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1. An Ezpz happy mat with three compartments and suction cups so your kid can't throw it onto the ground like they do with literally everything. You know that age where your kid thinks they're Thor and just need to throw anything they can get their hands on? Yeah, this mat is like mjölnir and parent, you are the only Thor in this house so only you have the power to pick this bad boy up. Uhhh, unless your kid is Captain America.
Ezpz is is a woman-owned small biz that creates developmentally focused, minimalist tableware for kiddos.
*Oh! BTW, this is dishwasher safe!
Promising reviews: "Can't live without our ezpzs! We use an ezpz for every mealtime and even stash one at all times in our diaper bag for on the go. It's my #1 recommended item for baby feeding!" —Brittany T.
"Mama loves that it secures to our table so my little one can't throw it on the ground like he does everything else. :) And the ability to throw it in the dishwasher is a major plus!!" —Melissa K.
Get it from Ezpz or Amazon for $25.99 (available in seven colors).
2. 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: "For years and years, I've tried many different stain removers all claiming to take out all the above, but nothing would completely remove the stain. Let me tell you, this stuff is a life saver in a bottle! I only wish I found this sooner. I can't live without it. The only somewhat issue I've ever found is needing to pretreat oil and grease stains." —Alexis R.
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.70 (available in 11 sizes and four styles).
3. A food pouch top for your toddler who thinks it's soooo hilarious to squeeze out all their applesauce. It fits all food pouches, prevents spills, and it can be tossed into the dishwasher. Your little one will love being able to be independent and feed themselves and you'll love that there isn't mushy food all over the place.
ChooMee is a small biz based in North Carolina and owned by a momma. They specialize in products that solve feeding challenges.
Promising reviews: "I absolutely LOVE these; I tell everyone about them! I need to order more soon because we can't live without them. They have made my life so much easier and a lot less messy. Perfect for in the grocery store with a fussy one-year-old or in the car, especially for road trips! No stressing about messes. I have squeezed them as hard as I can, and they have not leaked. If you step on a full pouch with one of these on though they will definitely shoot puree across the floor lol, but that tells you how much force it can withstand. No way a toddler is making a mess with these on 😂." —Amber Miller
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five color sets).
4. A sterilizer and dryer because you're already a busy parent and cleaning every single bottle is super duper time consuming. This thing will sanitize and dry a wholeeee lotta bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts quickly saving you time. Go take a nap or go to bed early, and let this baby do the hard work. Don't you just love things that make life easier?
This baby can clean up to 11 bottles and accessories like teethers, pacifiers, and plastic toys at once.
Promising reviews: "Makes my life much easier!! I was washing bottles multiple times a day and then boiling a huge pot of water to drop them in to sterilize them. This is so much easier. You just put the bottles in, and it sanitizes and dries them for you!! I love the drying aspect, as I was wiping off all the bottles with paper towels every time I washed them. The cycles are either 45 mins or 65 mins. Way less time than waiting for a huge pot of water to boil and all the hand drying time! This is definitely worth it!" —soozer07
"Can't live without this. Perfect for a mommy on the run with a million things to do! Bottles are nicely sanitized and dry! Literally took some weight off my shoulders." —Claudia Emanuels Keel
Get it from Amazon for $69.95 (available in two shapes and patterns).
5. A sit-me-up floor seat so you can have somewhere to put baby while you shower or cook without them freaking out that you disappeared forever. It's portable, folds up for easy storage, and helps support your baby's neck. It comes with little toys to keep baby busy, and you can switch the toys out if you'd like!
Promising reviews: "I didn’t know I needed this, but now I couldn’t hardly live without it. Especially with a two-month-old and three-year-old." —pinkhorseshoes
"My three-month-old son loves this. He gets bored laying in his bouncer. I get half way through showering with him in his bouncer, and he cries. I got a whole shower with him in this AND SHAVED MY LEGS! He was all smiles when I got out to dry off! It is portable, so it's easy to move around. He will also sit in it after feeding while I pump, and it supports him well. He is in between laying and sitting and is very stable in it. He loves the toys, and I have changed them out with others he likes that we already had. Worth the money!" —UCPA
Get it from Amazon for $40.35+ (available in seven styles).
