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1. A sterilizer and dryer that ensures the various bottles, teething toys, and pacifiers your little one puts in their mouth are free of germs and completely dry after washing. Luckily, it's as easy to use as the push of a button.
This bad boy can clean up to 11 bottles and accessories like teethers, pacifiers, and plastic toys at once.
Promising review: "A godsend. This is one of the best and smartest purchases I made. We were so tired of scrubbing all the bottle parts by hand continuously throughout the day. And the sanitizer option on our dishwasher takes three hours. Now we soak the parts in hot soapy water, then quickly rinse and place in this sanitizer and it is so quick. So much easier to get bottles clean and ready while dealing with babies' demands." —Crystal Fisher
Get it from Amazon for $58.95.
2. A no-scrub Wet & Forget cleaner, because with diapers, bottles, and the sudden onslaught of mountains worth of laundry, deep-cleaning your space might be the last thing on your mind right now. You can spray this and leave it on overnight to melt away hard water stains, soap buildup — yes, it really is that simple!
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 $19.54.
3. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer so that your batter never separates while you make enough pancakes for the entire fam. It comes with a BlenderBall that'll evenly mix the batter and a heat-resistant spout that'll squirt the perf amount of pancake mix in a pan.
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. An inexpensive item finder, because there is nothing as soul-crushing as putting the kids to bed, finally pouring yourself a beautiful glass of wine, and then realizing you can't tune into your favorite show because the remote is nowhere to be found. You can attach this item finder to pretty much anything that becomes lost easily in your home! (But why stop there? You may as well attach one to your keys, too!)
Promising review: "Revolutionized our TV time. Do you have kids? We have three of them. By the time I get home from a long day at work, sometimes I just need a little Netflix or Amazon Prime. Before I got these, there was this hellish period of 'You've got to be kidding me? What do you mean you don't remember where you put it?!?!' Sure, we had a designated basket where the remotes should go, but they'd be under the couch, under a blanket, in the next room, etc. Now, all I do is click a button on the base remote and the fob chimes away and we have fun finding the cussed little devices. Sure, they still end up in every conceivable unusual spot, but now we can find them. It works through furniture, at least 20–30 feet away. If there are walls involved, no biggie, I just walk around with the remote clicker and push a few times. Never failed us in about two months of use. If you'd like to use it for keys, I think it would work equally as well. Each fob chime it a simple series of beeps, but each has a different note or tone. So, if you're searching for multiple items at a time, you'll just hear different notes. My only complaint is the form factor doesn't work aesthetically for our current use, but we don't care. Now we can find our remotes in seconds. I'd give it 4–4.5 stars for that, but the positive impact it's had on this small sliver of our lives is fantastic. First-world problem, but now it's solved." —UkuleleJoe
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
5. A game-changing Honest Company diaper rash spray that'll make moisturizing your little one's irritated tush as simple as a few spritzes.
Promising review: "Seriously, Honest should sponsor me. I’ve shared this link with so many friends and colleagues. The key to diaper rash is prevention and this makes it SO MUCH EASIER. I don’t mind applying normal diaper rash cream, I just hate the messy fingers. My kiddo is a wiggle worm and anything that requires her to be on a changing table longer…we try to avoid. This is seriously amazing and makes it so much easier to use regularly. I can’t attest to healing bad diaper rash, but I would recommend at least trying it. I’ve already purchased three for all our changing stations and will be the only thing I replace with. Again, @honest you should sponsor me, just saying." —Carisa in DFW
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
6. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers if your kid is at the age where they MUST. SHAKE. OR. SLAM. EVERYTHING. IN. SIGHT. This is great for housing dry snacks on the go and will stand the test of time if your child mistakes their food container for a rattle again.
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 two color combos).
7. A nifty car seat buckle release tool, because child-proof sometimes feels adult-proof, too. This tool helps unlock car seat straps for people who experience hand pain or have long nails.
P.S. it doesn't attach to the car seat, letting you decide when your kids can safely access the tool.
Promising review: "Love that my kindergartner can unbuckle himself. It makes morning school drop-off SO MUCH EASIER! And he likes the independence of being able to do it himself!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors).
8. A pack of colorful Puj hanging cups since kids are pretty fearless and will gladly climb countertops to reach their drinkware. This minimizes those chances *and* is a great way to begin to teach children how to get drinks themselves!
Promising review: "These things are amazing. We attached these to our water dispenser and the kids are 100% independent now with getting their own drinks of water and returning the cup. Saves me time and dishes daily! Sticker for the hooks are really sturdy, my 2-year-old tried to hang on them and they didn’t budge." —Melissa S
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $28.99 (available in three color combos).
