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    28 Products Parents Swear By To Make Their Homes More Kid-Friendly

    From light switch extenders to the best inexpensive blackout shades, this list has got you and your tiny tikes covered.

    1. A pack of inexpensive outlet covers to make sure no tiny fingers can access electrical outlets. All you do is push it into the socket and voilà! Crisis averted.

    2. A pack of sink extenders so little ones can start washing their hands early and often. These pop right onto existing faucets and can be rotated to meet your kid's hands. Consider adding a bathroom sink step stool for toddlers so they can reach the water without you needing to pick them up.

    3. An adorable and extra large duck bath mat with suction cups so that slips don't happen when bath time gets a little rowdy.

    reviewer's photo of the duck shaped bath bat in their tub

    4. A pack of two light switch extenders with a moon-shaped handle (that's glow-in-the-dark!) so kids can reach up to turn their lights on and off.

    5. A door cushion that'll make sure your little ones can't slam doors and/or locking themselves in a room. The brand has soooo many colors and designs, so you're sure to find something that matches your home's aesthetic.

    6. A pack of colorful hanging cups so children can help themselves to cups of water or juice without needing the help of a grown-up. Think of all the time you'll save!

    7. A toothbrush holder and dispenser for easy teeth-cleaning time. The dispenser drops the perfect gob of toothpaste onto the brush, so your kids never have to interact with the tube (and therefore won't get toothpaste literally everywhere). It mounts to the wall, too, so you'll save lots of countertop space!

    8. A high density foam guard to soften up all those hard edges in your home. From coffee table corners to fireplaces, head injuries will be few and far between thanks to these.

    9. A set of ingenious magnetic locks that are easy to install and don't require any special tools or skills. They're also completely hidden. You use a provided magnet lock to unlock the cabinet when you need to open it.

    10. A pack of motion-activated toilet night-lights so nightly visits to the bathroom are a bit more fun while also making sure less accidents happen. It doubles as a night-light too, so you don't need to leave the way-to-bright bathroom light on all night long.

    11. And an anti-slip potty training seat boasting a ladder that'll help your kiddo have the confidence they need to use the toilet on their own.

    The white and teal potty seat with ladder resting on a toilet

    12. A pack of child-safe charger covers to make sure your charging cables don't get chewed up. In this year 2023, it's naive to think your home isn't littered with charging cables. Make sure your child doesn't accidentally chew on one thanks to these covers.

    a photo that shows how to put the charger into the case and what it looks like closed

    13. A sturdy-yet-soft bookshelf that's the right height for toddlers and other tiny tikes. I actually have this in my own kid's bedroom, and she's constantly going over to it to pick out books for me to read to her. It can hold a surprisingly large amount of books, too!

    14. A pack of corner guards for corners of sharp furniture. Now that your baby is toddling, it's imperative that sharp corners get covered to avoid head injuries. These do it without being too obvious, thanks to being transparent and small.

    15. A whale-shaped bath spout cover that makes bath time all the more fun. It'll also prevent an oopsie if children are having a great time in the water and accidentally bop their head against the faucet.

    16. A fun 3D-printed foam soap dispenser attachment to make hand cleaning time way more fun. Thanks, Mickey!

    hand using the orange pump to pump out mickey face and ears-shaped foam soap
    Mouse Delights 3D/Etsy

    Mouse Delights 3D is a small biz based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in Disney-inspired 3D-printed accessories.

    Promising review: "Super cute and very easy to use. My littles love Mickey and this makes hand washing that much more fun for them!" —Abby D 

    Get it from Mouse Delights 3D on Etsy for $9.99 (available in 30+ colors and designs).

    17. A pack of blackout shades that'll create near total darkness, and not for hundreds of dollars like custom blackout shades cost. A great option for those of us who rent or travel often.

    18. A step stool with a grippy surface and slip resistant rubber feet so toddlers can reach sinks and toilets on their own. Think of how proud your kid will be when they can finally wash their hands all by themselves.

    19. Or an expensive-but-worth-it wooden learning tower so your mini me can be a mini chef in the kitchen. It also converts into a little table. We love a two-in-one!

    20. A DIY rock climbing wall set to turn any wall into a rock climbing gym. This is especially great if you live in an area that gets too cold to play outside for months at a time. Reviewers say installing it above a bed is awesome — that way when a kid inevitably falls, the soft bed will catch them.

    21. A sunrise simulation alarm clock if your kids have a hard time waking up without natural light. This simulates sunlight and turns on slowly over a short period of time, mimicking what it's like to be woken up by the sunrise.

    Reviewer's photo of the lit up alarm clock on a nightstand

    22. Or a Hatch Baby night-light, sound machine, and time-to-rise device if you're a tech-forward parent who likes a device that can truly do it all. Through the app you can develop sleep routines, playlists, and custom sounds and colors — all from the comfort of your own bed.

    23. A washable Ruggable area rug in a really cool gradient that your kids can get all sorts of messes on without fear of permanently staining it. It literally can handle being washed and dried in laundry machines, and then you reattach it to the rug pad as if nothing ever happened.

    rainbow area rug

    24. A soft-but-firm bed rail so transitioning from one bed type to another is less stressful for both you and your kids.

    25. A rainbow-colored saucer swing that'll keep your little ones entertained for hours. The small one can hold up to 220 pounds, and the large one can hold up to 700 pounds!

    26. A minimal foam play mat if you're looking for a mat that goes with your grown-up home decor. These are so pretty that visitors might not even realize they're designed for children.

    27. A pack of five clear stove knob covers so when your child wants to help in the kitchen they don't accidentally turn your burners and oven on all at the same time.

    28. And a double closet rod to hang double the garments and give your tiny person an opportunity to select their own outfits.

    Reviewer's before photo showing their child unable to reach their clothes in the closet and after photo showing them able to reach after the double rod was installed

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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