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1. An extra large mesh bag to hold all 47 of the beach toys your little one wants to bring along. It'll also drain out all the sand they're also trying to bring home with them, making this, like, the world's best beach bag.
Promising review: "Ok. I never leave reviews but I HAD TO on this!!! MOMS.....BUY! BUY! BUY! we have six kids ranging from 2 months to 13 and our annual beach trip was coming up this past June. I wanted a beach tote that sand wouldn't collect in. I saw this and thought I would try it. I figured it wouldn't be as big as I needed. Fast forward to the day it came in...OMG it is was HUGE in person. Guys, I fit four sand buckets, four sets of beach toys, four small boogie boards in this thing and still had a TON of room to fit more! My only regret was that I didn't buy more than one! This would also be great for laundry, or anything!!!!!"—Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
2. A silicone penguin teething toy that your baby can wear all on their own and gnaw on as they please. If your itty bitty is teething, they'll reach for this soft, adorable toy to keep them comfortable. And come on, how cuuuute!
Recommended for infants 0–6 months.
Promising review: "This toy is PERFECT for my 4-month-old! She is teething, but I realized that although I had more traditional teething toys (ex. liquid-filled rings that can be frozen, chunky toy keys on a plastic ring), she couldn’t use them yet! They were still too clunky for her hands, and too thick to get into her little mouth, especially to reach farther back on her gum. So, I needed something slim enough for her hand to grip, and small enough for little mouths. Bonus points that this toy offers a nub instead of being a hard-to-chew circle. I guided her little hand to the grip and she took to it right away! It’s instinctive, sturdy, and works great for my (young) teething daughter. It’s not even a competition which toy is her favorite now, and in just a few days she has figured out how to find the grip herself. 1,000/10 recommend!" —Cynthia Haward
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 17 designs).
3. A 12-pack of corner protectors so your busy toddler doesn't run into a table corner and get hurt, otherwise known as a parent's worst nightmare. Save yourself a hospital trip and grab these.
Promising review: "I swear these little 'lifesavers' — have saved me several emergency room visits!! I have a climber, jumper, and most of all runner. She is never watching where she is running so she runs into everything!! Thanks for the bumpers!!" —YogaButterfly75
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in three pack sizes).
4. A Baby Einstein toy with 10 melodies for baby to choose from. I know what you're thinking, baby toys with music = headache for parents buuuuttttt the volume control on this thing will be music to your ears.
Recommended for ages 3 months and up.
Promising review: "A friend of mine got me this toy for my newborn a few years back and told me 'it's a lifesaver.' I thought 'a noisemaker with lights, great. I don't know how it's a lifesaver, but ok.' I promise, it was a lifesaver. So so much that I include it with all my baby shower gifts. It's not overly loud, plays pretty classical pieces, and lights up with primary colors. For whatever reason it kept my son occupied forever in the car seat on trips. He's 5 now and when I bought it for a friend he kept it in his room just to push the button from time to time. I don't know what magic this little guy holds, but it really was a lifesaver for us at times." —Holly bailey
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
5. An Oogiebear tool to get all those dry boogies out of your babe's nose. They'll breathe a little easier and so will you!
This can also be used to remove earwax!
Promising review: "This is single-handedly the most useful tool I've purchased after having my baby. My boy kept getting dried boogies stuck in his nose and I couldn't figure out for the life of me how to remove them. The nasal aspirator that we had gotten at our baby shower wouldn't remove them and anything I would use to try and grab them with would always push it further back into his nose. I then discovered this amazingly simple and cost-effective solution. This literally pulls out dried chunky boogies with ease. My boy also didn't scream and flail around like a dying cat while using this to remove them. I now purchase one for anyone expecting a baby and add it to their baby shower present. Do yourself a favor and have this thing on hand. You wont regret it." —SKidwell
Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in five styles).
