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1. A pack of two gift wrap cutters so you can get perfectly straight lines every time, and *so much* faster than with scissors. The open cylinders slide over the roll of paper, with a sharp blade that cuts precisely where the paper comes off the roll. Anything to make wrapping all your kiddo's gifts faster!
Promising review: "This item is super easy to use and cuts well every time. I've used it five times already and it works perfectly. It's such a great time saver and I've even come back to buy more for other friends as a cute little gift. This little helper makes me actually enjoy wrapping presents!! Everyone should have one of these Little Elves!" —Cathy Bitner
Get a pack of two on Amazon for $13.99.
2. A set of Ornament Anchors so you can feel safe hanging even your more fragile ornaments on your tree, even if your proto-walker started pulling themselves up on anything they can find — or your cat has a tendency to climb up the trunk when you're not looking.
Promising review: "I wish I had this back when I had cats. I have a 2.5-year-old, and this is a total game-changer. Last Christmas, every ornament she could reach wouldn't stay on the tree. This year, not only have we kept every ornament in place, but they were very easy to place. Easier than I expected. I think the placement looks better than traditional hooks. Plan on buying more for next year." —Uniquely Mateo
Get a pack of 24 on Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors and three pack sizes).
3. A UV phone sanitizer because it can help annihilate a bunch of (bacteria) germies every night, even if it doesn't get rid of all the smears of grease on your screen. If you're stressed about flu season coinciding with the holidays, this can give you a lil' peace of mind.
A few years ago, a BuzzFeeder tested a bunch of our phones for germs, and the person with the cleanest phone used a similar product (everyone else, well, let's just say it's pretty gross).
Promising review: "Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but I have a Bio degree so I get excited about things like this and had to check it out. It definitely passed the test! I highly recommend watching the test video on the PhoneSoap website — I loved seeing the lab results (completely clean petri dish compared to a filthy control) — and the science speaks for itself. Very nifty product, works great and easy to use." —Riley Manwaring
Get one on Amazon for $49.95 (available in five colors).
4. A set of games for the road so they have something to alleviate their travel-to-Grandma's boredom (anything to put a stop to the incessant "are we there yet?" — or, even worse, them picking fights with each other) without having to rely too much on the iPad.
Promising reviews: "This set has new twists on classic games. I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun we had as a family playing. My 8- and 12-year-old daughters beg to play the games anytime we are together as a family. Money and time well spent!" —TBM
"For a quick and convenient game that can literally be taken anywhere, this game is perfect! The cost was great and the games are fun, quick, and can be played by kids and adults of all ages. These fun interactive games will get the whole family talking and playing together. Love it! On a couple of the cards my 8-year-old had to read the card a couple of times or hand it to me to explain to her, but once I read the directions she was good to go. Overall a great purchase!" —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
5. A SockDock — with it, each family member can have their own, adding their dirty socks to it daily, and *never* see a sock separated from its matching mate *ever* again. Plus, whoever's folding those socks will be able to do it in no time at all! Laundry doesn't stop just because it's December, and anything that saves you time and stress right about now is a good thing.
You simply slip each day's pair of dirty socks through its own secure slot in the cord, then when it's full, throw the entire thing in the wash as normal. When it comes out of the dryer, every sock will be clean but also secure in its spot! And don't worry, lots of reviewers say it works even for tiny baby socks.
Promising reviews: "So far this is working great! My 4- and 6-year-olds can put their socks in it, and I just throw it in the wash! The little socks don’t get stuck in my washer drain anymore, and I don’t go searching for matches. I seriously would not fold socks just cause I dreaded matching them before. I like that it goes into the dryer as well. Comes with TWO, so you can have one for each kiddo or one in the wash and the other collecting more little stink bombs." —luv2cook
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
Kevin Bunn founded SockDoc, a small business, in March 2017 after experiencing that common frustration of favorite socks going missing from his laundry.
6. A TikTok-beloved toothbrush holder and dispenser because you're tired of cleaning up the toothpaste mess a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old leave when they squeeze their own — this does it for them, both wasting less (aka saving you $) and leaving your counters free of globbed bubblegum-flavor paste. It takes two flavors of toothpaste at a time, so everyone can get their preference!
It features two different toothpaste dispensers (so they have options!), six toothbrush slots, and four cups.
