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1. A wall-mounted Fischer-Price bedtime routine system that's designed to help your kid get from playtime to dreamland in less time and with less fuss. Once they complete each task, they can press the button to illuminate the icon for that task for a little extra fun! And that's not all — it's also a soothing sound machine and has a built in nightlight. PLUS the star is a sleep training you can program to let your kid know what time to get up in the morning (so they're not coming to your room at 5:15 am).
Promising review: "We have a strong-willed 4-year-old who would fight us every step of the way during morning and night routines. What used to take almost an hour to get her through a routine now takes less than 30 minutes. She loves being able to push the remote button and work through each task. This has been a game changer and has made mornings and nights so much easier! Worth every penny and definitely recommend. The app could be better as you can’t set different routines for one day; however, you can save a number of routines so you just have to manually change them each day." —AUser88
Get it from Amazon for $66.05.
2. A TikTok-famous grape cutter to make halving your tot's favorite snack much quicker and easier. But that's not all — it also works on small tomatoes (even olives!) for easy salad prep at dinnertime. You'll be surprised how much time this little gadget saves.
Promising review: "Initially, I really felt silly and lazy for buying this. But after using it, I feel like a genius and wish I bought it sooner! My kiddos love grapes and I love how it gives me a slight peace of mind knowing it can gets diced up, allowing me to briefly walk away if I need to with less worry. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase and I tell everyone how awesome it is!" —Dom
Promising review: "I cannot believe that I’ve spent so much time in the past just slicing grapes and olives. This tool is absurd, ridiculous and absolutely wonderful. The pieces are just the perfect size for salads, either savory or sweet. I’m looking forward to trying it on grape tomatoes, too. I would give it more stars if I could." —Minnie A. Hamilton
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
3. A why-didn't-I-think-of-this cup catcher that attaches right to a high chair, car seat, or stroller, because if your tot LOVES to throw things on the floor just to watch you pick them up.....yeah you need this.
Watch this mom explain why "you need this" cup catcher on TikTok.
Promising review: "These are fantastic for keeping my child from dropping her sippy cup over and over during meals. I'd recommend to any parent who just wants one thing to be easier. But isn't that all of us?" —Leigh Powers
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six colors).
4. A "Laundry Turtle" to help you scoop clothes out of front-loading washing machines or dryers with ease — without picking up each individual piece of clothing, and inevitably dropping all those single socks or tiny onesies. Just put the turtle in the drum, spin the drum once so that every garment falls right neatly on the turtle, and remove — it's that quick and easy.
Just don't wash or dry your loads with the turtle inside. Check out a TikTok of the Laundry Turtle in action.
Promising review: "I saw this product on a 'Best of Amazon' YouTube video. I instantly saw the value of being able to switch laundry from the washing machine to the dryer in one easy motion, so I ordered it. It makes switching laundry so easy! It's also a great replacement for laundry baskets. I recently stayed with an ill family member, knowing that I'd be doing laundry at her house. I hauled along my Laundry Turtle, which folded up into a small bundle, and used it at her house. No matter the size of the load, one revolution of the washing machine put all of the damp clothes in the Turtle and made transferring laundry so easy! I agree that it is one of Amazon's best household items." —Jeril
Promisingreview: "This thing cuts time off of you bending over and one by one throwing your dry clothes into a basket!! Very useful laundry tool! Makes a great gift for a new mom or new homeowner!!"—lola smith
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).
5. Or a SockDock, aka a useful tool you can clip dirty socks to (in pairs!), toss the *whole thing* in the washer and dryer, and remove together so NO SOCK gets lost. And you're not stuck searching for a pair when you're already running late.
Promising review: "Totally obsessed with this! I’ve been using it a few weeks now and have zero complaints! I haven’t lost a single sock since! They always come out paired and completely dried (which was one of my concerns, I wasn’t sure if they were going to dry properly) I would defiantly recommend this! It’s amazing and makes life so much easier! Specially with a toddler and baby on the way!" —Sarah Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
6. A laundry folding board that'll, in a few quick moves, transform your wrinkled piles of clothes into *neat*, *easy-to-sort-through* stacks o' crispness, which take up MUCH less space in your closet...and even your suitcase. Neater and faster than regular folding? Yes please!
