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1. An ingenious cup catcher specifically designed for sippy cups, and for the toddlers who love nothing more than chucking those cups off their tray. Save your kitchen from becoming an unintentional splash pad and get this spiffy setup.
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 $11.99+ (available in six colors and in two packs).
2. A refillable roll-on sponge sunscreen applicator sure to make putting on sunscreen (both on your kids *and* on yourself) less of a chore. This goes on fast and blends in easily – no mess required! Families who look like *dweebs* chasing their kids around trying to rub on their sunscreen are sure to look at your quick application with envy.
3. A snack spinner for enticing even the pickiest of eaters to add more foods to their rotation. It's way easier to sneak pumpkin seeds into their diet if you trick them into thinking it's a game! For your kids and you.
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 $29.90+ (available in six colors and two sizes).
4. A reviewer beloved Sophie the Giraffe so your child can have THE ultimate cult-favorite teether toy. We're talkin' over 15 THOUSAND 5-star reviews, folks.
5. A budget-friendly 3-in-1 sprinkler, splash pad, and wading pool decorated with colors, letters, and numbers so learning isn't just an indoor activity. Plus, this thing looks so satisfying that on a hot day you might just join in with your kids!
Promising review: "Big enough for three kids under 5 to play on, so easy to set up, best $10 I have spent! Would have easily paid $20 for it. I'm sure we'll get a few years' use out of this." —Haynes Humphries
Get it from Amazon for $19.99
6. A silicone wearable toothbrush you can place on your finger and rub across your baby's teeth and gums, getting them comfortable with brushing their teeth early in life. This nifty little finger puppet has soft bristles that can soothingly massage baby's sore teething gums when teething feels terrible.
Watch these cute toothbrushes brushing a little one's gums in this TikTok.
Promising review: "I don't usually write reviews, but this has been a game changer for us! I have a 13-month-old who hates having her teeth brushed (we tried EVERYTHING before getting this). We've only had it for two days, and there have been no tears since getting it! I let her brush with her regular toothbrush and then follow up with this. She loves it!" —Tyler Parsons
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles).
7. A Nose Frida Snot Sucker that'll feel like a godsend when your sick baby's sad, stuffed-up nose is sending them into a spiral. You place the larger tube against your kid's nostril (not all the way inside), and then you suck on the red mouthpiece to dislodge the snot. Don't worry — it comes with a filter to prevent anything from going into your mouth.
Watch this parent clear up their baby's stuffy nose with this tool on TikTok.
Promising review: "Best snot sucker EVER! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our Nose Frida. Yeah, yeah, it's gross sucking your kid's snot, but you know what's worse? A sick, miserable baby. Our pediatrician even recommended the Frida over those little blue bulbs. I can suck more junk out, and it's so much easier to clean and sanitize. There is NO WAY any boogies can get back into your mouth when you use this product. The gross factor Iies just all in your head. If you have a kid — order this! If you know someone with a kid — order this!" —Chelsea S.
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
8. A baby nail trimmer because parents know cutting a baby's nails is most definitely in the top five most stressful parenting tasks of all time. This trimmer uses sanding discs to gently file down their nails and helps prevent damage to their nails or fingers (and face, once those razor-sharp infant claws are gone).
9. A Tushbaby hip carrier — props to you for finding this back-saving accessory! To use, just prop your baby or toddler on the ledge on your hip, as this takes LOTS of the pressure off your lower back. Bless.
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 small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bringing 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: "This has been one of MANY items I have purchased thanks to TikTok, and I'm glad I did. Super easy to use, easy to adjust, and most importantly it helps with support tremendously. It comes with pockets and a place to hold bottles/sippy cups, which can be very handy. My 8-month-old weights around 30–35lbs, and he's basically attached to me 24/7, carrying all day was killing my back and arms! Thank God for this invention, my arms and back can rest." —Jennifer Calle
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
10. A fancy, touchless forehead thermometer to take anyone's temperature in seconds — and without bothering them if they're getting some needed rest or sleep.
11. A baby-safe curling and twisting custard that'll give any baby blessed with a full head of curls a style worth showing off.
12. A car video monitor — this'll give you a super-clear view of everything your baby's up to mounted right there on the dashboard. Just remember to keep your eyes on the road...even if your kid is acting *super* cute on-screen.
Watch this parent's review on TikTok.
Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and knew I wanted to try it. I LOOOOOVE this product! I hate trying to use my rear view mirror to look into her mirror to make sure she’s okay. The quality of the video is great for the price, and I can easily see if my infant has spit up or I can see her mouth to shove a paci in if needed. I can see details like if her eyes are open or closed. The night vision isn’t too bad but not as detailed but you can see enough. But overall for the price, I would buy this product again hands-down." —Michael Giblin
Get it from Amazon for $25.98.
13. A bed rail that'll keep your toddler safe and snug in their "big kid bed" — no matter how much they roll around during the night.
Promising review: "This is a lifesaver literally and figuratively speaking lol. We are first time parents and made the biggest mistake of bringing our 1-year-old to our bed when she would wake up in the middle of the night two to three times. We wake up early and just decided to bring her to bed with us. Now she no longer wants to sleep in her crib SMH. She is a wild sleeper and fell from our bed twice. I immediately got my phone to order this online. We absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!! We don't have to keep waking up to see if she is near the edge of the bed or anything like that. These bed rails are long (wish they were longer) and of excellent quality! I have woken up and she is literally right on the edge and the rail is keeping her from falling. She weighs 26 lbs. Good quality and strong enough to hold a crazy sleeper!!" —Pseudopod
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
14. The Honest Company Truly Calming lavender bubble bath with a downright luxurious lather and a calming formula that may help soothe your sleep-averse child and save your sleep-deprived self.
This gentle formula is made with naturally derived botanicals and essential oils and is free of all the toxic stuff: SLS, sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, dyes, formaldehyde donors, MEA, DEA, or TEA.
Promising review: "I will buy this forever!! It smells so good and makes our little one so relaxed and sleeps so good after her baths!! Not to mention at all of our routine checkups our peds always mentions how soft our little ones skin is and asks what we do and if we put lotion on every day and we say no only if her skin feels dry! 🤣👌🙌 Highly recommend! Also a little goes a long way! This will last a long time." —Kayla S.
Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in four formulas).
15. A set of hidden magnetic locks that install in seconds with tape to keep your pint-sized cat burglar from breaking into your secret candy stash.
The set comes with 12 locks (with strong 3M double-sided tape on the back) and two keys.
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+ (available in five pack sizes).
16. A pack of five clear stove knob covers so you can keep your kiddo from cooking up mischief in the kitchen.
17. A sleep-training alarm clock that'll make rule-following seem positively perky! This'll display darling tiny robot facial expressions and glowing colors to let your kids know when it's time to sleep and when it's okay to get up and...wake the parents.
Promising review: "This was a lifesaver!!! My 4-year-old was getting up at 5:30 :( and we could not convince him to go back to bed. We found this clock and we're amazed at the results. My son loves it! He gets so excited when it turns green and he can get out of bed, or when he wakes up and it is green. It seems to have helped train him to sleep in longer. It is easy to set up. Our only complaint is the light from the indicator (red, yellow, green) is soooo bright. We tip the clock on its face so his room does not light up. He can still see the color, so it's fine. But I do wish we could dim it. Don't let this stop you from getting it though, it was worth every penny!" —JW
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors).
18. A three-pack of antibacterial paper soap sheets (300 sheets in all!) so you can make sure there's soap ~handy~ wherever you go, despite how often you find empty soap containers in public bathrooms.
Promising review: "I bought these to put into my bag/pocket to carry around just in case. Sometimes public restrooms do not have soap and that is extremely inconvenient. These come in super handy! One sheet is definitely enough for me and it’s so cool to watch it turn from a dry sheet of paper into sudsy soap with water added. I 100% recommend." —mammothemeerkat
Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in ten pack styles/sizes).
19. An alcohol-free hand sanitizer that'll foam when you pump it out, making sanitizing their hands way more fun when all your kiddo wants to do is...get their hands on everything. The produce section never stood a chance.
20. A pack of blackout shades reviewers say are a life-saving cinch to use! They install in 15 minutes flat — just trim, peel, and stick. Your toddler's room is about to enter a new time zone. Nap time.
Promising review: "These things are fabulous. Couldn’t be easier to put up and once I trimmed the extra off the bottom, they’re a perfect fit. I put them in the master bedroom behind our nice-looking wood blinds AND in the kids room. Our 7-year-old used to wake up with the sun even with good blinds...she now sleeps through the night and will sleep in later than us! I would pay for these time and time again to get the extra peace and quiet in the morning! Thank you for these inexpensive miracle workers! Parents, do yourself a favor and get these!" —Kate
Promising review: "I love these so much that I just keep buying them. I think I've reviewed them like five times already but whatever. They are that awesome. If you are renting a home, traveling in hotels/at family's house, moving to a new house, or just have kids — these are LIFE. I've used them for years under my kids' curtains since they were babies because they truly are blackout. We are military and move A LOT and the first thing I do is buy these before our trip because it's not always possible to hang curtains right away. They are literally just paper, they come extra wide so you can cut them with scissors to fit your window and they are peel-and-stick. Too easy." —esskay
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $31.58+ (available in two sizes).