Promising reviews: "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
"A TRUE MUST-HAVE from a mama who KNOWS!!! Every household with kids should have this thing, actually EVERY HOUSEHOLD, REGARDLESS! No more finding toothpaste everywhere but down the sink drain, no more throwing half a tube away because of lost caps. Simply press your brush against lever and a perfectly portioned dollop every time. When it’s time to rinse, grab one of the four cups that are hidden in the top and bottom of this little masterpiece. Rinse your brush, open the storage compartment, hang brush, and shut lid! Bristles are covered and protected from the wide array of germs that like to inhabit bathrooms." —Jen
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three colors).
7. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper because it can slice, dice, and even julienne all kinds of veggies — including onions — in mere seconds with minimal mess (or onion tears). Everything catches neatly in the container below, ready to be easily tipped into the pan or bowl! TBH, whatever helps you get both holiday and weeknight dinners on the table faster is always a win!
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "This chopper is AMAZING. I don’t mind chopping veggies but this is a game changer! It’s SO fast, cuts everything so uniform, and is FUN to use!! It gets my kids helping me in the kitchen too! I think I’ll be eating a lot more veggies in the future just because of this little gadget! Seriously! Buy it!" —AKshopper
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes).
8. A fancy touchless forehead thermometer, which works in mere seconds to tell you anyone's temperature, no need to stick it under their arm and wait. Yes, that means you can let them keep sleeping while getting their temp — one small victory when that kindergarten holiday party led to a cold.
Promising reviews: "Very fast results and no touch. Having two kids under 5, I can take a temperature while they sleep!" —Jaimie Gouge
"This is a great thermometer — accurate, looks great, a must have! If you have kids, forget about sticking a thermometer in their ears. I have four kids now and a thermometer is a must have. Hold this thing close to the forehead, push the button in and you get a reading in about one second. This thing looks good, feels good, and is accurate. We’ve used a variety of thermometers in the past. The head scanner that you run across the forehead...no good. In-ear thermometers...accurate, but expect a battle. Rectal thermometers...very accurate, but expect a war. This is the easiest one out of all of them. We find it especially useful when we need the quick 'I don’t feel that great' check...i.e., man cold. Overall, highly recommend!."—BearDownChi1
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
9. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer because if you're hosting family and have extra hungry mouths, you want breakfast to happen as quickly and effortlessly as possible. Thanks to this gadget's nifty BlenderBall wire whisk, you simply add your mix and other ingredients, shake to combine, then pour from the spout. No huge stack of dishes, just a pile o' pancakes in no time!
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 $14.99.
10. And rapid egg cooker so you can get some super-low-effort protein in both their everyone's bellies, without taking much more effort than pouring a standard bowl of cereal. Boiled eggs are great for easy lunches, too!
It makes tasty omelets plus hard-boiled, poached, and scrambled eggs in a jiffy with minimal dishes! And of course all the nonelectric parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe, which means cleanup's just as low-effort as cooking.
Promising review: "I saw this on a BuzzFeed list and, even though I have never had trouble cooking eggs, I had to have it. I have not been disappointed. It makes especially lovely, perfectly round omelets with minimal cleanup required. Hard and soft boiled eggs cook evenly and taste great. The poached eggs are tender and melt in your mouth over toast. It's the perfect kitchen appliance. I grin from ear to ear every time I use it." —Sonnet A. Fitzgerald
Get it on Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight colors).
Read Marquaysa's full Dash Rapid Egg Cooker review for more!
11. An elephant sprayer that, besides looking super cute *and* occupying your toddler through bath time, makes it about 1,000x simpler and faster for you to rinse away every last bit of soap from their hair. Be warned they might spray you a little bit, too, but *shrugs* sometimes that's just how it goes.
12. A water-resistant potty training watch because life as a preschooler is full of interesting distractions, and with a to-do list as long as Santa's, you've got a lot going on, too. So this reminds them to go for you! Set the looping timer at one of the five time increments (every 30 minutes, 60 minutes, etc.), and they'll know for themselves to head to the potty whenever it goes off!
You don't have to turn it off at night either — it can tell when someone's wearing it, and only alarms when it's on. Genius!
Promising review: "Good grief this thing works miracles. My 3-year-old son just seemed to have all types of issues with potty training. He loves (this watch) and only takes it off to charge it. I’ve even noticed he now wakes up in the middle of the night to go to the restroom on his own. We take the watch off to charge it overnight but I’m sure the watch is contributing to him understanding his body. Seriously I can go on and about how this watch is perfect for stubborn babies learning to go the 'potty.' Just buy it." —Natalie Peterson
Get it from Amazon for $24.45.