6. A soft and stretchy Boba Wrap that you can throw in the washing machine. Easy to tie, easy to breastfeed in, and both hands are free!! Cuddles while you get some things done, I vote yes.
Promising review: "I could not live without this wrap! My newborn not only needed to be held often but would need to have direct skin to skin contact with me. This made cooking, cleaning, and just relaxing much easier with the ability to be hands (and arms) free. I found many helpful tutorials on how to use this wrap on Youtube. When my daughter grew too large for this, I was able to simply wash it and give it to my cousin to reuse. Would definitely recommend." —Ayee__Kae
Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (available in 16 colors).
7. A portable vibrating pad to help the babe fall asleep without needing to rock them all night. It's got two speeds and will vibrate for up to 30 minutes before automatically shutting off.
BTW, it's not just for babies; adult reviewers are loving it too.
Promising reviews: "We love this and so does our kiddo! We've been using this since she was one month old to assist with bedtime. She is now seven months old, and we couldn't live without it. My only recommendation would be to invest in some rechargeable batteries as you will need to replace the batteries every two weeks or so." —Brittney
Get it from Amazon for $28.75 (available in two styles).
8. A bedside sleeper that new moms are loving, especially C-section mommas. With this, you don't have to get up and bend over to get baby when they're crying because your babe is right next to you! Adjust it to the height of your bed and voila! Your life just got much much easier.
Promising reviews: "I could not live without it! Buy it. It's worth it!" —C. Turgeon
"Made my C-section recovery easier. Just rollover and help baby without having to get up. It does shake back and forth a little, but no concerns that it is not stable or else I would not use this for my child. Never had any issues with durability, and we move it around a lot." —Lindsay Cookson
Get it from Amazon $199.96 (available in two colors).
9. A pair of silicone bibs so you can toss those gross cloth bins with that crusty mushed peas stain. They've got a little cup to catch any food that doesn't end up in your baby's mouth, and they're super easy to clean and reuse. They also have a button closure, making 'em harder for your little one to rip off
*Yoooo-hooooo! Hand wash only friends, don't put these in the dishwasher!
Happy Healthy Parent is a small biz that specializes in products for children.
Promising review: "Life saver! Don't know how I lived without these! This is necessary! This bib makes my life so much easier; it is one of the most useful things I’ve bought for my baby. The pocket catches a lot of the stuff he drops, and the bib covers enough of him to protect clothing (the adjustable neck strap is very helpful). He can enjoy making a mess while he eats, and I can enjoy not having to worry about clean up because I just rinse it in the sink afterwards! Perfect if you have a baby, are parents-to-be, or looking for gifts for a baby shower." —Kitty Cat
Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.97+ (available in five color sets).
10. A baby shusher that'll help soothe your little one to sleep. You ever see those pics of newborns asleep and wonder how the photographer gets them to lay so sweetly for a whole photoshoot? Yeah, it's this thingy, not voodoo.
Promising review: "Can't. Live. Without. I came across the Shusher at my newborn photography session. I liked it so much I asked the photographer where she got it and then set out to get my own. I use this every night to help soothe my baby to sleep. It's magical." —LL&T
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three options).
11. An Oogiebear 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 one of those things that will heretofore be in my 'must-have' kit for new mom friends. Not to sound crude, but my kiddo's boogers are not easily accessible with just my fingers. This tool allows me to get in there to safely and gently clear her nostrils — no matter the consistency of what's in there. It's one of those things that you wouldn't think to buy, but it's something we couldn't live without." —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $12.95 (also available with a case).
12. Orrr a NoseFrida Snot Sucker, which is kinda gross but also super effective and will help clear out your baby's stuffy nose. Just place the large tube against your little one's nostril (not inside), and use the red mouthpiece to suck out snot. You went from sucking down margaritas to sucking out your kiddo's snot with a straw kinda thingy. Good times.
Watch this parent clear up their baby's stuffy nose with this tool on TikTok.
Promising review: "I don't know how I ever lived without out this product. My son recently got over RSV, and the NoseFrida was what kept his nose clear, and therefore lead to the RSV not interrupting his sleeping. It is important to buy extra filters, as they need to be changed often. I definitely recommend cleaning the tube out right away or the nasal secretions get hard, and it becomes more difficult to clean." —Mommameeks
Get it from Amazon for $11.59+ (available in three styles).