6. A bath toy holder with suction and adhesive hooks so that your bathtub can stop looking like a toy store blew up in it. Kids can still play with all their bath toys but now the tub doesn't have to stay a mess.
Promising review: "OMG FINALLY SOMETHING THAT HOLDS ALLLL THE TOYS! Thank you!!! This thing is amazing. It’s big enough to hold all the big toys like our kid's boats, sharks, and cars but also the netting is weaved closely together so the smaller things don’t fall out. Toys also dry quickly. It’s brilliantly designed! I am so thrilled with our purchase." —Nichole
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in six styles).
7. And sturdy and stretchy toy hammocks to hold your kid's three billion and 12 stuffies. No more going to your child's room to check on them, looking at their bed, and struggling to find their little head surrounded by Squishmallows.
Promising review: "Easy to install and stores a TON of stuffed animals! Not to mention, it’s cute playroom wall decor! LOL."—PrattKingBall Family
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.87 (available in six colors).
8. A magical stain remover that's great for stubborn stains like grass, oil, or blood. And it's called "Grandma's Secret Spot Remover" so you know it's gotta be good. Literally if you say it's grandma's, I'm expecting it to deliver, cuz grandma always knows best. And boy, does this bad boy deliver!
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 $11.91 (available in nine sizes and four styles).
9. A set of two baby spoons to help with baby-led weaning for ages 6–18 months. No scooping, no balancing, and no wrong way to hold 'em. Both spoons have a purpose — one is for beginners and also acts as a teether and the other is for toddlers with a bit more experience and capability of the food-to-mouth motion.
NumNum is a small biz that specializes in products that nourish and encourage little ones' independence.
Promising review: "I bought these for my 4-month-old because I saw them on some baby-led weaning Instagram feeds. Generally, you don't begin BLW until six months, but my pediatrician recommended starting solid foods (i.e. purees) earlier. I just scoop a tiny bit of food onto the spoon and hand it to my baby, she grabs the spoon, eats the food, and chews on the spoon. I feel like these are helping with lots of important baby skills like hand-eye coordination and 'mouth mapping' (essentially learning how utensils/food feel on the inside of your mouth). I would definitely recommend these to parents of young babies!" —paxtohk
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in six colors and four sets).
10. A pack of Crayola Globbles that seem like they'd be a nightmare but I swear they aren't. They'll keep your kid entertained and maybe even yourself as you may find yourself playing with these babies, too. They can be squished, stacked and slung onto the walls. Sticky residue? We don't know her, cuz these bad boys leave NONE behind.
Their sticky powers are restored by washing them with soap and water.
Watch this mom explain why Globbles are her "new favorite thing ever" on TikTok.
Promising review: "My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time lying in the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling, and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.69+ (also available in a set of 16).
11. A Contigo spill-proof tumbler reviewers are deeming their "holy grail" because it does exactly what is says — doesn't leak! So when your little one throws this across the room, you don't have to worry about cleaning up any sticky juice.
Promising reviews: "The holy grail of sippy cups!! This cup is THE BOMB! No leaking, easy to clean, my 18-month-old, who wants to do and have everything like his 6-year-old brother, loves this cup! Both boys use them. Not too babyish for my older one and easy enough that my little guy can use them, we now have four of them! I’m sure a couple more are in our future! And the price is great." —shoelover
"I was skeptical that these were ACTUALLY leak-proof. After all I have a toddler, they can make literally anything leak or spill. I have been through sooooo many cups trying to find ones that will not leave a puddle of water behind when it's left in its near permanent horizontal resting place on the floor or break or pour when my son inevitably bashes it onto the hardwood floor. The only liquid that comes out is what is left behind in the top of the straw after he drinks from it, which there is nothing you can do to even fix that. These are magnificent! They are easy to clean but then again I only use these for water so thicker liquid or drinks that tend to spoil may be more difficult to clean out. Overall this is the BEST cup I've come across when it comes to capacity, functionality, and most importantly ACTUALLY NOT LEAKING!" —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $10.47+ (also available in a two-pack and 10 prints).
