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    46 Parenting Products That Reviewers Say Actually Did What They Advertised

    Hear ye, hear ye — these products are parent approved.

    1. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair for curly-haired and tender-headed tots (and adults!) that harnesses the hydrating, reparative, and detangling abilities of vitamin B5, jojoba oil, keratin, and more.

    before and after photos of a 14-month-old with natural hair whose curls look soft and moisturized after using the conditioner
    before and after photo of a child whose curls are more defined and less frizzy after the conditioner is applied

    Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy.

    Promising reviews: "I love that this detailer actually does what it says it's supposed to do. A lot of detanglers and leave-ins often only do one or the other. But with a few sprays of this bad boy, the kinks disappear! It makes it so easy to comb my 3-year-old's super curly hair." —Anissa

    "Good product for the price. Does what it advertises." —J Duke

    Get it from Amazon for $9.66.

    2. And a detangling brush if hair brushing typically triggers the tears 😭. Not anymore! This brush has special silicone bristles that are designed to gently separate knots without pulling and breaking strands.

    The ergonomic shaped brush in turquoise
    a child with a huge knot in their hair
    the same child with the knot gone and their hair neatly brushed

    Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).

    Promising reviews: "Brushing my hair without pain has been a lifelong struggle. As a young girl I would get into screaming matches with my mother over her brushing my hair and we would practically have to empty a bottle of detangler spray to get me through the experience — still with gritted teeth. So naturally, I was extremely skeptical of a brush that claimed it would detangle knots with no pain. I have rarely seen a product that is so accurately advertised. I am in absolute awe of this brush. What is usually an hour-long chore to brush out my hair with lots of tears took five minutes and was completely painless. I have used the brush in the shower and on dry hair and it really makes the process quick and painless. I would absolutely recommend this hairbrush to anyone and everyone. It is very lightweight and durable." —Barbara Rosenthal

    "I have fine hair that gets tangled easily as does my daughter, especially bed head or if we have been in the wind at all. I was skeptical this brush would be as great as advertised but it really is. Both on wet or dry hair, this brush pulls through tangles and knots with ease. Very happy with this purchase!" —Sky Sessions

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in nine colors and in multi-packs).

    3. A pack of Crayola Globbles to keep your kiddos busy sticking, squishing, squeezing, stacking, and slinging without worrying about sticky residue on your ceiling and walls. 

    Reviewer's video showing the sticky balls sliding down the wall
    Reviewer holding the balls in pink, purple, orange, yellow, green, and blue colors

    Promising reviews: "As advertised. My daughter loves these. She and her friends have played heavily with these and whipped them against our walls. No damage to the walls, no damage to the toys." —Kelly Ketler

    "I waited over two months to write my review! My 4-year-old daughter plays with these DAILY! YES they do attract dirt and hair. HOWEVER they are so easy to rinse off it's not a big deal! We took these to a family gathering and ended up giving two away because they were SO loved! The two we gave away went to a 12-year-old and my 19-year-old brother. They discovered throwing them at the ceiling fan and watching them shoot across the room, which was pretty entertaining! None of them have busted or ripped and they are definitely NOT gentle with them! I will definitely be buying more!" —Kindle Customer

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.09.

    4. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer that'll help you whip up homemade Smuckers Uncrustables (with the filling of your choice!) and save a heck of a lot of money.

    two slices of bread, one with peanut butter and one with jelly
    the two slices of bread pressed together and cut into a crustless circle sandwich

    Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised at how well these worked! Very sturdy and work exactly as advertised. My kids loved using them too. Bye-bye over priced pre-made PB&J!" —Shelley

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $13.56.

    5. Revlon hot air brush so you don't have to wait an hour for your teen to get ready — or spend $600 on the Dyson Airwrap they're convinced they need. This'll take them from wet, tangled, frizzy hair to a sleek and shiny blowout in minutes.

    before photo of a reviewer with chest-length curly hair
    after photo of the same reviewer whose hair is now straightened and looks smooth and shiny

    The brush has special vents that allow air to flow so hair dries faster. Plus, it's quicker than using a dryer and then a flat iron or curling iron, which equals less heat damage.

    Promising reviews: "This is an amazing feat of engineering. It is everything it advertises itself to be and more. My hair is shoulder length, thickish, curly, and has a tendency to go the frizzy, bushy route. Prior to buying this item, I could not properly blow-dry my hair and had to get it done professionally. It takes my excellent hairdresser 45 minutes to blow-dry it. I can now do that myself in 20 minutes with excellent results, and without damaging heat hitting my scalp. It works so quickly that it is even easy to use on the back of my head. I can use it in-between shampoos when my hair is totally dry for a touch up — with amazing results in a few minutes! For me this product is truly a hair dream come true!" —Ln M

    "I bought this for my teen who constantly straightens and damages her hair. I tried it first AND KEPT IT...then bought her one! We both love it. No need for a straightener. Just 13 minutes from out of the shower to dry AND straight." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $38.98+ (available in four colors/styles). If you've tried barrel-shaped hot air brushes before without success and have tighter curls or coils, they may want to try the paddle brush version, which reviewers with 3a–4c hair swear by.