Promising review: "This is a godsend if you have a lot of t-shirts and hate folding. I had learned a little folding trick to help make relatively neat folds, but it was a bit more time consuming than just folding in half and half again, etc. This folding board allows me to neatly fold t-shirts in less space than my old way and in less time too. I used it to pack for a recent trip to save space then realized I needed it to fold them nearly on the way back too, so I tossed it into my bag! It folds up and takes up very little space, and it's very durable. According to the instructions, this can also be used for other types of shirts and even for pants, so it's very useful. This one is affordable and very worth the price." —Michael A. Kramer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
7. A set of modular sheet pan dividers so you can whip up four different baked foods *at once* in the same sheet pan, without any overlap. (You're welcome, picky eaters!) They're perfect for juggling veggies and proteins with different cook times with ease and without dirtying several pans, and the nonstick silicone material is oven- (duh), microwave-, freezer-, *and* dishwasher safe!
See it in action on TikTok.
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! These silicone sheets work perfect for making the best meals for me and my fiancé, as we sometimes don’t want the same things so it makes it easy to cook it all at the same time without the hassle of dirtying up all the extra dishes! Awesome for anyone who finds themselves dirtying up a lot of dishes to cook a couple of simple meals." —Jonathan
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99 (you can also get a set of matching lids for $15.99 – perfect for easy leftover storage).
8. A fancy touchless forehead thermometer to take anyone in the family's temperature in seconds — and without bothering them if they're getting some needed rest or sleep. That means no lengthy battles over ear thermometers or worrying about soothing them back to their nap.
Promising review: "This is a great thermometer — accurate, looks great, a must have! If you have kids, forget about sticking a thermometer in their ears. I have four kids now and a thermometer is a must-have. Hold this thing close to the forehead, push the button in and you get a reading in about one second. This thing looks good, feels good, and is accurate. We’ve used a variety of thermometers in the past. The head scanner that you run across the forehead...no good. In-ear thermometers...accurate but expect a battle. Rectal thermometers...very accurate but expect a war. This is the easiest one out of all of them. We find it especially useful when we need the quick 'I don’t feel that great' check...i.e., man cold. Overall, highly recommend!."—BearDownChi1
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
9. And a pack of stick-on fever indicators for helping you monitor their temperature for up to 48 hours, without needing to even keep pulling out the thermometer. Just stick on their head, and it'll light up with N (for normal), 99, 101, 103, or 105, depending on their temperature.
Of course these stickers aren't a replacement for a thermometer. But if your kid does have a temp, these can help you keep track of whether their fever is spiking or going down.
Promising review: "Best invention ever. I am able to proactively monitor my children's fever. Before this product, I always feared that when they had a fever that maybe they had been feverish too long and it escaped my notice. This product gives me peace of mind because now at a glance I can tell if and when they are spiking." —sneeziesmurf
Promising review: "We had a stressful day of trying to keep our 3-year-old's fever down and he was exhausted. I had these in the cabinet and stuck one on at bedtime. It immediately lit up N, which matched the thermometer. While putting him to bed I saw it go to 99 so when I checked on him in 30 min I brought the thermometer '99.3.' We used it throughout the night to monitor whether or not we should wake him for more medicine. I think of it as a peace of mind sticker. He loves stickers and got a big kick out of it. He’s had it on about 13 hours now with no complaints. There’s a shiny N there now, and this paranoid mama still checks with a thermometer occasionally to make sure it’s accurate." —Nateric
Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.95.
10. A quick-drying mesh bath toy storage bag if you're tired of picking up up every individual plaything when bathtime is over. All you need to do now is scoop, and hang to dry on the included suction cup hook! It may sound small, but any amount of time saved in your nightly routine can make a big difference — and give you more time for ✨magical tales✨ at bedtime.
Check out a TikTok of the bath toy storage bag in action.
Promising review: "If your child is like mine , then you probably have 10+ toys for bath time. This basket makes it so much easier for space and convenience. Before I was tossing the toys in the sink, but that wasn’t working out. Don’t hesitate. This helped me organize my little ones toys and saved me space and time to get them organized once bath time was done."—louie
Get it from Amazon for $12.97.