9. A fizzy toilet-cleaning bomb that eats away at the grime in your toilet bowl so that you don't have to spend precious minutes in your busy routine scrubbing at your WC. Just plop it in, wait a few minutes, scrub lightly, and flush — it's really that simple.
Juniper Seed Mercantile is a small biz based in Littleton, Colorado, owned by a mother-daughter team, specializing in Earth-friendly goods for body, baby, and home.
Promising review: "My teen boys are actually awakening to the idea of toilet cleaning with these!!" —Amy Jankovich
Get it from Juniper Seed Mercantile on Etsy for $13.
10. A viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser so that you can avoid walking in on your kid accidentally squeezing all their toothpaste onto your counter. This TikTok-loved dispenser is also great for de-cluttering your bathroom space!
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: "So glad we found this! With a 4- and 5-year-old, I was constantly cleaning toothpaste off everything in the bathroom! This is great, they basically need zero help from me now. And it keeps my counter less cluttered with everything in one handy place. Highly recommend especially if you have kids!" —Maggie Byers
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors).
11. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair makes brushing out your tike's cute ringlets as easy as 1, 2, 3. This gentle formula helps detangle knots, and reviewers say it'll leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a-4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy.
Promising review: "Whoever made this product is a genius and also my new hero. I spend hours every morning trying to pick my 3-year-old son's afro. This had it picked out in 30 minutes. Normally he yells the entire time I do it, but with this product he only said 'ouch' one time and his hair was the softest it’s ever been. My son and I thank you." —Erica
Get it from Amazon for $9.69.
12. And, of course, a detangling brush to make the process even easier. This brush features firm bristles that'll undo knots in a flash without being too rough on their sensitive scalps.
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 $11.99+ (available in five colors).
13. A Melissa & Doug magnetic calendar, because planning for success isn't instinctual — it's a learned skill! This'll teach your little one how to tell their days apart, which'll make way for them learning how to use a planner/calendar.
Promising reviews: "I bought this for my 3-year-old since we are staying home due to COVID-19. I wanted to give him a sense of structure like he had at preschool/ daycare. We do it every morning and in a matter of days he was able to learn his days of the week and months. I believe it was this great addition to his daily routine that made it possible. I wasn't intending or expecting him to learn them from this BUT so happy he did!!!!" —brenda
"My 3-year-old son loves updating this calendar each morning. It's a great daily activity and helps with planning what activities are on the schedule for that day. It also helps him learn the days of the week and what day of the month it is." —familyof3
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
14. An Ezpz Happy Bowl if your baby is still learning the in's and out's of putting all their food into their mouth. This makes cleanup a breeze, even if your little one is having spaghetti for dinner (why does spaghetti seem to get EVERYWHERE when a kid eats?!?!).
Ezpz is is a woman-owned biz that creates developmentally focused, minimalist tableware for little ones.
Promising review: "These mats are one of the best inventions for moms (not toddlers)! Saves me hours of cleanup. I love how they are microwave and dishwasher-safe as well. My toddler uses her Ezpz mats everyday and loves them." —Cherry Carlos
Get it from Amazon for $22.07+ (available in four colors).
15. An air fryer you can use to cook your kid's favorite foods in a flash (hello, fries and chicken nuggets). This also does a phenomenal job roasting meat, fish, or veggies, meaning you can whip up your own meals quickly, too.
Promising review: "Best investment you can make for your kitchen! I purchased this after reading several blogs about the benefits of air frying. Was a little skeptical but it turns out I cannot stop using it. Easy to use, easy to clean, my children cannot tell the difference, and I LOVE IT! I've made simple things like fried chicken, fries, salmon just to name a few. Delicious." —Mrs
Get it from Amazon for $45.76+ (available in five styles).
16. A waterproof trash can that'll be your best friend during those long-haul day trips when car snacks are a must for your child.
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).
17. A sunrise simulation alarm clock to help you feel like you're waking up with the sun, even if you're up way before sunrise. This also features nature sounds to help lull you to sleep at night!
Promising review: "My daughter is a very deep sleeper, which makes waking her for school an absolute chore. We have tried many alarms in the past. They would just go off until I went up to turn them off. I began to think nothing would ever wake her! I decided to try this alarm clock in the hopes that I would no longer have to allot 30 minutes every morning to trying to wake her. We have had this clock for about two weeks now and I have not needed to go up to wake her since its arrival!! I cannot tell you how shocked I am at how quickly it worked. This is an amazing product!! Thank you so much for helping my 8-year-old become more independent." —Katelyn Whittier
Get it from Amazon for $32.88+ (available in two colors).
18. The Ollie Swaddle, because putting your kid to sleep is one thing — but having them *stay* asleep once you transition them to their crib? Hmm, that's a different story. This will help them feel secure and wrapped up while they snooze out of your arms, and it has an easy-open bottom for diaper changing!