    6. An anti-nail-biting pen because your kiddo has a nasty habit of putting their fingers in their mouth. This quick-drying pen leaves behind a bitter taste that'll make them say, "Bleh!" and teach them to avoid biting or sucking.

    reviewer's before and after photo
    Reviewer's before photo showing their child's bitten fingernails and after photo showing the improvement in their nails after a week of using the pen

    Plus, it has anti-inflammatory ingredients like organic aloe leaf juice and organic eucalyptus leaf to soothe sore fingers.

    Promising reviews: "Easy to apply and works as advertised. Provides a very terrible taste to the fingernail. It's definitely working!" —Jody K Miller

    "OMG it works!! My 3-1/2-year-old was a constant thumb-sucker. Four days and she hasn't put her thumb in her mouth!! It's the worst taste ever but it works. We tell her we are painting her nails. We put it on during the day and at night. Best product around." —Natalie Plaza

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

    7. A pack of sink extenders for toddlers who are in the midst of their "I can do it myself!" phase. Give your tot some independence *and* save your poor back from having to strain as you hoist your 25-pound nugget to the sink to clean their hands.

    A child washing hands in the sink using a sink extender on the faucet
    A faucet extender attached to a faucet

    Promising reviews: "These do exactly as advertised. It is worth it so my toddler can reach the sink to wash his hands. I like that it is a two-pack so I can have it in two places. It is very easy to remove it too. The neutral colors are perfect." —Jo An

    "I am very satisfied with my purchase! These reach just perfectly for my daughter's daily/nightly hygiene routine; it extends out just the right amount. She doesn't have to struggle any longer washing her hands or just getting ready for the day. They are the perfect fit too and stay in place just fine. They are easy to install, remove, and use. Also durable, flexible and easy to clean. I highly recommend: 5 out of 5 stars!" —Katie

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95.

    8. A pack of inconspicuous corner guards if you want to prevent your little one, your poor knees, and even your blind senior pooch from any future ouchies caused by bumping into the corner of the coffee table.

    a glass table with a sharp edge
    the clear guard on the corner giving it a rounded edge

    Promising review: "As advertised. If you have harsh corners on your coffee table/dining table/kitchen counter tips then this is for you. I have a 2-year-old and was worried that she would hit her head against the corners. She hasn't hit her head on the corners yet but I feel pretty comfortable with the fact that if she does, having this product will definitely decrease her pain/injury." —MIKE

    Get 12 from Amazon for $9.98.

    9. A slide away storage bag to make cleanup less painful than stepping on a Lego. It has a built-in mat for playtime and then closes in on itself with the pull of a drawstring, corralling toys within so everything is put away before you even have time to finish singing "The Cleanup Song."

    the bag lying on its side with the mat open and toys on it
    the mat rolled back into the storage bag

    Promising review: "For years, my kids have been dumping their Legos onto a blanket. Pieces constantly fall off and get lost, and it's a pain to get everything back into the plastic storage bin when they're finished. (And, of course, that job falls to me because they're too little to lift the blanket by themselves.) When this bin arrived, I dumped all of the Legos into it, and then gave it a try. It worked EXACTLY as advertised! I dumped the Legos out onto the fabric, then grabbed the handles and effortlessly dumped everything back into the bin. Now, my kids are able to dump out the Legos all on their own, play with them to their hearts' content, and then put them all away again when they're done. The border keeps most of the pieces on the fabric (a few escaping is unavoidable), and the bright solid color helps them find the piece they need more easily. They're able to put everything away without my help, which is awesome! Plus, when everything is put away, the bin tucks away nicely in the corner. It even matches the fabric/color of our large toy bin! I really wish I had something like this when I was a kid, but I'm incredibly grateful to have it now, as it's making my parenting life MUCH easier!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $55.49+ (available in four colors).

    10. A pancake batter mixer with a built-in BlenderBall wire whisk that'll mix wet and dry ingredients for hotcakes and waffles as fast as you can shake it. Breakfast will be ready in minutes *and* with fewer dirty dishes that require your attention.

    hand squirting batter into a waffle maker
    the cooked waffles

    Promising reviews: "Works as advertised! Pancakes for breakfast is a much easier task. Cleanup is a breeze." —Marjorie

    "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 $14.99.

    11. A cruelty free vitamin C serum so you can give your skin a much-needed pick-me-up after many, many late nights with your little one. Just listen to the 75,000+ people who gave it a 5-star review: this stuff brightens, softens, and dramatically fades hyperpigmentation.

    A reviewer with dark skin showing the serum lightened the acne scars on their forehead and cheeks until they were basically gone
    Progression photos showing redness and acne on reviewer's cheeks is reduced on day 2 and day 4

    Promising reviews: "Works as advertised. I find it makes the dark marks disappear much quicker after a breakout. I bought this for mild under eye wrinkles and have definitely seen the difference. Been using it for two months or so and now it's part of my holy grail products. I also noticed that I have had less breakouts since I started using this product." —M. Russell

    Amazing! I'm a mom of two young kids and tend to look tired/wore down all the time. This has helped my face glow and look more healthy." —Katilyn Taber

    Get it from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in two sizes).

