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1. A dinner tray that gamifies meal times to encourage even the pickiest of little ones to eat. Each of the eight compartments contains an action that'll be unveiled after they finish the food portion, encouraging your kiddo to keep munching, chewing, and swallowing their food until they're at the very end — aka the big prize, aka dessert.
Promising review: "I bought this for my son because I thought it was cute and cool. I posted about it on TikTok, and the post went [viral], almost a million views. I highly recommended it. My son requests this plate for every meal and looks forward to the treat at the end." —Chaunte Thorpe
Get it from Amazon for $16.70+ (available in six styles).
2. A Bissell multipurpose portable cleaner if you've been eyeing your sofa and carpet lately like...I don't even wanna know what's deep in there. This TikTok-beloved cleaner is a holy grail product for many, capable of sucking out stubborn baby stains, pet accidents, dust, dirt, and more. It's time: Let's unearth what your couch is actually supposed to look like. 😬
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and our toddler has turned our apartment in such a dirty place. Stains everywhere! Our sofa was in such bad condition (which we only got it two years ago) that we were thinking of getting a new one. We decided to try this, and it is a miracle worker. I’m so glad we bought this. It’s worth every penny!" —shahzad mahmood
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
BTW, this tool comes with small bottles of ready-to-use cleaning formula, but if you need more, grab a bigger bottle for $11.98!
3. A car video monitor that makes it way easier to keep an eye on all the action in the backseat (so your rearview mirror can be focused on seeing traffic). Since the camera goes in the back seat and provides a closer-up view, you can see more details at a glance, like if their eyes are open are closed or if they've spit up.
It plugs directly into your car's cigarette lighter and connects to the back seat camera via a cable.
Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and knew I wanted to try it. I LOOOOOVE this product! I hate trying to use my rear view mirror to look into her mirror to make sure she’s okay. The quality of the video is great for the price, and I can easily see if my infant has spit up or I can see her mouth to shove a paci in if needed. I can see details like if her eyes are open or closed. The night vision isn’t too bad but not as detailed but you can see enough. But overall for the price, I would buy this product again hands-down." —Michael Giblin
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
4. A simply revolutionary pancake batter dispenser and mixer so you can fly through pancake breakfasts at light speed. You just add the ingredients directly to it and shake — there's a built-in whisk!! — then dispense the batter *directly* onto your skillet with no splatters or dribbles. A dozen pancakes coming right up!
Promising review: "My 8-year-old is a huge fan of making pancakes. He saw this on TikTok and just had to have it. We absolutely love this product!! Easy to clean and use. I love that it’s an all-in-one. No more messy bowls, and he can squeeze out the perfect amount for his pancakes." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
5. A Boon cacti bottle cleaning brush set cute enough to sit out on your kitchen counter (and be the "houseplant" you don't actually have time to take care of). More importantly, though, it'll be within arm's reach when it's time to tackle the mountain of baby bottles in the sink ready to be washed.
Promising review: "I love this product. I got it because of all the hype on TikTok, but I gotta say I actually find it a really nice way to display my bottle and accessories cleaner. It matches perfect with my boom grass. Makes my kitchen feel warm" —DIPC
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors; replacement brushes also sold separately).
6. Comotomo baby bottles, a favorite with over 36,000 5-star reviewers since the shape mimics a real breast and encourages picky newborns to latch on.
Promising review: "Favorite bottles! A mom on TikTok recommended these, so I tried them out. They don’t leak and milk doesn’t come out of the nipple at a fast pace. I would definitely recommend!" —Shaina Tradesco
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.75+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
7. A toothbrush holder and dispenser to give their toothbrushing situation a major upgrade. It'll squeeze toothpaste onto their brush for them (!!) and store the brushes hygienically (with the tops covered) in between use. Goodbye, toothpaste smears on the counter.
This 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 love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. I would definitely recommend for a family or kids' bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, Q-tips, or flossers." —Sariyah J
Get it from Amazon for $16.77+ (available in three colors).
8. A Fisher-Price kick and play piano that'll be a long-term source of entertainment for your little one, whether they're aggressively kicking on the piano, grabbing at the toys above, or pounding on the keys like the little future Mozart they are.