11. A rapid mac 'n' cheese cooker for those days that your kiddo (or you tbh) is turning up their nose at dinner and just wants to have one of their fave comfort foods but you don't really feel like turning on your stove or dealing with a strainer. This handy kitchen gadget has your back — you just need five minutes and a microwave (vs 20 minutes the old-fashioned way). And it's so easy, kids can use it themselves!
Here's how it works: Pour in the macaroni and add enough water to the fill line. Then microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Remove, stir, and microwave two more minutes, then add the other ingredients per the mac 'n' cheese instructions. Check out a TikTok of the rapid mac cooker in action. PS — people also use this to rapid cook their ramen!
Promising review: "This is a staple in our house! It makes it so easy that my kids love making their own mac n cheese now! Plus it’s super quick and doesn’t take the mess or as many dishes! It’s so simple to use and does a great job at cooking the noodles!" —LifeUnexpectedBlog
Promising review: "Way easier than actually boiling a pot of water and following the directions. I honestly can't taste the difference between cooking according to the box, and using the Rapid Mac Cooker." —Zachary
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors and a two-pack).
Rapid Brands is a California-based small business that specializes in dishwasher-safe, microwaveable, BPA-free kitchen products.
12. A Roomba robot vacuum that navigates around your home, picking up dirt, dust, crumbs, and pet hair so you can sit back and relax — or more realistically so you can watch your house get cleaned while you tackle all of the other things on your to-do list. A parent's job is never done.... And it even works with Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control it with your voice!
It runs for up to 90 minutes before automatically heading to the dock to recharge.
Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing! I can't believe I didn't get it sooner. It has saved me so much time and with two dogs, I just can't say enough good things about it. Great price and great product!!" —Sandra Chudy
Promising review: "So far it is amazing! It picks up SO much dirt and hair. We have three dogs and a cat and my floors are spotless. We decided to get this cheaper one to see if it was something that would work for us and I am amazed! For the first week, we let it run everyday. We made sure we picked everything up and it only got stuck one time and that was because it went behind our couch that had been moved out accident. During week two, I did the maintenance on it and it was super simple. We use it every other day and have it schedule to run just before we get home. This thing even picks up cat litter! If you are on the fence, try it. Has made my life so much easier not having to sweep every day!" —Kathryn P.
Get it from Amazon for $247.
13. And a touchless stationary vacuum to make cleaning up the seemingly constant trail of crumbs your kids leave behind (plus the dust and hair that always accumulates) way easier. Just sweep towards the vacuum, and it'll instantly suck up the whole mess.
An indicator light will turn on to let you know that the canister is full, and then you can remove the canister and dump the debris in the trash.
Promising review: "I initially felt guilty spending this much on something I could do for free with the dust bin. That feeling is gone. This vacuum is awesome. We have dogs and cats and kids distance learning while snacking in the kitchen constantly and sometimes we sweep 20 times a day. This saves a lot of time and effort and actually gets all the dirt, plus suctions all the dust and fur off the broom so we don’t have to touch it. The kids can use it. My husband loves it. The only one in the house who doesn’t like it is the cat." —Jen P
Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in six colors).
14. A handy dandy car seat buckle release tool (that was featured on Shark Tank!) so you can quickly and easily unlatch your kid's car seat buckle with a little extra leverage (and less thumb pain) — and without holding up the whole carpool line. If you have long nails you're tired of breaking, have arthritis or limited hand strength, or have an older sibling helper, this product is for you.
Promising review: "I love this because pushing the button on a 5-point harness can be difficult, time consuming, and sometimes just annoying. The unbuckleme product helped me unbuckle my child’s car seat easily from the driver seat so he can then remove himself from his car seat and be ready for me to open the back door and exit the car. Also, for anyone who likes to have longer nails, I’ve broken my thumb nail too many times to count while unbuckling the car seat. This product? Saves that from happening! It’s definitely worth the money." —Alexia
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six colors).
UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four.
15. A pack of silicone pouch lids if your kid LOVES to squeeze pouches all over themselves (and the furniture). What a mess! But no more: this smart lid has a flow-control valve to prevent spills (and a cap to save leftovers) so they can have snacktime without leaving you a time-consuming mess to clean up.
Check out why a mom calls this pouch topper the "coolest thing" in this TikTok.