    12. A box of wart-removing pads because warts are incredibly common among kiddos and these'll get rid of their extra appendage without a (potentially scary) trip to the doctor. Just apply it like a bandage and let it do its thing!

    Promising reviews: "This stuff WORKS!! My daughter had a wart on the bottom of her foot for almost a year. The doctor prescribed two different creams that both burned her skin around the wart and stung very bad. These little pads were perfect! They cushioned around the wart so she could run and jump and play without pain. They also were super sticky! I was so impressed! It also only took three applications and her wart was gone! I have been recommending this product to EVERYONE!" —Sheena Stevens

    "Worked wonders for my son. My son is young and scared of going to the doctor so I bought this for him to try out before making an appointment. These worked great for him. Since my son is young and VERY active I was afraid he wouldn't keep it on long during the day so I put one on him right before he went to bed. They are just like Band-Aids with a circle where the medication is. It was very easy to apply. Just peel and stick. I also used medical tape to hold it in place just in case my son moved a lot in his sleep. Then I had him wear socks while he had it on. In the morning we took it off just to see if it worked at all and it worked. It removed this 'huge black seed'–looking thing. My son said his toe didn't hurt anymore. On the second day I used another pad and it removed another black seed but this one was smaller. I used a total of four pads and his sore is gone. So glad we went with this product instead of taking him to a doctor." —Zachariah Knight

    Get 14 pads from Amazon for $6.96.

    13. A bath treatment for quick relief from dry, irritated, itchy skin. It's made with colloidal oatmeal (basically oatmeal that's ground into a really fine powder), which is commonly used to soothe irritation caused by conditions like eczema, dry skin, chicken pox, hives, insect bites, sunburn, and poison, oak, and sumac. When you add it to bath water it creates a milky soak that will leave skin feeling soft and hydrated.

    before photo of a child's neck with a red eczema rash on it
    the same child after the oatmeal bath and the rash is gone

    Promising reviews: "As advertised. We use it once a week or every two weeks for our 6-year-old who has mild eczema and dry skin and it seems to help manage breakouts." —Q & A's Dad

    "My 5-month-old son had some eczema around his neck and chest area from the irritation of him constantly drooling and salivating from his teething stage. A friend had recommended I give him these oatmilk baths a few times a week. Just after one oatmilk bath, I had already noticed the difference. My son's neck and chest no longer looked red and irritated. Any time I see his eczema coming back, I give him these bathes and it really helps with the irritation. I’m glad I gave them a try and would recommend to anyone with eczema or rash." —Deejay saguid

    Get 10 packets from Amazon for $8.22.

    14. A booster seat if you'd rather not spend money on a high chair your child will eventually outgrow, or if grandma and grandpa don't have a high chair at their house. They have spring-loaded arms that firmly grip the legs and nonslip, rubberized feet so your tot's chair is stable; it even stays attached if the chair is moved. It can support up to 300 pounds, which means it's also great for adults with joint pain who need an extra boost when standing.

    Promising reviews: "We bought this booster base at our daughter's request for their 20-month-old son. She loves it. It performs exactly as advertised. She has tried three different types of chairs with it and it works for all three. Our grandson likes the fact that he can get into his chair by himself. He just pulls his little stool next to the chair. It collapses for travel and can be washed in the sink or tub or hosed down." —Tag1

    Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in four colors).

    15. A Contigo spill-proof tumbler to make you say, "Sure, here you go sweetie!" whenever your child asks for their cup without you fretting or wondering even once if they'll slosh and splatter their juice everywhere.

    reviewer holding the cup in nautical blue print
    reviewer demonstrating that the cup is leak proof

    Promising reviews: "As advertised! Get one! Love this cup. Our daughter is 1 years old and even though it seemed tough to drink through the straw at first (due to the internal filter) she has no problem drinking from it. It’s absolutely leak proof and easy to clean. I’m a fan of all Contigo products and this one did not disappoint." —Joe

    "The holy grail of sippy cups!! This cup is THE BOMB! No leaking, easy to clean. My 18-month-old, who wants to do and have everything like his 6-year-old brother, loves this cup! Both boys use them. Not too babyish for my older one and easy enough that my little guy can use them, so we now have four of them! I’m sure a couple more are in our future! And the price is great." —shoelover

    Get it from Amazon for $9.88+ (available in seven prints and in a pack of two).

    16. A box of pore-tightening, skin-lifting face masks that'll truly terrify you, first because you'll look like a zombie once you've applied it (which is honestly how you feel as a parent sometimes), and second because it's so darn effective at reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

    Promising reviews: "LOVE THIS MASK!!!!! Works exactly as advertised. Immediate substantial difference after just one use!!! Put this stuff on auto-order!!!!" —Jennifer W.

