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1. A pair of teething-friendly silicone food pouch tops to help prevent spills and promote self-feeding (since you don't have to worry about messes, you can let them hang onto the pouch themselves). These tops even securely lock and cover the spout in case your little one doesn't finish their snack in one sitting.
ChooMe is a small business making it easier for your little one to eat their favorite foods.
Promising review: "These are a game changer. I don’t trust my baby to eat a food pouch without one of these on top. Without these caps, she slings food everywhere and ends up a mess. She loves these because they give her the independence of getting to hold and feed herself a pouch without my assistance." —El Kling
Get the pack of two from ChooMe on Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combinations).
2. A wearable silicone penguin-shaped pacifier perfect for Baby's sucking and teething needs. It has a stem inside of its hollow body for them to grab onto, making the self-soothing process a little easier.
Promising review: "I bought this for my nephew and he loves it!!! He can hold on to it so easily and it helps with his coordination! Great for breastfed babies! He loves it for teething! Don’t think about it! Run and order!! The creator is a genius." —Private
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven colors).
3. A grape cutter that'll quickly slice grapes into quarters so they're less of a hazard for your snacking tot. It's also safe enough for your tot to use (with your supervision, of course).
Promising reviews: "LOVE it. It took three minutes to cut grapes that would have taken me at least 10. As a mom of a toddler, those minutes are precious. It was also fun and easy to use." —Jacqueline
"I wish I would’ve had this a LONG time ago. This little gadget has come in so handy. If you have a toddler or small child, you NEED this. It quarters grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives, etc. so they aren’t choking hazards for little ones. So much faster than slicing every tiny grape up yourself. 10/10 would recommend." —Sara Waits
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
4. A battery-operated vibrating mattress pad you place beneath a fussy baby to help them fall asleep without you needing to be there to rock them until the only thing that falls asleep is your arm.
5. A car seat buckle release tool with a soft grip so getting Baby out of their seat is faster and easier. It can also be used on strollers, high chairs, and more!
6. A rechargeable nasal aspirator with different levels of suction for all your snot-sucking needs. And if your baby needs a little distraction, this aspirator has a light to help calm them down.
7. A waterproof and rechargeable potty-training watch whose looping timer lets your toddler know when they should go to the bathroom. It vibrates and has 16 programmable sounds to choose from, so they won't get distracted from doing their ~business~.
8. A pack of babyproofing corner protectors so you have one less thing to worry about as your toddler starts taking their first steps. They're soft and transparent to keep your family safe and your furniture sleek.
9. A portable sound machine if your baby is often in need of soothing sounds when you're away from home. Easily attach it to your stroller, car seat, or diaper bag and play one of its four relaxing sounds.
10. A bottle sterilizer and dryer that uses steam to safely and effectively sterilize all your bottles, pumps, and more. Know that everything you use to care for your little one is clean, and stop waiting for the things you need to air-dry!
11. A flexible faucet extender so you don't have to lift your little munchkin every time they need to wash their hands. And, it'll make them feel like a lil' grown up!
Promising review: “Before I knew a thing like this existed, I spent the time it took to wash my squirming kiddo's hands one at a time wondering how long it was going to take for his arms to grow enough to reach the faucet. I'm so glad I have this thing now! The setup is just taking it out of the box and stretching the rubber part around the faucet; it took two seconds plus some time to adjust to the best angle. Now I can wash my 15-month-old's hands at the same time and the whole process is much faster and easier. He liked it right away too!” —Michelle G
Get two from Amazon for $10.95.
12. A pack of soothing stick-on gel pads you'll wanna keep in stock this cold season. Provide your little ones with cooling relief that parents have said led to lessening fevers.
13. A two-in-one lactation massager that provides heat and vibration to help improve milk circulation. This even fits inside most pumping bras to make your life a little easier. Prevent breastfeeding challenges like clogged ducts, mastitis, and engorgement.
Promising review: "Game changer for my pumping journey. I was SO on the fence about but these as they are some of the pricier options for heated massagers and I didn’t know if it would help enough to justify the price. Let me tell you it does! Even if you don’t pump more milk with these, they make the pumping more comfortable! And let’s face it we are giving up hours and hours of our days to pump milk for our babies, shouldn’t we be able to do it without being in pain or discomfort?" —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
14. A pack of 24 potty seat covers so now your little one can do their ~business~ in public restrooms without the fear of germs. These covers are also long enough that your kid's legs won't touch the toilet.
Promising review: “We recently went on a day trip to Sea World, and these toilet seat covers were a lifesaver. We used these with the Gimars foldable potty seat, and the combo made potty time much easier. These covers have two small strips of adhesive that ensure the cover doesn't slide off the toilet seat, and they are actually pretty strong strips. The cover didn't move once adhered to the toilet seat. The cover has a plastic film on the bottom side, which ensures that 'liquids' on the toilet seat don't soak through. I love how my foldable potty seat never had to touch the nasty toilet seat. It also was long enough to drape over the front and sides of the toilet. My toddler has a habit of grabbing the sides of the toilet for stability, and the extra protection from these covers was nice. Plus, since the cover drapes over the front of the toilet, my daughter's pull-up and shorts don't touch the front of the toilet. Overall, great product! These are much thicker than those cheap tissue paper toilet seat covers. Will repurchase.” —Taryn
Get the pack of 24 from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sizes).
