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1. 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.
2. And a detangling brush so you can effortlessly rid each munchkins hair of knots with wayyy less frustration, tears, and pain for both you and them. 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).
3. A TikTok-beloved toothbrush holder and dispenser because you're tired of cleaning up the toothpaste mess your children 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).
4. An under-$100 Lascal Ride-Along stroller attachment so you can continue using your trusty stroller for your baby *and* move faster than your toddler's little legs will let them (not to mention give your toddler somewhere to rest when they're tired). It pulls up when not in use, and it's wayyy cheaper than buying a new two-kid stroller!
It works for kids starting at 2-years-old and who weigh up to 66 lbs. It's designed to be compatible with over 95% of strollers out there — check this list to see them all — including lightweight strollers. You can also buy a second Universal Connector Kit ($29.99) to be able to use it on many types of strollers. Oh, and they make a version with a seat for $159.95, if you know your kiddo would prefer that.
Promising review: "We purchased this item in August 2018 and since then (due to my travels with work) we used it in two different continents and four different brands/models of strollers. I am able to take my two kids around with a tiny compact stroller and even NYC inaccessible subway stations are easy to travel with two kids thanks to the buggy board.
It is very easy to modify the height and angle of the board depending on your kids preference. All the pieces are sturdy and it simply doesn't feel this product would easily break! I am not a person who writes reviews but this product deserved it. Highly recommended." —Sertac Guven
Get it from Amazon for $79.95+ (available in four styles).
5. A pack of Crayola Globbles to be the perfect distraction for your kids the next time they say "I'm bored"! They just might spend hours chucking them at the walls, ceiling, and whatever other targets they want (or that you designate as okay) just to see if they stick (they will). Thankfully though, reviewers say they don't leave any residue behind!
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.
6. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer because with so many hungry mouths, you need 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 mixing bowls' worth of dishes, and you'll have 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.
7. A car baby monitor equipped with a camera that easily mounts to the backseat headrest so you can always see all your kiddos perfectly clearly from the front for major peace of mind. One reviewer says you can set it up to see almost the entire backseat!
PSA: please keep your eyes on the road when the car is in motion.
Promising reviews: "I love being able to see my kiddos with this mirror! It is so convenient since I have a number of kids. Especially since two of them are still rear facing. The cords do get in the way a little but still very worth it." —Rayanna
"This camera is a new mommy must-have. I was using a mirror and constantly was readjusting it and relying on my mirror to see his mirror and it was stressful. I knew there had to be something better when I was driving my 2-month-old to the hospital at night and he was freaking out and I couldn’t see him so I was pulling over to check on him every few minutes and it was a nightmare. This camera has been my saving grace. I was hesitant at first reading reviews saying it’s not night vision but mine automatically switches even in parking garages to night vision. I love that I can see my baby and not have to fix a mirror. Or turn my head to see fully what’s going on with him in the back. I really really recommend this for peace of mind!! —Jennifer K
Get it from Amazon for $27.19.
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 — and even if they're not, when you have two or more kids with a fever, the faster you can measure, the better.
Promising review: "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. And a pack of stick-on fever indicators that will be a staple in your medicine cabinet, because all you have to do is stick one of the cute bugs on their head, and either an N, 99, 101, 103, or 105 will appear to tell you their approximate temperature. Hate fighting with your sick munchkins to get their temp? Now they can just wear a fun sticker!
Of course, these aren't a replacement for a thermometer, but can be useful to help you track what their fever's doing: spiking, going down, or staying the same. Each sticker is supposed to work for about 48 hours.
Promising review: "We had a stressful day of trying to keep our 3-year-old's fever down and he was exhausted. I had these in the cabinet and stuck one on at bedtime. It immediately lit up N, which matched the thermometer. While putting him to bed I saw it go to 99 so when I checked on him in 30 min I brought the thermometer '99.3.' We used it throughout the night to monitor whether or not we should wake him for more medicine. I think of it as a peace of mind sticker. He loves stickers and got a big kick out of it. He’s had it on about 13 hours now with no complaints. There’s a shiny N there now, and this paranoid mama still checks with a thermometer occasionally to make sure it’s accurate." —Nateric
Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.50.
10. A versatile Radio Flyer red wagon with SO many bells and whistles: seatbelts for two kids, two cupholders, a removeable UV-protective sun canopy, an unzippable side that turns it into a bench, a front storage pouch, and 150 lbs of capacity (for cargo, kiddos, or a combo). OH, and it collapses for easy storage and transport!
Reviewers love it for the park, the zoo, the beach, road trips, and even using as a diaper changing station on the go when there's nothing in the restroom! One reviewer said they use it more than they expected!
