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    34 Parenting Products With Truly Impressive Before And After Photos

    Even the most sleep-deprived parent will appreciate these pics.

    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 review: "Miracle product. My 4-year-old has long, curly hair. She sleeps like she’s in an MMA ring and subsequently wakes up with hair matted and tangled. She cries if you brush it because it’s obviously a nightmare. I got this and spray it all over her dry hair and HOLY MOLY where has this been?! The brush glides through her hair with no issue. I don't know what magical unicorn made this stuff but I swear by this now!" —Meghan Anne

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

    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 review: "Miracle brush for wild toddler hair. My toddler has a mean case of the tangles every morning. I don't know what she does in the night, but she wakes up with a rat's nest on the back of her head every morning. It was like torture every morning to brush her baby fine (but dense) hair. I felt horrible. I tried everything and every kind of brush, to no avail. Finally, I found this one. I use a detangling spray and this brush, and she now actually enjoys getting her hair brushed! Her little ringlets are restored and her hair looks beautiful every day with minimal effort. I would buy this brush 10x over, just to not make her cry from the tangled mess. Highly recommend! (and always start detangling from the bottom up, that's a big help!)" —Chimney161

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 10 colors and in multi-packs).

    3. A CeraVe baby cream to 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 review: "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.

    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: "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 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 review: "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 $29.09+ (available in two styles and four colors). If they'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: "I love this stuff!! It’s taste horrible, which was great to help stop my 4-year-old from biting her nails. In about three days she completely stopped now and her nails have grown." —Denise Batista

    "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 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 review: "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).

    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: "Must-have. I love these. We just moved in with family, and they had a coffee table with super-sharp corners and I have a little one who pulls up on everything and is trying to walk. To say I was on edge is an understatement. My sister-in-law didn’t want an obnoxious baby proof item around her house, but these were so discreet she didn’t even notice that I had installed them. They are so soft that my little one started gumming on them to soothe his gums, LOL. They were super easy to install, stuck on very well and with not much effort, and came with plenty so if I need them I’ll have them handy. Super satisfied! If you’re thinking about getting, them please do!" —Amazon Customer

    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: "I really like this for my kid's Duplo Lego bricks but I think it could be used for a lot more than that. I want to get one for my kids train track. The fabric part is really large and would fit the track on it. I found the cleanup is extremely easy; all you do is lift up the fabric and it all goes in the bin. An added bonus, my 2-year-old can dump over the bin and it stays on the fabric part. I also would like to add that I like the fabric on the outside of the bin; it looks durable and good quality." —KFundy

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (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 review: 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 $13.75.

    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 review: "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 $10.28.

    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 review: "My home office is the kitchen counter. I like it there because I can see my backyard and I have lots of room to spread out all my marketing activities. But my barstools are just too short for my 5'3" self. My shoulders would hunch while typing on my laptop and I'd end up sitting on the couch before the day is over. I tried sitting on chair cushions and pillows and nothing was comfortable for long periods. Off I went to Amazon to find a solution. Kaboost gave me the idea to raise the legs and not the seat. Eureka! It works great! I use the short side and it lifts me the perfect amount so my shoulders are relaxed. I still have several inches between the counter and my legs. Bonus: When my grandkids come it will help them reach the counter better for snacks and Play-Doh fun! I just may buy another one so I have it on two chairs." —superboymom

    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: "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

    "I was skeptical that these were ACTUALLY leak proof. After all I have a toddler; they can make literally anything leak or spill. I have been through sooooo many cups trying to find ones that will not leave a puddle of water behind when it's left in its near permanent horizontal resting place on the floor or break or pour when my son inevitably bashes it onto the hardwood floor. The only liquid that comes out is what is left behind in the top of the straw after he drinks from it, which there is nothing you can do to even fix that. These are magnificent! They are easy to clean but then again I only use these for water so thicker liquid or drinks that tend to spoil may be more difficult to clean out. Overall this is the BEST cup I've come across when it comes to capacity, functionality, and most importantly ACTUALLY NOT LEAKING!"Ashley

    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 review: "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 review: "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 review: "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 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 $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 review: "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 hesitant to spend $9 on it but Amazon had the cheapest so I got it and it has gotten the tangles out of my daughter's hair that nothing else would, and I use it about once a week for myself as well. I recommend it for anyone with tangle-prone or damaged hair." —Betsy H