21. And a weighted blanket for giving your anxious one a big ol' hug all night long, hopefully helping them feel safe and secure even when thunderstorms (or the neighborhood garbage trucks) come their way.
Promising review: "This blanket has been a godsend for my extremely restless toddler. I have probably the worst sleeping child on the planet and was at my wit's end. This blanket not only keeps him asleep but keeps him in his bed. Now I’m the one waking up constantly checking on him after the past few years of him waking up nonstop. I cannot recommend enough and would give this item 10 stars if I could." —Nic
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 10 prints and in six weights).
22. A One-Step Food Maker from Baby Brezza that'll steam and puree meat, vegetables, fruit, you name it! It also comes with reusable funnels and pouches that'll let you take your beautifully blended snacks with you when you go out! Breakfast just got so much better.
Promising review: "This has been my best baby purchase yet. I thought the formula Brezza was the best decision on a purchase I've ever made, but then I started our little one on purees. This allowed us to save, I'm sure, hundreds of dollars on jarred foods that are otherwise full of preservatives. I've made sweet potato, pears, apples, bananas, and a few others so far, and this magical little steaming processor works great. One medium sweet potato got us the equivalent of four jars of store-bought baby food. It works extremely well. I like that you can set it to steam for different times, and it will process the food directly after steaming it and then beeps to let you know it's done. I'm seriously impressed and very happy I decided to buy it. My baby can start a clean, nutritious lifestyle because I am making his first foods from scratch and (when the weather provides) straight from our garden. This has made the whole process extremely easy. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed." —Angie
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (also available in glass).
23. A TikTok-famous grape cutter designed to keep toddlers from choking, but it *also* makes meal prep a breeze! This is gonna ~cut~ your prep time in half when a fruit salad sounds delicious but slicing and dicing sounds tedious.
Promising review: "Such a TIME SAVER! OMG I’m OBSESSED with this product! Let’s me cut grapes and olives for my toddler EFFORTLESSLY. Amazing product. DEFINITELY worth the purchase, especially for me since my daughter loves to eat grapes daily and most times more than once a day. This has made it so easy my husband and I almost cried hahaha." —Makeda
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two colors).
24. A rubber bubble toy for kids who would benefit from a fidget toy to help them focus and stay calm. These are unreasonably lovely and so soothing you may find yourself asking your kid for a turn! Do yourself a favor and buy your own, it's totally worth it.
Promising review: "It looks just like the picture. My daughter loves to play with it! Nice and well made." —Juyeon Lee
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven styles).
25. A storage art frame designed with space to hold multiple pieces of art behind the one displayed. This has saved many a parent when their kids give them a new piece of artwork every 30 minutes. It's gonna be just as useful if you like changing up your decor seasonally or find yourself wanting to switch up the vibe in your apartment nearly 24/7.
Check out a TikTok of the art frames in action.
Promising review: "Wish I'd known about these with my first kid, or my second. Now I'm on my third and our kitchen was littered with art projects. These were a great solution to clear out the clutter and make my kitchen look less like a kindergarten classroom. The frames store A LOT of art in them and each kid has their own frame and can decide which picture to put on display. Magnetic case makes it easy to open but stays shut when it's supposed to." —probooks627
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors).
26. A mud kitchen/lemonade stand combo, the current hit trend in open-ended play combined with a kiddo-loved classic, for little chefs who would happily spend *hours* preparing literal mud pies and lemonade for those lucky enough to spend time at their exclusive restaurant. This includes a chalkboard, water spout, shelves, and a decorative market stand in the front with sink and stove design in the back.
27. A set of five plastic pipes can keep your kiddo entertained in the bath long enough that you can actually get them clean. Washing your child without a tantrum will no longer be just a ~pipe~ dream!
Promising review: "Our 18-month-old adores these. His older sisters (five and seven) have also been enjoying them in the tub. They work great and stick really well. The only negative is that we have temper tantrums now because baby boy wants to take a bath all the time. We can't get him out of the tub now!" —JKinSD
Get them from Amazon for $15.49+ (available in two colors).
