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1. A so cute plate that'll turn dinner into a good time. It's split into eight portions with a hidden dessert compartment at the end that'll motivate your kiddo to wanna eat their way through this little game and get to their treasure treat.
Promising review: "If you have a picky eater, you need this. I purchased three of these in three different themes. They are a big hit with all three kids ages 1, 3, and 9. These plates work better than I ever could have hoped. The small amounts in each compartment make it easy for them to finish and feel a sense of accomplishment. The treat under the tray at the end is genius. Great solution for picky eaters." —Kyla Van Kleeck
Get it from Amazon for $16.08+ (available in six themes).
2. 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
Get it from Amazon for $25.48.
3. A sandwich cutter and sealer if your kid won't eat a sandwich unless it's an Uncrustable. Now, you can make your own! I think we can all agree that sandwiches in this style just hit a little differently. Run, don't walk to grab one — your kid will be obsessed.
Promising review: "Uncrustables for a fraction of the price! My kids LOVE Uncrustables, and this makes it SO easy to make your own! If you aren't familiar, they are PB&J sandwiches sold in the freezer section that look exactly like what this makes. The intention is to put them in a lunch box and by lunch time they are thawed and ready to eat! We made three loaves of bread worth of sandwiches for the price of one box of Uncrustables! It didn't take even a half hour. This will be awesome for when they go back to school!" —Craig Gibson
Get it from Amazon for $8.93 (available in 10 styles).
4. A waterproof potty-training watch that'll help out with the dreaded potty-training stage. The alarm will go off reminding your little one to take a bathroom break and prevent accidents. Or if you have an older kiddo who's having accidents, this is perfection! This parent even said it helped her six-year-old!
You can preset intervals of 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 2 hours, and 3 hours. The watch has a built-in proximity sensor and only sounds alerts when it is worn, so you don't have to turn it off at night.
Promising review: "Love this watch! My 3-year-old was giving me a run for my money. He was by far my most stubborn child to potty train. This watch has made a night and day difference. He puts it on when he wakes up and leaves it on all day. He gets super excited when the countdown timer starts to okay music and lights up. He now will yell 'potty' and run to the bathroom. This watch is a must-have if you have a stubborn little one!" —MamaBear3
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in six colors).
5. A grossly adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap because what better way to motivate your kid to brush their teeth than having the toothpaste come out of his green booty? Your kids will get so many giggles outta this. Now, before we move on I just have one question and I hope you answer the way you should. Do you know the muffin man?
CasualChicken is a Irvine, California based small biz that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "My order came well-packaged and on time. Gifted it to my friend and she thinks it is hilarious." —Grace
Get it from CasualChicken on Etsy for $9.99.
6. 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 16 designs).
7. A TushBaby hip carrier to help you stop straining your back while carrying your kiddo. Oh, and it has tons of pockets for snacks, your phone, wallet, whateva ya need.
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bringing a little more ease to everyday parenting life.
Promising review: "What a great invention! My 1-year-old wants to be held constantly when we are out, and I struggled to find a baby carrier that she would let me use. My arms and left side were always tired and sore. Not to mention the pressure I felt on my lower back. She loves the TushBaby. She loves the freedom of being able to sit facing me or facing out. I love the freedom of being able to take her anywhere and not have a fussing child who hates going in the shopping cart. It has so many pockets and places to put wallets, phones, etc. It even can fit wipes and a diaper. It is seriously life changing for me and my family as far as the ease of shopping and family outings. People out around town definitely notice it too and ask about it. I highly recommend this product." —RPF2950
Get it from Amazon for $84.99 (available in four colors).
8. A table high chair that'll clamp onto your kitchen table and leave no traces of scratches. Huge, bulky high chairs that take up lots of space are a thing of the past. Added bonus, it's easy to travel with!
Promising review: "My only regret is that we didn’t buy this for our first child. We were so tired of losing space in our house to all the kid and baby things. We had a great high chair, loved it because we could move it from room to room. However, we have a smaller house, and it just always seemed to be in the way. This fixed the problem 100%. It’s a minimalist dream. I love the color options because it goes with our home aesthetic now. Do not worry, it is very stable. I’ve never had a worry once that it would fall. Extremely secure and easy to move. We have it on our bar counter but can easily move it to our dining table. And if you like to eat out, this is the best option. It even had its own carrying bag built to the bottom of the seat. The tray is dishwasher safe, which I love. The seat says to wipe down or hand wash. I don’t wipe it down on a regular basis, but for that really worked-in food or if you kid accidentally gets sick in it, I have thrown it in the washing machine multiple times. (Without the metal pieces.) Just make sure you buckle the straps together so they don’t get twisted in the wash. It’s beautiful; it’s minimal. It’s safe and secure. Even my toddler likes to try to sit in it once in a while." —Jena Seeno
Get it from Amazon for $79+ (available in 13 colors and two styles).
9. 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.
