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1. A leave-in conditioner designed to gently untangle even the wildest of manes your little one might wake up with. Made with vitamin B5, jojoba oil, keratin, and more, it'll restore your tot's hair without any pulling or tugging.
And it's not just for kids — adults can definitely use it, too!
Promising review: "This stuff is beyond 5 stars. I initially bought this for my son who is tender-headed. I have really curly hair and happened to break my ankle and was in the hospital for two weeks and couldn't wash and condition my hair like I do at home. I had what felt like dreadlocks in three places! I was hoping this would work on my hair and it was amazing! I completely soaked my hair with this stuff, waited a little while, and gently combed through it. I absolutely cannot believe how well it worked!!" —Bea
Get it from Amazon for $8.66.
2. A cult-favorite stain remover because kids are very messy, and you'll want to keep this concentrated spot treatment on hand to get out all the ketchup, grass stains, and dirt that show up on their clothes constantly.
Promising review: "This is the best stain remover I have ever used! I wish I would have found it years ago! My daughter is 6 and I can't think of how many stains this product hasn't gotten out for us. Even old set in stains that I thought were hopeless. A friend turned me on to this stuff and now I will never go without it! A must-have for anyone with kids." —Lauren Ruffin
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.35.
3. A pack of sink extenders so you don't have to lift up your toddler and risk straining your back every time they have to wash their hands. They'll also feel so ~grown-up~ now that they can use the sink all by themselves!
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 $10.95.
4. A plastic storage bag organizer that makes it easier for you to grab whatever size you need while packing lunches or storing leftovers from dinner. Gone are the days of fumbling with those bulky cardboard containers they usually come in!
Each unit is made of solid birch wood. If you order the unassembled version, the seller recommends using wood glue to put it together.
SouthernMissDesign is a small business based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that specializes in handmade wooden signs and custom vinyl monograms.
Promising review: "Love how this makes my drawer so clean and organized! No more fiddling with boxes! Fast shipping and wonderful package presentation!" —Jamie Lynn
Get it from SouthernMissDesign on Etsy for $32.50+ (available assembled or unassembled and in two finishes).
5. A magnetic visual timer for any kiddo who asks "ARE WE DONE YET?" during cleanup, homework time, bathtime, you name it. Now they can look at how much color is still left on the timer and answer the age-old question themselves!
Promising review: "This is the perfect size and NO BATTERIES REQUIRED. It does the job well. I bought it for my son. Now that the classes are virtual I needed to be able to measure the time between the classes so my son knows how long he has in the classes/break time. In addition, it can be used for other things, such as in the kitchen. Being able to move this around with you as you need it really makes life a whole lot easier." —Rvargas
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in seven colors).
6. A pack of Munchkin burp cloths that are basically living in the future — they have built-in pockets to place hot or cold packs in so you can give your baby sweet relief from colic or fever. It'll make you think, "Why didn't I think of that?!"
Promising review: "Definitely a must-have in every new parent's kit. Make sure to evenly distribute the gel per instructions and check before applying to newborn. Same for comfort when applying for moms. However, a game changer for colicky babies." —Trev DuReaux
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.10.
7. An adjustable shower visor if your child absolutely despises when shampoo gets in their eyes. This will keep bathtime meltdown-free as it blocks those suds away from their face.
Bonus: it just looks so freakin' cute on them, too!
Promising review: "Total game-changer! My little one would scream to the top of her lungs for the entire duration of her bath; it was stressful and not to mention exhausting. I’ve tried various caps like this one but found some to be too hard of material, some too soft. I’ve had some simply start to fall apart after one use and many other issues until this one. It’s the perfect combination for bath time success. Easy to put on/off, clean, dries fast and protects a wide area beyond the immediate face. Bath time is fun time once again." —Jynnifer
Get it from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in two colors and two styles).
8. A nifty car seat buckle release tool because nothing is more frustrating than fighting with the car seat buckle when your kid's crying or you're already running late for something. It'll also save your and your little one's fingers from any painful pinches!
Promising review: "I got this because I have three kids, and since I have captain chairs, my 4-year-old sits in the third row. I can toss it back to him after I’ve parked or when I’m in the carpool line and he can unbuckle himself and then unbuckle his siblings and I don’t have to climb in the car. It’s GREAT! I also like how it doesn’t attach to the car seat like some similar products, and I can keep it up front while the car is moving. So much safer!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors).
