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1. A storage bean bag — when your child's room is so full of stuffed animals you can't see the floor, just tell them to fill their chair! They'll think they're getting away with not cleaning by using the "shove the mess where people can't see it" technique when they're honestly making their room totally tidy.
This also works great as a laundry solution if your older kids have grown out of their stuffed animal phase, but not their messy phase.
Promising review: "We had a space in my children's playroom that was bombarded with stuff animals. It was getting out of hand. I needed to find something for them. So I came across this and oh my goodness, what a life saver! It doubles as storage and a beanbag chair! We all absolutely love it!!! The material is pretty strong and the zipper works well. Highly recommend!" —Lauren Osborne
Get it from Amazon for $21.59+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
2. A windshield sunshade sure to keep your car a little cooler if it sits out in the sun all day. Plus, reviewers say the umbrella-like design is easier to use than accordion versions. Fortunately, all it takes to make your kids think your minivan is as cool as Lightening McQueen is a couple of googly eyes. Sigh, I wish it were that easy for me.
Promising review: "This saved me in the Texas summer. The traditional 'accordion cover' always took too long to set up and fold back, it was also baggy on my car. But this umbrella-like design works great. It takes two seconds to put up or take down, fits perfectly against my windshield, and definitely makes a difference in the temperature of my car. I’ll definitely buy another one for a backup." —Jade Rigsby
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four colors).
3. The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook filled with all sorts of Disney treat recipes — whip this out and *magically* transform your kitchen into your very own Main Street Bakery until your family's next trip to Magic Kingdom.
Promising review: "This is a beautiful hardcover cookbook with so many yummy Disney recipes from the parks! There is a lot of Disney foodie history in it, plus recipes that look easy to follow with high quality ingredients. There are fun maps of each of the parks inside where the food is located from, which makes it fun. As an avid Disney fan I have never seen a cookbook like this. I highly recommend this cookbook for any Disney fan, whether they cook or not! It would even make a beautiful decoration in a kitchen." —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $13.57+ (also available in spiral-bound).
4. An Air Fort you can store flat (it's about the size of a sweatshirt when folded) and then inflate when your kids want to play!
Promising review: "This is the best gift ever. High impact, easy to set up, so exciting for kids, but folds up SO SMALL. It’s maybe the size of a folded sweatshirt when it’s packed up? Honestly it's a parent's dream to have a fun activity that doesn’t require a ton of storage. I will keep this on my list of gift ideas for the future for other kids in my life!" —Lindsay W.
Get it from Amazon for $59.95+ (available in 17 styles).
5. Or a modular kids' couch made with sturdy foam and easy-to-clean fabric to take your family's play fort skills to the next level, while saving your own sofa from destruction.
Promising review: "This 'couch' is wonderful — exactly what we had been looking for. The covers are super soft and the color is gorgeous. We have built several different forts and tunnels so far and the kids love it! We had a tiny problem with one of the arches but customer service took care of it. I would definitely buy from this company again." —Chris & Charley
Get it from Amazon for $188.99 (available in nine colors).
6. A portable ping-pong set that'll turn your dining room table into *the* place to hang out (even when there isn't a crumb of food around).
Set includes a retractable net, two paddles, three balls, and case.
Promising review: "I got this for my son for Christmas. We don’t have a lot of space for a full ping pong table but I have a long dinning table that is perfect. This is easy to assemble and it changes up family game night. Great fun!!" —Heather Gould
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three set styles).
7. A toilet target light with a motion sensor and clear projection — this is sure to make potty training a ~bright spot~ in your child's life.
To apply, simply clean the area with an alcohol wipe before attaching the light. Take the sticker off the back and press firmly against the lid for 90 seconds. That's it! Batteries are included.
Promising review: "I got this thinking 'Dear lord I hope this works. If I drop my pants in pee again or have to scrub another wall I am going to go insane!' I thought the price was a bit much but it is okay now that I now it works! I don’t know why people are saying theirs don’t stay on. I’m truly hoping they cleaned the area first... but anyways. All I did was clean the surface of the lid with some rubbing alcohol and stuck this light on, like it said to do. My husband and son are in and out of the bathroom several times a day. Slamming the lid closed. Lights on and off all the time. This still lights up bright as ever and it’s going on three weeks. Now when I sit I sometimes might lean back into it but it’s really not an issue. I'm just overwhelmed with joy because this target works and I do not have to scrub any extra walls, floors, or pants!!! You better believe I’m getting one for every darn bathroom in my house!!!" —NoRestForTheWicked
Get it from Amazon for $34.88.