    "I’ll be honest. I don’t write reviews very often. Today was especially a hard day working from home, not sleeping last night, an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old. I was feeling beat! My skin was sure showing the stress. I had LOW expectations — no way this could make me feel better but I decided to treat myself at least a little. Well, was I in for a BIG surprise! I was FaceTiming my mom and my BFF during the tightening. I sure was scared, and we both thought this would be perfect for a Halloween night! LOL! But as soon as I rinsed it off...WOW! My mom was asking all about it! She will try it too! LOL! I will surely continue using it! Please leave this awesome product at this awesome price! Greatly appreciated by tired mommies like me!! Gracias!!" —TAYD3

    Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $24.

    17. And a tub of brightening, firming, and rejuvenating eye cream so you at least look like you got some sleep (even if you're currently dealing with sleep regression right now *screams internally*).

    Reviewer before and after showing the cream tightened and brightened their under-eye area
    Different reviewer's progression photo showing their eye bags disappearing over time

    Promising reviews: "Exactly as advertised. Great price, super creamy and moisturizing. Will definitely purchase again." —Amazon Customer

    "I’m a working mom of two toddlers and I am 34-years-old. I get maybe 5.5 hours of sleep a night (on a good day), and I always have puffy eyes and this has been a life changer. I noticed an almost immediate noticeable change around my eyes since using this eye cream. I was looking for a more affordable eye cream and found this highly rated one and decided to try it!!! A little of this goes a long way. I also use it on my fine lines and my neck." —Sara Nich

    Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in three sizes).

    18. A denture cleaner because your teen's very expensive aligners are coated in some weird white film. These fizzing tablets will blast away odor-causing bacteria, discoloration, and plaque from Invisalign, retainers, dentures, night guards, and more.

    Reviewer's Invisalign, which look slightly yellow
    The same Invisalign looking significantly cleaner

    Promising reviews: "Easy, fast, works as advertised! No more brushing aligners with my toothbrush; just pop a tablet in a glass of warm water, add the retainers, let the product do the work. It’s removed discoloration making my aligners bright again. So easy!" —David M.

    "We brought this product for our teenager who has been complaining about the taste and smell of his retainer after a day of wearing it. This product is easy for him to use, disinfects, and makes it smell and taste better." —Ambera L. Robinson

    Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $19.61.

    19. A hole repair kit for parents (especially renters who want their security deposit back) whose walls have nicks and dents in them from their kids roughhousing.

    Promising reviews: "Item works exactly as advertised. For someone who doesn't do much construction, this was a breeze to use. Literally just slap it on the wall, let it dry, and sand it down. Good as new! Really impressed." —Reviewer

    "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 $5.98.

    20. A collagen-coating hair treatment if your dry, damaged, and overprocessed strands could use a salon treatment but you simply do not have the time for that. This reparative five-minute hair mask will revive your mane and leave it soft, silky, and smooth.

    Before and after of BuzzFeed reviewer who used the product, showing it reduced their hair's frizziness and added shine and softness
    reviewer with 4c hair holding a section of their hair showing how strong and hydrated their strands look
    Bek O'Connell / BuzzFeed, www.amazon.com

    Check out this reviewer use the treatment to moisturize her hair on TikTok!

    Promising reviews: "Ever since I started getting my hair balayaged it’s been very unruly especially after it’s wet from a shower. This treatment helps against that and makes it easier to get a brush through afterwards. Smells amazing too and makes your hair silky smooth. I also have very oily hair, always have, and have to be careful what products I use because so many very easily just give me greasy hair. This one does not, which is also a plus. It does exactly what it advertises."  —Michaela

    "All right, so back story: I'm four months postpartum with my second child with all the 2-type hair (some pieces are spiral, some are straight and some are wavy lol). Let me tell you: My hair was destroyed, and constantly falling out at every tug. I have a long history of dying my hair and straightening it and have recently accepted my hair as is so to speak. This thing gave life back to my hair in just one treatment." —Kristi

    Get it from Amazon for $7.74.

    Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

    21. Or a moisturizing hair treatment to give your strands a quick burst of hydration. In just eight seconds — eight! — it starts working to leave your mane feeling silkier, softer, and smoother after washing.

    to the left, an image of brown hair with the text
    Reviewer with natural hair that looks voluminous, healthy, and shiny
    @lorealparis / Via www.instagram.com, www.amazon.com

    Promising reviews: "I was a little hesitant to buy this because I've tried so many conditioning products for my fine, straight hair, but I have to say this works as advertised. You can feel you hair becoming silky almost immediately. My hair is soft and manageable without being weighed down. Easy to use and rinses clean." —C. Chambers

    "My hair is very damaged postpartum, and this product smooths out my dry winter hair like a miracle. I would highly recommend it — it smells amazing and my hair feels very soft and moisturized after washing with. Would definitely recommend using conditioner after like the bottle suggests." —Caroline M

    Get it from Amazon for $8.97.

