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1. A whale bath toy that lights up and sprays water like a magical fountain. Bath time will feel like a whole vibe and you'll be the most fun parent ever.
See why this parent says this toy is a hit with their 7-month-old on TikTok.
Promising reviews: "TikTok made me do it. My daughter loves this! It stops spraying water as soon as it is no longer in the water. It's very calming. I've even stolen it for my own baths." —Lauren Trifone
"Worth every penny! My little one loves bath time, and this makes it even more fun! The water spout is awesome and gets taller the longer it sits in the water. The lights are an extra bonus! If you're thinking about buying — do it! Your little one will love this." —Ahliilai
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two colors).
2. A pack of Crayola Globbles so your kid can actually throw a "ball" in the house without getting in trouble. These squishy toys are soft and stick to walls without leaving any residue behind!
Watch this mom explain why Globbles are her "new favorite thing ever" on TikTok.
Promising review: "My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time lying in the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling, and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.69 (also available in 16 count).
3. A silicone finger puppet toothbrush to make brushing your baby's teeth a breeze while also soothing sore gums.
Watch these cute toothbrushes brushing a little one's gums in this TikTok.
Promising review: "I don't usually write reviews, but this has been a game changer for us! I have a 13-month-old who hates having her teeth brushed (we tried EVERYTHING before getting this). We've only had it for two days, and there have been no tears since getting it! I let her brush with her regular toothbrush and then follow up with this. She loves it!" —Tyler Parsons
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three colors).
4. A microwave s'mores maker so you can say yes to making this treat ~s'more~ often. You won't need to spark up the fire pit or start a bonfire because this gadget makes s'mores in seconds.
Watch how you can easily and quickly make s'mores with this device on TikTok.
It's super simple to use! Just fill the water reservoir, put your s'mores ingredients on the tray (up to two of them), and pop in the microwave for 30 seconds. The marshmallow and chocolate will heat at the same time!
Promising review: "This is a very cute gadget. I saw this on a TikTok and fell for it lol. I'm glad I did. My kids and I have so much fun making instant s'mores. They're done in about 30–40 seconds with literally no cleanup. The marshmallow doesn't melt over so you basically can just run hot water over it to remove a few crumbs from crackers and be done." —Shawna G.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
5. A dinner plate that will make mealtime more fun. It's designed like a game board with eight divided sections and a hidden treat compartment. Your kiddo will zoom through their veggies so they can get to their dessert.
Check out a parent's review of this game-changing plate on TikTok.
Promising review: "I bought this for my son because I thought it was cute and cool. I posted about it on TikTok, and the post went viral, almost a million views. I highly recommended it. My son requests this plate for every meal and looks forward to the treat at the end." —Chaunte Thorpe
Get it from Amazon for $15.10+ (available in six styles).
6. A grape cutter because dicing grapes to reduce the risk of choking is super important but soooooo time consuming. You can get your kiddo's fave snack ready in minutes so they won't have to wait too long to bite into a juicy grape.
7. A travel urinal that will transform you into super hero when you see your little one doing the potty dance during your next road trip. You'll save the day when there's no bathroom in sight.
Watch this mom's review on TikTok.
Promising review: "I love this travel urinal. My son often has to pee when we are out running errands, and it’s not always easy to get to a restroom. I have two young boys; it’s hard to get them in and out of the car to use the restroom. This also helps because in the age of COVID-19 I’m not very comfortable having my kids use public restrooms. If I can avoid it I will, and this makes it possible. Often I’ve used sippy cups, water bottles, or whatever I could find for my son to pee in. This makes it so much easier. It’s also cute so my son actually wants to use it and it doesn’t spill. It could be tipped upside down and it won’t come out. This is a great product. I would buy it again." —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight colors).
8. An as-seen-on-Shark-Tank bug bite suction tool invented by a mom that will quickly suck out venom and stingers from bug bites so your child won't have to suffer through a day of nonstop itching.
Watch it in action on TikTok and how it can be used to remove splinters too!
Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and had to get it. I’m super glad I did. My daughter and I always get a ton of mosquito bites, and this helps alleviate the itching as soon as you pull the suction back. It’s great." —Rebekka Talley
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available in two-packs and three-packs and four colors).
9. An elephant bath sprayer because it's like a fun and gentle shower for your baby or toddler. Plus it will make washing shampoo out of your little one's hair much easier than using a little bowl or your hand.
Watch this sprayer make bath time even more fun on TikTok.
Promising review: "If you have babies or toddlers, this is a must-buy! I saw this on TikTok and decided to try it out. I love this and my kids love this. My kids were so scared for me to rinse their hair and now that we have this they even want to do it themselves! I also just had a baby and she loves it as well! We have had it for a couple of months now and the batteries are still going strong....which if you have kids you know some stuff it feels like you can never get the batteries to last because they are always playing with them. I highly recommend this to every parent!!!" —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in six colors).
10. A set of kid-safe plastic knives so you can say yes when your little chef wants to help out in the kitchen. These knives can chop but are not sharp enough to slice your little helper's finger.
Watch a child chop up green peppers using one of these knives on TikTok.
PSA: children should still be supervised while using these knives!
Promising reviews: "My daughter loves these. I saw these on TikTok then ordered them for my little kitchen helper. We cut up all types of veggies with no problem." —Maia
"I’ve only had these for a couple of days, but already my 4-year-old daughter keeps asking me for things to chop up. They’re perfect for the little chef in your life or the kid who want to be a big helper. So far she’s easily (and safely) chopped up: lettuce, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, even carrots! I can run my hand along the blade and not cut myself and yet it’s designed in a way that you can still chop through veggies and fruits. Another pro is they are super easy to clean and dishwasher safe. They came exactly as pictures for me: in three different sizes and colors, with a slight grip texture on the handle for little hands. They’re nice and lightweight as well so it’s not cumbersome for younger kids. Love them!" —Abby Roeller
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95 (available in two color combinations).
11. Some reusable water balloons made of eco-friendly material that can be reused over and over. No need to turn down a water balloon fight because you'll never run out, and these are better for the planet. Go ahead...throw a few of these, I know you want to.
Promising review: "The adults in this house love water balloons but not the mess…plus with toddlers around, it didn’t quite make sense to have water balloons but we saw a random video on TikTok and HAD to find reusable water balloons to try out. These were the first ones we bought to try out, and WHOA we were blown away! Super easy to for the 2- and 3-year-old to use, which means more fun for all of us!! Do not think twice or continue with regular water balloons, you’ll waste precious time cleaning up and filling that could be used to make memories." —Taurus
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (also available in packs of six, 12, and 16).
12. A Tushbaby hip carrier so you can carry your mini when they want to cling to you. You'll be able to provide the comfort they need while also preventing back strain. It's a win-win.
It's recommended for children between 8 and 45 pounds and can be used in four different holding positions — feeding/breastfeeding, side carrying, front facing, and face-to-face.
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bring ease to everyday parenting life.
See why this mama calls the Tushbaby "the best invention for parents of young children" on TikTok.
Promising review: "This has been one of MANY items I have purchased thanks to TikTok, and I'm glad I did. Super easy to use, easy to adjust, and most importantly it helps with support tremendously. It comes with pockets and a place to hold bottles/sippy cups, which can be very handy. My 8-month-old weights around 30–35lbs, and he's basically attached to me 24/7, carrying all day was killing my back and arms! Thank God for this invention, my arms and back can rest." —Jennifer Calle
Get it from Amazon for $84.99 (available in two colors).
13. A flying orb that floats and hovers like it came straight off of the pages of Harry Potter. It has flashing lights and will boomerang right back to you when you toss it. This cool toy will earn you some cool points with your kid.
Check it out in action on TikTok.
Promising review: "This toy is so much fun, it can be used in so many ways. It’s not your usual floating toy. It can be used to float and play with like others in its class but this one can do a few extra things like a boomerang you can throw it at an angle and it actually comes back to you. You can also throw it directly at a target, which also makes fun for throwing it back and forth with a friend or you can hover it and have it fly around the room. It charges fast and can be played with for around 20 minutes before needing another charge. My son really enjoyed this toy!" —Natalie
Get it from Amazon for $39.97+ (available in seven colors).
