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1. A car seat buckle release tool (that was featured on Shark Tank!) to put your days of being flustered by the difficulty of unlocking a car seat buckle behind you. It's hard enough getting your kid (especially toddlers!) to sit still while you try to unbuckle them, so avoid all the hassle of fumbling through the process with this handy tool.
UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four.
Promising review: "I love this because pushing the button on a 5-point harness can be difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes just annoying. The unbuckleme product helped me unbuckle my child’s car seat easily from the driver's seat so he can then remove himself from his car seat and be ready for me to open the back door and exit the car. Also, for anyone who likes to have longer nails, I’ve broken my thumb nail too many times to count while unbuckling the car seat. This product? Saves that from happening! It’s definitely worth the money." —Alexia
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven colors).
2. A pack of nontoxic washable dot markers, because making art with your wee one doesn't always have to end in a big mess. These easy-to-hold and use markers dry super quick and wash right off of hands and clothing. There's also a PDF on the package you can scan to download 200 activity sheets.
3. A 3-in-1 baby carrier with a hip seat that lets you carry your infant on your chest (facing inwards or outwards) or on your back, and when they're ready to sit up on their own, you can convert it to a standard hip seat. Because there's a built-in seat, you have AMAZING back support — I can literally wear mine for more than six hours without experiencing any pain at all.
4. A kids' ponytail baseball hat with an opening for updos, because your kid deserves to have protection from the sun, regardless of their hairstyle. And the basketweave design on the sides ensures your kid's head doesn't get too hot on really warm days.
5. A genius cup catcher that attaches to highchairs, carseats, and strollers, because some kids just love to throw their cup whenever they get the chance. Now they can still do that, but without you needing to run across the room or sidewalk to fetch it.
Promising review: "These are fantastic for keeping my child from dropping her sippy cup over and over during meals. I'd recommend to any parent who just wants one thing to be easier. But isn't that all of us?" —Leigh Powers
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors and packs of two).
6. And a spill-proof tumbler with straw that will not leak or spill out liquid, no matter how you try (trust me, I've tried). I own this and love it so much that I purchased a second one so I had a backup. You can literally fill water up to the top, close it, and then throw it in a backpack and never need to worry about it spilling.
My kid loves to walk around drinking water, almost as much as she loved spilling it out to "play" in the puddles. Now she can still drink as much as she wants when she wants, but without the mess. Truly a genius product.
Promising reviews: "Great cup for kids and saves money and time not cleaning up spills." —Michelle Bouknecht
"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
Get it from Amazon for $11.75+ (available in 13 prints).
7. A pack of two sink extenders so your tiny ones can reach the water to wash their hands. This slips right onto your faucet for easy installation.
Promising review: "Must-have for toddlers and small children! LOVE this! My 1- and 3-year-old love washing their hands now and my back gets a nice break. Adding the faucet extenders and a stepstool to our bed time/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.44.
8. A bottle of Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater spray, because kids (and some adults, frankly) make messes everywhere, and it's important to have something that'll clean it up with minimal effort on your part. From food stains on clothing to markers on upholstered furniture, this parent-loved spray will get rid of the stain in no time at all.
9. A slide-away storage bag that converts from a play mat to a storage container in mere seconds — perfect for when guests unexpectedly stop by, or when it's the end of a long day and you just want an easy way to clean up. And it can hold up to 9 gallons of toys. NINE GALLONS. That's like, at least a billion Lego pieces, right?
Promising review: "This is the best item I bought for grandson’s Lego pieces. The inside folds out and holds hundreds of pieces to sort through for projects. Easy cleanup by picking up the handles and pouring all back into the container. No more Tupperware containers and Lego on the carpet! Well constructed. Quality material." —Tammy
Get it from Amazon for $56.99+ (available in four colors).
10. A set of four baby toothbrushes so you can easily remove sugar, plaque, and food gunk from your baby's mouth. Because it covers the whole finger, you can brush from any angle. This is WAY easier to use than a traditional toothbrush.
