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1. A high-quality Baby Bjorn bouncer that lives up to the hype. This bouncer doesn't require an infant insert and even converts into a chair for toddlers up to 29 pounds. It stores easily and is a lifesaver for gassy babies who love to bounce. I received this as a gift for my first kid and it was immediately one of my favorite products. I now recommend it to any new parent because it was that valuable to my sanity. My kids are much older now, but it's still stored away because I'm pretty sure I have an emotional attachment to it. It's that good.
2. A low-profile bottle warmer and sterilizer to get those bottles ready quickly. Sure, hot water worked 30 years ago, but times have changed and it's time to move into the future where we warm up bottles with this and avoid hangry baby meltdowns.
3. A formula mixing pitcher that is an absolute game changer for avoiding gas and getting formula ready like ~yesterday.~ I used one of these for my kids and the clump-free and bubble-free formula made for happy babies.
4. A foldable potty seat with a step to help those little legs reach the potty. The step is wide enough to allow space for turning around once they get to the top and it stores easily for when you need to reclaim the throne.
5. A pack of disposable seat covers so those on-the-go potty trips are a little less gross — since toddlers have the tendency to hold on for dear life no matter how nasty the toilet is. These are individually wrapped, extra large to cover areas your child will touch, and have an adhesive strip to make sure they don't slip. Now you can breathe easier when "I gotta go nooooow" means a gas station.
6. A faucet extender to help your toddler feel a taste of independence and help save your hands from quadruple the washing. This thing helps your little one reach the water with ease and without needing to be hoisted up like a sack of potatoes. May your back rejoice!
7. A toddler-sized table to be used for eating, crafts, art time, tea parties — you name it! This table folds up easily and can be stored in a closet when not in use so that you're not tripping over yet another kid-sized piece of furniture that escaped your sightline.
8. A set of sandwich cutters and sealers which also includes shapes for fruit and cheese AND food picks for a fun alternative to a fork. Not only are you getting one less argument about crust, but kids also love the different shapes and the novelty of using a pick over a fork. Don't be surprised if you enjoy a little dino-shaped watermelon while you're at it.
9. A toddler booster seat for when the littles are too big for the high chair but too chaotic to be left to their own devices at the dinner table. The seats secure to a chair and strap the toddler in for both safety and some sense of boundary. Both of my kids transitioned to this seat fairly early and we loved having a safe place for them to eat without them wiggling to get out of the high chair.
10. Or, if you're on the go, a portable high chair/booster perfect for when you travel to a home that's not as kid-friendly. These seats hook right onto a sturdy table, can be carried with you, and clean easily. They also ensure that your child can eat securely and your friend's home isn't terrorized by cheesy fingers running through the hallway. It can also be used as a replacement for a high chair or booster in your own home.
11. A *whaley* cute silicone placemat for catching spills and messes that are bound to happen. This placemat is grippy to help keep it and any bowls in place and can be used over and over. Silicone placemats are great to throw in the diaper bag to pull out at restaurants, giving your toddler a clean place to get their food anywhere and everywhere, as they do.
12. A set of reusable pouches that are easy to use and easy to clean. Reusable pouches are one of the easiest ways to store food for kids. Plus, these pouches come with a reusable cap in case your kiddo needs to finish AFTER they do the important work of staring at their fingers for a while.
13. A set of snack catchers so snacks stay in the cups and your toddlers don't turn crackers into confetti. As a parent, I love these things and they seriously hold up. My kids are now too old for the lid, but I still use the cups simply because they have a handle.
14. A manual breast pump great for collecting extra milk from your letdown. You simply suction it and let it work its magic! Every ounce of that ~liquid gold~ matters and this pump is an awesome way to keep every drop of your milk.
15. A silicone teething necklace for adding a little style to the messy business of teething. Parenthood can be completely overwhelming and sometimes it feels like everything belongs to the baby. I had similar teethers for my kids and they made me feel cute and like myself, but were also safe for my baby to mouth and play with.
16. A starter set of magnetic tiles — they store easily and are extremely versatile. Magnetic tiles are great for creative play and are significantly less bulky than traditional blocks. Kids love these pretty universally and the magnets mean they can be played with in more places! Refrigerator space? Magnetic tiles. A metal garage door? Magnetic tiles. Really anything metal? You guessed it — tiles.
17. A *magic* detangling and conditioning spray that will save you from long combing sessions and lots of crocodile tears — both yours and your child's. It works wonderfully on all types of hair, smells great, and keeps hair and curls frizz-free.
18. A sturdy diaper pail that keeps both the smell and the number of trips to the garbage down. Unlike other diaper pails that waste plastic by wrapping each diaper, this one keeps them all in the same bag while still keeping things odor- and hands-free.
19. A set of changing pad liners that will turn late-night blowouts into quick clean-ups and get you back to bed ASAP. These changing pad liners go right on top of 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.
20. A car seat buckle release tool that will protect your nails *and* your nerves from how surprisingly difficult unbuckling is.
21. A seat-back organizer that helps keep your car organized and kid-friendly. It even includes a pouch to keep a tablet for those long car rides! Toys and snacks not rolling under the seat and into the abyss? Sign me up.
22. A comprehensive baby-proofing kit that will have all of your bases covered when your sweet little angel manically heads straight for the oh-so-irresistible electrical outlet. This set includes door handle covers, outlet covers, cabinet locks, and peace of mind for you.
23. A sound machine and night-light combo that connects to your phone for optimal control and years of use. Parents sing its praises because of the many different sounds to choose from, adjustable volume and color, and the easy-to-use app. With customizable schedules, this light can double as a wake-up light as your child transitions to the big kid bed — saving you from the jarring 5 a.m. two-inches-from-your-face whisper, "Can I get up yet?" Nothing like making sleep just a bit easier for everyone.
24. A play yard that can be used indoors or outdoors to keep your little one safe and secure. My daughter loved going outside and playing with blocks before she could walk. This playpen kept her safe, off the cold concrete, and happy outside. Although large, it's portable so you can bring it to the park, sports matches for older kids, or over to a friend's house.
25. An easy-to-use, no-touch thermometer for getting a temperature read quickly. I have struggled through trying to drag a thermometer across a forehead and getting an error message and even trying to get a wiggly toddler to get an oral reading. Give me this thermometer over literally any other method. It even has a silent mode so you can sneak in and ease your own middle-of-the-night worries without interrupting your sick kiddo's precious sleep.
26. And a pack of hypoallergenic saline wipes for loosening that snot and protecting little noses. These wipes are so helpful and reviewers love how gentle they are.
27. A portable sound machine you can throw into the diaper bag and take anywhere. I love the versatility of portable machines and used one exclusively with my first kid. It was so easy to pack with the portable crib or to grab if she needed soothing. Enter the freedom to more easily nap anywhere!
28. A three-wheeled scooter for zooming those zoomies right off. Scooters are hugely popular with the toddler crowd and it makes sense: they're easy to use, can go fast, and are genuinely fun.
29. A magnetic responsibility chart you'll love because it's customizable based on whatever your kiddo is ready to start doing. From loading the dishwasher to simply saying "please" and "thank you," this chart can grow with your child and your family.
30. An automatic soap dispenser to help make hand washing significantly less of a hassle. My kids couldn't pump their own soap for a while and this dispenser saves those growing hands tons of frustration and you the extra trip to the sink to help pump the soap. Plus, it's waterproof so you can rinse any extra soap buildup off quickly and easily.
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