Promising review: "These are amazing! I bought two sets of them so I can keep some in our diaper bag (or in case we lose one). We use these every single day for our 12-month-old with her yogurt (Gogo squeeze) and her fruit and veggie pouches! Seriously, love them. We previously had yogurt/fruit all over because she would squeeze them. My husband accidentally stepped on the pouch with this on, and it still didn't squeeze out! Once your baby figures it out (ours did quickly), it's a game changer. I tried the pouch holders with the handles, but she just swung it around, and it still spilled out. This is what you want!" —Shem Slater
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five color combos).
ChooMee is a small biz based in Northern California, owned by a mom, that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.
16. An Itzy Ritzy adjustable stroller organizer so you can keep all of your must-haves within easy reach (and looking stylish!) so you don't have to waste time finding a wipe for your kid's ice cream–covered face or dig endlessly through your bag for your credit card while at the grocery checkout.
Promising review: "Love this stroller caddy! I use it in a Nuna mixx stroller. It helps me stay organized in the go. I place my water bottle, keys, and phone in here when I am out and about. It has three compartments making it super easy to separate items. It also has an extra compartment with a zipper, I use this to have cash and/or credit card handy. Now, lets talk about how aesthetically pleasing it is! I love how it makes my stroller look so well put together. Saves me from digging in my diaper bag so much." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.88+ (available in sight styles).
Itzy Ritzy is a small biz owned by parents of three babes that specializes in creating safe, stylish parenting gear.
17. A self-closing, mess-free toothpaste cap to help cut down on toothpaste waste *and* that crusted-on mess that takes ages to clean up, especially for families with kids who might be a little heavy handed when it comes to squeezing those tubes.
Promising review: "I saw these on an Amazon review video on YouTube and figured I'd give them a try because my boyfriend tends to leave the toothpaste bottle a complete mess and I can't stand it! These things have a great seal and give out a good amount of toothpaste when you squeeze it. It wipes clean very easily. So glad they come with more than one but not sure what I'll use the other ones on yet." —Kimberly C.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.94.
18. And a Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap, because if getting your kids to brush their teeth is a daily battle that makes morning bedtime routines three times as long as they need to be, this might just be the hilarious solution — especially for kids who love potty humor.
Casual Chicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "My kids went from dreading getting their teeth brushed to looking forward to their 'Shrek poops' on their toothbrush. Thank you!" —Kate DeJuliis
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.
19. Scrubbing Bubbles stick-on gels to freshen and prevent buildup in every toilet in your house with every flush, so you can go longer between scrubs — without compromising on your clean. That's some serious time saved on your cleaning to-do list!
Each gel stamp lasts for about 12 days (depending on how often you flush), each refill has six gel stamp uses, and each box has two refills. So one box will keep your toilet clean for at least 144 days.
Promising review: "I live in a two-story house with three men, so needless to say, our downstairs toilet becomes quite a mess no less than three days after I clean it. But with this product, it keeps the bathroom smelling fresh, the toilet looking clean, and me feeling less grossed out about cleaning the toilet at the end of the week! I highly recommend this product for anyone with a house full of guys, or just someone who hates cleaning the toilet as much as I do. You could easily not scrub your bowl for two weeks and not have to worry about stuck-on grossness." —Vanessa
Get two packs of 12 stamps each from Amazon for $19.64.
20. Or a self-cleaning toilet system (adorably called Flush 'n' Sparkle) with a replaceable bleach cartridge — each one lasts up to three months — to keep your porcelain throne shining bright and smelling clean with every flush. And the best part = the whole thing installs in as little as *one minute*, so you're saving time now and later.
