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Helping you manage the daily tasks so you can enjoy more snuggles.
1. An electric nail buffer because there is nothing more nerve-shattering than trying to trim those tiny paper nails. Not only can you save the drama of actual clippers, but it includes an LED precision light, has a quiet motor in case you do the job while baby is sleeping, and stores easily. Say goodbye to sobbing uncontrollably for pinching baby's finger AND scratch marks all over your chest.
2. A bathtub spout guard that'll keep those little noggins safe when your kiddos inevitably try to breach like a whale or flip their hair like a mermaid. The tub spout gets in the way surprisingly often, and this cute solution is a winner. It's also dishwasher safe, so you don't have to worry about mildew.
3. A shampoo rinser to help eliminate those bath time hair rinsing struggles. This rinser contours to your child's head to help avoid water in their eyes — for babies AND water-sensitive big kids. It's made out of a soft material, cleans easily, and has a handle that makes it easy to pour and hold even the smallest of babies.
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We've had ours for about six and a half years now, and I still use it. Before we found this little lifesaver, we tried other options that just never made us or our kids comfortable. Once we bought this one, we had faaaar fewer hair-washing fights.
Promising review:"Great product for all kids! I have a 10-month-old and a 5-year-old, and this works great for rinsing soap out of their hair while keeping soap out of their eyes! It's a soft silicone material, so it forms to their head to make sure the water goes where you want it! Also doubles as a great bath toy!" —Alaina
Price:$5.77+(available in two colors)
4. A silicone bib complete with a pocket to catch food that will 100 percent drop during every single meal. Not only are these dishwasher-safe and super easy to clean — no matter HOW busy you are — it's also adorable watching your little one dig in the pocket for a surprise second snack.
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With my first, I got so many bibs. They worked for liquids only, but when we introduced solids I realized they were NOT going to work anymore. One run-in with spaghetti and the thing was absolutely ruined for good. Once I found these, I realized just how much of my laundry was bibs, and this cut down on a ton of stress. When my daughter was done, I'd wash it in soapy water and hang it on the high chair for the next use. I even stashed one in the diaper bag for meals out.
Promising review: "This baby bib is so functional. It catches the baby's food that falls from babies being babies. It washes up very quickly and can be hand-dried or air-dried. It does not rub or hinder the baby's neck or chin. It's very soft but keeps its form. The adjustment for fitting around the neck has several notches to select from. It really works well." —Sharon
Price:$3.47
5. And a set of full-length waterproof bibs for the very enthusiastic eater. And *bonus* — it also doubles as an apron for arts, crafts, or whatever messy mischief your little one gets into down the road. Not only are you saving yourself from all of those loads of laundry from food-stained clothes, but you're also eventually saving those outfits from that ~oopsie~ with the red paint.
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Price: $12.34 for a set of five (available in two themes)
6. A two-pack of silicone placemats for catching spills and messes that are bound to happen. These placemats are grippy to help keep them and any bowls in place, and can be used over and over. You can also throw one in the diaper bag to pull out at restaurants, giving your kiddo a clean place to get their food anywhere and everywhere, as they do.
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Promising review: "These mats are amazing! Great for kids or adults, keeps plates, etc., from moving. Washable, durable, colorful — a great aid for meal time. Definitely recommend this product." —HarleysMom
Price:$13.22
7. A pack of hypoallergenic saline wipes for loosening that snot and protecting little noses. These wipes are so helpful, and reviewers love how gentle they are.
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Promising review: "We have been using these in my family since my niece was born around 2008. They're a must when sick. My daughter doesn't fight to blow her nose when we use these, and her nose doesn't get red. They're a must — highly recommend. We buy with every cold season." —Ty
Price: $11.47for 90 wipes
8. And a cool-mist humidifier that'll be so helpful if your little one comes down with a cold. Cool mist humidifiers help keep nasal passages open, allowing colds to pass more quickly and easily — and allowing more sleep opportunities for you and fewer trips to their room throughout the night.