15. A pack of multipurpose, self-adhesive safety straps for keeping your walking tot out of the fridge, closets, cabinets, and more. This strap adjusts from 3 to 7 inches so they're perfect for use on most appliances.
Jool Baby is a kid-focused family-run small business whose products feature the latest in technology and durability.
Promising review: "These things are awesome! Super easy to install. I didn't think they'd actually work because my toddler is a beast, but we have them on our fridge and a few cupboards and they keep her out :) She pulls pretty hard and they don't budge. They're pretty easy to unlatch; my 7-year-old doesn't have a problem with it. Great purchase!" —Angel Starr
16. A visual timer that looks like a traffic light so your kid knows how much time they have to play before needing to transition to naptime. It's even got an alarm you can activate for when time's up.
17. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers whose soft flaps allow for easy access to some good old-fashioned Goldfish but will make sure none go flying out so your little one won't need a chaperone during snack time.
Promising reviews: "This cup is great for toddlers' snacks. The snacks are easily accessible but don’t fall out." —Amazon Customer
"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 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 $6 (available in two color combos).
18. A set of breast milk storage bags with reinforced seams and a double zipper to keep from leaking. You can feel good about storing, freezing, and thawing your milk in these bags. Just pump directly into them, and remember to store them upright or laying perfectly flat!
Promising review: "These are great! I love that they’re double-sealed so your milk doesn’t leak through, and the write-on tab makes it easy to sort as I freeze my milk. They store flat, so you can store and sort them easily into gallon ziplock bags. I originally got these in a registry box and loved them. They’re the best ones I’ve gotten to try so I ordered this whole box! They’re separated into four bags of 25, so if I don’t manage to use all of them I can donate to someone who can use them!" —Mom24Monsters
Get a set of 100 from Amazon for $14.74 (also available in packs of 50, 75 and 200).
19. A three-step cradle cap system that'll gently loosen and lift flakes from Baby's scalp.
20. A TheraBurpee cloth with built-in pockets for cold or hot gel packs so you can help your colicky or feverish baby feel better as you hold them.
21. A durable and convertible Graco 3-in-1 car seat if you're looking for something that can support your baby as they grow into a toddler. Its slim design even includes cup holders so your little one's bottle is never too far away.
22. A sensory clutch ball whose segmented shape will keep your kid's hands busy for a long time! Its high-contrast illustrations and various textures mean tactile stimulation sure to keep their minds busy too.
23. A set of babyproofing magnetic locks to provide extra safety and keep your kids out of dangerous drawers. They adhere super easily and pretty much work like magic.
24. An adjustable shower visor if your kid hates getting their hair washed because of all the water and suds that get on their face. Protect them with this adorable shower cap!
25. CeraVe moisturizing cream that parents laud for helping clear up their kids' eczema in addition to moisturizing their dry and sensitive skin.
26. A faucet glass rinser for an easy and quick way to wash baby bottles. Repurpose your soap dispenser/side sprayer/sink hole cover, and spend all that saved hand-washing time on your little one.
27. A cute silicone faucet cover to prevent any bathtime accidents. No bumps or bruises here!
28. A car baby monitor because knowing exactly what Baby is up to in the back seat will help you keep your mind at ease as you drive from point A to point B. It's also equipped with nighttime vision, so you don't have to worry about losing sight as the day loses light.
29. A silicone food-dispensing spoon that's perfect for nonmessy feeding on the go. This spoon even has a filter that'll help sift out large bits of puree to reduce the chance of choking.
30. A silicone self-feeding spoon for baby to grip so they can learn to feed themself. This comes with two spoons: one for beginners/teethers and another for toddlers who can do the food-to-mouth motion.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this product. Made it easy to give all sorts of puréed foods to the baby while also teaching him to feed himself. Best purchase. Would be a great gift for new parents." —David A. Wood
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four color combinations and in larger packs).
31. Organic vapor drops to add to bathtime when it looks like there's a cold coming on causing congestion. Even babies need a bit of aromatherapy from time to time.
32. An organic muslin drool bib whose three layers of absorbency are super-duper soft and gentle on baby's skin.
33. A pack of overnight diaper booster pads for more protection against leaks while your little one sleeps. No more waking up to a wet crib!
34. A foam door pinch guard that'll prevent your little one from accidentally closing the door on their fingers.
35. A darling silicone and beechwood teething ring as durable as it is soothing.
36. A safe-to-use electric nail trimmer for protecting your baby from any self-scratching habits. This has two filing speeds to make sure you can feel confident about your trimming job.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.