    22. A grape cutter that'll give you peace of mind and soooo much time back now that you don't need to quarter grapes by hand.

    reviewer's gif showing the grape cutter in action
    reviewer's photo of the grape cutter

    Promising reviews: "As advertised. Works great for infants and toddlers!!" —Chris R.

    "Who buys a grape cutter? Well, a working mom with a toddler! This makes lunch prep so quick and easy!! I recommend to every mom I meet!! 🤗" —Danielle

    Get it from Amazon for $9.59.

    23. An inexpensive Pop2Play foldable indoor slide so your living room becomes a playroom in approximately 30 seconds. No more tantrums when it's raining and you can't go to the playground — and no more tugs at your arm every few minutes because your kid is sooooo boooooored. And when everyone's tired themselves out, it folds flat and ~slides~ away so it's out of sight.

    a review photo of the slide in a green yellow and blue color with animals and plants
    Reviewer's video showing how easy it is to set up the slide

    The slide's capable of holding up to 50 lbs.

    Promising review: This product was just as advertised. My 3-year-old loved it! It was just the right size for her. The material was sturdy but still cardboard so make sure the little ones are not putting water anywhere near it. Great product for the winter months and if your kids get tired of it, you can always turn it into an art project by having them draw on it with markers or crayons." —fcvg

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two styles).

    24. A bottle of professional grade callus-removing gel because you have about five minutes of me time each day and you can treat yourself to smooth heels in practically half that time. 

    Promising reviews: "I have very callused feet. I always use a pumice stone with minimal results. I found this product on amazon and OMG it's amazing. It did exactly as advertised. It is a very strong gel and I recommend wearing gloves when you apply it. DO NOT apply to healthy uncalloused skin. The directions on the bottle are straight forward so you shouldn't have any problems. I've never had such smooth feet and it only took one application." —Allie

    "So, many years ago I was a religious mani/pedi person. I would visit the spa every few weeks to scrub off the yuckies. Then, after kids I just slowly stopped. I still would do at home maintenance, but a couple of times a year I would need a professional service to really get rid of stubborn calluses. No more though!!! This stuff is AMAZING!!! AMAZING!! I struggle in the winter, living in a dry climate, to keep the heels on my feet healthy. This winter season though is going to be marvelous!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    25. A box of Avarelle hydrocolloid patches for those days when a pimple pops up at the *worst* possible moment. Hydrocolloid, tea tree oil, and calendula oil are gentle on the skin while still drawing out fluids and pus from your pimple.

    Reviewer before and after using patches
    reviewer photo of used pimple patches

    Promising reviews: "Works as advertised and great for sensitive skin. This has been amazing. I bought it for my daughter and she shared it with her boyfriend. They are both under 20. They experienced results overnight, reducing painful red pimples. I will continue to buy these for the kids because the results were hands-down amazing. And my daughter has very sensitive skin." —Tonja Scofield

    "These are a miracle. Why didn’t these exist when I was a teen? They are amazing. The clear up my son’s skin without leaving the horrible red marks on his skin. Sometimes they take more than one night to get rid of but they definitely keep his skin looking nicer. He has not had those wicked red marks since we discovered this product. They are great! If you have a teen or get acne yourself, definitely use these!!!" —NLA

    Get 40 round patches from Amazon for $8.50 (also available in XL square patches).

    26. And a clay mask if your teen's skin could use some deep pore cleaning. It may also help reduce the frequency of their breakouts *and* soften their skin. And! Reviewers with natural hair say it helped define their curls and clarified their scalp so moisturizing products could actually penetrate their strands.

    Before photo of reviewer with red, angry breakouts on their chin and around their mouth
    After photo of the same reviewer showing the mask dramatically reduced the redness and amount of breakouts

    Read our Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay deep dive and discover more of its many uses.

    Promising reviews: "Works as advertised. I’ve been using this product for about two months and it’s worked wonders on my acne. My skin is noticeably brighter and I’m no longer having painful breakouts or breakouts at all. I’m so thankful that I’ve discovered this natural product." —Yvette M

    "My son loves this. He’s a teen and has a lot of blackheads and oily skin. He loves to use it with apple cider vinegar instead of water. He says it feels tingly and tightens his skin, once he takes it off it feels so smooth." —Poodle Lover

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

    27. A nifty car seat buckle release tool — which you may recognize from Shark Tank! — to make traveling soooooo much easier. This genius gadget easily unlatches your kid's car seat buckle without ruining your manicure, and it's also great for older adults and folks who struggle to apply enough pressure to the buckle. Even kids can use it to unbuckle their seats (while parked, ofc!). 

    the pink tool
    A parent unbuckling their child in the car seat using the tool

    UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four.

    Promising review: "As soon as I saw this on Shark Tank I bought it. It was exactly what I've been looking for since I started driving with my new grandbaby. Like the grandma in the duo that invented this, I have arthritis in my thumbs. Many times I have struggled to unlock the straps, almost to the point of panic. Because of the stay home orders here, I haven't been able to use my new UnbuckleMe with my granddaughter in tow, but I tried it out without her in the seat and it worked exactly as advertised. Can't wait to use it with my granddaughter!" —Margery Smith

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors). 

