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From baby proofing products to parenting hack gadgets — we've found a selection of budget-friendly items that are genuinely useful.
Promising review: "This is the most useful little item I have EVER placed in my car for litter management. It's easy to use, easy to empty, AND it doubles as a spare cup holder when needed. I've ordered more for our other cars. The kids have really improved their management of basic tidiness in the car with this in our family vehicle. My husband has managed to keep the passenger seat easy for me to join him in his car, and now our teens will enjoy an uncluttered life in the 'teen mobile.'" —DW
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
You can also grab this simple mesh version for kids who have aged out of days-of-the-week decor.
Promising review: "I've loved this product. I was looking for something that I could hang in the kids' rooms so they could get ready for school on their own. It's a great color, made with a very sturdy material, and overall fits our needs perfectly!!!" —Omi & Tela
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I LOVE this timer. I use it in my classroom to time center rotations or other various timed activities. The red indicator is an excellent visual for kids and the ringer isn’t obnoxiously loud or long. It’s also magnetic!!!! I bought another just to have in multiple places in the room. Worth it!!!" —Jasmine Olean
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I really like these. They are perfect to keep my diaper bag more organized and keep messy items contained. They open and close easily but with a good hold. Tested to hold water perfectly. The stand open design is very useful and will protect items well. The presentation was nice too and would make a good gift." —Mrs.Krahn
Get them from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "These bandages have decreased the wart by half. It's still there but we just purchased our second pack in hopes to finish the job. It was really big to start with. We first used the freeze stuff and it did nothing. Hopefully with the second pack it will be gone. My daughter really likes that the wart/medicine is camouflaged as a regular Band-Aid so she can wear shorts and that it's painless.
Edit: After three packs of these the warts are GONE!" —Robin H
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "Oh em gee. I LOVE this. I breastfeed and my baby won’t take ANYTHING but a boob; not a bottle, not a pacifier, nothing. EXCEPT for this alien looking thing! It gives my boobs a much needed break and it keeps her happy. Dog hair and such does stick to it very easily but I mean, it’s silicone, what do you expect. You can just blow it right off or rinse it and it’s good as new. The downside is the rubber squeaking noise, definitely terrible but not enough for me to even dare take it away and risk becoming a pacifier again. Thank you thank you to the mom group that introduced this to me." —Jason English
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "These things are a life saver! It took my son a little while to get used to them but he never really minded them much. They completely cover him from his shoulders to his lap and I love that if he drops food into his lap the pocket catches it. I no longer have to worry about him getting food all over himself or his clothes! He’s a messy self-feeder but it’s not a problem anymore thanks to these bibs! I also especially love that I can easily just wipe them down after meals so I only have to wash them once they start looking slightly stained. Then I just throw them in the wash and they come out good as new! I bought three and I’m so glad I did! If your kid is exceptionally messy, I highly recommend these!" —Alicia Briggs
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "This spackle is so handy! Much easier and faster than opening a regular container of spackle, then finding a putty knife to use and sand paper. Everything you need is right there. I filled probably close to 50 small holes and nicks from kids throwing toys, etc. in less than 15 minutes. Would definitely recommend this." —Michelle Smith
Get it from Amazon for $6.97.
Promising review: "Colorful, nontoxic Play-Doh has been great for my son who has many allergies including skin allergies. He has had no problem with these. This keeps him occupied for quite some time, often when I am cooking or cleaning. I played with this as a child myself and have fond memories of it." —Brandy P.
Get it from Amazon for $8.19
Promising review: "These work! I know a lot of us struggle finding good child protective locks/straps but these worked on my 3-year-old. Five minutes after installing he noticed them on the bathroom cabinet and they did not budge! I recommend before you peel and stick these to make note of measurements and clean the surface where you will install. They set up and install in less than 10 minutes! A++" —jennifer beaulieu mcgill
Get four from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I had to label my son's blanket and extra clothes for pre-K. So far we've run it through the washer and dryer once and it held up well. The writing on the sticker faded a little. But I don’t mind going over it again with a Sharpie. These were a good investment." —Nichole
Get them from Amazon for $4.97.