8. A sight word Bingo game can help your kiddo if they are frustrated by these tricky words. You can take away the stress of studying and turn reading into a great game with this clever set!
Promising review: "Our first-grader was feeling really discouraged with her sight words and I've been trying to think of ways to encourage her and get her excited to learn things she doesn't already know. She loved this game! We played with the whole family and her 3-year-old even enjoyed playing (we show her the cards and have her find the word that matches on her bingo card). I think this is a great way to make learning/practicing sight words fun! I am very happy with this purchase and I can see how it would be great for teachers in the classroom as well!!" —Jennie
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
9. A taiyaki pan to make a breakfast so enticing it may convince your tween to sit and chat with you before school... without them finding it *fishy* you've managed to sneak in some quality time to talk.
Promising review: "Great pan, very nonstick, and easy to clean! Made delicious taiyaki just like I had growing up in Japan!" —Shannon Y Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
10. A pack of Globbles for entertaining active kids who would love throwing stuff on the walls. The best part? These leave *no* sticky residue! We've done our time with slime and don't need to go back.
11. A Dyson Ball toy vacuum that'll both sound (and work!) like a pint-sized version of your own favorite vacuum. That's right — this thing even has suction! Thanks to this, your little mimic will actually help out around the house while playing pretend. Did we all just master parenting??
There's a storage compartment you can remove that'll hold all the debris your kiddo picks up. When they find out they are ALLOWED to tear paper into tiny pieces and then make that paper disaster? That'll entertain them for ages!
Promising review: "Our son is absolutely obsessed with our Dyson (the real one), which is why we purchased this toy Dyson vacuum for his birthday. He's 2 years old, and he is really enjoying having his on 'working' vacuum cleaner!!! He seriously plays with it for hours during the day. Turning it on and off and pushing it through the house just like we use our real vacuum. I would buy this again! It was his favorite gift!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
12. A bottle of drinkable glitter for convincing everyone in your family (including yourself) that staying hydrated is cool. Just a spoonful of *glitter* helps the beverage go down!
I'm such a sucker for weird/fun finds online. I impulse bought this the very first time I saw it and, ugh, I adore it. It is such an unnecessarily silly thing *and yet* it really has made for some fun, spruced up, sips. It has no taste, lasts forever (you need very little per cup), and it'll certainly brighten up a boring drink.
Promising review: "The glitter was excellent and made the beer shimmer just as expected. Everyone loved it and stared at it with wonder and delight. The glitter does coat the glass, making subsequent beers glittery. I recommend jiggling the keg a bit, so the glitter doesn’t settle. This is a great product. I will definitely buy again." —Jennifer Konecky
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 27 colors).
13. A pack of rainbow fire packets so stunning you may actually convince your teenagers to look at something other than their phones when you accidentally go camping at a site with cell service.
Promising review: "These things are so awesome! HUGE hit with the kids. I can't wait to take some camping — the colors are gorgeous! We've been using them for about a month now. Teals, greens, and blues are visible toward the top parts of the flames, and in the innermost parts of the fire, you can see ultraviolet and deep pinks. Ordering two more right now and will be using these all summer!" —VWatson
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $11.25.
14. A talking, singing, rainbow poop, which, upon first glance, may not be the toy you want in your house. Think again! This thing plays hide-and-seek with your kids — which means a piece of poop just saved you from hiding inside the bathtub until your five-year-old finds you. Ugh, they are so bad at seeking.
Look, potty humor is the funniest thing this side of the second grade. BTW, this runs on two AA batteries (which are included). To play someone hides the toy and it will, ahem, "fart" to give the seeker hints as to where it is. Once it's found, it sings a victory song!
Promising review: "I was looking for a game to play at our 5-year-old's b-day party, which had ages 5-15, and this was an absolute hit! All the kids loved it and we even got in on the fun for a few rounds. I can see this being very popular in our house on a regular basis. It's nice to get the kids up and active looking for it rather than just sitting playing a game. Countless people of all ages can play. When it was just the two older boys they timed themselves to see who could find it faster. It was very entertaining just to watch them too!" —Lisa Meade
Get it from Amazon for $9.89 (also available as an egg).
15. A bestselling Little Tikes trampoline for parents who want exactly *no more* monkeys jumping on the bed and for the kids who are going to bounce off the walls if you don't find another way for them to use up their energy indoors.