13. A car baby monitor so you can see exactly what your baby is up to back there. It'll help provide you with some peace of mind and stop you from pulling over to check on what's making your kiddo cry. And, there's night vision for nighttime car rides!
*Still be sure to keep your eyes on the road, friends!
Promising review: "This camera is a new mommy must-have. I was using a mirror and constantly was readjusting it and relying on my mirror to see his mirror and it was stressful. I knew there had to be something better when I ended up driving at night with my 2-month-old to the hospital, and he was freaking out, and I couldn’t see him, so I was pulling over to check on him every few minutes, and it was a nightmare. This camera has been my saving grace. I was hesitant at first reading reviews saying it’s not night vision but mine automatically switches even in parking garages to night vision. I love that I can see my baby and not have to fix a mirror. Or turn my head to see fully what’s going on with him in the back. I really really recommend this for peace of mind!! —Jennifer K
"The absolute best baby related purchase I have ever made! I don't know how I lived without it with my first child! And the night vision makes it the perfect setup to see the baby!!!" —Shianne Sollis
Get it from Amazon for $31.99.
14. A Frida Baby gas and colic reliever to help with your fussy baby's tummy problems. No drops or indigestibles needed — just relief for your little gassy one!
So all you gotta do friends is gently massage your babe's belly, lubricate the Windi tip with coconut oil or petroleum jelly, lift your baby's legs (with a diaper underneath of them), gently insert up to the parent proof stopper, and then when finished, remove and toss the Windi!
Promising review: "Seriously cannot live without these. I now give them to every new mom at her shower. They laugh and think it's a joke then about a month after baby arrives, I get a phone call thanking me. My son goes from screaming in pain, to a smily happy baby once the Windi has done it's business. He doesn't even mind the process! Don't question it; just get some!" —Amy Evans
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles).
15. 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 reviews: "You know you're a parent of a toddler when you have to add these to your shopping list. It's an item you can't live without. They're the best, plain and simple. —Kels
"How did we live without these little snack bowls? They are clutch for the car, and they don't spill even when tossed in the diaper bag. If you have toddlers, you know they eat non-stop, so you NEED these bowls." —Dana Schmidt
Get a set of two from Amazon for $6 (available in three color sets and three quantities).
16. A TushBaby hip carrier so you can stop straining your back while carrying your kiddo. Oh, and it has tons of pockets for snacks, your phone, wallet, whateva ya need.
It's recommended for children between 8 and 45 pounds and can be used in four different holding positions — feeding/breastfeeding, side carrying, front facing, and face-to-face.
TushBaby is a mama-owned, California-based small biz that specializes in products that bring a little more ease to everyday parenting life.
See why this mama calls the TushBaby "the best invention for parents of young children" on TikTok.
Promising review: "Can't live without. Literally my favorite baby product. SO worth the splurge. If I had the money, I'd buy one for every new mom in my life. I live on a third floor apartment, so this makes it so much easier to carry my child up and down. Handy for walks, the grocery store, carrying around the zoo, etc. The pockets are perfect as a mini diaper bag for quick out of the house things. Love. I also bought the waist extender since I'm having issues losing the baby weight. Very nice addition! Can't recommend enough." —Alisa
Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
17. A formula dispenser machine that'll instantly and easily make a warm formula bottle with power blending. You can customize this baby to however many ounces you want, your preferred temp, and if you want just water or water and formula. It even has a light to let you know when you need to clean it! Yay for making life easier!
Promising reviews: "Honestly, where do I start. Words can’t do this justice. THE BEST BABY ITEM I purchased, and the best you’ll purchase, as well. The literal best. Can’t live without it. 100% recommend. Actually 1,000,000% recommend. Yes. Yes. Yes. This needs to be talked about more and get more exposure. I didn’t even know this existed until my baby was weeks old. Somehow I came across an advertisement for it on Instagram, watched a video on it, and bought it 30 minutes later. Literally. People, tell your friends about this. Help change their lives with their newborn, as well." —Shelby
"Makes a bottle in seconds. Feeding time is much less stressful because your baby can be fed at first hunger cues instead of late hunger cues (crying) by the time a bottle is ready. Less gas because you don’t have to shake the bottle to mix formula. Excellent for nighttime feeding and just easier during the day." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $194.58+ (available in three styles).