Promising review: "Life changing! OK, the headline may be a little overly dramatic but solving little aggravations can often have a huge impact on daily life. I don't know what has happened to our water supply, but in recent years we have been experiencing more and more algae in both our faucet aerators and in the toilets. It is so bad that the toilets have to be cleaned every 3-4 days or otherwise get a really gross dose of that nasty black stuff. Oddly, each of our 3 toilets have a different problem, either dripping down the sides of the bowl, black spots all over, or a nasty ring around the water in the bottom. This device solves all those problems and then some! First, it is the perfect design for this. The bleach is 'injected' down the sides of the bowl where the problem originates. It goes slowly as the tank refills and gives it a good shot. It is very easy to install and the design prevents bleach from being wasted dissolving in the tank and damaging anything. Frankly this should be a standard part of toilets as it is so effective. I have waited a month to be sure that it worked, and it has done so with absolute flying colors! The toilets are *perfectly clean* with absolutely *no algae* and as the name suggests – 'sparkling.' I wholeheartedly recommend this product. It is worth every penny. Having this nasty continual problem solved so well is one of those things that truly make daily life better!" —Fred Raimer
Get the kit from Amazon for $10 (two-packs of refills are available for $10.98).
21. A pack of labeled chore sticks with a mix of pre-labelled tasks (clean your room, wipe down the baseboards, etc.), a few blank sticks you can fill in yourself, AND a few fun surprise tasks (like "dance to one song!") to keep things exciting! Your kids might even...ask to pick out a stick? Getting your kids to help around the house just got a little easier, and your to-do list just got a little shorter.
The set comes with 42 printed sticks and 8 blank ones you can fill out.
Promising review: "Forget chore charts, these chore sticks are amazing! Our kids, (12, 10 and 8 ) are voluntarily doing chores so they can choose a stick and begging for extra chore sticks!!! ! Love that there are blank sticks to add in our own chores to fit our family. Perfect!! You won’t be disappointed! Fun genius way to get kids excited to do chores!!!!" —LuluFinn
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
22. A TikTok famous cereal and snack dispenser so kids can dispense their very own Cheerios *without* dumping the box accidentally allover the kitchen floor. And bonus: your kitchen will feel like a thrilling hotel buffet bar.
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 de-clutter, 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 $17.68+ (available in different quantities and three colors).
23. A pack of sink extenders that install easily on practically any faucet so your little one can reach the water allll by themselves (meaning you don't have to pick them up every. single. time they need to wash their hands).
Promising review: "Love this faucet extender for our daughter’s sink. It has given her the independence of washing her hands and brushing her teeth. It’s so easy to pop on and off if we have guests over and we want it removed. And the price is absolutely phenomenal." —H_Crowell
Promising review: "Brilliant invention! They make hand washing much easier for my preschooler! Great product!" —Abigail Spencer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.49.
24. A sandwich cutter and sealer so you can make your own version of Uncrustables PB&J sandwiches (or sub in any filling you or your kids are craving) for less money. Just stick 'em in the freezer to save lots of time on busy school mornings!
Promising review: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak
Get it from Amazon for $15.96.
25. A hollow (and adorably penguin-shaped) teether that's actually wearable and designed stay on your baby's hand (aka you don't have to pick it off the floor and wash it a hundred times a day) and help prevent hand chewing.
26. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers if you're tired of cleaning up after your tot (or losing food to the floor) every time they ask for some Goldfish — aka every single day. These genius containers will let little hands access food through the flexible flaps, but make spills a thing of the past.
Promising review: "What a lifesaver! I mean really! My daughter loves her snacks, she also loves to make a mess, give them to the dog, or fill her car seat up with them. Then cry when she has nothing to eat. My wife picked one up at Target and man... we used it so much, we couldn't clean it fast enough. SOOOO we bought a few more. and for less than $5 for two.... this is a no-brainer!" —jeffgrantMEDIA
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.99 (available in two color combos and larger sets).
27. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer that's really cleverly designed to make breakfast on weekends or even weekday mornings so much easier. It has a BlenderBall wire whisk built right in to mix up batter with ease, and without dirtying a bunch of bowls and spoons. Just add your ingredients, give it a couple of shakes, and pour right from the spout into the pan for perfect pancakes with minimal mess, drips, or splatter.
You can even store leftover batter right in the bottle!
Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.32.
28. A machine-washable countertop drip catcher if you're tired of cleaning that splash zone behind your sink after the kids slosh water allllll over the place — or when they're washing up after dinner and seem to ricochet water off every! single! spoon!
Hustle Sew Shop is a small biz based in Saint Helens, Oregon that specializes in quality handmade goods with personalized options.
Promising review: "This product is awesome! I have four kids who take care of the dishes after dinner each night and to say they are messy would be an understatement! This little water catcher has solved the puddle that used to surround my faucet at the end of each night. Thank you!!" —cadencewilliams2
Get it from Hustle Sew Shop on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).