9. An automatic stirrer so your food doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan as you're running around the kitchen doing a tons of tasks, like chopping veggies, answering the phone, or listening to your kid ask "Is dinner ready yet?" a million times.
You'll need four AA batteries to get this thing going. It has three speed options — all you do is place it in a pan, turn it on, and it will rotate the food on its own! You can also take off the legs to clean them in the dishwasher.
Promising review: "Used it today to start a cheese sauce. I love it! I didn’t have to stand over the saucepan stirring or whisking. Lately, I have had some arthritis in some fingers. It’s perfect for us cooks!!!!" —PaulaBotta
Get it from Amazon for $35.95.
10. A classy dry-erase calendar you can customize with your family's name so everyone's schedule can live in one convenient (and pretty-to-look-at!) place. No more wondering what day soccer practice is!
1801 & Co. is a Minneapolis-based small business that has been handling high-quality, custom printing services through their Etsy shop since 2016.
Promising review: "Functional AND beautiful...it’s already helping to keep my family more organized and it’s not an eyesore! Putting the clear acrylic w/ white lettering on a dark wall really helps it *pop*! It was packaged well, and instructions for hanging were very clear." —Ness Step
Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $63.96+ (available in six sizes and three colors).
11. Or a customizable command center that might just be the most functional and smartly designed way to keep track of your family's life. If you need more folders for documents or hooks on the bottom, you can add those on to make this truly fit exactly what your family needs.
12. A convenient tray if you feel like you spend half your day waiting in the pick-up line at your kid's school and you'd like to use that time to catch up on your never-ending to-do list.
Please, do not try to use this while driving. It will not work.
Promising review: "Life-changer for a mom always on the go. I'm always on the go with my kids from one practice to the next and having a 'desk' surface for my laptop that is stable and easy to use is AMAZING! I wish I would have thought of this myself. Love that it easily fits into the seatback pockets when not in use." —Vanessa
Get it from Amazon for $9.66.
13. An ingenious portable vibrating pad for the babies who can't fall asleep unless you're rocking them or walking around with them. Just tuck this into a crib mattress, a stroller, a car seat, or their bassinet, and the subtle vibrations the pad gives off will help them snooze in no time flat.
BTW, it's not just for babies; adult reviewers swear by it too.
Promising review: "Must have for gassy babies or to soothe them to sleep. Don’t waste your money on a fancy baby chair the vibrates like I did. I got the Lulla-Vibe and I use it everywhere. Our baby has gas issues & we’ve tried everything to try comfort/soothe her. I’m thinking about ordering another one for the diaper bag as it worked so well. The vibrations are strong so you can easily put it on the side of the baby’s mattress, or sleeper if you use that. We attach it to the back of our baby’s rocker and in the stroller in the back pouch. Works AMAZING!!!" —Kenneth L.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
14. Or a Baby Shusher so you don't have to stay up until the wee hours of the night making a shushing noise to keep your baby asleep. Once you see how well your kid sleeps with this thing going, you'll realize it's well worth the money.
The Baby Shusher is safe to use in a crib, has adjustable volume, and it can be set to make noise for 15 or 30 minute intervals.
Promising review: "I was so tired of 'shushing.' Literally. I shushed so hard and for so long, it made me light-headed. My baby has serious FOMO and fights naps like the plague. This helps so much! Even during the worst fits this helps calm her and she's out in minutes. Great for the car too!" —Jami
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
15. A tear-off planning pad to help you keep track of everything and anything important that pops up in your day. Yes, that parent-teacher conference after school does need to happen, but you also have to carve out some time to eat lunch, too!
The handy labeled sections on the pad are "Top Priorities," "To-Do List," "Notes & Ideas," "Date," "Today I'm Grateful For," "Important Times," "Meals, Snacks & Water," and "Exercise/Self-Care."
Promising review: "I use my iPhone as a calendar, but it has its limitations; I still prefer paper when it comes to planning. This daily page planner motivates me to take care of myself while I take care of the things that need to be done. I like that the 'must do today' section only has three spaces, while there's much more room below to write additional tasks for later. This keeps me from piling too many tasks on myself. It also has a place to track water intake and three square meals, and one of my favorite parts is the box in which I am asked to write what I am thankful for each day." —Donna T. Edmundson
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in three colors; also available in eight other organizational pads, from meal planning to meeting notes).