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: "I’ve used the Ollie on both my daughters and it is our #1 baby product 'must-have.' As soon as we tried it on our first baby, our bedtime routine became calmer and she gave us longer stretches of sleep at night! With my second daughter we knew to use the Ollie from the very start and she’s sleeping through the night at 6 weeks! I recommend the Ollie to everyone, especially those with babies who 'hate being swaddled'...the Ollie is different!! You can see the Ollie soothe your baby the minute you wrap them." —Tara Y.
Get it from The Ollie World for $65 (available in five colors) or from Target for $65.99 (available in sky blue).
19. A tube of thick and creamy Boudreaux's Butt Paste that's free from dyes, parabens, preservatives, and talc — but still works overtime to help soothe diaper rashes, even for babies with 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
Get it from Amazon for $4.94+ (available in seven sizes).
20. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer if your kids *really* don't like crust on their sandwiches, and you *really* don't like spending vital morning prep time meticulously trimming the crust off their sandwiches.
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.
21. A bestselling Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy that plays calming classics (by Mozart, Vivaldi, and other masters) and displays twinkling lights so that your fussy baby can become a soothed baby in seconds.
Promising reviews: "I LOVE this thing! I bought it before my daughter was born because of high reviews. It's a reasonably priced toy and my daughter has been using it since birth. Whenever she's having a meltdown I break it out of the diaper bag and she's all better. :) I actually memorized the songs and order and they're pretty catchy. Not annoying and overbearing like other toys. I don't know what I would do without it!" —uhhdorkable
"The best baby distractor EVER! Every person with a child must have this toy! I had about five tucked in various places in case one got lost. My son loved them from basically birth and sometimes it would distract him for hours of non-crying! (heaven for a new mother) Of course in the beginning you have to keep pushing the button for them but compared to swinging him in his car seat that was easy! Then we he got older he would spend entire car rides just playing with this one toy. I give it to everyone I know who has a baby." —NH-Mommy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
22. A set of handy starter spoons so your little tike can really get the hang of self-feeding. These spoons feature ridges in their design that hold onto purees or mashed foods, meaning that far less of your baby's food will end up on their high chair than if they had used a traditional spoon.
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: "Great skill-building utensil. My baby loves gnawing on these for teething just as much as he loves eating with them! I love that you can load the spoon and hand it to baby to feed themselves. My little one just turned 6 months and uses these spoons with wild success. A must have for BLW or feeding, in general." —Christopher
Get a set from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors and packs of two, four, or six spoons).
23. A double-sided silicone penguin pacifier that fits like a glove over your little one's hand (keeping their fingers out of their mouth!!!) and can provide them comfort when they start teething or ween off breastfeeding.
Promising review: "I have a 3-month-old and he’s constantly chewing on his hands. We have struggled to find something he can hold onto and continue holding for a while. Nothing works like this little thing! It’s designed really well to prevent from falling off/onto the ground. Easy to hold for little fingers and my son LOVES it. Must-have for little ones!" –Codi Stokes
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors and in a two-pack).
24. A whale-shaped bath spout cover, because babies tend to think they're invincible (hey, they are resilient, I will give them that) — but bath time is basically play time for a baby, and they may find it fun to bonk their head on a drain or touch a tap that may be too warm for their sensitive skin. This'll keep them safe while adding cute, kid-friendly decorations to bath time!
Plus, it comes with an adjustable strap to fit snugly on any faucet. And if you're looking for more bathroom accessories on Amazon, we've got you covered.
Promising reviews: "This safety product is a must-have for mommas (and dads) everywhere. For active babies, having the peace of mind that if they do slip and smash their little faces into the faucet they won't need a trip to the emergency room. What more could a parent ask for? Plus, the whale shape is super cute. Must-have. Seriously." —m
"So great! I thought I was just purchasing more useless baby accessories. This item is a true must-have! It fits perfectly and can be tightened and easily removed for cleaning. It has saved a good bump on my baby's head many times!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two colors).
25. And a cult-favorite stain remover that is *extremely* tough on stains. If you've seen countless clothing items go out your door due to poop, puke, or general baby stains, you'll want to grab this.
Promising review: "Large bottle is a MUST-HAVE for parents with babies!! Hands down best stain remover ever. I have been using it for years. I don't know if the 16 ounce bottle is new or I just never knew about it, but THANK GOD!!!! I don't know how much time and hand strength I wasted with the little bottles, trying to get food and poop stains out of my baby's clothes." —Lauren Ruffin
Get it from Amazon for $9.44+ (available in three sizes and in packs of two or three).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.