Check it out on TikTok!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Heather Braga says, "I have this toy and even have a backup of it for my parents' house — it's that good. My son is a very energetic little guy and has been fond of this toy since he was about two months old! He loved aggressively kicking the piano (of course), pulling at the toys on the bar, and (once he learned how) would often flip onto his stomach and hit the keys of the piano with his hands. Now that's he's mobile, we've detached the piano and he plays with it separately.
"The attached mat can also easily be tossed into the washing machine and the dryer, which was essential for my kiddo as he spits up on everyyyyything. Overall, this toy gets a 10/10 from me, even if the songs do get a bit annoying. (Just part of the territory these days!)"
9. The Car Seat Key, a nifty tool made to prevent broken nails and eliminate thumb pain when you're trying to unbuckle a kid's car seat — because the last thing you need is more trouble when they're crying and you're running late. You can attach it right to your keychain!
Promising review: "After I had my first child almost a year ago, I stopped getting acrylic nails because I couldn't get him out the car seat without struggling or breaking a nail. I’d have to get them as an overlay or extra short. But I saw this product on TikTok and had to try it out and omg!! It works! It took me a while to figure out the best angle to get him out with it but once I did I went to the nail shop expeditiously!! Lol. If you’ve been thinking about this for a while, GET IT! It’s worth it!" —Tora318
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors and in two-packs).
10. A set of bag sealers that'll keep their half-eaten bag of chips and crackers from going stale in between snacking sessions by sealing the bag shut at the end. Finally, your well-stocked pantry will actually *last* without always having to throw things out.
Promising review: "I love this little gadget. Believe it or not, I saw this on TikTok as an 'Amazon product you didn’t know you needed'. Since my older sons are on their own at college, they eat a lot of pre-packaged items. So we got one for each boy as a stocking stuffer. They were actually excited to try them out so the boys went in our pantry, opened new bags of chips and crackers just to re-seal them. Lol! It works pretty good for such a small device. The cutter even works so the bags that are mostly empty aren’t as big and don’t take up as much room. My husband wants one for our house now. Guess we’re getting another one." —Can7
Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors).
11. A microwave s'mores maker because anything that makes whipping up the world's best treat easier is an absolute WIN in my book. It's also way safer (no open flame) and faster — just 30 seconds in the microwave, and your warm, gooey dessert will be ready for that perfect first bite.
All you have to do is fill the water reservoir, put your s'mores ingredients on the tray (up to two of them), and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. The marshmallow and chocolate will heat at the same time — leaving you with one delicious treat.
Promising review: "This is a very cute gadget. I saw this on a TikTok and fell for it lol. I'm glad I did. My kids and I have so much fun making instant s'mores. They're done in about 30–40 seconds with literally no cleanup. The marshmallow doesn't melt over so you basically can just run hot water over it to remove a few crumbs from crackers and be done." —Shawna G.
Get it from Amazon for $11.
12. A lightweight, compact stroller that might be a game changer for family travel days, since it can fit into the plane's overhead bin instead of having to be checked at the gate. There's nothing better than strolling right off the plane and going about your way after a long flight (that may or may not have included crying and fussing).
It folds up so small that it was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2014 for the most compact stroller. It can hold kids who weigh up to 55 pounds and only weighs 9.5 pounds.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "The best stroller for traveling! We bought this on a whim for our last-minute trip to Houston. Our toddler is 2 years old, and what a breeze this was to stroll through the airport and fold up so it can stow away under our seats on the plane. It is so compact, so easy, and my husband enjoys entertaining everyone and showing them how small it gets. If you have a little jet setter and fly frequently with a little one, I highly recommend!!" —Kimmie Paulo
Get it from Amazon for $199.95+ (available in three styles and two colors).
13. A baby nail trimmer because traditional nail clippers are distractingly loud, not to mention scary for both child and parent — those fingers are so teensy after all! This gentler design has a motor so quiet, you can use it on them while they're napping, and it features sanding discs that file down the nails instead of clipping.