28. A Melissa & Doug Sand Baking Play Set — this spiffy set comes with a shell-shaped measuring cup, octopus whisk, crab mixing spoon, mixing bowl, and turtle lid sifter. Ever had a crab cake straight from the beach? Your baby baker can make that happen!
Promising review: "This is hands-down the best sand toy we’ve purchased. Sturdy and high quality. Our boys will get years of use out of this, unlike the thinner toys we’ve purchased in the past. Very comparable to a true kitchen mixing bowl and measuring cups." —Kevin
Promising review: "Super cute set for the beach...my daughter loves it!! It's kind of hard to get 'creative' when it comes to stuff for the beach, so the second I saw this on Amazon, I had to get it. She was awestruck when I showed her what I bought! We took it to the beach in Hawaii for our trip last week, and she played with this mostly while leaving the other sets of buckets, rakes, shovels, and molds I purchased off to the side. This is definitely worth the money, especially for kids who like playing with sand but are sick of the usual beach 'stuff,' especially if your child really likes cooking or pretending to cook. They will throw seashells and rocks in their simulated 'soup' they are making right on the beach while you can relax and read a book for once! :-)." —Monica Main
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
29. A Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas water table so well-reviewed you just might feel FOMO until it ships! Honestly, ~water~ you doing without this in your home?! It's an instant hit!
Promising review: "Pretty cool. My son loves water and I was getting tired of mopping the restroom after every bath or when he turned the knobs on himself. This helps get that energy out and keep the water outside. Pretty easy to assemble. Just make sure the water plug gets pulled through all the way (spent 10 mins and two YouTube videos trying to figure this out). He has so much fun and only wants to stop playing when he gets sleepy. Works for me! —christine hernandez
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
30. A magnetic blind cord holder you can place nice and high to keep window cords out of reach when your kiddo starts standing and reaching for everything.
Promising review: "I have 30 blinds in my house and, with a toddler and three cats, this makes for a lot of nuisances and potential dangers. I have installed these cord packs throughout the house and, while it was an initial investment, I am so glad I did. They look great, they do not impede our ability to open or close the blind quickly, they are easy to remove if I move or no longer need them, and most importantly, they keep the cords out of reach of curious kids and cats. I had one issue with a couple magnets and contacted the manufacturer, and received a replacement pronto. The person I communicated with was nice too (not a given)! I wholly recommend this product." —CK
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
31. A set of 24 wood building blocks with see-through rainbow acrylic panels — create fun structures and shapes against your window and watch as the sun projects the block colors all around the room! This is the sort of toy that'll bring simple, everyday magic into your playtime routine.
Promising review: "Fun educational toy! My 2-year-old daughter has been obsessed with shapes and colors. She loves looking through them, then naming the color and shape. She also loves building with them. They are so beautiful which is a huge plus for me. Oh and I’m pregnant and very sensitive to smells, and did not notice a chemical smell on our set." —Amanda S.
Promising review: "Perfect gift for my 2-year-old daughter. She loves building castles for her princesses and asks to play with the blocks all the time. Very smooth edges, durable and safe." —Amazon Customer
Get a set from Amazon for $29.96.
32. A super durable wooden pretend play magnetic cutting set for pint-sized chefs who could spend all day working on their fine motor skills. Chop 'til you drop!
This set comes includes 26 items of food including fruits, vegetables, fish, burger, bread, ice cream, steak and more! It also comes with a cutting board, two knives and a storage bucket.
Parents, please supervise as some of the smaller pieces might be a choking hazard.
Promising review: "I've seen a lot of wooden food cutting sets over the years, but this one is the best by far. First of all, the pieces connect by magnet rather than velcro. The Velcro sets tend to stop sticking once they've been used for a while. This one has well-made and sturdy pieces with some unique pieces like dragon fruit and spring onion. My personal favorite is the grapes, which can be pulled off the vine in groups of two (too big to choke on) and stuck back together. It also comes with a cutting board, two knives, and a little vegetable peeler. My 3-year-old loves this set and has been playing with it over and over. Well worth the money." —Michael Bower
Get a set from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two styles).
33. Or a set of three nylon kitchen knives — with these, your sous chef is able to prep right beside you (without hurting any of their adorable digits) if they insist on "helping" with dinner.