12. A "Bug Bite Thing" that suctions bug bites to reduce swelling, itchiness, and redness. Make sure to have one of these bad boys handy if you plan on having a day outdoors all day so those pesky mosquitoes don't eat your kiddo (and you) up.
This works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more!
Promising review: "This thing is amazing. It turns a week long battle with itching and pain from ant or mosquito bites to only a couple of hours. A lot of times after the first suction the itching goes away completely! This was a game changer for my son who gets eaten by mosquitoes even with bug spray on. Now his bites go away quickly and he’s not scratching at them making them bleed etc. I am starting to buy these as gifts! Highly recommend, especially for those with kids!!" —Reyka Smith
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in seven colors and in multipacks).
13. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair to help restore your kiddo's curls' natural balance without any nasty parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Breakage, buh bye. Elasticity and bounce, helloooooo!
Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy.
Promising review: "Amazing transformation! Highly recommend! I went down an Instagram rabbit hole and saw a similar girl show how her frizz was transformed to curls. I ordered this!! My mind has been blown!! This has changed our lives. It smells so good! It is easy to use and air dry. Before my daughter woke up with terrible bed head. Now it is gorgeous soft curls. We will definitely buy again and tell everyone about this product!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.19 (also available in a pack of two).
14. Or a moisturizing detangler with 14,000 5-star ratings to help you get those after-pool knots out of your kiddo's hair with just a few spritzes. It's full of shea butter, coconut oil, and honey and free from sulfates, parabens, and paraffins to make detangling gentle on your little one.
BTW, it's not just for kids — adults love it too.
Promising reviews: "All I can say is WOW!!!!! This is by far the best conditioning spray I have purchased. I have spent a lot of money on the expensive 'miracle detanglers' and 'miracle brushes,' coconut oils and hours combing out big knots in my daughter's hair when this is all that’s needed! Her hair is a disaster full of knots after the beach. I sprayed this on before going to the beach and it made all the difference in the world. Goes to show that the expensive stuff is NOT always the best. PLEASE DON’T EVER STOP MAKING THIS!!!!!" —G
Best detangler ever for our 4c hair! I bought this originally for my daughter who is starting to comb her own 4c hair. I knew from experience what an arm-breaking task it was. But she managed with no problems so I tried on my hair. Comb just glides through and leaves your hair so soft. Best of all, no sulfates, parabens, or phthalates! Love this product. Highly recommend." —Kindle Customer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.47.
15. And! A detangling brush that'll gently unravel even the toughest tangles without ripping out your little one's hair. You hear that? Me neither, cuz your kid isn't screaming in pain while you brush their hair!
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "Miracle brush for wild toddler hair. My toddler has a mean case of the tangles every morning. I don't know what she does in the night but she wakes up with a rat's nest on the back of her head every morning. It was like torture every morning to brush her baby fine (but dense) hair. I felt horrible. I tried everything and every kind of brush, to no avail. Finally, I found this one. I use a detangling spray and this brush and she now actually enjoys getting her hair brushed! Her little ringlets are restored and her hair looks beautiful every day with minimal effort. I would buy this brush 10x over, just to not make her cry from the tangled mess. Highly recommend! (and always start detangling from the bottom up, that's a big help!)" —Chimney161
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in eight colors and in a set of two).
16. A pack of 40 acne patches made with tea tree, calendula, and cica oil to help your teen combat zits, especially the ones that show up right before important picture days. These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the zit-healing process without picking or popping. Psh, what pimple?
Read more about these in our Avarelle pimple patch write-up!
