenty of experience with different types/brands of swaddles and none of them compare to the Ollie. If you are an expecting mom or looking for a useful gift for a mom to be- this is a must have. Highly recommend." —Jessica P.
Get it from The Ollie World for $65 (available in five colors).
25. A pack of silicone dino ice pop molds to make all kinds of ~jurassically good~ frozen creations from fruit, juice, yogurt, and so on.
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 four-pack from Amazon for $13.08.
26. A tube of CeraVe moisturizing cream formulated with gentle, fragrance-and-paraben-free ingredients to provide some sweet, sweet relief to their eczema flare-ups and chapped dry skin. Parents consider this a holy grail for a reason!
Promising review: "We tried so many creams marketed for eczema (most containing oatmeal) and they all made my baby's eczema worse. We were desperate to find a cream that would help and stumbled upon this cream. It did wonders clearing up his eczema and as long as we use it daily it keeps it from flaring up again, this is glycerin-based and doesn't contain oatmeal." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two sizes).
27. A nonslip Montessori silicone place mat, because it's never to early to start teaching them their manners and how to properly set the table! They're even dishwasher-safe and chemical-free.
Kid's House UK is a small biz based in London founded by a mom who specializes in Montessori products to help nurture independence at home.
Promising review: "AMAZING product and seller! I have a 17-month-old independent daughter who LOVES to help set the table. She is now able to help and know exactly where her flatware, cup, and plate setting should be. The placemats are durable and the perfect size. I loved them soo much I have given them as gifts to expecting parents. 💯 recommended." —ronnielvaldez
Get it from Kid's House UK on Etsy for $20.21.
28. An anti-nail-biting pen that literally tastes like garbage to help them stop chewing their nails and/or sucking their thumbs.
Plus, it has ingredients like organic aloe leaf juice and organic eucalyptus leaf to help 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
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
29. A Fridababy three-step cradle cap system that'll do some serious work to loosen all those flakes on their tiny lil' baby head. All you have to do is lather up the foam sponge and gently massage their scalp before using the gentle bristles on the brush to comb away the flakes. I mean, YUCK — but also, I'm sure this is also soooooo satisfying to watch.
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.
30. And a baby nail trimmer because there's nothing more terrifying than holding those little nubs and trying to delicately trim their nails without accidentally nicking them. This sanding disc allows you to gently file down the nail while keeping their precious little self safe and comfortable.
Promising review: "A must-have for newborns/infants. A coworker got me this for my baby shower, she said she discovered it after she accidentally snipped her newborn's finger when clipping the nails. I don't know what I'd do with out it, I can't imagine using clippers. It is so safe and gentle, yet effective. You can touch it the skin and it's soft as can be, there is no worries of injury!!! My newborn is now an infant and he puts his hand out when it's time to use." —Rachael
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.