10. An inexpensive Pop2Play foldable indoor slide that pops up in minutes to transform your living room into a playground. And when your little one is done with it, simply fold it up so you can easily store it out of the way! The hardest part about this will be getting your kid to get off it to come and eat dinner.
The slide's capable of holding up to 50 pounds.
Promising review: "Wow, best purchase ever. I’m so glad I went with this instead of your typical plastic slide.I It’s so sturdy! have a small apartment, so the fact that it folds up is GREAT. Plus it’s super super easy to unfold and fold back up. Takes maybe two seconds and it’s easy to carry, I always bring it out to my mom's when we visit. SUPER practical purchase for those who have kiddos who love slides:)" —Bailey
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in four styles).
11. A Doona Liki Trike perfect to bring on a plane because it easily folds up and can fit into the overhead bin. As your little one gets bigger, this baby will transform into exactly what they (and you) need. When they're 10 months, use it as a traditional stroller, then as they get bigger and hit up to three years old, you can turn it into a little tricycle.
Promising review: "My little one lovesss this thing. Best $200 spent!! She doesn't want to stay in her stroller and she doesn't want to walk for that long so I always end up holding her, but she will stay on this for an hour and won't get off. I do have some trouble folding the trike, but I also have issues folding strollers so it can just be user error, but it's so much easier bringing this out than a stroller." —Claire J. Han
Get it from Amazon for $250+ (available in 10 colors).
12. An adorable 3D-printed foam soap dispenser attachment that may make your kids actually want to wash their hands. Why, you ask? It's Mickey/Minnie shaped!! You know your kid likes things better when they're shaped like other things, like how they prefer dino nuggets over regular nuggets. They'll love this way more than regular soap.
Mouse Delights 3D is a Las Vegas, Nevada based small biz that specializes in Disney-inspired 3D-printed accessories.
Promising review: "Super cute and very easy to use. My littles love Mickey and this makes hand washing that much more fun for them!" —Abby D
Get it from Mouse Delights 3D on Etsy for $9.99 (available in 20 colors and for three different hand soap brands).
13. The Car Seat Key, so you don't have to sacrifice your acrylics to get your kids out of their seats. Car seats are so tricky to undo, but this'll def help make it much easier.
Promising review: "After I had my first child almost a year ago, I stopped getting acrylic nails because I couldn't get him out of his 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 pack sizes and 10 colors).
14. A stroller fan that'll wrap around your stroller, car seat, or really anything and keep your little one cool for the summer like Demi Lovato. Do they have these in adult sizes? Asking for a friend.
Promising review: "We live in Florida and realized how badly we needed a fan for our newborn. We use it pretty much on a daily basis. We put it on her car seat and on her stroller when we go on walks. I’ve even propped it up on our desk when I’m working and holding our daughter. The three speeds are great: low usually offers just enough of a cool down and high is very impressive because it’s fast and quiet. The lights we didn’t really need but has been a nice feature to have. Our daughter hates going in her car seat and this helps to distract her sometimes. Plus, since we live in Florida we have to wait to go on walks until later in the day and the light lets us be seen easier. Overall, it’s a great and I’d definitely recommend!" —EmLe
Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in three colors).
15. A toothbrush holder and toothpaste dispenser to avoid your kid getting toothpaste literally everywhere. It's got five toothbrush slots, two toothpaste squeezers, and four cups to hold pretty much whatever you'd like to throw in 'em. Impressive.
Promising review: "I am SO happy I bought this for my bathroom! It looks so clean, is easy to install, and easy to clean when toothpaste gets on it! The design is simple, yet genius! My 5-year-old uses it with ease and she doesn't make a mess with the toothpaste tube anymore! I am extremely satisfied and I have had it for three months now. TikTok made me buy it, LOL!" —Stephanie Mendoza
Get it from Amazon for $17.44 (available in three colors).
16. A snack spinner with five compartments so you can put five different snacks in each and keep your little one whose mind changes every 30 seconds content. Now you won't have to stop what you're doing and grab Goldfish, then blueberries, then Pirate's Booty.
Promising review: "My 2-year-old loves it, he gets excited every time he pushes the button and sees it spin. He spins it grabs a piece of strawberry spins it again grabs a blueberry keeps him entertained. It’s easy to clean and compact for easy on-the-go snacks. Great product!" —Noe G.
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in six colors).
17. 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: "I recently had to use these on my kids. They work extremely well and very accurate. They stayed on for the full 48 hours even with my kids rolling around. At night I've had to use my phone light to check but never woke my kids. It was a lifesaver and always felt comforted to be able to look anytime to see temp. I'd highly recommend these." —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $6.95.
18. 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: "I love this for my 1-year-old who likes to join my 3-year-old at the sink for hand washing and brushing teeth. Originally, he was too short to reach the water from the faucet even on his tippy toes on a stool. With this extender he stands flat foot on his stool and gets a lot of excitement out of being able to reach the water like his brother. Very easy to place and remove. We remove it after every use." —Miah
Get them from Amazon for $11.49.
19. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker for some delishhhh dairy-free ice cream right at home. Throw some fruits in and you've got a yummy frozen treat without all the added sugar and preservatives that your little one will gobble up.
Comes with 36 included recipes. Check out the soft-serve maker on TikTok.
Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made up memory because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it, I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally, this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best-tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." —DMCKAY
Get it from Amazon for $39.79+ (available in six colors).
20. A sensory swing with an extra spring for safe, fun bouncing and swinging. Your kid will climb to their little heart's desire and it'll look like so much fun, you'll want a turn next.
Rest Nests is an Israel-based small biz on Etsy started by a mom who wanted to give parents "an extra pair of hands" for entertaining kids.
Promising review: "My kids love it! This swing is the best! It is very well made and so much fun! It is a stretchy fabric but strong. The stretchy fabric makes it fun for the kids to swing as well as bounce and get really creative with movement. My kids wake up to swing and want to swing before bed even now a month after installing it! My only two complaints are that my kids fight over it so I wish I could have two. Such a great buy, worth the money! I highly recommend it. My kids are about 40 (5yr) and 55 (8yr) pounds and I can confirm it's great for that weight range." —Lauren Cardenas
Get it from Rest Nests on Etsy for $98.60 (available in eight colors) or Amazon for $91.99 (available in two colors).
21. A jar of the TikTok-famous Pink Stuff that's totally worth ALL the hype. Your little Picasso made a masterpiece out of your wall again? No worries! This paste plays no games when it's time to get tidy.
Promising review: "I was heartbroken when I saw that my daughters had written on the dresser with Sharpie! I tried so many different chemicals and nothing worked! I found this on TikTok and said 'Welp let me try my luck and see if it really works!' And let me tell you I am still shocked at how amazing this product works!!!! Yayyyy, I'm so soo soo happy to see my dresser white again!!!!😭😭😭 Thank youuuu!!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE LITTLE KIDS IN THE HOUSE!!!!" —Gabriela Portillo Solorio
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
22. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer with a BlenderBall wire whisk and heat-resistant silicone spout that'll make it way easier to dispense batter onto your pan for pancakes. Annnnnndd you can store leftover batter in the bottle and leave it in the fridge for breakfast another day, making cooking breakfast for the kids when you don't have time even easier. Pancakes, waffles, crepes — in the wise words of Ariana Grande, you want it you got it.
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 $14.68+ (available in four styles).
23. 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 independent 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.
They're 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 three color sets).
24. A set of eight dab-and-dot markers with simple twist-off caps. Their little imaginations can run wild as they create incredible masterpieces that are def fridge-worthy.
Doodle Hog is a small biz created by a mom that specializes in children's arts and crafts. She wanted a nontoxic, washable, easy-grip marker for her young children so she created it!
Promising review: "I got these for my granddaughters — 5 and 2 1/2. They love them. They're easy enough for the younger one to use and they wash off very easily. The younger one is terribly messy with markers and she has not gotten any on her with these. It's great to be able to let them play with them without worry." —Baswan80
Get them from Amazon for $16.99.
25. 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 $12.99 (available in two colors).
26. A mess-free microwave s'mores maker because there's nothing better than a s'more! It's got a well of water that'll ensure the marshmallow and chocolate melt at the same time without overflowing for some ooey gooey goodness without needing a fire burning! Perfect for the kiddies.
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 $12.92.
27. A bagless, touchless stationary vacuum that'll do your dust pan's job way better than your dust pan can. No more bending over 73 times a day to sweep up your little one's crumbs — this thing totally has your back.
Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and knew I had to have one. I hate cleaning but get annoyed with the clumps of dog hair and bits of things on my kitchen floor. I usually just vacuum my tile with the vacuum, which is a pain. This thing is so easy to just sweep things into and it sucks them right up. Sure, it's more expensive than my actual vacuum, but I've only had it three days and have used it two times." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in seven colors).
28. An easily washable drip catcher to avoid the puddles that form whenever your child washes their hands or dishes. It'll absorb all that water up and keep it dry and there'll be one less thing to wipe up!
Hustle & Sew is an Oregon-based small biz that specializes in handmade goods.
Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care." —Alina
Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).
29. 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.
30. A "Bug Bite Thing" that suctions bug bites to help reduce swelling, itchiness, and redness. Mosquito bites are sooo annoying, so make sure to have one of these bad boys handy for some much-wanted relief!
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 S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in seven colors and in multipacks).
31. 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 $12.99.
32. A bleach-free weekly shower spray that'll clean your shower till it sparkles, but that's not all, friends. This baby also prevents future soap scum buildup. Spray it, let it sit for 8–12 hours (so probz spray before bed), then wake up to a totally new shower. One less thing you have to juggle as a parent.
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 $20.98 (available in three sets and in multipacks).
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