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1. A tried-and-true snot extractor that will save you sleep and trips to the doctor. This set includes saline and extra filters to keep baby's nose clear, your nerves less frayed, and your doctor bills down.
2. A simple baby food maker that will ease the cost of baby food. It comes with an easy-to-use hand blender *and* a mini food processor. Plus, when paired with reusable storage containers (like the ones below), you can make plenty of purées that also travel well.
3. And a set of reusable pouches that will keep your baby and your wallet happy. These pouches are easy-to-use, easy-to-clean, and with store-bought pouches priced at well over a dollar per pouch, they are one of the easiest ways to save a whole lot of money.
4. And! A make-ahead cookbook for baby food that provides meal plans, flavor combinations, and freezing guidelines for anyone who doesn't know where to even begin with solids.
5. A formula mixing pitcher that is an absolute game changer for avoiding gas and getting formula ready ~yesterday.~ This is one of those products where the low price point for a year's worth of convenience is worth it.
6. A full-sleeved bib because no one has time (or money) for more laundry. And *bonus* — it also doubles as an apron for arts, crafts, or whatever messy mischief your little one gets into. Not only are you saving on your utility bill from all of those loads of laundry, you're eventually saving those outfits from that ~oopsie~ with the red paint.
7. A roll of bags and dispenser for storing those extra smelly diapers on the go. If you're not near a trash can, these help keep odors under control until you can dispose of the diaper. At a relatively low cost, it's an investment for your nostrils.
8. A freezable lunch bag that keeps food fresh even on long days. While these are great for school lunches, they're also great for packing a variety of snacks for hungry toddlers and babies, saving you the expense of individually packaged snacks or having to buy food on the go.
9. A pair of reusable sticker books with stickers that just stick to the page (over and over!) without sticking to the dresser, the bed, your coffee table... These books allow for long periods of quiet play and since they are reusable, they're saving you the cost of stickers.
10. A manual breast pump that's great for travel or for collecting extra milk from your letdown. Every ounce of that ~liquid gold~ matters and this pump is an awesome way to keep every drop of your milk.
11. A low-profile milk catcher for moments you might want to be more discreet. This one is great for travel since it's small, easy to stow, and easy to use. It also protects your shirt from the dreaded aggressive letdown — a win-win!
12. A set of pacifier wipes that will wipe anything from pacifiers, to teething toys, to bottles or anything else your child drops. These wipes are alcohol and chemical-free and made of food-grade materials, which means you can cut the number of spare pacifiers you need to buy.
13. A self-contained sensory bin with two types of sensory materials and toys to go along with it. The bins come with sand and water beads, scoops, and toys and stores away easily when they're done. It's an investment that can stick with you for years.
14. A versatile water table for hours of outdoor exploring in any weather. It may be an upfront cost, but this all-weather toy can be used for years and doesn't take up a ton of outdoor space.
15. A set of snack catchers that keeps those snacks in the cups and keeps your toddler from turning crackers into confetti, saving you wasted food, added trips to the grocery store and the expense of individually packaged snacks.
16. A well-priced "The Floor Is Lava!" game for any adventurer that will save your seat cushions, coffee table, and most importantly, your sanity! This game is a great way to work on problem solving, sportsmanship, and balance while getting some energy out and saving your furniture.
17. A *magic* detangling and conditioning spray that will save you from long combing sessions and tears — both yours and your child's. It works wonderfully on all types of hair, smells great, and keeps hair and curls frizz-free. And — bonus — it goes a long way and is cheap.
18. An organizer that works as toy storage, closet organization, a bookshelf — you name it. The cubes are large enough to hold a lot, can be placed vertically or horizontally, and the accessibility means that your kids can have easy access to toys. It's an up-front expense that will help in keeping toys picked up, but visible to ensure play.
19. A set of changing pad liners that will turn late night blowouts into a quick cleanup and get you back to bed ASAP. These changing pad liners go right into the cover, are washable, and protect the changing pad cover from stains. If the liner gets soiled, just grab it, put it into the laundry, and place another one right under baby to continue getting the job done. It's much less expensive to toss soiled liners than destroyed changing pad covers.
20. A potty seat that is actually comfortable to sit on and easy enough for a toddler to use. Unlike the cushion seats, this seat is just one piece so there is no place for anything to dig into your child's legs. It's easy to place on the toilet, discreet, and comfortable for long waits for potty training. It's also very affordable, making it a perfect option for skipping the portable potty altogether.
21. And a potty training book that helps potty train quickly and with great results — meaning fewer diaper purchases for you. It introduces a system to get your little one out of diapers and into real undies quickly and efficiently. Anything that cuts monthly diaper expenses is a win!
22. A restaurant play set that allows for hours of open-ended play without needing a play kitchen, too — which means savings for you. There's a variety of food, a coffee pot and enough accessories for make-believe while not taking up too much space.
23. A self-contained Play-Doh starter kit with small enough containers to avoid messes and enough tools to encourage play as abstract thinking is still developing. Additionally, the Play-Doh it comes with is a miniature size, so you can toss it as it dries up and replace as you go. This set is well priced and sturdy enough to last for years.
24. A set of gold-standard, traditional wooden blocks for creating castles and watching them fall. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes for hours of building. Wooden blocks have endured for generations because they hold up, encourage play, and you can turn them into anything. With a set of 100 blocks that will last for years, you can't go wrong.
25. A strap for cups that prevents the cup from flying to the ground 100 times over. They're also textured in case your child decides that the strap is just too good to resist. They are adjustable so they also keep teethers and toys off the ground wherever you go. These pay off by not only protecting your sanity, but by ending the constant replacement of lost cups and teethers.
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