Promising reviews: "My son had thick 4c hair and this is a heaven sent product!!! It works instantly and makes his hair so soft and easy to work with!! This is amazing for 4c moms! Thank you so much!!!! (Pictured above, top right.)" —Virgin Apple Beauty
"I have a 2-1/2 year old biracial daughter with 3b/3c hair. I've always been conscientious about keeping her hair healthy, which means I've unintentionally bought mostly products that 'strengthen' and 'protect' hair. So her hair has always been easy to detangle and had minimal breakage, but it's never really been 'soft.' I set out to see if there was something I could add to our routine to help with that, and oh my goodness did this product deliver! She's a toddler, so her hair still gets frizzy, tangled, and dry, but even her frizzes are soft! (Pictured above, bottom right.)" —jhtarheel84
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: We moved into a new home and as much as I try to baby our brand-new hardwood floors, I have noticed small nicks and scratches caused by our active toddlers. I use this pen and they look good as new! I highly recommend these pens. The trick is to apply the liquid to the mark you want to cover, and then immediately use your finger or a paper towel to go back over the same spot to remove any excess stain. If you do not do this, you will have a visible line where you applied the stain which basically highlights the imperfection." —MPA
Get it from Amazon for $5.98 (available in 11 stain colors).
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 $9.99.
Promising review: "I needed this product to babyproof my house for our 6-month-old as he is going to stand and walk soon. This protects us too from getting hurt from the corners. I have a desk in my living room that has sharp corners and a dining table with sharp corners. These corner protectors were easy to install. There's a small adhesive sticker that you place inside the corner protectors before sticking them to the corners. When I applied them, they stuck immediately. I was surprised by how unnoticeable they were on the corners of my desk." —Tushar
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I bought these so my baby wouldn't slip around when sitting in the tub. They work great (without these he would slide very easily). I had to buy two packs to cover the entire tub. They have been sticking really well and it's been six months of daily use for three people (follow the instructions and take the extra time to clean the tub thoroughly and use alcohol to rub it down, then apply). My only complaint is that dirt does seep a little under the outer edges, so the tub looks a little messy even though I've scrubbed it clean." —kikanator
Get 12 from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review "If you’ve got a baseball player with white pants, this is a MUST-have. You can soak pants for days and still have stains. This gets rid of everything. I use a soft toothbrush so I don’t pill up the fabric. A bar will last months. Also, it's probably really good to get rid of blood (aka evidence). Just allot yourself enough time to scrub (and dry) before you call 911. That's the key. That’s just something I thought of off the top of my head. Not based on any true story that may or may not still be under investigation. Just a useful tip. Happy cleaning!" —L. Arnold
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $0.88.
Promising review: "I was so happy that I bought these! They are super strong and secure and easy to install. I have a 1-year-old and a 5-year-old who both run around and bump into everything, not to mention climbing on stuff, and these give me peace of mind as a father. Definitely a great value and much cheaper than a trip to the emergency room. A definite must for any parents wanting to babyproof their home. I will continue to buy these for any future televisions I may have because I don’t like to mount my televisions to the wall. These are perfect for anyone living in an apartment as well, that way you don’t damage the walls." —Jamie Arredondo
Get it from Amazon for $8.78.
Promising review: "My son has loved using this book to improve his math skills. We put it in a binder with some dry erase markers so it can be used over and over, which is especially helpful on pages he has trouble with. He likes to time himself to see how much he's improved! Highly recommend!" —Jessika C
Get them from Amazon for $4.98.
Promising review: "We have a newborn in the family so I decided to gift them this bib. It's great because you can wash and reuse it as many times as you want without having to put it in the laundry like traditional bibs. The kids love it!" —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four styles).
Promising review: "I strongly suggest you get this if you don't want greasy fingers; that is the main idea. The bottom piece has a suction so you can place it anywhere at an upright position. It is easy to pick up diaper creams from a circular angle. This was a good investment overall." —HappyWife=HappyLife
Get it from Amazon for $5.95 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "These door guards are excellent! They are thick and sturdy. I'm able to put them on my inside doors with ease and they stay in place. My 16-month-old can not pull them off. The doors DO NOT shut with these on. You can put them on any side of the door. I have one door where my little one could pinch his fingers in the hinges. I'm able to insert the guard on the side with the hinge! The door barely moves open/closed and does prevent fingers from pinching. I highly recommend these." —HTHONLINE
Get them from Amazon for $8.95.
Promising review: "This plate is awesome. My son eats his snacks at the TV stand in the living room. But he has major temper tantrums and likes to pick up everything close to him and throw it, including his bowl of snacks, so I decided to give this a try and I'm glad I did. The suction is great as he is unable to pick up the plate. We love the dinosaur design and the price is great." —Kristin Jerome
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
Promising review: "I got this for my 15-year-old for school and she loves it. I recommend this product." —Nichole Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $4.88.
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