Promising review: "I was skeptical when I saw these in a BuzzFeed article but for so little a price, took the chance, and I'm SO glad I did! I had a cystic acne pop up and it hurt. I stuck one of the three different sizes over the spot in the evening, did my thing, and then went to bed. Got up the next morning and WHAT?! It was gone?! There was gunk all inside the patch. It was gross, scary...satisfying? I don't know what type of witchcraft this is, but I LOVE IT!! My teenage kids use them, and we've never been happier to see our acne disappear. And I'm a 49-year-old woman...didn't think anything could surprise me anymore, but this did! It's a wonderful product, a must-have for anyone who needs a way to get rid of a zit in less than a day. (I've ordered this product twice and will again.)" —Heather W
Get a 40-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in a pack of 80).
17. A pack of multipurpose safety straps that require no drilling! Just peel and stick these babies on and you've got a childproof fridge, cabinet, or whatever else your baby Hulk likes to get into.
Promising review: "Love these! Exactly what I needed. I use this for my trash can and my kitchen pantry, my son can’t figure out how to open it.🙏🏼 I have tried many latches/baby proofing stuff and nothing has worked. Highly recommend. Super easy to adjust lengths, apply, and use." —Lauren
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.95.
18. A grape cutter to cut down on all that time you spend cutting up grapes for your little babe. Making a quick snack has never been easier. And when you're done, throw it in the dishwasher for easy cleanup!
Promising reviews: "Who buys a grape cutter? Well, a working mom with a toddler! This makes lunch prep so quick and easy!! I recommend to every mom I meet!! 🤗" —Danielle
"A mama’s best friend!! This makes my life so much easier, eases my mind sending grapes in my kids’ lunch, and saves me so much time!!" —Kaitlin
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
19. A set of two snack catchers that'll allow your kid to have all their independence but with way less mess. If your hungry little toddler loves snacking and you hate finding Cheerios all over the house, it will seem like the angels literally descended down from Heaven and handed you these.
This products is top-shelf dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "We had these cups with my oldest child 10 years ago, and we adored them. They lasted all the way through three other kids and we got rid of them, thinking we’d have no more babies. When we had our fifth kid, this was one of the top items we knew we needed to purchase again!! Durable, pretty spill-proof and the only way I let my babies wander with snacks." —CMorley
Get a set of two from Amazon for $6 (available in two color sets and in a four-pack).
20. A pair of GeoSafari Jr. binoculars for your little baby Steve Irwin (rest his soul) who's fascinated by animals, nature, and space. They'll be able to explore to their little heart's desire and get up close and personal with nature without *actually* getting up close and personal with nature. These will even come in handy on car rides and vacations! On your way to Disney's Animal Kingdom? Better bring these bad boys with you! Just imagine their excitement on the safari ride!
Promising review: "These are absolutely the best for preschooler aged children. There is no need for adjustment. You just look into the binoculars and see a clear image. My son used these this past summer for getting a closer look at the hummingbirds at our feeder. We also took these with us on nature walks. He really enjoyed using them and after a full summer's use, they are still in great shape. Anything that makes a child curious about nature and the environment gets a A+ in my book." —Rachael P.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available as a set of two).
21. A tube of CeraVe moisturizing cream with hyaluronic acid to help retain the natural moisture in your baby's skin. Some reviewers even say that this helped with their little one's eczema!
Promising review: "CeraVe was recommended to us by our daughter's pediatrician to help with her eczema. While she still has eczema, this cream is fantastic with keeping her skin smooth and keeping her irritation at bay. She no longer has the red bumps or splotchy red spots on her skin and rarely has flare-ups anymore! We use CeraVe every night after bath time and not only does it keep our baby's skin smooth, but it keeps Mama's hands silky smooth as well! During our first vacation, we made the decision to bring several sample lotions of different brands and we found they just were not the same. We highly recommend this baby cream!" —TheGummyMummy
Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in two sizes).
22. A Philips Avent Soothie Snuggle that'll make you say "awwww 🥺" every time you see your baby with it. It has an adorable little giraffe attached to the paci so that your little one's pacifier doesn't end up on the floor, and it'll help soothe them whenever they're moody.