16. A hands-free shopping bag carrier if going to the grocery store to shop for your whole family always results in a million heavy bags. Never fear — this ergonomically designed carrier can hold up to 200 pounds while still leaving your hands free to open doors or make phone calls.
Promising review: "I've tried so many different products that are supposed to allow you to carry multiple bags at once, but nothing has worked as well as this! It's easy to use: Just hold one end of the handle and thread the other end through the handles on the bags. Carrying the bags over my shoulder works really well for me because it allows me to spread the weight of the bags over my hips and back rather than taking all the weight on my shoulder. It's very well made, sturdy, and really makes your life easier. It's worth the money." —S. Hill
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
17. A cascading wall organizer so you can finally get that huge pile of paper off of your desk and actually be able to find any important documents related to your kids. If you always find yourself helping them with endless piles of homework, this is a great way to organize it all and make it easier for both you and your child!
You can also fold it down and take it to go.
Promising review: "This is the most amazing invention ever. My husband and I got into a habit of piling up all our random papers in the kitchen on top of the microwave, and I was just SICK of it! Could never find anything and things would go missing. Once I set this up, it was a game changer. My kitchen mess is no longer! And I have not lost another field trip form and have a place for all those floating art projects, receipts, and pay stubs." —Kirsten
Get it from Amazon for $10.29+ (available in four colors).
18. A robot vacuum because as a parent, you're running around doing a million things during the day, and sometimes vacuuming just doesn't get done. Anything that can do a chore for you is truly priceless!
Promising review: "We switched from a $600 Roomba that didn’t work all that great to this beast. The cleaning is so much better! We run this in about 1,000 sq ft (kitchen, living room, kids playroom, and dining room) every night. It goes from carpet to hardwood to tile to rugs with no issues at all. It gets under the couch, around the table, and does a great job with the dried Play-Doh that seems to be everywhere (toddlers!). We have a cat, dog, and three kids and our floors look great every morning (and a wreck every night...)." —Jessica-CO
Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in two colors).
19. Baby detergent pods free of scents, dyes, phosphates, and all that other icky stuff that can irritate your baby's delicate skin. This plant-based pod might be small, but it's mighty strong at cleaning your baby's clothes.
Dropps is a small business based in Philadelphia that produces eco-friendly cleaning products, and their shipping process is 100% carbon neutral.
Promising review: "These are great! They seem to clean really well and don't leave behind residue. Also, my kids have sensitive skin and haven't had any issues since using this." —Emma N.
Get at 64-count of pods from Dropps for $26 (also available in packs of 160 or 240).
20. Drop Stop car gap fillers (as seen on Shark Tank!) if your kid (or you!) has a habit of dropping french fries in that pesky gap in the car.
This gap filler is made from a neoprene material that provides the universal perfect fit for any car — just attach it to the seat belt catch once (it has a built-in slot) and it'll be set! You'll never have to worry about removing or readjusting.
Promising review: "This product has saved countless french fries from the dark and scary abyss that is the void beneath my seat. It also prevented my daughter from hiding daddy's cellphone under his seat when she's doing something on it that she's not supposed to. So if you've got devious kids or a love of french fries, I would strongly recommend this product." —Duster
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $24.99.
21. A squirting spoon with a squeezable silicone pouch to make on-the-go feeding time a breeze. It's great for the times you take your baby out to lunch with you — it gives you the freedom to feed yourself with one hand and them with the other!
This comes with a hard plastic lid so you can seal it up and save it for snack time.
Promising review: "This product is amazing!!! I now have kids in sports/activities and I am always on the go. I put my baby's food in one of these and take it to-go in my diaper bag. It comes with a spoon cover that is hard plastic that covers the hole where the food comes out. The body of the spoon is a soft silicone that you gently squeeze to get the pureed food out. The spoon itself is a hard plastic but we had no issues. It is easy to clean and comes apart in two pieces. Seriously, this is the best gadget ever! This is coming from a mother of four who has probably owned and purchased every gadget out there to make life easier!!" —castgirl
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
22. A toothbrush holder and dispenser so you don't have to clean up globs of toothpaste that's all over the bathroom counter after your kid insisted on squeezing out the toothpaste themselves!