13. A reviewer-fave stain remover because sometimes it seems like kids can magically conjure hot chocolate stains with their bare hands. This will be like your secret potion to negate even their most powerful hexes (er, stains). One reviewer who's a mom of four teens — three of whom play baseball — said "I cannot believe how great it works!"
Promising reviews: "I love this stuff! It doesn’t work quite as good on tough stains but it’s great for all the 'everyday' stains and messes my three kiddos 5 and under make!" —Amazon Customer
"This is the best stain remover I have ever used! I wish I would have found it years ago! My daughter is 6, and I can't think of how many stains this product hasn't gotten out for us, even old set-in stains that I thought were hopeless. A friend turned me on to this stuff, and now I will never go without it! A must-have for anyone with kids." —Lauren Ruffin
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $14.90.
14. A brilliant sandwich cutter and sealer because they'll pay for themselves after just two uses, those nearly-$10 boxes of Smuckers Uncrustables are so expensive — key when you want more budget for Stocking Stuffers. Make your own version at home, and it'll be custom to your own preferences, too!!
Promising review: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak
Get it from Amazon for $15.96.
15. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste — it will be your new secret potion to tackle all kinds of kiddo-created scuffs and stains in a jiffy, from Sharpie and lipstick on walls to sticker residue on tile floors (gotta love the way a 3-year-old decorates).
Promising reviews: "GET IT! I have three kids and amount of crayons I scrub off the wall is never ending. This product is perfect for cleaning! It is abrasive so watch out of metal objects. 10/10 reccommend to EVERYONE!" —Caley Burkhouse
"If you’ve ever gotten lipstick on anything, you know how hard it is to remove. My 4-year-old loves make up and thinks she the next Picasso. This stuff removed it with only rubbing it over it. No scrubbing at all. I’m completely sold!" —Anastasha
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
16. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers that won't send Goldfish or Cheerios soaring if it gets accidentally knocked over, while making it super easy for small fingers to reach in for snacking. Help cut down on that Hansel- and Gretel-like trail of food you're cleaning all the time!
Promising review: "Must have! I never leave the house without a snack catcher for my kids, ages 1- and 2-years-old. These are so easy to clean, easy for my kids to enjoy a snack on the go or even just around the house, and I don’t have a mess to clean up after. Being a mom of two kids under 2, it is so helpful to have these because I already have so much cleaning up to do with my two children. I highly recommend! We use them daily and we will probably use them for a few more years." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6 (available in two color combos and in two-packs and four-packs).
17. An Itzy Ritzy adjustable stroller organizer so you don't have to somehow balance a purse on your shoulder (or dig it out of the abyss at the bottom of the stroller) at the same time you're trying to juggle your baby, corral your toddler, *and* grocery shop for cookie ingredients. Your keys, water bottle or coffee, and phone will sit at your fingertips, and it'll look designer-level stylish.
They're made by Itzy Ritzy, a small, parent-owned business invested in making cute, safe, and useful things parents need. Reviewers love it because it's great if you don't want to lug the whole diaper bag with you, or if you want to just grab something without digging for it!
Promising review: "Love the quality. It’s so well made. It’s simple and not too bulky. Something to hold my wallet, keys, phone, hand sanitizer, and a cup if I needed. After adding my essentials there’s still space for wipes and extra cup. I didn't want a bulky one that would be basically a small version of a diaper bag. Just a cute small purse that attaches to the stroller, like this. Personally for me it’s everything I wanted in a stroller attachment bag." —Henry
Get it from Amazon for $20.88+ (available in eight colors).
18. An easy-to-use iced coffee maker that transforms regular old ground coffee into delicious cold brew concentrate overnight — obviously NOT for your little kids, but so YOU can enjoy a cup with minimal effort and cost.
You just scoop some ground coffee into the included screw-on filter, measure your water, stick it in the fridge, and let it work its magic! One reviewer mentions that they made a mark on the outside for the water height, and now don't even have to bother with measuring.