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So many people swear by humidifiers, but I had never used one prior to having a baby. If you're a skeptic like I was, I can verify that getting a humidifier has been so helpful, especially now that my kids are a bit older. Whenever I see the first sign of a sniffle, I pull the humidifier out and have seen a dramatic improvement, versus just gritting my teeth and holding on until it passed.
Promising review:"This is the best humidifier I've owned! I have purchased three now — one for each of the bedrooms! It's silent! But has the option for white noise; my kids love watching the color-changing lights (although we turn that off for sleeping), and it is easy to clean! And the top loader is nice! We have a pitcher and fill them up about every other night (if it's been running on low)." —Val
Price:$44.96 (originally $50; available in four colors)
9. And an easy-to-use, no-touch thermometer for getting a temperature read quickly. I have struggled with dragging a thermometer across a forehead and getting an error message, or getting a wiggly toddler to get an oral reading. Give me this thermometer over literally any other method. It even has a silent mode so you can ease your middle-of-the-night worries without interrupting your sick kiddo's precious sleep.
10. AND an electronic nasal aspirator to quickly clear those nasal passages without having to use your own lung power. Electric aspirators can be easier, gentler, and more effective than manual aspirators. Let's be real here — your baby needs to breathe, and you need to sleep.
11. A low-profile bottle warmer and sterilizer to get those bottles ready quickly. Sure, hot water worked 30 years ago, but times have changed and it's time to move into the future where we warm up bottles with this and avoid hangry baby meltdowns.
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Promising review: "The instruction for the bottle warmer is very self-explanatory, and the operation is very easy. It heats formula and breast milk alike effectively and evenly in a timely manner. I also heated baby food with it, too, and it does an amazing job. Unlike my old warmer, which does not have a lid, the lid traps the steam, making my kitchen less humid, and it does the heating more efficiently. Overall, it's a great product due to said facts." —Luke
Price: $37.99+(originally $49.99; available in three colors)
12. A high-quality Baby Bjorn bouncer that lives up to the hype. This bouncer doesn't require an infant insert and converts into a chair for toddlers up to 29 pounds. It stores easily and is a lifesaver for gassy babies who love to bounce. I received this as a gift for my first kid, and it was immediately one of my favorite products. I now recommend it to any new parent because it was SO valuable to my time and autonomy as I was figuring out how to have a newborn while also figuring out my new sense of bladder control. 🫠
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Price: $209.99(available in four colors)
13. An interactive play seat that gives baby a safe place to sit off the floor in those moments when you need an arm break or a mental break. This cute seat can be configured in different ways to keep play interesting and can double as a snack seat! It's also portable for easy storage and is a perfect solution for where to put your rolling baby when you have to go to the bathroom — I love a problem solved.
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Promising review: "This seat is literally a must-have if your baby is trying to sit up! My son just turned 4 months four days ago — we have had this for about a month, and he loves it. He can sit up and look around without being held. I can get so much done, and he can still see me. Love it. The only thing is my baby has some chunky thighs, so when getting him out, I have to lean in and hug-hold him, and then put the other hand on the seat to pull him out. It does not hurt him — he actually thinks it's funny. When it's not being used, it folds pretty flat, and we keep it under the changing table. I would recommend to other parents, and I'm buying one for a friend as well." —Kay
Price: $39.98 (available in two patterns)
14. A fan-favorite musical toy that's perfect for on-the-go or at home. My own kids had this, and I loved that it kept them occupied while out and about without the music grating on my nerves as I was trying to drive.
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Promising review: "My baby loves this toy. When she was only a few months old, she liked to stare at the lights and listen to the music, but now that she's old enough to operate it, she loves it even more. It plays segments of good classical music. I'd highly recommend for everyone to get this." —Bridg
Price:$8.88
15. A car-seat buckle-release tool that'll protect your nails *and* your patience from how surprisingly difficult unbuckling is.