Promising review: "I have a wild 3-year-old who has more energy in one day then I've had in my entire life. From sun up to sun down he is ON. Unfortunately, we don't have a yard and we can't always make it to the playground. We picked this up for him hoping that it would help him get some of that energy out on days that we're stuck inside. We've had it for 8 months and it has been a lifesaver! I was worried about it taking up too much space in the living room but it's not bad at all. It's wide enough for him to jump comfortably, but not big enough to be an eyesore or get in the way. When I catch him trying to climb on the couch or run around too wildly, I just give him a quick reminder to jump on his trampoline instead. It's a win for both of us since he has a safe place to let that energy out and I'm not scolding him because he's jumping on things he's not supposed to. He is about 40 lbs and 40 inches tall and he doesn't seem to be growing out of it anytime soon. It was easy to put together and has held up beautifully! It's never tipped over and we've never had any accidents with it. I am so thankful we picked this up for him because it helps keep all of us happy and sane." —Ana
Get it from Amazon for $68.42.
16. A silly snail soap dispenser — don't be sluggish about adding this ridiculous piece of home decor to your foyer because it's sure to convince your kids (and their germ-covered buddies) to keep their hands clean when they come inside.
Need a giant bottle of hand sanitizer?
Promising review: "We named him Herbie; we use him for hand sanitizer, and he’s absolutely wonderful!!" —G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors or multi-color pack of three).
17. Or grab a foaming hand soap sure to convince your toddlers to stay fresh as a daisy! Pump down once and the vertical foam applicator will place a picture-perfect flower on the palm of their hand. Precious.
Here's why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves it:
"Not only is it super hydrating for my hands (LOL @ constantly hand-washing now and forever!), but the yuzu scent is also just calming and lovely, and I'm obsessed with how light and frothy the foaming suds are from the soap." —Emma Lord
Promising review: "I will admit, I first saw this soap on TikTok and thought that it would be a nice soap to try since I do seem to be washing my hands all the time these days. I was so excited when I received it to give it a try, really just to see the pretty foam flower. I was very pleasantly surprised when I pushed down (twice) to get the foam to come out. Not only is the flower cute, but the foam is thick and luxurious and makes your hands feel totally moisturized after you wash them. The smell is very pretty and not overpowering at all. My teenager loves it too and is now finally washing her hands more like she is supposed to. I bought them for every bathroom in the house as well as the kitchen. I almost don't want to recommend it so they don't run out of stock!" —Audra Williams
Get it from Amazon for $18.
18. A chocolate bash cake that'll be a bigger hit on your child's birthday than a cake could ever be. It's like a piñata where you can eat the piñata! Get ready; you're about to host the coolest event of those third grader's lives.
Each bash cake is 7-1/2 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and has about 8 ounces of pretzels inside. It has a 9-month shelf life.
Get it from Dylan's Candy Bar for $60.
19. Or a National Geographic geode kit for rough days when your kiddo really wants to break something...without getting in trouble. It's intended for kids ages eight and up, but it's certainly just as therapeutic for us adults. Go ahead, share in some family fun that ROCKS.
This comes with geodes, goggles, and a display stand.
Promising review: "If you are considering this for your kiddo, please buy! My 8-year-old and I had an absoloute blast! She loves every geode. There was one we got that was more solid and she couldn't get it open, so I got to smack it with the hammer and honestly it was not only stress-relieving, but it was also fun and beautiful! Would be great as a positive outlet for stress or just for kids who love sparkly things. I'd give this more than 5 stars if I could!" —Mandii Vi
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four kit sizes).
20. A carbonated bubble clay mask reviewers swear by for exfoliating their skin and banishing blackheads. If your tween is having a tough time feeling comfortable in their own skin during puberty, have a facial day that'll leave you both feeling all bubbly inside!
Promising review: "Wow! I purchased this on a whim after seeing one of my favorite Youtubers try it out. I didn't expect a lot from it. I tried it out and was shocked!!! The mask was simple (and fun) to use. I wasn't sure I felt a lot happening while it was on, but it was pretty cool how the bubbles started to grow off of my face. Upon inspection after using this mask I was completely amazed. My face felt cleaner than it has in a very long time AND my pores looked amazing! I don't remember a time when I felt like my pores looked great before using this mask. I would highly recommend this mask to anyone." —Phil Textor
Get it from Amazon for $9.86.
21. A beer can chicken roaster that'll be the highlight of the neighborhood BBQ. Sure, your teens might be embarrassed, but your youngest is going to think it's the coolest meal ever made. And they'll be right!
You can find a handful of wacky and wonderful things in this Toronto, Canada-based small biz.
Promising review: "This is so fun. It's a great gift for anyone that likes to BBQ!!" —Emma Paynter
Get it from Tom's Ridickulous Things on Etsy for $28.89 (available in three designs).