The pacifier and stuffed animal detach to make cleaning a breeze!
Promising review: "A must-have. I love that the Soothie Snuggle can detach so I can throw the giraffe in the wash and sterilize the paci! Now if his paci comes out, I’m not wasting time looking for it and can easily pop it back in his mouth. Thank you!!" —Daryenne
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available for ages 0–6m, in two styles, and in eight different animal designs).
23. A set of 100 pre-sterilized breast milk storage bags with double-sealed side seams and a double zipper so you don't have to worry about all that precious liquid gold you just pumped leaking and going to waste. Simply pump directly into the bag using *most* major pump brands or a Lansinoh pump, label 'em (they've got large write-on label space on 'em), and stick them in the freezer! Best part? They lay flat for easy, compact storing!
Simply run these bags under warm water to thaw out the milk when you're ready to use them. Lay them flat to store in the freezer, and make sure to squeeze the air out of the bag before sealing shut.
Promising review: "These are great! I love that they’re double-sealed so your milk doesn’t leak through, and the write-on tab makes it easy to sort as I freeze my milk. They store flat, so you can store and sort them easily into gallon zip lock bags. I originally got these in a registry box, and loved them. They’re the best ones I’ve gotten to try, so I ordered this whole box! They’re separated into four bags of 25, so if I don’t manage to use all of them I can donate to someone who can use them!" —Mom24Monsters
Get a set of 100 from Amazon for $14.74 (available in three sizes and five quantities).
24. And a Haakaa manual silicone breast pump that requires zero assembly or cords — just squeeze, attach it to your breast, and it'll work its magic! It's lightweight, easy to take with you, and easy to clean! Oh, and it is *perfect* if you're nursing and your other breast is leaking out liquid gold — attach this to the boob that isn't pumping or feeding and this baby will catch every last drop that may have otherwise been lost!
Promising review: "I wish I bought this for my first child. About one week after delivery I started using the Haakaa while nursing to catch the let down. After baby feeds on one side, I use the pump to make sure I have completely emptied and have saved so much milk. Picture (above) shows three weeks of collection, which is about a gallon-size bag filled with frozen milk each week! I am not pumping between nursing, this is really just what I am catching with nursing. I really struggled with milk production on my first (probably started running too soon) but I am amazed at how much I have already stored up by using the Haakaa. I love this product. I already bought two more to always have one available when I am nursing." —L A R Amico
Get it from Amazon for $12.94 (available in two sizes).
25. A set of two faucet extenders so your little one can wash their hands easy peasy without you needing to lift them up. They'll love feeling like a big kid and not needing mom or dad's help, and you'll love how easy it is to install and maneuver.
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 bed time/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.49.
26. A variety pack of 500+ 3D puffy stickers for endless fun and creativity. Stickers — such an easy kid pleaser. Parents, you'll be pretty pleased and pretty impressed with all these stickers, too.
Promising review: "These are the best stickers I have seen in my life — through my childhood and my kid's. Not joking, not hyperbole. There's a wide amount of variety — animals, cute stuff, dinosaurs, letters....And you just get a lot of stickers, period. These are going to last us months and for so little money!!! The quality is awesome, a puffy plastic, but not too thick. Little fingers can peel these off without tearing them and they adhere well. My house is covered in these guys, I have thrown away handfuls of the ones that end up on the floor (my daughter likes to stick them on like tattoos and they fall off after an hourish) and we are still only halfway through the pack. I know I just wrote a freaking essay singing the praise of stickers but these are that good." —RHS
Get them from Amazon for $6.99.
27. A pack of 24 waterproof disposable toilet covers to use when you all are away from home so their little tush doesn't touch the gross public toilet — yuck. It also drapes over the sides so if they need to hold onto the sides of the toilet, you don't have to worry.