    28. A Nose Frida Snot Sucker that'll help baby (and you because they'll stop crying!) find relief from a stuffy nose. Place the seal against their nostril to create a seal. Then gently suck to dislodge and remove the boogers from their nose. The things we do for our kids!

    The snot sucking kit
    Amazon

    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 $11.59.

    29. pink cleaning paste so you can restore your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker.

    before photo of a white dresser covered in scribbles made with a black permanent marker
    the same dresser after it was cleaned with the pink paste and almost all of the black marks are gone and the remaining marks are hard to notice

    See it in action on TikTok here!

    Promising review: This stuff is AMAZING! It works so well. It absolutely does what it was advertised to do and is easy to clean up. I used a product on my stainless-steel sink that damaged it a few years ago. On a whim the other day I decided to use this on those spots. It now looks like there was never any damage. I then took the time to use on the entire sink and the results blew my mind! I also love to use this on my flat-top stove. It cleans burned-on food off like magic!! I highly recommend this product and will continue to repurchase." —Atlantis1021

    Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

    30. A miracle spot remover because "messy" is the only word you can use to describe your life right now (same!). This stain-fighting liquid works on pet accidents, grass stains, clay, spaghetti sauce, ink, oil, grease, coffee, blood, baby food, and more.

    before photo of a white and pink t-shirt that has large red stains all over the chest
    the same shirt with all of the stains gone

    Promising reviews: "This stuff works as advertised on basically any stain. Particularly blood. If you have, for example, really really bloody bed sheets (for whatever reason) or you spill pomegranate juice on the bed, I mean…this stuff is good is all I mean." —RPMacMurph

    "I give 10 stars!! It took a few applications for complete removal of red wine on a white sweatshirt, and I did put a little Dawn dish detergent in the washing machine, but it removed the red wine 100%!!! I’m not sure I’ve EVER heard of red wine being completely removed from white fabric before!!! Also, red wine out of beige carpet = completely removed as well!! Interestingly enough, it does turn the red wine blue first, which I thought was strange, but who cares!!! I super highly recommend this product!!!" —KatieLady82

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.99.

    31. Burn After Writing, a TikTok-famous guided journal for helping you spend some screen-free time exploring your feelings; reflecting on the past, present, and future; learning about yourself; and letting things go by engaging in thought experiments and answering incisive questions. 

    Promising reviews: "Does exactly what it say and really helped me reflect!" — ariannah2000

    "I bought this journal for my 17-year-old daughter because she told me she has a hard time with a regular journal format. The questions and prompts are great tools to get thoughts and feelings on paper and gain a little insight into your own mind. Burning optional!" —Krista M.

    Get it from Amazon for $7

    32. A Burt's Bees sunburn soother if your winter vacation plans involve a lot of sun. It's made to soothe, recondition, and replenish skin after sun exposure, and reviewers have found that it can help prevent peeling.

    A model holding a tube of the lotion
    Reviewer's before and after photos showing a sunburn on the back and a back without the sunburn after using the lotion

    Promising reviews: "I have very sensitive skin and this product does what it says in regards to soothing and moisturizing after sun exposure. Highly recommend." —joysjunk

    "Throw away your plain aloe and buy this immediately! I will never not have this on hand in the summer/on vacation. It works miraculously well, and by the next day you’re totally good. Approved by my kids too!" —KMR

    Get it from Amazon for $7.69.

    33. A sleep-training alarm clock to help your little one learn that 5 a.m. is in fact too early for them to toddle into your room. 😫 The clock uses facial expressions and colors so your kiddo knows when it's time to get ready for bed and when it's time to wake up and start the day.

    a reviewer photo of the clock and the digital face is happy with the eyes open like good morning
    a reviewer photo of the clock and the digital face has their eyes closed like bed time

    Watch this parent share why this sleep trainer is one of their "best parenting hacks" in this TikTok

    Promising review: "Exactly as advertised! This has been great for my 3-year-old. He loves it. He even named it Teetoe (I had no say in the name). We had a demonstration with him to show him what the lights look like and what it meant when he saw them. He grasped it immediately and it has been wonderful. He now waits until Teetoe turns green to come out of his room. He sometimes sleeps through the yellow light, so it isn't so bright it wakes him up. We don't use the alarm, so I can't rate that. He can unlock the locking mechanism so we have it on a shelf high enough he can't reach it but can see it from his bed." —Atag

    Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (available in four colors).