11. A 5-in-1 indoor climbing gym, because kids love to bounce off the walls from dawn 'til dusk. Now, instead of them wreaking havoc throughout the whole house, they can get out their energy on this play set that will keep them entertained for hours on end.
12. Or a Pop2Play foldable indoor slide so you can have one of the best parts of the playground available 24/7. When it's time to put it away, it easily folds down so you can put it out of sight and out of mind.
The slide's capable of holding up to 50 lbs.
Promising review: "I got this for my 2-year-old daughter's birthday, and she LOVES it. She is a little nervous on the playground and she took to this right away. It folds down easily and sets up easily — the design is brilliant. It was actually so easy that I watched the 30-second setup video just to be sure I got it right lol. My 8-year-old son got on it too, and it held up. We live in an apartment so this is something that she can climb on safely without taking up a ton of space. Love this product!!" —jenna
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four themes).
13. A reviewer-beloved gentle detangling brush that helps brush out tangles without hurting your child's head. This is the only brush my daughter will let me use on her — if I try to use another brush, she'll literally start screaming. It has over 57,000 5-star reviews for a reason!
Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl, and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Nguyen P.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 10 colors).
14. A travel stroller so compact, it fits in the overhead bin on an airplane. This isn't just my go-to stroller when I travel with my kids, I also keep it in the trunk of my car for everyday use because it takes up so little space.
15. A pet- and toddler-proof toilet paper holder that'll protect your TP from curious hands. I don't know what it is about a roll of toilet paper, but if you put one within a few feet of a toddler, they immediately want to unroll the whole thing.
One reviewer says it's also great if your kids tend to slosh water all over the bathroom and soggifying your TP rolls.
Promising review: "I bought this to install in my bathroom so my 1-year-old son wouldn't be able to bite the toilet paper roll. It was easy to set up. It only has two screws with the drywall screw part if you don't have a stud where you want to install it – and it was complete in less than five minutes. He can push the lid up, but he can't grab the paper and hold the lid up at the same time, so it's working well for us." —Cathryn List
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
16. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, because kids are messy little monsters, and as a parent, you spend a good amount of time cleaning up after them. From crayons on walls to markers on flooring, none of it is a match for this miracle product.
Promising review: "A must-have for toddler moms! My 3-year-old recently decided to channel his inner Van Gogh on our stairwell wall, and red crayon was EVERYWHERE. I tried every possible cleaning solution, and nothing was getting it off. I heard about the Pink Stuff on TikTok and decided it was worth a shot. This stuff is a miracle worker! With a sponge and some elbow grease, I was able to remove all the crayon within 10 minutes. There’s absolutely no trace of the crayon left, and it didn’t ruin my paint!" —Casey Blaine
"If you have toddlers, this is a MUST! This stuff is amazing. It gets out crayon, ink, permanent marker, literally whatever way your toddler decides to unknowingly destroy your home — this stuff cleans it up. Will be giving this to all expectant parents as a gift from now on. Forget that cute onesie. They need this. 10/10" —Diana
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
17. A quick-drying mesh bath toy storage bag that will help keep bath time tidy. And because it's removable, you can hang it higher than your kid can reach so only you can decide when it's time to play with the toys.
Check out a TikTok of the bath toy storage bag in action.
Promising review: "We’ve had this for about three months and the suction is great, we haven’t had it fall even with kids who tug and yank on it to get their toys out. It also makes bath time cleanup so much easier, and I love how it air dries the toys without much work on my part." —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
18. A three-piece kids' knife set if you've got little kiddos in the house who are showing an interest in helping in the kitchen. These are specifically designed for kids to safely cut soft items like fruits, cakes, and veggies.
19. A pack of 12 magnetic cabinet locks that are completely hidden from the outside. This is an especially great get if you love the way your cabinetry looks and don't want to ruin the aesthetic with traditional child locks.
