39 Parenting Products You'll Get So Much Use Out Of

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Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy. So Cozy is a small business!

Promising review: "I have been struggling with my toddler’s super curly hair. (My hair is hopelessly straight.) Bath time hair brushing led to meltdown level screaming — no matter how gentle I tried to be, y’all. It was constantly super tangled in the back where he shifted on his pillow at night. This spray at night before bed, and occasionally as a refresh in the morning, has COMPLETELY changed his hair. There’s no more fight to brush his hair at bath time! I just wish it were available in bulk because I will be buying this spray forever. It even helps my preteen’s wavy hair — she’s obsessed with it, too." —LDacy

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "OMG, I’m OBSESSED with this product! Lets me cut grapes and olives for my toddler EFFORTLESSLY. Amazing product. Definitely worth the purchase, especially for me since my daughter loves to eat grapes daily and most of the time more than once a day. This has made it so easy that my husband and I almost cried hahaha. 🤗" —Makeda

Get it from Amazon for $11.95.

Check out why a mom calls this pouch topper the "coolest thing" in this TikTok.

ChooMee is a small business based in Northern California, owned by a mom, that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.

Promising review: "I am OBSESSED. I saw these on a TikTok and ran to Amazon...so glad I did! My toddler loves yogurt/applesauce pouches but started purposely dumping and squeezing the contents out. But these make it absolutely impossible for her to do that without making it difficult to eat! I tested them, and it’s SO easy to drink out of, but I was unable to squeeze anything out. 10/10 recommend. I’m definitely buying more." —Amanda

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combos).

Promising review: "We are obsessed! I have been looking for a snack cup for our daughter for a little bit now but ultimately chose this brand. Here’s why I like it: It’s clear! My baby can see what snacks are inside, and she gets so much joy trying to fish out what snack she wants. We put Cheerios and freeze-dried fruit in it for her, and I think the only 'complaint' I have is because of the dried fruit, when she turns it upside down the powder created from the snack does sneak out. But it’s worth it to see how excited my daughter gets when she has her snack cup. It provides her a little more independence." —Ariel Babbitt

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6 (available in two color combos).

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 multiple 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.

See it in action on TikTok!

This gadget is both a blessing and a curse. On the very positive side, my son loves it! He uses it to fill up cups, "clean" his toys, and tickle his own feet (adorable). I've used it to thoroughly wash his hair and rinse soap suds off of him in a bubble bath. However, I gotta warn any fellow parents that there is a VERY high chance you are going to get sprayed by your child at SOME point. If you don't mind getting a little wet on occasion, this toy is a 10/10.

Promising review: "A baby registry must-have! I saw this item on TikTok and knew I had to have it! It’s great for all ages! My 3-month-old loves it and so does my 5-year-old! All you need are batteries and then your good to go!" —brittany

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors).

Reviewers have also attached it to their little one's cribs and car seats for extra air flow. I personally used this in my stroller during my son's first summer (he was about three months old at the time) and will definitely be using it during our walks this year as well.

Promising review: "As summers get hot I knew I needed a fan for my newborn. This was perfect for his crib side, stroller and in the car. Its quiet, and I love the three settings. I don't use the light but it's nice to have. I can leave it on all night on low on a hot night so my son has some air movement in his crib and a breeze on our walks when his stroller gets stuffy. I fully charged it before I used it so the battery life isn't bad but will only last maybe two hours on highest setting before dying. Battery life is short but not bad if you use it on the low setting. I charge it every few days and its held up nicely. Not too bad for the price." —Queen Sweetnez

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).

This gadget doesn't attach to the car seat, so no need to fret about kiddos unbuckling themselves while you're driving. UnbuckleMe is a small business!

Promising review: "Love that my kindergartner can unbuckle himself. It makes morning school drop-off SO MUCH EASIER! And he likes the independence of being able to do it himself!" —Lauren

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors).