Promising review: "Lifesaver! Totally recommend spending the money one of these if you have a habit of carrying more stuff around than you have hands. We went to a week-long conference with two adults and three kids. If you've never been to one, it means you are going to be walking a lot! Our two youngest are 6 and 2 and they just couldn't keep pace and with 15,000 people around we needed them close by. That's where this thing shines. We were able to stick both of them in along with other stuff we would normally carry and pull them everywhere, then at the end of the day collapse it and put it in the back of the car for ease to of use next time." —tristan
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
11. A water resistant potty training watch because life as preschooler is full of interesting things — so they might sometimes forget to use the bathroom. And with more than one kid around, you've got a lot going on too. So this reminds them to go for you! Set the looping timer at one of the 5 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.
12. A set of (dishwasher-safe!) plastic knives if both kids are eager to help with dinner, but you're just looking for a way to get food on the table faster. Because this comes with three, you can give each kiddo one and let them help out, keeping them occupied next to you while you prep the salad.
The serrated blades make it easy for them to cut slices but aren't sharp enough to cut skin. Of course, children should still be supervised while using these knives!
Promising reviews: "My kids have these knives and they cut surprisingly well for being plastic. Even the 2-year-old stayed entertained cutting up cucumbers for an hour while mom and dad cooked and he felt included. A definite win!" —tinroofsunday
"My 4-year-old daughter keeps asking me for things to chop up. They’re perfect for the little chef in your life or the kid who wants to be a big helper. So far she’s easily (and safely) chopped up: lettuce, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, even carrots! I can run my hand along the blade and not cut myself. They’re nice and lightweight so it’s not cumbersome for younger kids. Love them!" —Abby Roeller
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.
13. A bath toy organizer with so many good things going for it: it comes with both heavy-duty suction cups *and* adhesive hooks so you can choose the best way to hang it in your bathroom, is made of breathable mesh so it and toys can drip dry overnight, and will keep your tub nice and neat. More kids = more toys, so good thing it's spacious and sturdy!
One reviewer who's a parent of three even uses the top slots for storing soaps!
Promising review: "For the price, this thing is unbeatable! The suction cups have held tight to the shower wall since I installed this stuff. It holds all my kid's toys and allows the water to run off of them to prevent mold. I think this is a must-have for bathtime organization!"—internalburn
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes and pre-stocked with toys or by itself).
14. A reviewer-fave stain remover because sometimes it seems like kids can magically conjure messes with their bare hands, and more kids inevitably leads to even MORE mess. 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 review: "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 $11.60.
15. Some Bubble Lick edible bubbles for an afternoon activity everyone can enjoy, made even more delightful because they taste like watermelon!! If you thought bubbles were a fun way to play with your kids before, just wait until they can catch bubbles with their *mouths*. Boredom, begone!
Dogs love them too!!
Promising review: "Fun for kids to limit screen time! We great fun with the kids chasing bubbles trying to bite them in the air.
The 8 year old, however, saw “edible” and tried to drink the liquid because it smelled good. After a quick intervention about “edible” not being the same as “safe to drink” and the toll that a surfactant has on the GI system (ie: consuming soap causes bubble guts and diarrhea) we got back on track. Good times." —Jacko
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in cotton candy, maple bacon, and gingerbread flavors).
16. 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're feeding several mouths (including your own). 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.
17. An eight-color set of washable dab and dot markers so you don't have to stress anymore anytime your mini Monets want to paint masterpieces — they won't spill or drip the way regular paints and brushes do. And they'll keep your artists occupied for hours, according to many reviewers, so you'll have a moment to catch up!
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.
18. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste — it will be your new secret potion to tackle all kinds of kiddo-created scuffs and stains, 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.
19. A poster-sized hanging calendar because when you have two or more kids, keeping track of who needs to be where on what days takes a team's worth of effort! This has big enough days so you can write in a number of events. Each month you can swap in the new poster and enjoy a different pop of color on your kitchen wall!
Poketo is a small business established in 2003 that specializes in design-conscious goods.
Promising review: "I received my spectrum wall calendar last week and oh boy, it didn't disappoint! Exactly as pictured! It is hard to find a calendar like this, most out there are dull and small. I have received lots of compliments!" —Tatiana Hall
Get it from our Goodful shop for $48.
20. A modular kids' couch set that they'll get hours and hours of use out of, leaving you free to get things done — it comes with 14 different foam pieces in seven shapes, so they can transform it into a fort, a cozy little naptime bed, a castle, a little slide, or anything their imaginations can dream up!
Promising review: "Love this for me and the kids! This product is exactly described! It is comfortable for the kids and for me when I am on the floor for long hours with them! It is soft but firm, easy to clean. It fits in our play pen perfectly and it a great place to lay when you child does not want to sleep at 3 a.m. Also great for my mom (nana) who wants to play on the floor but has two bad knees and a hard time getting up and down, it gives just enough high to make it easier. Very happy with this purchase." —Lisa Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $209.97 (available in three colors).
21. 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).
22. A mom-invented bug bite suction tool with reviews to support its Shark Tank fame. If you use it within the first few minutes of a bite, it sucks out the venom that causes itching and swelling, so no one's tormented by the constant need to scratch.