14. An upright Oxo Tot drying rack for all your baby bottle and sippy cup drying needs! It holds containers on angled prongs for fast drying while taking up a fraction of the counter space those bulky horizontal drying racks do. Especially for tiny kitchens, this is a major upgrade.
15. A sandwich cutter and sealer to make your own Smuckers Uncrustables at home (and save yourself from spending $10 per box). You can even prep a bunch ahead of time and freeze them! Talk about a lunch prep game changer.
16. A Contigo spill-proof tumbler because the words "spill-proof" and "drop-proof" are music to any parent's ears. They can shake and toss this cup to their heart's content, and not one drop will leak through.
Promising review: "I saw this cup on TikTok and knew my 2-1/2-year-old needed it or better yet I NEEDED it! It is totally spill-proof and drop-proof! It's been thrown and dropped a lot and still going strong! I haven’t had any issuing a cleaning it yet.🤞🏼" —Hannah Lombardi
Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in two sizes and 14 prints).
17. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker to convert your favorite frozen fruits into a smooth and creamy sorbet-like treat the whole family can enjoy in a matter of minutes. Strawberry-banana, mango, kiwi, blueberries... the options are endless, and if anyone has dietary restrictions that prevent them from having regular ice cream, this lets them get in on the action as well.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this. I got this for my girls after they showed it to me on TikTok. I thought it was a great way of making a sweet treat. I didn’t realize how much I would love it. You don’t even need to use a lot of fruit to get a decent size bowl. I buy frozen fruit, freeze bananas, and add some coconut flakes, and it is so delicious. This machine works perfectly. You aren’t suppose to put completely hard frozen fruit in it. You are suppose to let the frozen fruit thaw a tad." —Debbie
"My son has dairy, nut and egg allergies, so having to chance to make healthy desserts in this summer heat that actually have the texture of ice cream without containing any milk at all is amazing. In fact, everyone in my house loves it and they all think it's ice cream! The cleanup is also a breeze. It's an art to defrost the fruit at just the right point to get a good texture, but it's very easy to do. Just a few tries. I even took it on vacation with me!" —Susan Simone
Get it from Amazon for $40.84+ (available in five colors).
18. A convenient and kid-friendly cereal dispenser that turns the mess of cereal boxes crammed into your pantry into a sleek storage solution that's easily accessible *and* lets you see at a glance how much is left. Each container holds an entire family-size box of cereal!
Check it out in this TikTok.
Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space!!! We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to declutter and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter, and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" —tenle
Get it from Amazon for $28.42 — and check out more sizes and colors here.
19. A bug bite suction tool if mosquitoes and other flying bugs are the bane of your *and* your kids' existence and keep everyone from enjoying the outdoors. It works by actually suctioning out the venom, saliva, and other irritants causing the itchy reaction on your skin.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and had to get it. I’m super glad I did. My daughter and I always get a ton of mosquito bites, and this helps alleviate the itching as soon as you pull the suction back. It’s great." —Rebekka Talley
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in four colors and packs of two or three).
20. A mini waffle maker that'll make the perfect portion sizes for little ones who can't finish a big Belgian waffle. You can also use it to make sandwiches, desserts, and more — the options (and the fun) are truly endless!
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "This little waffle maker was bought on impulse after I saw a TikTok video, and now my daughter and I have been trying all sorts of different things. It's a great item and so easy to use." —L. Sanchez
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 20 colors and styles).
21. Dr. Brown's formula mixing pitcher so you can whip up a big batch of formula and not have to make multiple bottles throughout the day — the built-in blade dissolves and blends up to 32 ounces at once with no clumping! When the baby is crying and you have approximately 85 other things on your plate for the day, time is really of the essence.
Also, just a note that the CDC recommends to use batched prepared infant formula within two hours or immediately store in the fridge and use within 24 hours.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "For many months, I was breastfeeding and pumping for my daughter. Around the time I was ready to throw in the towel (towards end of 9 months of straight breast milk), I randomly saw this in a TikTok video and decided I needed it for when I made the change. I’ve been using this now for about 5 weeks, and it’s saved my sanity already having the formula made. 10/10 recommend." —Meaghan
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in three colors).