    34. An eyeliner stamp that'll simplify your teen's winged liner routine. One end is a triangular stamp for the wings, and the other is a felt tip to connect the wing to the inner corner.

    reviewer with the wings stamped on the corner of their eyes
    the same reviewer after connecting the stamped wings to their inner corner with the eyeliner

    Promising reviews: "Exactly as advertised. I had held off on ordering this product for over a year. I thought there was NO WAY it could live up to the hype. Well let me tell you — IT'S PERFECTION! It's the easiest thing ever!! Yes, I did a trial run before putting ALL my makeup on just so I knew where I wanted the wings positioned, but once I got it where I wanted, I put on a full face, stamped them on perfectly, set my face with setting spray, and it lasted all night!" —Charlotte Barry

    "I bought this for me since I’m not very good at cat-eye eyeliner looks and I love them. This was a hit and so easy to use! The pigment is amazing and lasted all night without smudging or fading. I had to use makeup remover oil to remove it. Now since I have two teen daughters this didn’t stay in my makeup case for long; my daughter uses it and I gave her mine and will be picking up another one for me soon. Happy I tried it and will continue to purchase it again." —Amber Barcelona

    Get two from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes).

    35. A whale bath toy so even the must reluctant bather will be excited for bath time. It lights up and sprinkles water from its spout — what's not to love?

    reviewer's photo of the whale toy lit up and squirting water in the bath
    reviewer's gif of the whale bath toy in action

    Promising reviews: "Grandkids loved these tub toys. Very cute and worked as advertised." —Adlers

    "Worth every penny! My little one loves bath time, and this makes it even more fun! The water spout is awesome and gets taller the longer it sits in the water. The lights are an extra bonus! If you're thinking about buying — do it! Your little one will love this." —Ahliilai

    Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two colors).

    36. toothbrush holder and dispenser because it automatically dispenses toothpaste for you = fewer opportunities for messy kiddos to get toothpaste all over the cap and counters.

    the white wall mounted toothbrush holder
    Reviewer's photo showing the toothpaste dispensed on the toothbrush

    Watch this toothbrush holder in action on TikTok.

    This includes a toothpaste dispenser (that'll squeeze out every last ounce!), four cups and holders, and a place to store your toothbrushes.

    Promising review: "Not only does this work exactly as advertised, but it makes brushing fun for my two little kids. No more cups, brushes, and tubes cluttering up the vanity. And it absolutely gets every morsel of toothpaste out of that tube." —Amy Hertel

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).

    37. A cradle cap comb for gently removing loose flakes from your little one's head.

    No worries, new parents! Cradle cap — aka, seborrheic dermatitis — is a very common dry scalp condition that affects infants.

    Promising review: "Easy to use and works as advertised. I was amazed by how much it got out/off in the first use. While our baby’s case of cradle cap was pretty mild, we still saw a huge improvement. Would definitely recommend!" —Beemur

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    38. A pack of dishwasher-safe silicone pouch lids if you're tired of seeing a quarter of your kid's fruit pouch end up on the floor (and their clothes, and the couch, and the car seat). Now you can feel confident giving them food pouches! Inside the lid is a flow-control valve designed to stop spilling (even when little hands are squeezing the pouch) while still allowing them to suck.

    gif of someone squeezing the food pouch and nothing coming out
    reviewer's photo of a cap on a food pouch

    ChooMee is a small biz based in Northern California, owned by a mom, that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.

    Promising review: "These are AMAZING!! I feel like it is rare to find a product that truly works as well as advertised, but this one does. My 14-month-old, who loves to squeeze pouches and shoot the contents across the room, was able to eat an entire pouch on his own without spilling a single drop." —Shaun

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combos). 

    39. A Tushbaby hip carrier to save your back and shoulders when your clingy toddler wants to be held. And it doubles as a mini diaper bag with pockets for diapers (duh!), wipes, a bottle, a phone, a wallet, snacks, and more. 

    reviewer showing how the carrier wraps around their waist and make it easy to hold a baby
    reviewer showing close up of the carrier and how it has a front pocket

    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 reviews: "This product is exactly as advertised. It is very well made, and takes the baby’s weight off of the hips. Very grateful to have this item to help me carry my grandchild." —Kathy Hicks

    "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 weighs around 30–35 pounds, 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

    40. A diaper cream spatula applicator that'll transport goopy ointment from the tub to the tush, keeping your hands free of any sticky salves!

    Blue silicone applicator with a person's presses finger pressing on the tip to show that it is soft and flexible
    Reviewer's holding the pink applicator over a jar of cream

    Promising review: "You know, I randomly saw this product while looking at baby items and read the reviews that were so good I felt like I had to try the applicator. I have eczema issues on my hands and with all of the hand-washing and bottle-washing I've been doing since the baby came into the picture, not having Desitin on my hand that requires two rounds of washing to get it off is much appreciated. So I got this applicator, stuck a bit of diaper cream on it, and easily applied diaper cream just like advertised. It makes putting the cream on not only easier with less wear on your hands, but it also makes it FASTER, which is appreciated when your baby likes to start peeing without warning when her diaper is off. I have to work very quickly and this little spatula thingy helps me zip along so I don't have to change her clothes, the changing pad cover, my shirt...whatever else..." —Kim

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors).

    41. An anti-colic self-feeding baby bottle so your hungry baby can eat (priority #1!) when you just don't have free hands (no judgment!).