Promising review: "I love this product!! I got it for traveling with my 3-year-old and this was exactly what I needed. I was worried about taking her on a plane and having her use all the public bathrooms at the airport etc. I will always take these with me moving forward! Quick and easy to use. They stick well so they aren’t sliding all over. Just throw it away once you're done. Covers the toilet seat perfect with extra hanging over so she could hold on without touching the seat. Game changer! Highly recommend!" —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and four quantities).
28. A three-step cradle cap system that includes a sponge, brush, comb, and storage stand to gently but effectively get rid of the flakes on your little babe's head. Sensitive to your baby's little head without having to compromise effectiveness.
Simply use soap on the sponge to lather up baby's head, then loosen flakes on baby's scalp by gently massaging (in circular motions) their head with the brush. Next, lift flakes off with the fine-tooth comb and ta-daaaa! Your babe is flake-free!
Promising review: "A must-have for newborns. My 6-week-old had bad cradle cap 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 $13.99.
29. A set of three Tovla Jr. knives for your kid who insists on helping in the kitchen. Allow them to help and learn about using knives without having to be petrified of them cutting a finger off.
Tovla Jr. is a small biz created by a momma who wanted to entertain her children in a more meaningful way. Having her kids help out in the kitchen ended up being a win win situation — having extra hands to prep meals and keeping the kiddos engaged in an activity. Tovla Jr. specializes in SAFE kitchen tools for mini chefs so they can get their Gordon Ramsey on without you having to worry about a hospital trip.
Promising review: "My 2-year-old loves to help in the kitchen! He loves using these, and I’m amazed by how well they cut, while still being safe enough for a toddler to handle. Great way to get him involved and teach safety, without the risk! I also throw them in the dishwasher and they’re holding up great." —Hollienicole
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in two colors).
30. A set of 58 picture flashcards to help your little cutie learn their colors, ABCs, how to count, and all that good stuff. Your little smarty will absorb it like a sponge just like how they absorb and repeat what you say. Yep, you remember when you said sugar honey ice tea and they said it for a month. Same thing...kinda.
Recommended for ages 2–4.
Promising review: "We absolutely love these cards and most importantly our little girls loves them too. There are 58 cards that come in the pack with words on one side and beautiful yet simple illustrations on the other side. They are thick and good quality and we get a lot of use out of them. Granted, we do monitor her when she's playing with the cards simply because they are paper and we wouldn't want her destroying them too soon. This review comes after more than a year of playing with them...totally worth it." —Camilla V.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).
31. A cutie little growth chart so you can track how tall your babe's getting without marking up the walls. One of the most special parts of being in a child's life is watching them grow, so being able to look back on that journey is gonna be so so wonderful for you. Might even provoke a few tears while you look back at how much they've grown year after year.
This growth chart goes all the way up to six feet so you can measure your kiddo up until they're teens!
Promising review: "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. To hang, we marked where six feet was on the wall and held the six foot marks level together. 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 bother them with your parental nostalgia lust." —Justina Schneeweis
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
32. Eight stackable cups for some simple fun for the babe. These colorful cups also have numbers on the bottom so when they begin to get a bit bigger, you can use these to help them learn to count.
Promising reviews: "Of all our toys, these stacking cups are the ones our 10-month-old reaches for first EVERY time. She is obsessed and has been since she was 4-months-old! At first, the rims of the cups were easy for her to practice her grasp, but as time has gone on she has used them to bang together and, finally, to stack. They are easy to clean (I believe they are intended to be a bath toy, although we don't use them that way) and easy to throw in a diaper bag for on-the-go play. If we could only have one toy for her, this would be the one!" —Carmen Lewis
"My kiddo is obsessed with these cups! He is still trying to learn to crawl but he will sure scoot across a room pretty quick to get to these. Perfect for play time and bath time." —Kaitlyn&Cody
Get it from Amazon for $6.