Check out a TikTok of the soft-serve maker in action.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this. I got this for my girls after they showed it to me on TikTok. I thought it was a great way of making a sweet treat. I didn’t realize how much I would love it. You don’t even need to use a lot of fruit to get a decent size bowl. I buy frozen fruit, freeze bananas, and add some coconut flakes, and it is so delicious. This machine works perfectly. You aren’t suppose to put completely hard frozen fruit in it. You are suppose to let the frozen fruit thaw a tad." —Debbie

Get it from Amazon for $39.79+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "My 18-month-old LOVES these. As a future OT, I love that it’s promoting grasp patterns and scribbling!!! We are going on week 3–4 of using these every single night for bath time and she’s still not bored. Easy to clean up and seem to hold up well! I would recommend for creative play, fine motor, writing development.. all the good things for baby’s brain!!" —Carly Jackson

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $8.39.

Check out a TikTok of the Bug Bite Thing in action and how it can be used to remove splinters too!

You may have seen this product featured on Shark Tank! It is chemical-free, reusable, and safe to use on all ages, including children, toddlers and babies. Be sure to use light pressure. If you do it too forcefully, you can leave a mark on your skin! Also, Bug Bite Thing is a small business.

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 $9.90+ (available in four colors and multi-packs).

The Hatch Rest is ideal for parents as it also has a sound monitor option. For the hour or so Noah (my baby) used to sleep in a bassinet in our room before my husband and I got into bed, I was able to listen in and hear if he was fussing, crying, etc. We were also able to set it to a specific program so the light/sounds turn off on their own in the morning (one less thing for us to think about). You can check out my full review on both the Hatch Rest and Hatch Restore here.

Promising review: "Can’t say enough good things about this. My 2-year-old went from refusing to stay in bed (ie. Refusing to SLEEP) and when we got this and told him that he could only get up when the light switched to green, he’s back to his normal great-sleeping self! Mamas know how priceless sleep is! I also regret not using a sound machine with him sooner. I LOVE the Bluetooth feature. Being able to control his “wake up” time from my phone without having to go in and set it has been AMAZING. I’m totally obsessed. Plus I love it’s sleek design that doesn’t look like a dorky kid toy." —Sarah Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $69.99.

Ryan & Rose is a family-owned small business that creates stylish accessories parents will love. Reviewers also love adding this cup holder to other objects like their spin bikes, beach chairs, shopping carts, and more.

Promising review: "I am obsessed with these holders! I have a huge stroller that a conventional cupholder won't work on, the Ryan And Rose Cutie Holder is perfect! I am actually order a second one that I can use to hold to hold my cellphone! The uses are endless! Stock up when you can!" —ShopTillYouDrop

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 11 colors).

Note: Children still need supervision while using them, of course.

Tovla is a small business that makes kid cooking products.

Promising review: "Got these as a recommendation from another mom, and my toddler is obsessed! They are safe and won't cut them, but she can easily help in the kitchen. I love the different sizes, and her favorite thing is the colors." —M. Zator

Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.

Promising review: "I am obsessed with this product. We use it on EVERYTHING from wine spills, to grass stains, and everything in between. I use it on our carpet, sofas, and the kids' clothes! I love this stuff. We buy it over and over again." —Jennifer Collins

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.91.

FYI, it also has a built-in wipe compartment, a removable easy clean bowl and a clip on splash guard.

Promising review: "Pretty much everything on this cute little potty is likeable. Its small size makes it ideal for toddlers, its flushing noise mechanism makes it fun for the kiddos, and it’s relatively easy to wipe down and clean, just take the removable potty to the bathroom and flush the good down and give it a quick rinse in the shower. My 2-year-old loves this potty over a few others we purchased and I’m glad I paid the few extra bucks because it’s helped him potty train quicker and more effectively because it’s more realistic and he actually enjoys sitting on it. Plus it’s the got pee trapper adapter for boys making sure there are no extra messes for parents and caregivers!" —MssyNorX

Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in two colors).