Promising review: "My 2-year-old was desperate to join me in the kitchen, and I wanted to be sure she was safe. These knives come in three sizes. They are not sharp to the touch but easily cut through most fruits and vegetables! For denser foods like carrots, she needed a bit of assistance, but she was quickly chopping all of the asparagus for dinner!!! We just got these, so I can't speak to durability, but for the price, these seem like a great value for my little chef!" —Nicholas and Zarya Fogelson
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
34. An outlet box to keep devices and other things conveniently plugged in but completely hidden and put an end to power cords being yanked out.
Promising review: "This is the best outlet protector I have tried, and I've tried several. From the simple socket plugs to outlet covers, my son could get access to the outlets at the age of 9 months. This one, however, securely covers the entire outlet and screws into the existing base. It is difficult for someone (even an adult) with small hands to open, requiring a good-sized spread of the hand to press on the latches on either side of the unit to lift the lid. The beauty of it, though, is that you can plug things into the outlet without the kids being able to get into it AND add or remove a device from the socket with ease. Definitely a good investment and should last for several years without being disturbed by curious and grubby little hands. It's a keeper." —AntKathy
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
35. A pack of no-spill paint cups with lids that'll keep any leftover paint from drying out. These'll let your pint-sized Picasso have a ton of fun, without making a major mess.
The set includes 10 cups and 10 color coordinated paintbrushes.
Promising review: "These are the perfect size for a toddler (2-years-old) the cups are not too big or too small. We fill the cups up with about a half inch of paint. When we finish painting we put the kids on and put them away, the paint hasn’t dried out on us yet and they’ve sat unused for a week at a time with a quarter inch of paint in them. My son gets so excited when he see us pulling these out. I would buy these again. We haven’t had any spills with these but I think if you were to fill them up (a few inches) with more paint that you could have a spill. The matching color lids and brushes are great for helping kids learn to match." —Krys
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $15.99.
36. A whale bath toy for kids who need some extra entertainment when taking a bath. This wacky whale lights up and starts spouting water the minute it gets placed in the bath. Which is, ahem, ~whaley~ cute.
See why this parent says this toy is a hit with their 7-month-old on TikTok.
Promising review: "My grandson LOVES this! He has so much fun! Loves the colors and how it squirts the water. Really cute for a 1-or 2-year-old. Heck I think it's fun and cute! Definitely a must-have for bath time!" —Faye
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six styles).
37. A pack of Crayola Globbles (sans sticky residue) that'll cling to the wall and slowly drop down...tricking your kids into being patient after they've thrown these as high up as their little arms can manage.
Promising review: "Amazing toys! My 1- and 2-year-old LOVE them! They scream 'sticky balls!' and run around throwing them on the fridge, windows, cabinets, walls, etc. Easy to wash and air-dry, and don't lose their stickiness! My new go-to gift! Love them!" —Rachel
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $19.59.
38. A Frida 3-in-1 sound machine — this *treasure* is a white noise soother, sleep trainer, and alarm clock specifically designed for nurseries (and for kiddos who need a little extra help soothing themselves at night and naptime).
39. A detangling brush that over 57,000+ people have given a five-star review to. There's no need to brush off your kid's (and TBH, YOUR) tears when their tangles try and ruin your morning. Use this pain-free option instead. You are ~knot~ losing to bedhead anymore!
40. A cute-as-can-be baby monitor — the Cubo Ai Plus Smart monitor is here to give you peace of mind when your little one is snoozing or playing alone in their crib. One chirp out of your baby and this little bird will let ya know!
41. A feeding set complete with a suction plate (with dividers), cup, spoon, and bib. This silicone place setting is sure to make dinnertime a delight!
42. A pack of corner guards — a baby-proofing solution that can make sharp surfaces safe while still letting your style stay sharp. If you have a tendency to bump and bruise your body against your sharp-edged furniture, this little goo can also save you!
43. DEET-free mosquito-repelling bracelets you'll wanna keep in stock for every outdoorsy adventure this summer. No more slathering your family with sticky, stinky bug sprays!
44. A splash-proof kids smartwatch, because your kiddo is obsessed with your smartwatch but you're not about to drop $200 on a watch they're bound to break. This kid-friendly smartwatch can take videos, pictures, and selfies they can customize with built-in funny filters. There are even built-in games, like Monster Detector, which allows the child to experience AR and "catch" monsters in the real world.
45. An EvenFlo all-terrain stroller wagon that'll work on the pavement, the beach, and other surfaces. Oh, and help you cart quite a bit (including your kiddos).
Now let's go hang out with our favorite tiny humans!