29. A 🙌 no-scrub, no-wipe 🙌, bleach-free Wet & Forget cleaner so you can keep your kids' shower and your shower clean and mildew-free by spraying just once a week — and rinsing clean. This is one cleaning chore that just got way easier to stay on top of.
Best invention ever? Possibly. Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks' worth of treatments.
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 $20.52.
30. SoCozy curl conditioning spray, which was designed with kiddos' curls in mind, but works for reviewers of all ages! This leave-in conditioner moisturizes and helps improve curl definition and elasticity with just a few quick spritzes, which is great for impatient kids *and* grownups with limited time.
Check out a TikTok of the SoCozy Curl Spray in action. Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy. And it's free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic colors or dyes, propylene glycol, gluten, wheat, and nuts! And btw, SoCozy also makes a reviewer-loved detangling spray.
Promising review: "I feel like I have tried every product in the market for detangling curly hair on my 2-year-old daughter. This is the BEST purchase and product ever!! I spray to detangle after bath at night and then re-spray the next morning before school after getting dressed. It reworks its magic the second time around and she arrives home with her hair so bouncy and the curls are so tame!!" —BK
Promising review: "This is the BEST product EVER! I will never use another hair detangler ever again. We use this product daily in my house, my daughter, my son, and me. Both of us girls have long and thick curly hair, and it allows us to brush through our hair with no problems! And my son mostly uses it to style his hair before gel, and because it smells so good! We tried a few products from Walmart, Ulta, and Target, and nothing was good enough. This is now on my Subscribe & Save every month!" —Tamira McLelland
Get it from Amazon for $7.59 (also available in multipacks).
31. And a detangling brush that tens of thousands of 5-star reviewers love — save time each morning morning and stop your kid's (and honestly, your) tears, because this pain-free option glides through knots and tangles with ease in all hair types.
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl, and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Nguyen P.
Get it from Amazon for $9.59+.
32. A set of plastic knives designed for children so they can actually help you prep dinner and learn a thing or two *while* preventing any ouchies. The serrated blades make it easy to cut through yummy crunchy veggies without being sharp enough to cut skin. That means you'll have a couple of fewer veggies to chop, and your focused kiddo will mean fewer interruptions while you prep everything else.
Of course, children should still be supervised while using these knives!
Promising review: "I’ve only had these for a couple of days, but already my 4-year-old daughter keeps asking me for things to chop up. They’re perfect for the little chef in your life or the kid who want to be a big helper. So far she’s easily (and safely) chopped up: lettuce, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, even carrots! I can run my hand along the blade and not cut myself and yet it’s designed in a way that you can still chop through veggies and fruits. Another pro is they are super easy to clean and dishwasher safe. They came exactly as pictures for me: in three different sizes and colors, with a slight grip texture on the handle for little hands. They’re nice and lightweight as well so it’s not cumbersome for younger kids. Love them!" —Abby Roeller
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.
33. A pack of 12 truly genius magnetic cabinet locks you can attach to your drawers and cabinets with just adhesive (that means no drilling!) in a few minutes. And unlike complicated child locks, these unlock easily with one of two included magnetic keys, so you'll save time and frustration when looking through drawers and cupboards.
And because they go inside, that means they won't change the look of your furniture — but still prevent curious kiddos from rummaging around in drawers that are off limits.
Promising review: "These are awesome! I spent hours with a drill and screwdriver installing push down locks on cupboards five years ago. I now have another crawling baby and those ones are all broken. I was dreading installing new ones and saw these. They literally go on in seconds, the bracket means it lines up perfectly, and the adhesive is strong! My older kids think the magnet key is super fun. Baby stays out of the chemicals and I put one on the trash door so the dog stays out of the trash so everyone gets to live longer. Win-win. I also love that you can 'turn' them off and on so when my kids are bigger we can flip the switch but if little kids were visiting we could put them back on." —Joseph J. Krakker
Get a set from Amazon for $33.99.
34. A diaper cream spatula applicator that might seem like it's not a "need"...until you're covered in the sticky, greasy cream that takes ages to wash off properly. It even has a suction cup base so you can stand it up to keep diaper cream off your changing table and away from your baby's curious hands.