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 $16.49.

I have this bag in the Disney Princess print of this sling bag and gifted the Beauty and the Beast one to my best friend — we both love them! It's the perfect size to hold a bottle, some diapers, wipes, and a burp cloth (just the essentials) which is great when I'm taking my baby along for a short outing. I typically put my own things (wallet, keys, mints) in the zippered front pocket, so i only need to take one bag out of the house! I also, as a big Disney fan, love the design. I've gotten tons of compliments from other parents which is always an added bonus!

Get it from Amazon for $59+ (available in five styles).

It's recommended for children between 8 and 45 pounds.

Tushbaby is a small business run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bring a little more ease to everyday parenting life.

Promising review: "I'm obsessed! I love my Tushbaby! The quality is amazing, and I love the pockets big enough to store my huge iPhone max. I took it to Disneyland, and I'm so glad I did; my toddler wanted to be carried everywhere, and this saved my back. Even my husband wore it, and he loved it too!" —Kelsi Earwood

Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in three colors).

Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).

Promising review: "I never thought I'd be obsessed with a hairbrush, but here I am. My daughters get massive tangles and knots so I bought this brush out of desperation. It does a much better job than our last brush at getting their tangles out for both my thick-haired daughter and my fine-haired daughter. They are happy, and I appreciate having less of a battle and tears! I read the reviews saying the brush feels good on the scalp, so I tried it and oh my goodness, it feels like the best scalp massage ever. After stealing my kids' brush every day for months, I finally bought my own. Extra bonus is that both colors we got are really pretty! If it isn't obvious, we all highly recommend!" —Vanessa Wright

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "This mom of five is obsessed with this!! Lemme tell y’all something... If you have children under 2, buy about 50 of these! I have two little artists that have a knack for finding Sharpies, no matter where they are. Even if I don’t have any in the house, I’m pretty sure they can conjure them out of thin air. Sometimes, I wake up with an entire Picasso on my walls. This stuff right here will take all of it off, no matter what color it is, with little to no effort at all. There is no cleaner on the market like it, hands down THE BEST stuff." —Nate A.

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (also available in two-packs and three-packs).

Each pack contains four sheets.

Promising review: "My son had a fever of 102.9 earlier this evening. We still had hours before we could give any oral meds and we're getting concerned. Within 15 min his fever went down to 102.5 and continued to go down to 102.3. Not only did it keep it down but it helped us make it to the next dosage of oral meds and we were so relieved! We LOVE these and ALWAYS have them around the house for when our son gets a fever. They help bring the fever down in between doses of Tylenol. They also help bring down a high fever a few more degrees. Our house will NEVER be without!" —Chuck

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "I have to leave a good review for this little brush set! It comes exactly as stated and is very well made for the price! I'm a plant lady, and when I became a mother I was sure hoping they had something for me! I can say I am seriously so obsessed with these it’s unreal. 😂 " —Alex

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three styles, as well as just replacement brushes).

The set comes with 12 books.

Promising review: "My 4-year-old daughter has known letters and sounds since just past her second birthday and could 'read' a few sight words, but she had a hard time mastering the process of sounding out a word. For the last two years, she would read the word 'stop' as 'sss- tuh- ah- puh,' but didn't understand how to really blend the phonemes. But somehow, as soon as we got them for her, Bob Books finally unlocked the part of her brain that could really solve the puzzle of phonics! I'm thrilled by the amount of progress we've seen in just TWO DAYS — going from 'getting' phonics, but not really reading, to completely consolidating and understanding the two concepts. She's also very suddenly taken up a lot of initiative in independent writing and spelling. I couldn't recommend these books more highly. They are a miracle!!" —Juniper

Get a set from Amazon for $14.

I took the plunge and ordered this lil' kit and it was SO easy to use. My first attempt (pictured above) took literally two seconds to do. My bread was on the smaller side, but it still produced a perfect crust-less PB&J!