33. A USDA-certified organic baby healing balm to help alleviate your little one's acne, cradle cap, rashes, hives, and more. Made with chamomile, cocoa butter, coconut oil, calendula, and avocado oil, this stuff will help deeply moisturize your baby's skin and prevent chafing. No more looking at your kiddo and thinking *my poor baby's skin 🥺*.
Promising reviews: "Amazing!!! My newborn had the worst case of baby eczema I have ever seen. I bought this instead, and it cleared her entire face within a few days. She also was getting cradle cap, and it eliminated it within days. The smell could be better, but it’s not horrible. HIGHLY recommend!" —Andrea
"Honestly, this is one of those products we can't live without! I continue to re-order every time we run out. It's gentle on baby's skin and really works miracles. No more eczema, no more dry skin/scalp. I will recommend to any mom looking for a natural skin product." —Stacia
Get it from Amazon for $14.75 (available in two sizes).
34. A whale-shaped bath spout cover that'll help prevent them from hitting their head on the faucet every other bath. It comes with an adjustable strap to fit any spout and it's dishwasher-safe and mildew- and mold-resistant.
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 $9.91+ (available in two colors).
35. A Melissa & Doug scissor skills activity book to teach your little one to cut with scissors (included) that are child-safe. This project book will make your kid a pro all while having fun. Oh, and don't worry about them giving themselves a haircut or anything — these babies only cut through paper.
Recommended for ages 4–7.
Promising reviews: "My 4-year-old LOVES this! She can cut out the pictures all by herself. Once she cuts them out, she glues them onto construction paper. The scissors are perfect for a child who has never cut before. They are easy to use and only cut paper. I have tried to cut everything with them and they only cut paper. This has provided hours of enjoyment from my daughter. I highly recommend this." —J. Harding
Get it from Amazon for $8.26.
36. A wooden puzzle kinda like Tetris — a perfectttt calm activity for those days where your kid is zipping through the house nonstop. A nice little challenge to keep their brains busy and their eyes off of screens.
Reviewer's say this is a great toy for all ages — from 3–12.
Promising review: "I ordered this for my K–1 after-school class and they line up to use it! It is also a favorite of the autistic children I have in the class — it keeps them calm and focused for a good while. It also helps test determination because it's an easy puzzle until you get to the end and you have to move stuff around to make everything fit! Endless possibilities! I highly recommend it! The pieces are small and wooden so I would not recommend for ages of children who like to put toys in their mouths." —C. Delgado
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
37. A clever sight word Bingo game to make learning sight words less miserable and frustrating for both you and your child. The only screaming you'll hear now is "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: "My son is a little behind in reading coming out of first grade. It is totally our fault as we just haven't spent the time that we should have with him last year doing homework. We worked hard all summer with reading books and though he was improving, it was becoming a fight that frustrated all of us in the house. I bought this Bingo game along with the flash cards for the sight words levels 1–3 and the first time we played, he wouldn't stop. Later last night he insisted we play again...'Not for the reading, but for the game...' so we did and he got his 5-year-old brother to play with him on a second card. He then proceeded to read all the word cards, AND checked all our three cards for matches every time. He was unstoppable. This product turned a battle of wills and frustration into a joy. Amazing and very highly recommended. I wish I had thought of it earlier." —Matt
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
38. A pack of 12 laminated math posters for children of elementary–middle school ages with all sorts of different posters from multiplication tables to fractions to money. Homework will be more visually engaging and less painful for the both of you.
Promising review: "As a homeschool mom, when I found these charts, I loved them. They cover a lot of material that my first-grader is learning, as well as many things to come. Seeing the visuals the way they have them set up helped him understand several concepts (place numbers, fractions, some things about reading time) much quicker than the ways we had been covering it. Even if my son returns to the school system next year, we will keep these around for homework aids and to help the younger siblings as they approach learning these concepts. The boards are of nice quality. Bright colors, thick poster board that can be written on with dry-erase and wiped off. Homeschool must-have." —Marvel
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $13.99.
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