Promising review: "These are awesome! I spent hours with a drill and screwdriver installing push down locks on cupboards five years ago. I now have another crawling baby and those ones are all broken. I was dreading installing new ones and saw these. They literally go on in seconds, the bracket means it lines up perfectly, and the adhesive is strong! My older kids think the magnet key is super fun. Baby stays out of the chemicals and I put one on the trash door so the dog stays out of the trash so everyone gets to live longer. Win-win. I also love that you can 'turn' them off and on so when my kids are bigger we can flip the switch but if little kids were visiting we could put them back on." —Joseph J. Krakker
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $29.99.
20. A pack of silicone pouch lids if you have a kid who loves to hold their own food pouches, but doesn't necessarily know how to not get the content all over themselves and the furniture. There's a flow control valve that helps prevents spills, and the whole thing is made with durable silicone that protects tender gums.
ChooMee is a family-run small business based in Northern California that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.
Check out why a mom calls this pouch topper the "coolest thing" in this TikTok.
Promising review: "These are amazing! I bought two sets of them so I can keep some in our diaper bag (or in case we lose one). We use these every single day for our 12-month-old with her yogurt (Gogo squeeze) and her fruit and veggie pouches! Seriously, love them. We previously had yogurt/fruit all over because she would squeeze them. My husband accidentally stepped on the pouch with this on, and it still didn't squeeze out! Once your baby figures it out (ours did quickly), it's a game changer. I tried the pouch holders with the handles, but she just swung it around, and it still spilled out. This is what you want!" —Shem Slater
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five color combos).
21. A dishwasher magnet that let your whole household know if the dishes are clean or dirty. Never again will you or someone else absentmindedly empty the dishwasher, only to realize halfway through that the dishes were still dirty.
Promising review: "Nothing to dislike — my family was always asking if the dishwasher is clean or dirty — now we know immediately. As soon as I load it and switch it on I turn it to clean, and when we wake up in the morning, everyone knows it is clean. As soon as I empty the dishwasher, we switch it back to dirty and start again. A great cycle reminder for the entire household." —Dublinhead
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six styles).
22. A pack of moisture-proof toddler shoe sticker helpers so your wee one gets some help figuring out which shoe goes on which foot. And because they're designed specifically for shoes, they won't peel off after a few hours like traditional stickers.
Erin Roberts Creative Co. is a small business based in Maryland that specializes in stickers and stationary.
Promising review: "So far the stickers have stayed in my daughter’s shoes. We no longer have to leave the house with shoes on the wrong feet!" —sirena cheung
Get two sheets of stickers for eight pairs of shoes from Erin Roberts Creative Co. on Etsy for $8.50+ (available in two designs).
23. A practical cereal dispenser that your kiddos can use to help themselves to cereal, minus the mess of opening a box and bag. Say goodbye to cluttered boxes and stale flakes; this breakfast essential ensures your favorite cereals are always fresh and accessible.
Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action.
Promising review: "A game changer for my son's breakfast time! It's easy to use, mess-free, and promotes independence with portion control. Keeping his favorite cereals organized and fresh, it's also a stylish addition to any kitchen. Highly recommended for kids and adults who love a tidy cereal area!" —Jazmyne Nycole Evans
Get it from Amazon for $28.42.
24. A pair of Sock Ons if your little one can't help but pull their socks off every chance they get. These slip on over your baby's socks to keep them firmly in place.
These are designed for ages 6–12 months.
Promising review: "Great invention to keep baby socks on for hours on end. My daughter gets out of everything and wriggles her way out of every swaddle, socks, or just about anything tight. These work great and are about the only thing she hasn't figured out how to take off. They are tight enough to stay on but not to the point where they become constrictive to the baby's feet. I've washed them several times and tossed them in the dryer as well by themselves without a mesh bag and they are just like new. They didn't become un-done from the ends like many other products after several washes. They are of great quality and definitely worth the investment." —Patty
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
25. Some elastic shoelaces that'll turn any shoe into a slip-on — and they come in both kids and adult sizes so the whole family can get in on it. This will save so much time in the mornings when you're trying to get yourself and your kids out of the house in time for school.
The Original Stretchlace is a family-run small business that makes elastic shoelaces. Husband and wife team Jamie and David Montz started the company after Jamie was tying their three children's shoelaces for the millionth time and thought there had to be a better way.