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 $17.96

Promising review: "My toddler is obsessed with this calendar, and we try to go over it every day! I love that it includes how the child is feeling and the day’s activities as well. The magnets could be a little stronger, but haven’t had much of an issue with it yet!" —AMS

Get it from Amazon for $20.99.

Oogiebear is a small business that sells baby hygiene products.

Promising review: "Obsessed!!!!! I was hating seeing (and hearing) my little baby girl have boogies and then having to spray saline up her nose to make them moist and then suction them out. It seemed that there had to be an easier, less invasive way. Q-tips wouldn't scoop it, and I was too nervous to use anything else as I did not want to push up her nose too far. This is so easy, clean, and safe!!! Love love love!" —WhitneyB87

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

Ezpz is is a woman-owned small business that creates developmentally focused, minimalist tableware for little ones.

Promising review: "I'm obsessed with these mats. My 13-month-old daughter pulls on the bowl, and it doesn't budge, which we love, obviously. We're anticipating the day when she figures out she can just lift up the side and throw it around, but so far she doesn't seem to care to. I can see where that could be an issue if your little one is slightly more curious/destructive, but I love that it's also easy for us to pick back up after the meal (no mess from releasing suction). The bowl is a great size for her meals too (serving of yogurt, cereal, soups, etc.)." —Christina S.

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "My son loooovessss white noise, and he’s obsessed with this machine. It always calms him, and we bring it everywhere with us along with extra batteries in case it dies. My only complaint would be I wish it would go a little louder, but it’s still the best portable sound machine I’ve gotten so far, and I own a few!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $15.96.

Promising review: "I am obsessed! Our 2.5-year-old was getting very picky and wouldn’t eat any meats or veggies! This plate makes her want to keep eating until she gets to her prize. I’ve even noticed that when we are out, she now finishes her plate even without this special plate! Love love love this! I hand wash it, and it holds up perfectly!" —phmomof4

Get it from Amazon for $17.74+ (available in six styles).

Both my mom and my mother-in-law poked fun at me for getting this lil' spatula but I have ZERO regrets. I love my son more than life itself, but I am more than pleased to not have to put my finger in his butt after he's recently pooped and I think that is OKAY! I'd like to think he's happier to have a lil' spatula do the job ANYWAYS! That being said, this lil' tool is fantastic as it's super easy to clean, doesn't waste any product, and suctions onto my changing table with ease.

Promising review: "If I could give this little tool 10 out of 5 stars I would!!! It makes the whole process of applying diaper rash ointment SOOOOO much easier. And this thing cuts down on how much diaper rash ointment is wasted because your fingers are not getting covered in ointment. I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone with a baby!!!" —Hazel-91

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

When I added this to my registry my sister (who then promptly bought me this stroller) made fun of me asking 'when will you ever go for a jog with your kid?' However, that's not why I wanted this stroller! We live in a very hilly area and also often go to grassy, muddy, sandy parks, so I knew we'd need a stroller that could handle all of that kind of terrain. The wheels are LARGE and in charge — you won't have an issue getting over any bumps in this bad boy. It's so easy to maneuver. It has the ability to recline the seat for your little one, so they can sit in it pretty early on in life. It also has a cute peek-a-boo window at the top (when you pull the shade all the way down) that my son loves.

Promising review: "10/10 jogging stroller. Rolls more smoothly than I ever would have imagined and turns on a dime. This has been worth every penny and I would buy it again in a heartbeat." —Mike B.

Get it from Amazon for $549 (available in two styles).

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I have this toy and even have a backup of it for my parents' house — it's that good. My son is a very energetic little guy and has been fond of this toy since he was about 2-months-old! He loved aggressively kicking the piano (of course), pulling at the toys on the bar, and (once he learned how) would often flip onto his stomach and hit the keys of the piano with his hands. Now that's he's mobile, we've detached the piano and he plays with it separately.