    "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 TikTok-famous 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: "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

    "A mama’s best friend!! This makes my life so much easier, eases my mind sending grapes in my kids’ lunch, and saves me so much time!!" —Kaitlin

    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: "We just received our slide and it took less than five minutes to get it out of the box and set it up. Super easy and convenient with two little girls waiting to see what was inside the box! My girls (3 1/2 and 1 1/2) got on this slide immediately after opening it up and I am not even kidding when I say they played on it for an hour straight. I was surprised at how nice and how sturdy the slide was considering it's made of cardboard. The girls had a blast playing on it and when it was time to go to bed it took about 15 seconds to fold it up to store until tomorrow. I love that it folds flat for easy storage so if you want it out of the way it can be. Very happy with our purchase!" —Amanda Sobol

    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 review: "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: "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

    "I bought this for my daughter because I liked the ingredients. She is a tween and getting pimple patches in various places on her face. I put three small patches on her forehead before she went to bed. In the morning, the pimples were totally flat! The pimples were still red but the gross, almost soon to be white heads were gone. I was amazed. So amazed that I tried it on one of my pimples and now I am a customer for life. These patches are incredible and they do work! I always read reviews before buying a product I put on my daughter and I wanted to do a good deed by leaving a review for other mom’s that are wary about chemicals nowadays. It works!!! There isn’t an explanation on the box how it does work, but I think it’s some kind of absorption of the yucky pimple puss. It was weird to me at first it didn’t clarify that but now...I could care less. I know these patches will work future miracles for me and my daughter. Thank you for making this product." —Amazon Customer

    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 review: "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 set of crib sheets to save your back and your baby's sleep (which also affects yours!) when they have a blowout and you need to change their bedding. QuickZip sheets come in two parts: a base that fits under the mattress and a zip-on crib sheet that comes off easily — seriously, you just unzip it — so you only need to switch out the zip-on sheet rather than wrestling with a mattress and fitted sheet each time.

    Promising review: "Best invention! I have now twice changed my baby's sheets after he spit up without him even waking up. Would have never been able to pull that off with regular sheets. See pics for proof!" —Tcold82

    Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in three colors and in a three-pack).

    28. A water painting pad that'll encourage your youngster's creativity while protecting your floors and carpets from all the havoc that crayons and markers can wreak. Fill the included magic pen and let their little hands doodle away; after a few minutes their drawing will disappear and the mat is ready to go again when imagination strikes.

    the mat, which has a dinosaur-themed border
    closeup of the mat showing the magic pen revealed the colors underneath

    Promising review: "I got excited opening the package. It came with A LOT of drawing tools and also a tote bag for travel, which was great. The mat itself was a lot bigger than I expected. It’s big enough for at least five toddlers to draw at the same time. Setup is quick and easy — just soak the tip and fill the pens with water. My daughter is only 17-months-old so I didn’t let her play with all the parts yet; I’ll slowly introduce them as she grows. But for older kids, they’ll have a blast. It’s perfect for introducing pens to my kid. I’m not worried about her biting on the pen tip since it’s just water. Also no mess whatsoever. Our apartment is all carpet so anything messy is a must not. This aqua mat is perfect for us and our daughter." —Kim L

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in two sizes).

    29. A miraculous cleaning paste so you can restore your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your white walls with their crayons and markers.

    green and blue crayon marks on a white wall
    the same section of wall with all of the crayon drawings gone

    Promising review: "I have kids who are messy all the time. It's easy to use this for everything. That’s why it’s good for me. 👍🏻 I like it. And it works well" —Fikriye Atay

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

    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 review: "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. 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: "The pictures posted here are legit. It makes removal so much easier and gives more consistent removal than my previous method of washcloths or just scratching the cradle cap off with my fingernails. It’s amazing and gross and wonderful. My babe doesn’t even flinch when I spend 10 minutes clearing his scalp of all the goo. It seems to be soothing to him. I just apply baby shampoo, then brush a little with the blue brush. Then I slowly start to comb in sections all in one direction. Then I go back and forth in multiple directions. It’s shocking the amount of dead skin that comes off. I’ve even used it successfully in his eyebrows (he gets some cradle cap there, too). This is a KEEPER!" —ZMomUtah

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    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 review: "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. 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 review: "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).

    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 review: "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).

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