This includes a toothpaste dispenser (that'll squeeze out every last ounce!), four cups and holders, and a place to store your toothbrushes.
Promising review: "Mad at myself for having not purchased this sooner. Keeps the counter clear, keeps the toothpaste mess to a minimum, and allows the toddler to independently prep his toothbrush (doubling down minimal mess). The pump dispenses the perfect amount of toothpaste. The cups on top act as a convenient and functional space to hold all of our flossers. Magnetic cups work as a great resource for the kids to all rinse the sink out nicely after use. Couldn't recommend this enough.." —Mike Allegrini
Get it from Amazon for $20.77 (available in three colors).
23. The Pink Stuff, a TikTok-famous cleaning paste that can remove nearly anything, including the scribbles your kiddo decided to draw on your wall. Now you can make their little "masterpieces" disappear with very little effort! Here's hoping they stick to drawing on pieces of paper next time...
Promising review: "If you have little children this is a must-have cleaning product. I have little artists in my house who’s biggest canvas is my walls and white doors! I have been scrubbing and trying products for over a year to get pen, pencil, paint, and even permanent marker off walls and doors. First try with The Pink Stuff it came right off! I’m talking all the way off! Rust rings on our white tub that were there when we first moved in GONE! The oven which I thought was black inside is actually a pretty blue color! Cleaning the inside of that oven was a breeze minimal scrubbing and it’s shiny and clean! Can not wait to try it on other things in the house!" —Trisha Mulholland
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.99.
24. A lemon-lavender bubble bath that'll get your kiddos actually excited for bathtime every night. No more kicking and screaming and resisting the bath — now they'll look forward to the great-smelling suds and the cute little hippo on the bottle.
Alaffia is a Black-owned small business based in Olympia, Washington, that sells beauty and personal-care products, including many products specifically formulated for babies and kids.
Promising review: "I loved the Alaffia kids Lemon Lavender bubble bath! My children has so much fun during their bath time because the tub was filled with lots of bubbles. It also smelled so nice with the relaxing scent of lemon lavender, that it actually help calm my kids down and they fell right asleep after their bath. What a wonderful refreshing product." —Ericka
Get it from Alaffia for $14.99.
25. A Souper Cube perfect for freezing large amounts of soup or food for you to eat later. It's a genius meal-prepping hack: Make a huge batch of your kid's favorite soup, freeze the leftovers, and you have meals for the rest of the week!
Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food.
Promising review: "Instead of letting food go to waste I freeze small portions for those nights I’m not in the mood to cook, but have to feed my toddlers. The portion is perfect for them. I’d need two for myself." —RMartinez
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
26. A sandwich cutter and sealer with the ability to transform a regular PB&J into an exact replica of those Uncrustables sandwiches your kid loves. It'll save money and make the boring process of making lunch a bit more exciting!
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 a set of three from Amazon for $17.96.
27. A pack of diaper booster pads if you're sick of picking up your kid in the morning and feeling that they've leaked through their diaper yet again. These provide some much-needed extra protection and will soak up any pee that is threatening to escape.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness these are a LIFESAVER. My 2-year-old pees a lot overnight and was leaking through his overnight diapers every night. His pants would get soaked and I would have to change him in the middle of the night or feel horrible letting him sleep in his own pee. Then I read about these booster pads so I thought I'd give them a try. It totally worked. My kid doesn't leak through anymore. I would definitely recommend this for heavy night wetters." —Christine
Get a three-pack of 90 pads from Amazon for $32.99.
28. A rubber ducky bath spout cover to protect your precious kiddo's noggin from getting bumped and bruised on the faucet. Plus: They'll love being greeted by Mr. Ducky during bathtime!
29. A bug bite suction tool especially handy when your kid comes in from playing outside and they're covered in mosquito bites. It literally sucks all the venom out of their skin so they won't end up scratching all day.
This works best if you use it as close to when you were stung as possible. Also, make sure to only apply light pressure to avoid bruising of the skin.