18. 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: "This is the best toy I have bought yet. It's my go-to when my little one is fussy. It hypnotizes; he always ends up falling asleep. I keep it in the car. Couldn't live without it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six styles).
19. An Oxo Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser that'll allow you to do the impossible, pull out a wipe, one at a time, with one hand. I know, I know, sounds too good to be true, but I'm serious! Hold the baby with one hand and easily grab a wipe with the other. Sabrina the teenage witch probz helped with this one.
Promising review: "My husband and I were definitely not on the hunt for a wipe dispenser and even thought it was a waste of money. But one month into having our first baby and seeing how annoying it would be to pull wipes from their own disposable packages and have the whole package come up with each wipe (especially when it got towards the bottom of the pack), we were on the hunt for a solution. We reluctantly got this one, ashamed that we were spending $20 on something so extra, but once we started using this we were 100% sold on its use. It truly is a one wipe dispenser, which is AMAZING, and we love the click-open lid that silently opens up, not like the super loud crinkly wipe packages that are so noisy at three a.m. when you are trying to quietly change your baby's diaper. We love this so much we bought a second just to keep at our in-laws house when we spend time there. Can't say enough good things about this." —Brian F
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors).
20. 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 review: "We thought a grape cutter was so unnecessary until we got this, and now we can’t live without it. Super easy to use — we can now cut grapes for our one-year-olds lunch in seconds, which is good because she is very impatient and will let you know lol. It’s a little annoying to clean, but if you rinse it after every use, you won’t get as much buildup in it. Worth every penny." —A.A.
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
21. A pack of eight stick-on fever indicators that'll help you monitor your kiddo's temperature without needing to wake them or constantly stick a thermometer under their tongue. They stay on for up to 48 hours and are stinkin' cute little buggies.
Promising review: "Can not live without these now that I found them! When your little one is running a fever at night and you need to keep a watch on it, this is a must have product. While they're awake, not so much lol. Of course they pull it right off, but during sleep these are perfect! I will purchase these every time I run out!! LOVE LOVE LOVE" —Mrs Cooper
Get it from Amazon for $6.53.
22. A leak-proof kids' Bentgo box with five compartments to keep your picky eater's food separate while providing them with a variety of foods to choose from. Comfortably give your kid all their favorite snacks and dips without them leaking through the lunchbox or into each other, because no one wants hummus on their strawberries. You'll love it for your little one so much, you may even buy one for yourself.
It's also dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "We can’t live without this lunch box! It makes life easy for my seven-year-old with food aversions. He sees all the items without having to open multiple boxes and packets, and its superior leakproof seal is a win for sauces and yogurt. It’s a snap to clean too! I couldn’t recommend it enough. Bentgo’s customer service is unparalleled, quick, friendly and super efficient! I’d give 10 stars if I could, A++" —Richard LaMotte
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in eight colors).
23. A game-changing Frida Baby medicine dispenser syringe that doubles as a pacifier. It sends medicine to the side of the cheek, which will help prevent your little babe from spitting it right back up. Easy peasy!
Promising reviews: "This thing is worth its weight in gold! A must have in my opinion because it makes life so much easier. We use it with gripe water or Tylenol around her immunizations. We bought it because she would cough and sputter because she wouldn't swallow well when given it in the cheek even in tiny amounts. It makes it a much faster process because all she has to do it suck like using a normal bottle or paci and she has never turned away because of taste either. It also happens to soothe like a regular paci afterward. Great buy." —Sullivan
"Can’t live without this!! Makes giving baby medicine or vitamins so much easier!! My baby would spit it out when I tried to give her a liquid multivitamin, and now she just takes it down so easily!!" —EAY
Get it from Amazon for $12.84+ (available in three styles).
24. A baby food maker so you whip up your own purees and know exactly what you're feeding your little one. This thing cooks, steams, blends, reheats, defrosts, AND self-cleans! Yep, self cleaning — just add a little water and let the machine do its thing (but if the stains are a bit tougher, the stirring cup is dishwasher safe). And if that's not already lovely, it also comes with six little food pouches so your babe can easily eat their yummy meal.