Maitland, an editor here at BuzzFeed, bought this back in 2018 and still loves it! She says: "It's inexpensive, foolproof, and low-key stylish. The coffee keeps for days and days! And thanks to the airtight seal, the flavor will stay fresh and free of odors from other food in your fridge (looking at you, garlicky leftovers)."
Promising review: "As a mom who WFH with two kids, I find that making a big batch of cold brew that lasts a few days is a lifesaver for me. I have a big cup in the morning, a small cup in the afternoon and this batch will last me 2–3 days. Less to think about and don't have to wake up and make coffee. It's a great treat." —Kathy R
Get it on Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).
Read Maitland's full Takeya cold brew maker review for more.
19. A leave-in curly hair spray conditioner that'll transform their otherwise messy, frizzy 'do into a head full of beautiful curls without taking any extra effort on your part — you can even spray it on dry hair — so everyone can look adorable in 15 minutes or less.
Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy. And it's paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalate free, thank goodness.
Promising review: "I have two kids with curly hair, and they’re very sensitive to brushing. This is a lifesaver and has been in our bathroom for over 4 years now. I tend to think the thickness is actually more than we need and I will dilute into another bottle with water. The scent is fresh and not too floral or musty. And if you intend to go a few days without washing, this doesn’t get too greasy or create a film like some other brands (we’ve tried quite a few). One of the best — if not the best — detangler/curl sprays out there!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.69.
20. And a detangling brush so you can effortlessly rid each munchkin's hair of knots with wayyy less frustration, tears, and pain for both you and them, and actually get to caroling practice on time. Over 50,000 people have rated it five stars, so you know it's gotta be good — and at this price, you can buy one for each kiddo!
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "Single dad with two daughters, 8 and 5. I dreaded brushing hair, and they did too, especially my youngest with very thick and more wavy hair. Using a regular brush even with detangle spray was a very long process and she always griped/whined through the whole thing. But when we got this brush she started brushing herself and kept saying "look dad, it doesn't even hurt". It has easily cut the time spent brushing in half. Works when it is wet or dry. Both daughters like brushing hair now and will do it themselves even when I don't ask them to." —Andy
"Best detangling brush I've ever used! My daughter has really curly hair and puts up a fight every time I have to brush it! This brush has made bath time a much more enjoyable experience for both of us! 😅 If you have thick, curly hair this brush is a must-have!" —Tiffany Marie
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
21. A pack of Crayola Globbles to be the early gift — aka a distraction to get them to spend hours chucking them at the walls, ceiling, and wherever, watching them stick and squish, all while you take some time to wrap more of their gifts.
Yes, they easily wash clean with soap and water without losing stickiness, so the fun can keep going even after they end up in one of your houseplant pots. And one reviewer says they got thrown at the ceiling fan, which batted them across the room, and none of them ripped or broke!
Promising review: "Such fun for all three of my kids, ages 14 months to 6 years. The only downside is they get dirty fast from collecting fuzz and whatnot, but a quick rinse in the sink and they're good to go again and sticky! But not a bad sticky, a good sticky. My kids use them on our walls and we've had no issues with paint coming off or anything." —Jessica
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.27.
22. Or an eight-color set of washable dab and dot markers so your mini Monets cain to paint masterpieces while you get stuff done, without the paint spilling or dripping the way regular paints and brushes do. And they'll keep your artists occupied for hours, according to many reviewers!
The set also comes with directions to download a 101 Easy Dot Paint activities e-book! TBH we had a set of these when I was little and my sister and I LOVED them.
Promising review: "A must-have for toddlers. My son started using this when he was 2 and now he is 3. We've used this everyday and he never gets tired of it. He just loves doing dab and dot with letters and numbers. I also love the free printables included and I love how easy it is for my son to hold it with his tiny hands. I definitely recommend it." —Heriberto Mendoza
Get a set from Amazon for $17.99.
23. Or — I promise this is the last one of these — a Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game you'll be able to hand to your kids who think toilets are the peak of humor. Let them play silly hide-and-seek with it while you take an hour on the couch to order last-minute gifts. After it's hidden, it makes loud fart noises until it's found, then it plays music for a victory dance!
Promising review: "This game is HILARIOUS. My kids love playing with it and taking turns hiding it. (8, 6, and 3 years). They all think poop is funny and run around yelling 'Silly Poopy where are you?' It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It's pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun." —Adele
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
24. A citric acid-infused toilet-cleaning bomb so you can quickly take care of that smelly toilet in the kids' bathroom... or maybe even convince your teens or tweens to do it themselves, because watching it fizz before giving the inside of the bowl a light scrub is kind of fun. And it smells like lemon, lavender, and orange!