22. A microfiber dusting glove so you can give your little kids a chore you know they're gonna adore. They won't see it as cleaning the house but as a chance to get their hands as dirty as possible. Best day ever!
Promising review: "Do you hate having to dust around things? I know I do. This glove is ideal — you can just wipe away dust while easily maneuvering around odds and ends in your way. Because it’s your own hand inside the glove it’s also easy to maneuver over oddly shaped things like silk plants or blinds. I absolutely recommend this!" —Katherine Wise
Get it from Amazon for $11.68+ (available in two styles).
23. And a pair of light saber chopsticks that'll be a surprisingly practical utensil set any lifelong Star Wars fan would Jedi for.
This set includes two light saber chopsticks. The "force" is strong with these (i.e., batteries are included).
Promising review: "These are the coolest chopsticks I have ever seen. The instructions for use and cleaning were clear and concise and the light that they give off is amazing!" —Jennifer P. Lane
Get them from Amazon for $12.97 (available in two styles).
24. A building block coffee mug so your kiddo can customize your mug each morning while you make breakfast, giving you both a chance to play before the day even begins (and without too much effort on your part — this is before you've had your coffee, after all).
This mighty mug is compatible with Lego, PixelBlocks, Mega Bloks, KRE-O, K'NEX Bricks, and more!
Promising review: "I first saw this mug at the office and I fell in love with it. I had to have one. I bought one and my kids instantly claimed it to be their own. Applying the Legos proves to be soothing and calming. One can spend a countless amount of time with this mug. When one is stressed, the mug can be a stress reducer. The mug can be used for people of all ages (with the exception of age restrictions). Purchase one for yourself. It will be one of best decisions you make in a long time." —TLS
Get it from Amazon for $14.87+ (available in five colors).
25. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer so you can make your own Smuckers Uncrustables copycats at home because, as we all know (at least until we turn 12), crusts are the enemy.
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 $15.97.
26. A machine-washable coloring tablecloth sure to put your easily bored babe in the right ~frame~ of mind when you expect everyone in the family to sit together at the dinner table.
This small business is owned by Kelly and Kristin and located in San Antonio, Texas.
Promising review: "The kiddos love it and even the adults started coloring. Fun, fun, fun. So far it's a very nice product!" —jatandra
Get it from The Coloring Table on Etsy for $25.49+ (originally $29.99+; available in three sizes).
27. A KitchenAid shaved ice attachment (you read that right!!) so you can make hydrating treats this summer instead of giving into your children's ice cream truck demands. It's sort of warm outside...I say snow cone season is officially in full swing!
Check out a TikTok of the KitchenAid shave ice attachment in action.
This attachment is compatible with all KitchenAid mixers. And don't forget to grab some syrups while you're at it!
Promising review: "Don’t bother wasting your money on other kitschy snow cone makers. If you have a KitchenAid, get this. It’s fabulous! My daughter uses this almost daily!! It’s a great little gadget if you love snow cones." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $74.95.
28. 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).
29. A set of three nylon kitchen knives so your sous chef is able to chop 'til they drop (without hurting any of their adorable digits) if they would love "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.
30. Flickin' Chicken — it's sure to delight your youngsters to see you play a game this silly. Plus, it's friendly for all ages!
This game includes four rubber chickens, a tracking sheet, and a disc. To play, toss the disc and then see who can get their chicken closest to it. Players are also encouraged to break off from the rules and create their own!
Promising review: "Our grandkids and family have had lots of fun with this game." —Joe Mama
Get it from Amazon for $23.95.
31. Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers so you can let your kids roughhouse all they want *without* it ending in tears.
I'm gonna go ahead and recommend wearing helmets too — gotta watch out for those noggins!
Promising review: "Absolutely hilarious to watch! I got these for my kids (7 & 8) because I thought it would be a perfect way to blow off steam and get out some energy... It was great! They ran at each other pretty hard, but it didn't pop and no one got hurt! If your kids do a lot of bickering like mine do, get these!" —Sky Moran
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
32. And finally, a 6-foot-long inflatable remote-controlled T-Rex that'll turn, spin, stomp, and make all the neighborhood kids roar in excitement (did I mention it roars?!). Get this, and you'll officially be THE fun parents.
For ages 8+ and requires three AAA batteries.
Promising review: "This is one of the coolest RCs I have ever had. It inflates quickly and drives really easily. Because of the size, it is best in a room with some space to move around. However, the soft material of the body is fine if/when it bumps into something. It is great fun to chase your friends or the family pet around with. It is a must-have for fans of Jurassic Park or dinosaur fans in general. I can’t wait to have it out for Halloween as well." —Chris
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
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