Promising review: "Love everything about these — packaging, quality and saving me time with a kindergartener!" —Ronna Beal
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 9 sizes and 15 colors).
26. A sandwich cutter and sealer to easily create crustless sandwiches. Perfect for school lunches and snacks on the go — no mess!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Heather Braga has these and loves them: "I took the plunge and ordered this lil' kit and it was SO easy to use. My first attempt took literally two seconds to do. My bread was on the smaller side, but it still produced a perfect crust-less PB&J! I've since used it to make lunch for my toddler — not because he doesn't like crusts, but because it's an easier size for his tiny hands to grasp. Big fan."
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 $15.97.
27. A self-closing toothpaste cap that'll help make teeth brushing time less messy. No more fussing around with a removable cap — this one goes on and then doesn't come off until you are done with the tube. You'll end up saving money by not needing to replace your toothpaste as often.
Promising review: "Not only does it work great for my 4- and 5-year-old, but it also works great for the teenager that never puts the lid back on the toothpaste. This way, I have one less battle to fight in my house." —Ashley Moses
Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.75.
28. An Itzy Ritzy adjustable stroller organizer, because you deserve to have one less bag to carry when you're pushing your kid in their stroller. Now all your essentials will be right in front of you.
Launched in 2007, Itzy Ritzy is a family-run small business in Illinois owned by Kelly Meyer Douglas and Brian Douglas, a husband-and-wife team with three kids at home. The brand specializes in creating safe, stylish parenting gear.
Promising review: "Love this stroller caddy! I use it in a Nuna mixx stroller. It helps me stay organized in the go. I place my water bottle, keys, and phone in here when I am out and about. It has three compartments making it super easy to separate items. It also has an extra compartment with a zipper, I use this to have cash and/or credit card handy. Now, lets talk about how aesthetically pleasing it is! I love how it makes my stroller look so well put together. Saves me from digging in my diaper bag so much." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.79+ (available in eight styles).
29. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers that'll ensure your kid won't spill their snacks all over the place. A tiny hand can easily get in to pull out treats, but it's nearly impossible for what's inside to spill out, even if you shake it upside down (I have tried).
Promising review: "What a lifesaver! I mean really! My daughter loves her snacks, she also loves to make a mess, give them to the dog, or fill her car seat up with them. Then cry when she has nothing to eat. My wife picked one up at Target and man... we used it so much, we couldn't clean it fast enough. SOOOO we bought a few more. and for less than $5 for two.... this is a no-brainer!" —jeffgrantMEDIA
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.96 (available in two color combinations).
30. A grape cutter, because who has to time to cut each individual grape? Seriously, if I cut grapes the old fashioned way it'd basically be my full-time job. This thing does the trick in no time at all.
Promising reviews: "Must-have if you have toddlers. Wish I knew of this sooner. Has made it so much easier to cut grapes for my toddler. Now can do it one-handed when my LO won’t let me set him down to cut the fruit. I have also used it to cut blueberries and blackberries." —Crystal Albertin
"If your toddler loves grapes, this is a MUST-HAVE! So much easier than cutting into 4ths with a knife." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
31. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book that has a lot of bells and whistles. Does it make cool noises? Yes! Does it teach your kids about different words? Uh-huh! Does it have a flashing starlight that your kiddo can press over and over again? You bet!
Promising review: "My 1-year-old loves to touch the different animals and hear the book say their name and animal sound. He’s got a good vocabulary, but we’re working with him to encourage more and more words. His doctor recommended teaching him animals and the sound they make, so this is great to add to what we’re already doing. Great toy that is fun and also teaches. They learn through repetition — and this was just what I was looking for! I also love that this toy will grow with him. He using the name/sound mode right now, but is also has a mode that gives facts for when he’s older and also has Spanish! 10/10 recommend." —Jessica Grace
Get it from Amazon for $11.89.
32. And a touchless forehead thermometer to make checking your tyke's temperature easy peasy. This is an especially great product if you're the kind of parent who wants to constantly check your kid's temperature when they're sick. Trust me, we've all been there!
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 different 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+ (available in white or black).
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