These are both made and sold by the mother-daughter team at Juniperseed Mercantile, a Littleton, Colorado-based small business with a passion for great skincare, simple living, and the earth.
Promising review: "My teen boys are actually awakening to the idea of toilet cleaning with these!!" —Amy Jankovich
Get a pack of 8 from Juniperseed Mercantile on Etsy for $13 (available in larger quantities).
25. A pack of reward punch cards for some classic positive reinforcement to motivate their chores: every time they make the bed, unload the dishwasher, or finish their homework, they get a punch. And after 10 punches, they earn a prize! Is it bribery? Maybe. But it'll help teach them responsibility *and* take the dishwasher off your to-do list!
Promising review: "Bought these for my kids. Instead of giving them money for each chore, they get hole punches for each chore. After filling up their card they get money. Must have for our family! —MommaBee
"I recently had surgery and there was a lot I couldn’t do around the house. I genuinely needed my 6- and 5-year-old boys help. Man, do they live for these hole punch cards! I think the biggest thing is I follow through with the prizes they can earn. I also give extra hole punches when they do something that makes me happy (nice to each other, sharing, etc). Super cheap and effective way to praise your kids!" —Kelly C
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
26. A pair of Drainwigs so no one has to deal with sloshing through a few inches of water in the bottom of your shower thanks to a slow, hair-clogged drain again — a recurring problem now that the kids are preteens. This catches all the hair as it goes down, and you simply pull it up and clean or toss it every few months.
Promising review: "I didn't even think about my shower drain being such a problem with hair. We have a relatively new shower and the drain was starting to be slow, but not really a problem because the pipe has a long drop. I was watching Shark Tank and thought maybe I need to check this out. Wow, there was a lot of hair to clean! Three long-haired girls in the house! I started using this and it pulled all sorts of hair out. We change it about once a month. Easy to pull out and no breaks or rust. I keep buying!" —Kindle Customer
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $3.22.
27. The iconic Instant Pot because it can seriously cut down on the amount of time it takes you to make a meal. I'm talking under 20 minutes, y'all, even if you're starting with frozen meat — and that meal's bound to come out incredibly delicious. When you're feeding at least one adult and growing kids or teens, something like this can be a *game changer*.
All of the parts that get dirty are dishwasher safe. It comes in four different sizes; the 3-quart's good for 1–2 people, the 6-quart for 3–6 people, and the 8-quart for large groups or if you're doing a lot of regular meal prep. This model's one that's great for beginners, and combines seven appliances in one: it's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer, and yogurt maker. If you decide to get one, definitely check out these Instant Pot tips and tricks!
Promising review: "It's been life changing for me. Cooking meals is so much faster and easier than it was before Instant Pot entered my life. I have a family of four and Instant Pot allows me to prepare meals and still walk away and concentrate on my kids instead of baby sitting a stove or oven. THANK YOU, INSTANT POT! You have to get one, you won't regret it. It replaces the slow cooker and the rice cooker and the yogurt maker and it sautées!!!! You can do just about anything in this thing!" —mammaD
Get the six-quart from Amazon for $86.99+ (available in three sizes).
28. A TikTok-famous Tushbaby hip carrier here to help save your back from the exhaustion of holding onto your cuddly, clingy tot who likes being held, like, all the time. It supports their weight for you and leaves one hand free!
It has several large pockets, works for kids between 8 and 45 pounds, and you can use it in four different positions: feeding/breastfeeding, side carrying, front facing, and face-to-face.
Tushbaby is a small business started by three moms from California aiming to make life as a parent a little easier.
Promising review: "This changed my life. I’m a first time mom with a very snuggly/clingy babe. If we are out she wants to be held. My back and hips were severely jacked up from favoring one side while holding her. The Tushbaby literally saved my back. I have talked so many moms into buying this I should be getting sponsored. It’s seriously the best invention of all time and I don’t even take a stroller with me anymore. The pockets for your stuff are so well thought out. I cannot thank these people enough for creating this. Number one best mom hack/must-have item HANDS DOWN." —Lobsterbisque
Get it from Amazon for $84.99 (available in four colors).