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Promising review: "I purchased these devices after seeing the mom on Shark Tank who designed the device. I gave one to my new-mom friend with long nails and another to a grandmother with arthritis. The feedback I received was that grandma would not have been able to get her granddaughter out of the rear-facing car seat without this device. I now give them as baby shower gifts!!" —Susan
Price: $14.99 (available in seven colors)
16. A set of changing pad liners that will turn late-night blowouts into quick cleanups and get you back to bed ASAP. These changing pad liners go right on top of the cover, are washable, and protect the changing pad cover from stains. If the liner gets soiled, just grab it, put it into the laundry, and place another one right under baby to continue getting the job done.
17. A formula mixing pitcher that is an absolute game changer for avoiding gas and getting formula ready like ~yesterday.~ I used one of these for my kids, and the clump-free and bubble-free formula made for happy babies.
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Promising review: "I love the Dr. Browns Mixer. It saves time and saves wasted milk that ends up on the counter when making bottles. It also saves money from wasted milk bottles because you can just pour an ounce if your child just wants a top-off. Remember that the amount you make will rise based on the formula increasing the volume, so if you are making exactly enough, take that into consideration so you don't have too much milk." —Lynda
Price: $10.47
18. A portable high chair/booster if you're on the go — perfect for when you travel to a home that's not as kid-friendly. These seats hook right onto a sturdy table, can be carried with you, and clean easily. They also ensure that your child can eat securely and your friend's home isn't terrorized by cheesy fingers running through the hallway. It can also be used as a replacement for a high chair or booster in your own home.
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Promising review: "This is the best baby gift to give! Much better than a high chair because your baby has more support and can sit right by you. Not to mention that it is much cleaner. We keep one in the house and one in the car. Never have to use those yucky high chairs in restaurants. The tray provides a clean place for your baby's food, which is such a plus!" —Cindy
Price: $89.99
19. A baby food maker if you're looking to whip up your own baby food and experiment with your own flavor combinations while making it a fun and simple process. Plus, this'll save you from the headache and expense of glass jars and pouches.
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Price: $105.35
20. A set of reusable animal-themed pouches that are easy to use and easy to clean. Reusable pouches are one of the easiest ways to store food for kids. Plus, these pouches come with a reusable cap in case your kiddo needs to finish AFTER they do the important work of staring at their fingers for a while.
21. A sturdy diaper pail that keeps both the smell and the number of trips to the garbage down. Unlike other diaper pails that waste plastic by wrapping each diaper, this one keeps them all in the same bag while still keeping things odor- and hands-free.
22. A sound machine and night-light combo that connects to your phone for optimal control and years of use. Parents sing its praises because of the many different sounds to choose from, adjustable volume and color, and the easy-to-use app. With customizable schedules, this light can double as a wake-up light as your child transitions to the big kid bed — saving you from a future, jarring 5 a.m. 2-inches-from-your-face whisper, "Can I get up yet?" Nothing like making sleep just a bit easier for everyone.
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I have an older version of the Hatch for both of my kids and I love how easy it is to use and that I can set up several programs. They have different signal colors for staying in bed, playing quietly, and coming out of their rooms. Such an easy way to communicate with kids who can't tell time yet.
Promising review:"So far so good. It works as expected. I use it plugged into the wall. We have it set up to automatically come on with his sleep light and sound at 8:15 p.m. Then it wakes him up with a different color light and music. The first night we set it up, my 7-year-old son slept in his room by himself for the first time, and he's been sleeping in there since! He has no problem getting up — he actually is up before me. I've noticed he is well-rested in the morning. I'm a happy mama!" —Jumom
Price:$59.99
23. A play yard that can be used indoors or outdoors to keep your little one safe and secure. My daughter loved going outside and playing with blocks before she could walk. This playpen kept her safe, off the cold concrete, and happy outside. Although large, it's portable, so you can bring it to the park, sports matches for older kids, or over to a friend's house.
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Promising review:"I love that the play yard is very easy to set up. My 1-year-old loves it. She has a lot of space to move around and play with her toys. I am able to watch her play in it while I work. It has helped us a lot because she likes to climb. It is made very well, and the bag it is in makes it easy to transport. I am a little upset my friends with kids didn't let me know about the play yard sooner!" —Jessica
Price:$50.03(originally $69.99)
24. A portable sound machine you can throw into the diaper bag and take anywhere. I love the versatility of portable machines and used one exclusively with my first kid. It was so easy to pack with the portable crib or to grab if she needed soothing. Enter the freedom to more easily nap anywhere!