Promising review: "Amazing! I am in complete shock at how well this worked. My son got stung by a wasp as you can see in my photo (above). After we did the suction he stopped complaining about it hurting!" —Angela z
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
30. A password book if your third grader has a habit of forgetting their passwords for all their school assignments every single week. It appears "I forgot my password" is the new "My dog ate my homework."
Promising review: "While I understand that if this falls into the wrong hands I'm SOL, I do love this for me. I try to keep a variety of passwords, so I'm constantly forgetting them. I have them saved for my phone and computer but periodically, they are lost or wiped for one reason or another and this has been a lifesaver! Right now, I just keep it in a drawer in my office or bedroom but I will probably upgrade to a safe in the near future." —Layla West
Get it from Amazon for $7.67.
31. A two-in-one silicone feeder pacifier that's a great way to introduce your baby to solid foods. It's also a fantastic way to provide them relief when teething — fill it with frozen fruit or veggies and they'll be soothed by the cold feeling as they suck on the pacifier.
The set contains two feeders, two large silicone teats, two medium silicone teats, and two small silicone teats.
Promising review: "This is amazing!! I am such a germ freak, so the mesh ones were not going to fly with me. The fact that this entire thing comes apart to sterilize is wonderful. Then add the different size heads for it is great for those just starting foods. My little one has two teeth and absolutely loves this thing. We use frozen cut-up fruit and veggies and he goes nuts. Keeps him occupied for hours!! Definitely recommend 😀" —Danielle Fox
Get a set from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two styles).
32. A pack of six reusable sandwich bags to fill up at the beginning of the week with all your kid's favorite snacks. Now you can just grab and go when you're packing their lunch for the day.
Promising review: "I really like these. They are perfect to keep my diaper bag more organized and keep messy items contained. They open and close easily but with a good hold. Tested to hold water perfectly. The stand-open design is very useful and will protect items well. The presentation was nice, too, and would make a good gift." —Mrs.Krahn
Get them from Amazon for $7.99.
33. A sock organizer because kids' socks are so dang *small* and can often get lost in the process of doing laundry. Just clip all their socks onto this *before* throwing them into the washing machine so you can actually find each sock's partner when you're sorting the dried clothes.
Promising review: "These work. They are of good quality construction. I had a sock problem, and these have stopped the unexplained disappearance of socks. Obviously, the sock monster can't swallow the Sock Dock full of socks, only single socks." —A.D. Burnette
Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in five colors).
34. A hanging closet organizer to help your kid plan out their outfits for the week — just fold up all of the day's clothes in each shelf so they can just grab the stack and get dressed in the morning!
This attaches at the top to your clothing rod in your closet, and it can hold a weight of up to 50 pounds. There are also two side pockets for holding odds and ends.
Promising review: "We use closet organizers like these in our kids’ rooms so they can plan their outfits for the week. We previously had a cute Hello Kitty one and used it for years, but the shelves started sagging so we opted to upgrade. This was a bit more than I wanted to spend. However, after receiving the product I can already tell we’re going to get a long life out of it. The shelves are of nice sturdy material and they should resist sagging." —Amy E Mesko
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three sizes).
35. A set of cloth diaper fasteners if you're thinking about making the switch to cloth diapers and would like some extra help keeping them in place.
Promising review: "Snappis are amazing! I'm new to the cloth diapering world and wanted to try every style of diaper to see what I liked best for my baby. So I bought these to hold together my flour sack towels and they work perfectly. They stay in place even when it is soaked!! For the price and the quality you couldn't get any better than the Snappis. I would recommend this product to anyone interested in the more 'old school'–style cloth diapering system." —victoria88
Get them from Amazon: a five-pack of Snappi fasteners for $13.95 and 10-pack of Gerber cloth diapers for $13.99.
36. An absolutely essential Denman Hair Brush that helps detangle, separate, shape, and define curly hair. The soft bristles are gentle enough even for your kiddo's sensitive scalp — you won't hear any complaints you're tugging their hair!
This brush is great for 3c/b hair!
Promising review: "I purchased this awesome lil' thing for my granddaughter who has thin coils. It works PERFECTLY for my daughter and granddaughter. It cut combing time in half. Which cuts down on fussing and crying and get-aways 🤣🤣🤣" —Na Na’s Lola
Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in three styles and five colors).
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