Find out why this parent is in "LOVE" with this spatula on TikTok.
Promising review: "Yes, it’s weird. I laughed (to myself) when I got one as a baby gift. Then my baby got her first rash and after wrestling a diaper closed with fingers covered in diaper cream I remembered this and oh boy what a lifesaver. It applies cream evenly and wipes clean. I now have two and will probably buy a third for the diaper bag. It’s also nice for people who have sensory issues or are new to diaper-changing. Yes it’s weird, but it’s also crazy useful." —jp
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors).
35. A wad preventer, because balled-up sheets that NEVER seem to actually get dry?? Not on my watch! Who has the time?! This genius invention will keep the corners from getting bunched up to increase your tumble and decrease your dry time.
Just tuck the corners of your flat or fitted sheet into the holes to prevent tangling and twisting aaaand (according to the manufacturer...and backed up by reviewers) improve dry time by 75%!!!!!!!!
Promising review: "Best purchase! You wouldn't think a small product like this could make a difference, but it makes a world of difference! I am amazed and so glad I found these. Gone are the days of wet clothes being wrapped up in sheets, or having to continuously check the dryer to untangle sheets. I will be purchasing more of these for myself and buying some as gifts!" —Becca
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Wad-Free is a small biz, and their products are made in the USA.
36. And for non-sheet loads, a pair of extra large wool dryer balls that'll ensure your laundry dries quicker and gets softer than ever — *25%* faster. Those towels that take FOR-E-VER (The Sandlot voice) to dry? No more.
Promising review: "I was excited but skeptical about this product but I just used them for 4 loads of laundry and they are awesome! I would normally have used about 20 dryer sheets but I just used the dryer balls instead. My clothing, towels and sheets came out of the dryer wrinkle free, soft and no static cling. I am buying the lavender essential oil to try. I used to spend quite a bit of money on fabric softeners and fragrance boosters. I am thrilled not to have to add a bunch of chemicals. The scent is lovely and clean even without adding the oil. Best purchase of the year." —mskrippers
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
Woolzies is a small business, and these dryer balls are made in New Zealand from 100% wool, and they're hypoallergenic and safe for people with wool allergies! For an extra boost of scent, you can add your favorite essential oil to the balls too!
37. Dawn Powerwash, a borderline magical spray-on dish soap that BLASTS through tough grease and baked-on messes so you don't "have" to let dishes "soak" in the sink overnight (and smell gnarly by morning). Every dish will be done in record time.
Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. I'm not joking when I say that the first time I used Dawn Powerwash on a lasagna pan, I almost cried. I will never be without it!
Promising review: "Saves me time. I have lower back problems and the height of the sink is weird, so I can't stand at it too long and I don't have a dishwasher. This cuts my time at the sink in half. This also cuts soap scup in the tub better than any bathroom cleaner." —Reldra
Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44.
38. A set of eight fridge organizer bins so you can easily take stock of what's in there, stay organized to make packing lunch in the mornings a breeze, and help your kids to find snacks without asking you where the string cheese is. (Um, right in front of you?)
Promising review: "I finally organized my refrigerator. I love how it came out. The bins are nice and clear so you can see everything, and the sturdiness is incredible. Definitely would recommend. I will be buying more to organize other things in the kitchen and bathroom."—Amazon Customer
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $19.99 (available in smaller and larger sets).
39. An allover bib that covers way more of your tot than the old school ones, *plus* their high chair (if you so choose) so you don't have to wipe down the tray and remove stains from their clothes what seems like 85 times per day. Baby-led weaning can get pretty messy, so this is sure to help.
Promising review: "I wish I found this sooner. I could have saved myself so much time, energy, and money. I spent so much time cleaning up food after meals. Food would end up EVERYWHERE! I could never really keep the high chair clean, even with using a silicone bib. And high chairs aren’t cheap (not brand new at least). When avocado got stuck in the seat buckle, I started looking for something to help me with the tedious task of meal cleanup. The first time I used this bib I had mixed feelings because my toddler pulled at the fabric that covered the tray table causing the food that was on it to fall to the floor. So, this kept my little one clean but I would have to sit there the entire time and make sure he didn’t pull or tug at the fabric so that nothing fell off the tray. Well then I got smarter and placed the fabric on the tray but under the removable tray. Then once everything is in place correctly, place the removable tray over the fabric. OMG!! This is a game changer!!! Cleanup now takes five minutes. 👍" —Pomaika’inani
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in five colors).