    Promising review: "Works better than advertised! This bottle is phenomenal! Long car rides are no longer a dread or worry with my 4-month-old baby. I love that I have the option to switch it easily between a regular bottle and a hands free. It's a little hard to clean the tubing, but well worth the investment. The baby loves to play with the tubes while she eats as well, and they somehow stay attached. It does not leak even if it falls out of baby's mouth. Recommending to all parents!" —Tiffany

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors). 

    42. A set of kid-safe plastic knives because your tiny sous chef wants to help with dinner — and now they can! 

    Three knives in different sizes purple, pink, and teal colors
    Reviewer's child slicing a squash with the knife

    Watch a kiddo chop up green peppers like a pro using this knife on TikTok.

    PSA: children should still be supervised while using these knives!

    Promising reviews: "Just as advertised and a great learning tool for kids. The three different sizes are great, seeing that kids' hands are also different sizes, according to age." —Roberto Garcia

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95 (available in two color combinations).

    43. A bug bite suction tool for reliving the irritating post-bug bite itching and swelling. It's designed to actually suck out venom, saliva, and irritants so your munchkins don't scratch themselves raw. You may recognize this genius product (which was invented by a mom!) from Shark Tank.

    A BuzzFeed editor's arm with a bite on it, the editor holding the suction tool and an after photo of the swelling reduced on the editor's arm.
    Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    Promising reviews: "Works as advertised. My wife is a mosquito magnet and the bites she gets drive her nuts. We have citronella plants on the back porch but they just don't help all that much. Electric fly/mosquito traps help, but not as well as the Bug Bite Thing. She still gets bitten but the bites are now a minor inconvenience." —bronxer

    "This is a miracle-worker for my toddler. I bought this after receiving a spider bite on my foot, that was already healed when it came in. Two days after delivery, my 2-1/2-year-old got stung by a bee or wasp and was screaming and in tears. I broke this out, and he immediately went from screaming to laughing as I used it. It was amazing. He got his second sting today, and the same thing happened: instant pain relief. I don’t know what I would do without this thing. Plus, he likes to play with it afterwards which further calms him down. A+++" —Briley Black

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four colors and in multi-packs).

    44. Boon cacti bottle cleaning brush set if you want to make the tedious task of washing baby bottles a little more fun. C'mon, these brushes are so cute that you can't help but smile!

    reviewer image of the cacti brush set in the white container
    reviewer image of the brush set out of the container, showing the different types of brushes

    Promising review: "This product does what it says it does AND it looks decent in the kitchen. Nice way to hide all the scrub brushes instead of having them strewn about under the sink. The draining feature is nice too so the brushes don't sit in their own water funk. It would be nice if the long brush was a bit longer for water bottles though. Overall, pretty decent little setup especially for the price." —PigPen

    Get it from Amazon for $10.19+ (available in two styles, as well as four replacement brushes). 

    45. An Earth Mama zinc-free organic diaper balm to treat tender tushies because diaper rash = no fun for anyone. It's made with calendula, lavender oil, and more calming ingredients to help soothe and heal ouchies and boo-boos like bug bites, chafing, cuts, and scraping. (Did I just...rhyme?)

    Earth Mama is a small biz based in Clackamas, Oregon, owned by a mom, that specializes in herbal body care formulated with safe ingredients for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their families.

    Promising reviews: "Love this balm! My LO has had no more issues with diaper rash or irritation, and does not do any damage to clog diapers as advertised. Love the smell too!" —Megan

    "I use these for everything!!! If you hate your baby having rashes from diaper burns use this!! It has cleared out most issues my son has dealt with within one day!! It has helped out my son when he had diaper rashers or any other type of redness from wearing diapers too long or just that he is also super sensitive. My son is now 5 and I still use this for cuts, bug bites, other skin issues, oil burns from cooking. This product is magic. Have been using it for over five years now. Won't go back to that zinc stuff they tell you to use when you first have a baby. I have recommend this product and have gifted them to new mommies ever since I tried it!!" —BTS J-JKVWWH

    Get it from Amazon for $11.43+ (also available in a two-pack and a three-pack).

    46. A CeraVe baby cream that'll help your bub find relief from itchy eczema or irritated sensitive skin. This cream is rich in hydrating hyaluronic acid and ceramides, which help strengthen your nugget's skin barrier. And it absorbs quickly without feeling greasy!

    Promising reviews: "It does what it says it does. Great brand to rely on." —Reader Seeking More

    "Finally, something that worked for our little one's skin. She was constantly scratching something — her fingers, the back of her knee, her neck, her elbow. It could be while she played or while she was sleeping; the worst would be when it woke her during the night. We tried everything we could think of from oatmeal baths multiple times a day, to Vaseline, prescription meds (betamethasone, eucrisa) from the dermatologist, and Aquaphor. The itching never stopped and splotches only went away for a day or two. We begged for something to manage her eczema. I found great information on the National Eczema Association website and found this product. With one application, she finally answered the question 'Are you still itchy?' with a smile and said, 'No!' She carries the tube around with her she is so happy. The rough patches are clearing up and she is not constantly scratching or uncomfortable. We would give this 10 stars if we could!" —D&N Scott

    Get it from Amazon for $8.97.

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