22. A freezable teether pacifier to bring sweet, cooling relief to your teething baby and act as an anesthetic on the gums — the cooling effect lasts for up to 40 minutes at a time! The pacifier shape also makes it way easier for them to hold.
Promising review: "My son started teething at about two months, and he would get so mad to the point his face would turn red and he would scream and cry and nothing would console him! I saw this on TikTok, and I knew I had to buy it. My son loves this! He wouldn’t want to eat, and I used use the binky frozen, and he then would eat and be my happy baby again. I will say only use this binky with supervision due to babies can open the top of it and get the ice cubes out and could choke. Other than that, it is amazing, and we are so happy we found this and bought it! I recommend this to all our friends with babies!" —Rigo
Get it from Amazon for $11.19.
23. Or an iconic Sophie the Giraffe teether that's been in the game for over 55 years — your bb will love putting it in their mouth and chomping away. Why they love it so much is somewhat inexplicable; as one of my coworkers puts it, its powers are simply "magical."
See it on TikTok!
Heather says, "Sophie the Giraffe has become a valued member of our family. I ran out to buy it when my son started teething (badly) as he simply refused every other type of teether we already had (of course). I was skeptical as to why a toy giraffe would cost nearly $30, but I soon learned it clearly had magical powers. Sophie has apparently been around for over 55 years (who knew!) and is made entirely of natural rubber. She has various chewable parts (ears, horns, and legs) that Noah was able to grasp onto himself way easier than any other teether. She's becoming my go-to baby shower gift and we simply don't leave the house without her!
"PSA: Do not wash Sophie with water or if you do, do not get water into the squeaker hole! I've seen a number of TikTok videos noting that if you do this the inside can potentially get moldy."
Promising review: "I was super hesitant to spend $25 on a teething toy. It’s honestly just a regular squeaky toy but the other reviews were spot on and my child absolutely LOVES his Sophie. Something about that rubbery smiley giraffe is just so darn appealing to babies. She is without a doubt one of his very favorite toys, especially once he started teething." —Courtnee Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
24. A corduroy Pokémon plush so you can share your love of gaming with them from a young age and disguise the Biggest Decision of Their Life as a cute, unassuming toy: choosing their starter Pokémon (which *must* be captured on camera, obviously).
Heather says, "My son recently received these and my husband and I could not be more excited. I personally adore that they are made from a corduroy material and will absolutely be displaying them in his room after he's made his "big decision." If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can check out some TikTok videos of babies choosing their Starter Pokémon. And if you REALLY want to see what I'm talking about, you can enjoy this TikTok of my son choosing HIS Starter Pokémon. 😂
"Sadly, corduroy Squirtle is sold out. So for now you may need to compensate with this similar plush."
Promising review: "My son really likes collecting Pokémon plush. This one will be different for him with the corduroy fabric but it’s very nice. It’s soft and seems well made. I expect this to hold up well." —Jocelyn S.
Get Charmander, Pikachu, or Bulbasaur from Amazon for $24.99 each.
25. A USB-powered color-changing whale night-light that's squishy (!!) and adorable and sure to be their new nighttime BFF, providing a comforting glow to help them fall asleep. It's perfect for kids of all ages and, honestly, adults too.
Promising review: "Adorable! I love all of the colors and how there are no batteries needed, you charge it through USB. It's soft and doesn’t have anything that can be swallowed so it’s perfect for little ones. I should mention I bought this for my teenage children who love it too. They saw it on TikTok." —DentalDork
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
26. A JellyCap made to help kids transition from sippy cups to regular bottles, with room for a straw at the top — and some parents even use it for making yogurt drinks sippable by placing it upside-down with a straw! It fits any bottle, and the size makes it more travel-friendly than sippy cups, too.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE these jelly caps! I found them on TikTok and knew it would be perfect for my son! He’s 4 and I’m always forgetting to bring his cup. He’s autistic and struggles when drinking from a bottle. These fit great on his happy meal milk from McDonald’s as well as every bottled water I’ve tried! Only down side is it takes a smaller straw than you get at the store. But to fix then I always put the straw in from the bottom before placing it on the bottle! 10/10 recommend! Just buy them!" —Nikki
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two color combinations).
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