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    27 Products For Kids That’ll Make Any Parent’s Life A Whole Lot Easier

    Making bedtime, bath time, and meal time a total breeze.

    1. A doodle mat that'll let your little ones express their creativity, without scribbling all over the walls. All they'll need is some water to unveil a beautiful rainbow drawing.

    child drawing on the mat that is attached to the wall

    2. A bento box that'll keep all their snacks in one place. It's leakproof and has rubber bumpers, so it'll keep their lunch intact even if they like to run around with it.

    three bento boxes filled with lunches

    3. A little robot alarm clock that'll help them wake up on time and tell you the temperature in their room. It doubles as a night light, so it'll ward off any monsters in the dark.

    child sleeping next to the alarm clock

    4. A set of walkie talkies that'll keep your vocal cords from frying, if you're constantly yelling across the house. Reviewers say the range is great, so they can even keep in touch with their kids when they're playing in the backyard.

    kids jumping with the walkie talkies around their necks

    5. A set of gratitude cards that'll encourage you spend some quality time together. It'll teach them to tune into their feelings and doubles as a reading exercise.

    person holding an affirmation card that says I am grateful for my imagination

    6. A light-up unicorn bath toy that'll make your little one actually look forward to bath time. Reviewers say it's also great for teething, since it's sturdy and seamless.

    the unicorn floating in a bath

    7. A baking set, if they're really keen on helping you out in the kitchen. The tools may be tiny, but they're 100% functional, so you'll be baking the day away together in no time.

    child holding cookie cutouts

    8. A non-slip bath mat that'll fill their tub with friendly sea creatures, while giving you some peace of mind. It's big enough to cover the entire tub, and has hundreds of suction cups that'll keep it in place.

    the bath mat in a bath

    9. A night light that'll make them excited for bed time. It'll project five magical designs (like the sea and the sky) onto their walls and ceiling, so they can drift off into dreamland.

    the nightlight projecting on a book

    10. A toy bin organizer that'll keep the floors clear, so you won't go stepping on any more Legos. They'll be able to find their favourite play things, since they'll all be in one place.

    the bin shelf filled with toys

    11. A weighted blanket that'll help soothe them when they're feeling down or restless. The weighted strip is removable, if they just want to use the soft blanket to stay warm.

    child with the blanket around them

    12. A crab-shaped bowl that'll suction onto their table, so they won't be able to toss it around while they eat. Each claw is a bowl, so you can use them to keep different food groups separate.

    13. A wooden vacuum cleaner that'll help you introduce your children to chores in a fun way. It comes with ten wooden pieces that the vacuum can scoop up, and it can pick up other small toys, too.

    child using the toy vacuum to pick up some pieces

    14. A stack of scratch-off notes that'll give their messages a little pizzazz. Reviewers of all ages love replacing their drab sticky notes with these magical cards.

    notes on the scratchpad that say don't be late, you are a star, and sorry I missed you

    15. A whale faucet cover that'll prevent them from bonking their head on the metal during bath time. The tail works as a hook, so you can hang it from the towel rack when you're not using it.

    whale cover on faucet

    16. A sensory game that'll make a great companion for a long car ride. The goal of the game is to make your opponent the last one to pop a bubble, but they can also just use it to keep their fidgety fingers busy.

    child pressing the buttons

    17. A pack of monster bag clips that'll help remind them to seal up their snacks after they're done munching. Reviewers say they keep their chips crunchy for months on end.

    clips on bags in a drawer

    18. A wooden dino hook that'll help them remember to hang up their towel or sweater. It has a sticky backing, so you won't have to bust out the drill.

    a brush hanging from the hook

    19. A rocket ship toothbrush holder that'll get them excited about cleaning their chompers. It's weighted, so it'll hold their brush without tipping over.

    toothbrush in the rocket ship holder

    20. A plush play mat that'll teach them about the different animals that live around the world. It's made with a layer of foam, so it'll provide some padding if they're playing on a hard floor.

    the play mat on the ground in a child's room

    21. A koala bib that'll catch the food your tot misses. It's made of neoprene, so it'll absorb liquid (so your baby's clothes won't have to).

    the bib hanging from a hook

    22. A tiny mouse that'll actually fit in their hand when they're doing virtual lessons. It's wireless, so they won't get it tangled up with their earphones or charger.

    the tiny mouse on a laptop

    23. An iPad case that'll let them watch their favourite shows without smashing your tablet into pieces. It has a smart pen slot, a stand, and a strap to fit it around a car seat, so they can use it any way they want.

    child holding the tablet case by the side handles

    24. A pair of colouring placements with washable markers that'll keep them entertained while they wait for their meal. When they're done, simply pop them in the wash and they'll be good to go for next time.

    the placemats on a table with markers

    25. A 360° sippy cup that'll help reduce spills, if they're graduating from a baby bottle. They'll learn to drink from a cup in no time, since it'll help them practice sipping from the edges, instead of a straw.

    toddler drinking from the cup

    26. A shark laundry hamper that'll make them a lot more involved in putting their dirty clothes or stuffed toys away (you can use it for either!). If you want to turn it into a fun game, just encourage them to "feed" the shark during cleanup.

    the shark laundry hamper

    27. And finally, a bookshelf made for picture books, so they can easily identify their favourite bedtime stories without pulling them all out.

    Your little ones when you bring everything on this list home:

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