Promising review: "This is a MUST-HAVE in our household. I was a huge skeptic but decided to try it out of desperation. My youngest daughter is highly allergic to mosquito bites and gets huge welts that itch horribly after being bit. This product drastically reduces her swelling and itching. All of my girls (and myself) immediately ask for it after being bit. It takes away, or at least drastically reduces, the itching immediately. We also used it on fire ant bites, and my daughter said they felt better almost immediately!" —Reyka Smith
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four colors and in two-packs and three-packs).
23. A pack of disposable toilet seat covers because toddlers hands always somehow end up exactly where you don't want them, like pawing on icky public restroom seats.
Promising review: "If you're a germaphobe like myself, this is a must have in your diaper bag. The thought of placing my son or daughter on a public toilet with only a seat liner is disturbing especially since they're both little and still hold onto the toilet seat for support when peeing/pooping. These cover the toilet completely and even cover the lower part of the toilet where dangling legs and pants/skirts touch. My only complaint about these is that they are not flushable. It's difficult trying to gather the liner up (they are rather large) without touching the toilet or the possibly wet liner (because it partially fell in the water) and then scrunching it up to fit into a sanitary napkin bin. Other than that, these are great. Also, I don't use the adhesive strips at all since I have two little ones that usually need to go right away so we don't have the time to remove the adhesive backing. I usually just place the liner on the toilet and then carefully plop my kid on top and all's well." —Ting
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
24. A set of games for the road so they have something to alleviate their travel 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.
25. 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).
26. A pack of reward punch cards for some classic positive reinforcement a la your favorite local coffee shop: 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 I like to think of it as a motivational tool!
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.
27. A pack of four reusable zipper storage bags to save yourself $$ over time (no more repeatedly buying the disposable ones) every time you pack your kids a sandwich, lunch for school, or snack for camp. They're dishwasher, freezer, and sous vide safe and last literally for years — I should know, I still use the ones I got back in 2016 all the time, and they're still in brand new condition!
There are no little parts to lose, they're thick and durable, and they seal even more easily than the disposable bags do! This four-pack comes with a snack size, a sandwich size, a half-gallon size, and a stand-up midsize.
Promising review: "With three kids, I have found that these have saved us (and the planet) hundreds of plastic ziplock bags over the past year! That’s not to say we completely stopped using one-use bags, but these eliminated the daily use of those, for sure! The kids take breakfasts on-the-go almost daily. They have left stuff in them, to be “found” in the car, days later. Never an issue with smell or cleaning! I have a rough 6-year-old and 9-year-old, and haven’t had any rips or tears. They have held up over road trips, and daily abuse. I don’t use for red-sauce type foods though. Those always stain silicone. Love love love these Stashers, and trust me when I say we’ve tried A LOT of reusable bags types and brands." —CaliMama
Get a pack of four bags from Amazon for $65.99, or visit the Amazon Stasher Store to see all of the size and color options.
28. 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* enjoy a nice walk. 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).
29. A pack of two sturdy toy hammocks to both display and corral their ever-expanding stuffed animal collection because (say it with me), more kids = more stuff. Cute? Check. Functional? Check! Even better: they can either be shared, or each kiddo can have their own hammock for their special toys.
Promising reviews: "Got these for my girls stuffed animals! So glad it came with two! My girls are sharing a room for the time being and this gives them each their own pouch for their own stuffed animals. It took me 10 minutes max to install and put animals in." —Vicabish
"Easy to install and stores a TON of stuffed animals! Not to mention, it’s cute playroom wall decor! Lol"—PrattKingBall Family
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.97 (available in six colors).
30. A Contigo spill-proof tumbler dubbed by reviewers as a "toddler must have" and the "absolute best" because it really and truly Does! 👏 Not! 👏 Leak!! 👏 Even if your tot flings it across your brand new rug, nary a drop will escape. And it's enough like a big kid cup that each sibling can get their own without the oldest feeling like it's too "babyish."
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, 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. I have a toddler, they can make anything leak or spill. I have been through sooooo many cups trying to find ones that will not leave a puddle of water behind or break. 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 when it comes to capacity, functionality, and most importantly ACTUALLY NOT LEAKING!" —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in 9 prints and two sizes).
31. 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.
32. A rapid egg cooker so a protein-packed breakfast becomes instantly easier and more delicious, without taking much more effort than pouring a standard bowl of cereal. When three kids need to get off to school with full bellies or you need a quick after-school snack, this'll be a MAJOR time saver.
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 reviews: "Tween/teen-friendly! I love that my teens can use this to hard boil their own eggs or make omelets. My 11- and 14-year-olds are obsessed with this since I won’t let my 11-year-old turn on the stove." —Becky
"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!
33. 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 (although coffee did get me through high school), but so YOU can enjoy a cup with minimal effort during your hectic mornings.
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 2 kids, making a big batch of cold brew that lasts a few days is a life saver 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.
34. 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 several 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).
35. 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!
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!
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.
36. 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! The blades are sharp, but older kids can definitely help out...and even if they're busy with homework, this'll help you get dinner on the table faster, which 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).