Promising review: "This is my favorite baby item; it makes my life so much easier! Chop the vegetables and/or whatever meat you want to feed your baby, and this little piece of heaven will do the rest. It even cleans itself. Highly recommend this! I'd like to also mention the great customer service this little company has. Five stars for that, too! Keep up the good work, guys!" —Andrea Oliveira
Get it from Amazon for $124.97 (available in three colors).
25. 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 cuteeee!
Recommended for infants 0–6 months.
Promising review: "Baby couldn't live without it. Our baby is three months old and loves this. I have ordered it in different colors. It fits over the baby’s hands and is easy for her to use. We don’t leave home without it" —Jaime Campbell
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight colors).
26. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer with a BlenderBall wire whisk and heat-resistant silicone spout to send you into superhero mode and whip up breakfast as quick as the Flash. Pancakes, waffles, crepes — in the wise words of Ariana Grande, they (they as in the kiddos) want it, they got it.
Oh, andddd you can store leftover batter in the bottle and leave it in the fridge for breakfast another day during the week!
Promising reviews: "Idk how I've lived my life without this. No more batter bowls and spoons and no more batter covered spoon rest. Keeps everything so neat and just genuinely much easier to use!" —Shae Gregory
"So happy I purchased this! Super easy to shake up pancakes or waffles when I need a quick breakfast for kids. I’m sure it can be used for other things. Best part, it all comes apart to be cleaned easily in dishwasher or by hand." —Carol Ann
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four styles).
27. A USDA-certified organic baby healing balm to help alleviate your little one's eczema, 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 chaffing. 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).
28. An Itzy Ritzy adjustable stroller organizer that's super stylish, might I add, so you can stop trying to hold your water bottle, phone, and keys while also trying to, ya know, push the stroller.
Itzy Ritzy is a small biz owned by parents of three babes that specializes in creating safe, stylish parenting gear.
Promising review: "So cute and functional. My stroller didn’t have anything but a little cup holder. I got this and LOVE it. I can fit my coffee, wallet, phone, and so much more in there. Highly recommend getting this one!" —Kelley Catlin
Get it from Amazon for $26.61+ (available in seven colors).
29. A pair of kick mats because you cringe every time you look at the mud on your seatback. Why didn't I know about these when I nannied little soccer players?!
It fits most sedan, SUV, and minivan seats. They buckle on using two elastic straps.
Promising reviews: "Definitely needed these! My son who just turned 4 is constantly kicking my seats and with a dirt driveway, mud is a huge issue. These were so easy to install, and I don't even notice that they are there, but they definitely protect the seat from my little cowboy's boots. I love my boy to pieces, and I definitely recommend these kick mats. Must-have item." —Mary
"Saves your seats! This is the second set we have bought, my husband doesn't know how he lived without these in his car. They do exactly what they say and easily fit in both our SUV and sedan, which have very different sized seats. The product looks nice once installed in our luxury cars as well." —Lisar
Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.59.
30. A pack of ingenious light switch extenders with a moon-shaped handle since your kid is at that independent stage where they insist on doing EVERYTHING themselves. They also glow in the dark!
These install in minutes on standard light switches.
Promising review: "My four-year-old uses this everyday in his bathroom and his bedroom. It makes life easier and he feels like a big boy!" —Danielle W.
"I don't know how we lived without this product. Potty training has taken a very positive turn because my daughter feels that much more in control. The switch is VERY easy to install and use." —Stacey L. Brewster
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in three quantities).
31. A pack of disposable stick-on placemats that you can just fold up and throw out making cleaning up after your messy tot muchhhh easier. Eating at restaurants just got a bit less dreadful.
Promising review: "Could. Not. Live. Without. These. Before my son was able to eat from a plate, I used to whip these out at restaurants all the time so he could 'eat off the table.' I saw other parents look at me in awe and the ones that spoke to me, I clearly advocated for this product. Such a lifesaver. Only issue — doesn't stick to tablecloth. So don't go anywhere fancy. :-)" —raaone
Get a pack of 60 from Amazon for $18.10.
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