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Promising review:"Yessss!!! This is the third sound machine we purchased (trying to get one for every room). It has become our favorite and we transport it from room to room over using the others. The white noise is pleasant (some others are so grating on the nerves it's hard to take or there are strange background noises). This has a constant dull white noise. I also like the beach sound. It goes louder than our other sound machines but not loud enough to damage eardrums. I love that it is portable but also can be used while charging/plugged in. We keep it plugged in by his crib to use at night and grab it when on the go. It's great to take to the doctor's appts or on walks in the stroller. It calms him down and will put him to sleep or at least usually make him stop crying. I will buy this for every new parent and recommend it over all other sound machines! So glad we got it." —Beachbum
Price:$19.99
25. A bottle of gentle lotion to help with eczema and dry skin for you, your baby, your big kids, etc. My oldest child has very dry hands, and I have a cabinet full of useless lotions. This one takes care of it quickly, and I see results overnight. I also used this on my youngest child's eczema and it provided great relief. I find myself using it, too, because it's just that effective.
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Everybody’s body and skin are different, so what works for one person may not work for another. For more on how to manage eczema symptoms, check out the National Eczema Association’s Eczema Management guide.
Promising review:"This cream has helped clear up my baby's eczema so much in the last month since I've been using it. I was using regular Eucerin before, and it helped a little bit, so I decided to try this. I thought it was mostly the same formula — just tailored to moms desperate enough to spend the extra money on something labeled 'for babies,' but I was wrong! I'm pleasantly surprised that it's been helping, and I will continue to buy." —Hannah
Price: $9.78(also available in a three-pack)
26. A set of pacifier clips to keep the pacifier from tumbling to the ground when it inevitably falls out of their mouth. These clips make it so easy to pop the pacifier back in when you're out and about without having to clean it over and over again.
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Promising review: "No others compare! Lightweight, easy to secure, can't beat the price. We use it for the green hospital-issued newborn pacis, which all of my children preferred, as well as toys for on-the-go entertainment — car, highchair, stroller, waiting room, etc." —Laura
Price:$7.32+ for a two-pack (available in four pattern combinations and a silicone version)
27. An hilarious crawling crab toy that is so cute, it just might help your baby learn to crawl as they case after their crustacean companion.
28. A pair of faucet extenders to help your toddler feel a taste of independence and help save your hands from quadruple the washing. These sink extenders help your little one reach the water with ease without needing to be hoisted up like a sack of potatoes. May your back rejoice!
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Promising review: "This is a life changer! I used to lift my 25 pound toddler to wash her hands multiple times a day and it was not easy. Now we use this extender and a step stool and it makes life easier! She likes her newfound independence, too, now that she is able to wash her hands on her own — no more squirming in my arms. My only regret is not getting it sooner! I shopped around, you can't beat this price for a pack of two!" —Cecilia
Price: $11.44 for a two-pack
29. A bath toy storage solution that includes drainage at the bottom to keep toys dry, clean, and out of the way. This bin is low-profile and helps keep those toys from just sitting at the bottom of the tub, waiting for the next bath. All you have to do is scoop them up and set them aside and marvel at how organized your bathroom looks. Easy peasy!
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Promising review: "Honestly I thought this would be overkill for my sons bath toys, but this thing is amazing. It keeps everything clean and gives it a chance to dry out instead of sitting in water and building up bacteria. I would give it six stars if I could." —Dax
Price: $14.99+ (available in three colors)
30. An excellent set of starter blocks for babies to both gum and work on those stacking skills — meaning they'll grow with your baby throughout infancy and into toddlerhood. My kids used these for YEARS.
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Promising review: "Cute, safe, indestructible blocks. These are for my very active 1 year-old grandson, so he can play happily for short periods by himself without all of us hovering over him!! He loves to put small items into containers and I'm hoping these blocks encourage that wonderful, age-appropriate play. Delivered quickly by Walmart." —Elaine
Price: $16.95
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