29. A pair of kick mats to save the back of your carseats from the pummeling of snow- and mud-packed shoes. Your car will look neater and you'll have something every parent could use: one less thing to clean up.
It fits most sedan, SUV, and minivan seats. They buckle on using two elastic straps.
Promising review: "Definitely needed these! My son who just turned 4 is constantly kicking my seats and with a dirt driveway, mud is a huge issue. These were so easy to install and I don't even notice that they are there, but they definitely protect the seat from my little cowboy's boots. I love my boy to pieces and I definitely recommend these kick mats. Must-have item." —Mary
Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.
30. A Shark Tank-featured stretchy Milk Snob nursing cover designed to do two very useful things: 1) give mom and baby a private but comfy way to feed in public — like when you're checking off Santa's list — that won't slip down and 2) cover the stroller to protect baby when there's bright sun or harsh wind!
Milk Snob is a mom-founded, Texas-based small business that makes these multifunctional covers that work wayyy better for nursing than your typical baby blanket.
Promising review: "The Milk Snob goes on my top 10 list of newborn must-haves. Protects from wind and weather, and keeps germs and strangers away. Baby is 4 months and still use it every where we go. The fabric is very stretchy and comfortable. It's the best way to nurse in public places. I've also used it in a pinch as a blanket. I originally purchased a similar product that was a bit cheaper and ended up buying the Milk Snob after because the cheaper fabric was not very stretchable or soft, and the fabric looked okay on the outside but not the inside. The Milk Snob can be inside out and other than the logo, you'd never know. So glad I went ahead and tried the Milk Snob. Perfect gift for expecting parents too." —The Acelars
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in 12 prints).
31. The Oogie Bear nose and ear gadget that makes it (relatively) easy and painless for you to clear your baby's boogers and earwax without going too far in, thanks to the cute little bear head shape. You have enough going on as it is, why not solve this one small but persistent problem?
You still have to be gentle, of course, and not push too hard or you will go too far. But the bear head makes a great little guide!
Promising review: "This thing is amazing, it works very well for us. Good length and it's soft/firm. I was able to gently scoop my four-month-old's ear wax and pick out her sticky crusty boogers. She enjoys being clean so she sat/laid down very still for us. I would definitely buy this for a baby shower gift and definitely recommend to anyone. " —P.T.
Get it on Amazon for $11.31.
32. An EZPZ mat, which is completely un-budge-able by toddlers. They still might drop the food on the floor, but at least it'll be just a piece or two at a time, instead of the entire bowl of painstakingly cut up fruit at once. Nobody's got time right now to clean up extra messes!
Promising review: "Does your child 'feed the dog' during meal time? While this dish won't guarantee they won't continue that fun habit, it sure helps. Instead of 'wiping all the food' off his highchair tray, now my grandson's food sits in this sturdy dish that can't move. And I mean can't! It stays put and the cut pieces are easy to pick up it. Easy to clean too!" —Reeve
Get it from Amazon for $22.49 (available in five colors and check out the rest of the EZPZ mats).
33. The Comfy, a reversible blanket-slash-sweatshirt that's perfect for pretty much anyone who likes to lounge around under a blanket, but wishes the blanket followed them everywhere they went. Admittedly, it won't, like, save you time or anything, but it just might help you find some winter cozy amidst all the chaos.
It's designed to be big enough that it covers you up completely, if you tuck your feet under you on the couch, and of course it's machine washable and dryable.
Promising review: "I saw this on Shark Tank a while ago and thought I'd buy this for my teenage daughter because she's always using my hoodies to keep warm while watching TV or reading. I was really surprised how well made it was. Super soft and well worth the money if you want something to lounge around that's comfy. She loves it." —Chaka
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in 22 colors and patterns) or from Zappos for $59.99 (available in two colors).
34. A bestselling Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy featuring upbeat classical melodies (by Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin, and Rossini) and fun flashing lights famous among parents for instantly calming down fussy babies — a small miracle any time of year.
Promising review: "The best baby distractor EVER! Every person with a child must have this toy! I had about five tucked in various places in case one got lost. My son loved them from basically birth and sometimes it would distract him for hours of noncrying! (heaven for a new mother) Of course in the beginning you have to keep pushing the button for them but compared to swinging him in his car seat that was easy! Then we he got older he would spend entire car ides just playing with this one toy. I give it to everyone I know who has a baby." —NH-Mommy
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.