14. A Mattel Flushin' Frenzy game for laugh out loud fun. This hilarious game will become your kid's new fave quickly (probably yours too). The goal is for players to plunge the toilet, anticipating fake poop to fly out. Players will have to be quick and try to grab the flying poop before another player does first. TBH, I feel like I have an unfair advantage here because this totally sounds like something every parent has actually done before.
Check out how to play this funny game on TikTok.
Promising reviews: "My 5-year-old niece loves it! What can be said really? It's a game where you use a toy plunger to make a smiling rubber poop fly through the air to be caught for points. My niece, like many little kids, is going through a phase where anything related to poop is absolutely hilarious, so I thought this game would be just the thing for her. She loves it! The game is very easy to pick up for 4- and 5-year-olds, the components are well-made, and the poop is...oddly realistic, except for its smiling face of course. This is without a doubt the cleanest option for playing with poop on the market. Your kids'll love it." —Brendan Williams
"This game is hilarious, my 2 1/2-year-old couldn't get enough of it. As a 44-year-old adult male, I had a great time playing it. I bought this into my work, some colleagues and myself had a good time playing this, I think it could make for a fun drinking game as well." —Buyer
Get it from Amazon for $39.67.
15. A fairy finder jar that is better than the DIY jar I made to convince my 6-year-old that fairies would visit our garden. This lights up and your little one can catch virtual fairies that they can feed and play with.
Check out this TikTok to see how to catch your very own fairies.
Promising review: "My kids are obsessed with this toy. They really think there are fairies flying around in there =) My son took it and found a bunch of fairies in the backyard so I had to grab it and give it back to his sister so she could find some too! Super easy to use, and so fun to see the fairies on the little screen. The lights are really magical, especially in the dark. It's becoming part of our bedtime routine. I got one for her cousin too, so they're going to try trading fairies this weekend. The only problem is now they want the other two jars!" —Walmart customer
Get it from Walmart for $39 or get a similar version from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in three styles).
16. A pop-it puzzle toy because it combines two things things kids are obsessed with — bubble wrap and games. This 2-in-1 toy is a pop-it and a Tetris-like puzzle game.
Check it out a demo on TikTok.
Promising review: "This is such a fun game and keeps kids engaged and off their electronic devices for hours. I also enjoyed playing with it myself. You can also create rules and different games with these pieces." —Nikki C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two color combinations).
17. And for babies and toddlers, the Dimpl with five silicone bubbles for your child to pop over and over again. It has over 18,000 5-star ratings and will definitely hold your child's attention. Bonus: it's portable making it perfect to keep your kiddo occupied during car rides and doctor visits.
Check out a review on TikTok.
This BPA-free toy is recommended for babies and toddlers ages 10 months+.
Promising reviews: "I bought this toy for a long-haul plane ride (12 hours) with a 15-month-old child. It was the perfect toy as there were no parts to lose, and she loved it! It was just challenging enough to keep her occupied for small chunks of time. When we arrived at our destination, she continued to play with it. It's great for restaurants and at home. Once she pushed all the 'dimples' through to one side, she would turn it over and start again. It's also small enough to pop into a pocket or bag for transport. Excellent toy!" —EK
"This toy is so simple yet very versatile. I'm a pediatric physical therapist, who works with infants with special needs. I bought this toy to use for work to keep babies busy and to use as motivation. I use it for tracking, motivation, teething, reaching, hand and arm strengthening. Surprisingly however, the older children I work with, many school aged with autism also love this toy! It provides wonderful sensory input and sensory stimulation but also acts as a perfect fidget toy for all ages. THE ONLY DOWN SIDE: This toy needs a strap!!! to hook onto strollers or diaper bags, so it doesn't get lost." —cmrvs
Get it from Amazon for $12.89.
18. A kids' selfie camera so your little influencer can become a savvy photographer and snap pics of their OOTD. You don't want to keep their followers waiting!