40. The Baseboard Buddy, an As-Seen-On-TV gadget that'll come through for you if you're TIRED of all the dust that accumulates on your trim and baseboard every. single. day. This guy is lightweight and has an extendable telescoping handle and 360-degree swivel so you can wipe surfaces clean with the contoured microfiber head *without* having to bend over or get down on your hands and knees.
The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads which can be used wet or dry. And when the microfiber pad is dirty, just rinse and reuse!
Promising review: "Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can't wait to do the rest of the house!" —artgirl
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
41. A handier-than-you-might-think cup rinser to power-wash any of that annoying residue on the bottom of wine glasses, mugs, blender cups, and more (it's popular with parent reviewers for baby bottles!) without having to spend time scrubbing by hand or take out crusted-on glasses from the dishwasher if you didn't pre-rinse.
Check out a TikTok of the cup washer in action. It includes instructions to easily hook it up to your hot water line. And just note that it won't install on sinks without a flat edge!
Promising review: "This installed easier than removing the existing soap dispenser, which was always a nightmare. This has the same type of jetted sprayer that you would use to jet out a drain line, so yeah it'll spray the stink off of a turd. It cleans baby bottles, Contigo, yeti, spaghetti sauce, baby food, mason jars with a couple of presses. Highly recommended over the messy soap dispenser!" —Chuq
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
42. A Muller veggie chopper to turn your onion-cutting tears into tears of joy when you realize the whole dang thing is diced with one press of the lever. Shaving five (OK...10) minutes off your meal prep time? You love to see it, whether you're making your own pureed veggies for baby or a lasagna for the whole family.
It comes with the chopper itself, a whopping EIGHT blades (three different size choppers, plus blades for julienning, slicing, grating, and regular and fine shredding), and a cleaning brush.
Promising review: "I just got this and I love it already. Perfectly diced vegetables in no time! I like to make dishes using a flavor base of sauteed and steamed vegetables--celery, onions and bell peppers. I hate all the tedious dicing. Well, with this thing I cut a large onion into eight pieces, laid them one by one on the dicing blade and with a few smacks of the lid the whole onion was reduced to perfect, uniform dices. Whee! Whether you are making pilaf, soups and stews or whatever, this thing is a game changer. I will definitely be buying big bags of sweet peppers on sale and dicing them to freeze in bags now that I don't have to face what feels like years of dicing. I didn't find this hard to clean. Most of the few stuck-on pieces of onion floated out after a minute or two immersed in soapy water. Then it went on a dish towel to air dry. The only possible improvement would be a snap-on lid so that I could prep veggies and put the bottom part in the fridge for cooking later but that's not a big deal. Highly recommend. May 4, 2023: I am still loving this chopper. I can't say enough positive things about it." —Literary Omnivore
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
43. A remote organizer, because the desperate search for the regular remote, Apple TV/Roku/Fire TV stick remote (plus somehow those three other old remotes you're scared to get rid of?) when your favorite show is about to begin is a little drama you simply don't need in your life.
Promising review: "It's light but sturdy. The color is perfect and it's bigger than I expected. It holds my four remotes and still have room to put my phone so its not just on the nightstand. Love that it looks modern and keeps the nightstand nice and organized. I recommend this product." —Liudelis Compagines
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
44. A pet- and toddler-proof toilet paper holder to keep any rambunctious young things from playing with your (too expensive to be wasted!) TP, leaving you with a giant, shredded mess to clean up later. One reviewer says it's also great if your kids tend to slosh water all over the bathroom and soggifying your TP rolls.
Promising review: "I bought this to install in my bathroom so my 1-year-old son wouldn't be able to bite the toilet paper roll. It was easy to set up. It only has two screws with the drywall screw part if you don't have a stud where you want to install it – and it was complete in less than five minutes. He can push the lid up, but he can't grab the paper and hold the lid up at the same time, so it's working well for us." —Cathryn List
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in all white).