The attached mat can also easily be tossed into the washing machine and the dryer, which was essential for my kiddo as he spits up on everyyyyything. Overall, this toy gets a 10/10 from me, even if the songs do get a bit annoying. (Just part of the territory these days!).

Get it from Amazon for $39.88 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "We tried so many creams marketed for eczema (most containing oatmeal) and they all made my baby's eczema worse. We were desperate to find a cream that would help and stumbled upon this cream. It did wonders clearing up his eczema and as long as we use it daily it keeps it from flaring up again, this is glycerin-based and doesn't contain oatmeal." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.97.

Before my son Noah was born we were hoping he’d like the Chicco Duo bottles (since, at the end of the day we knew we’d end up using whatever brand he preferred). These were our first choice because they have such unique features that other bottles don’t — so we were absolutely thrilled when he took to them right away!

On the inside of each bottle is a super thin layer of unbreakable glass that prevents babies from drinking directly from plastic. I know what you’re thinking… glass = heavy… but you’d never even know there was glass in these bottles! They’re so lightweight my baby has no problem already trying to hold them up on his own. Their other great feature are the nipples they come with. They have a slow release design to help prevent your little one from chugging their bottle and developing gas bubbles in their bellies. Additionally, they’re shaped for intuitive latching which I can only assume would be helpful for parents who are both bottle feeding and breastfeeding their babies.

We’ve purchased three sets so we always have a bottle at-the-ready, but you can easily clean these by hand or in the dish washer and use them in a sterilizer or bottle warmer without concern. Big win for babies and parents!

They're also dishwasher safe, can be used in a bottle warmer or sterilizer, and are free of BPA, BPS, PVC, and phthalates.

Get the 8-piece set from Amazon for $41.96+ (also available in a 10-piece set and in pink).

Pssst, this gate has 63,000+ 5-star (!!!) reviews and is capable of expanding to fit openings between 29–34 and 35-38.5 inches wide. This gate will not fit an opening between 34–35 inches. It also stands 30 inches tall. Make sure to measure your opening before you buy to ensure proper fit.

Promising review: "Best gate I have ever owned. I have two small kids, a dog, and two cats. Plus lots of stairs. I have gone through so many gates in the last three years. Most broke over time or came loose. This gate is worth 20 stars. Amazing quality. It has stood the test of time! reliable, sturdy, easy to use, easy to install. The gate swings both ways! That's a HUGE plus. I feel so secure having it knowing that there is no way my kids or dog can knock it down or get over it. It is tall too. Buy this one. Coming from the girl who is the queen of gates. This one is one-and-done. IF we need to purchase more gates in the future I will come straight back to this product and seller." —L. Randall

Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

This high chair can really do it all. It holds up to 300 pounds (!!!) and it has an adjustable seat and footplate positions for the utmost comfort. Additionally, when your tyke outgrows the need for a highchair, you can remove the pieces to turn it into an actual chair for their playroom! We've tried a few high chairs out (as is a perk of my job, obviously) and this one is my crowned winner. My son fits the mostly comfortably in it, it's the easiest to clean (BY FAR!), and the legs don't stick out very far (so no one is tripping over them). I love that it comes in an array of stylish colors (we have walnut to match our wood floors and furniture) and that it can be used into toddlerhood.

Promising review: "I have tried several other high chairs and they are so difficult to clean and bulky. I wish I would have started with this one! You can pull it right up to the table, it's not bulky at all, and it's so incredibly easy to clean. Don't let the price scare you... Spend the money... Out of everything baby/toddler related, a high chair is the thing you use the most on a daily basis and for the longest amount of time so making sure you love it is crucial!" —Kelli Novak

Get it from Amazon for $219 (available in 17 colors).

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 bedtime/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.49.

These install in minutes on standard light switches.

Promising review: "Must-have for toddlers! Perfect solution! As my toddler's independence soars, so do frustrations. This light switch extender pack was a great buy. He can now turn on the lights in his room and bathroom. Installation was easy and works as expected." —AW

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.99.

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