Check out this TikTok to see how it works.
Promising review: "I gave this to my granddaughter for her 4th birthday. She had been asking for a camera of her own for a little while. The camera itself is of great quality for a kiddie camera, the parents appreciated that it was digital and not Polaroid and my granddaughter was actually able to use independently with ease, after we taught her how. I would purchase again, and I highly recommend it to others." —The-Way-I-C-it
Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in five colors).
19. An Orbeez Challenge playset with 2,000 beads that soak up water and expand. This set comes with all the necessary tools so your child satisfy their need to make a (contained) mess! They can roll, shape, and crush the Orbeez for endless sensory fun!
Check out this TikTok to see how much fun this set is.
Promising review: "My son loved the sensory play with these Orbeez rainbow beads — we were both shocked by how large they grew in water! They provided hours of creative play for my 8-year old and eventually he ended up putting them in a glass vase as decoration! He will still pour them out every week for some play time and has enjoyed them in the bath as well — just be sure to properly scoop all the beads out b/c they should not go down the drain! Great gift for kiddos with lots of hands-on play!" —Sara Ahmed
Get a set of from Amazon for $22.99.
20. A moody reversible octopus plush so your usually oh-so-happy-camper can easily express themselves when they are experiencing big feelings. When your little one has trouble saying just how they feel, you can swoop right in when they need a cuddle.
Check it out on TikTok.
Promising review: "I bought this for my daughter who absolutely adores this little octopus. She prefers the 'grumpy' side which is just as cute as the happy side. It's easy to turn inside out and keeps its shape. Also, I was happily surprised it is larger than I thought. Definitely worth 5 stars!" —EmilyT
Get it from Amazon for $13.30+ (available in 44 colors).
21. A set of snowball makers that will keep your kid's hands from freezing during an epic snowball fight. They'll have the advantage and their fingers can stay dry and toasty in their gloves.
Check out this TikTok to see how it works.
Promising review: "I bought these for my grandchildren and the day after they arrived it actually snowed. The kids had so much fun making snowballs and stacking them to make a family of snowmen. It’s months later and I still have snowballs in my freezer!" —Amazon Customer
Get a set of four from Amazon for $20.99.
22. An avatar doll so your kiddo can customize their own real life avatar. This doll comes with two outfits, a wig, and stickers so your fashion designer can choose their facial expressions and create a unique look.
Check out TikTok to see how to customize this avatar doll.
The stickers are reusable and come with a sheet to store them on so your little one can switch up their doll's expressions as often as they like. And each box comes with a code to bring you doll to life in the Avastars fashion game app.
Promising review: "My two daughters love this Avastars doll! It comes with a blank doll base that you can dress up however you like. There are reusable face stickers and designs to dress up the clothes. It's a bigger size doll than expected and has two outfits, two sticker sheets, hair, and a sheet to place your stickers when not in use. We haven't tried it with the app yet but it's fun just as a doll too!" —KH
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 or another version for $17.99.
23. A dancing cactus toy that will mimic what you or your baby says in a funny voice. It can also record and play back sounds and plays 120 songs.
Promising reviews: "Saw the TikToks and bought it for my nieces and nephews. They all love it." —Jasper
"I did not see a volume control but It was a huge hit! Everyone at the baby shower had to play with it and the kids loved it! Can't wait to see how the new baby likes it when he comes. Saw it on TikTok and it looked adorable. It is as described and packaged well." —Katje H.
Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in 11 variations).
24. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game so you can host a fun game night that'll have the entire family laughing uncontrollably. This game is easy to play and loads of fun.
Players say the words taco, cat, goat, cheese, and pizza while they slap cards down on the table. As soon as a spoken word matches a card, players will have to race against one another to touch the pile of cards first. The last to touch the pile has to take the entire pile. The first to get rid of all their cards wins!
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and knew right away I had to get it. It’s so much fun! Its great for friendly family competition. My 6-year-old picked up on the rules very quickly and in turn taught it to my 70-year-old parents. I’ll be buying more of this game for Christmas gifts this year." —Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
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