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Making that stage between baby and toddler a little easier for everyone.

Reviewers say this spray works on a wide range of curls to detangle, soften, and hydrate. 

Promising reviews: "This product is amazing. I got it for my 1-year-old daughter. Makes her thin and curly hair look gorgeous. Tried it on my thick and wavy hair — added some curl back and still looked great. Tried it on my 18-year-old son, who has crazy thick curly hair — gorgeous. No overpowering smell. Does not make hair sticky or stiff. Controls fizz. Inexpensive and lasts a long time. Will stop looking for the perfect curly hair spray. This is it." — Lauren Greene

"I use this on my two older daughters' hair, and it works amazingly. They both have long hair that gets matted so easily from just sleeping, and it takes forever to get out. This stuff has helped make it so much easier to get knots out when needed and has been helping their hair from getting so matted and frizzy when sleeping. I will be buying again!" —Ray Ray

Promising reviews: "The brush is a miracle! I bought it for my 1-year-old daughter, who has soft but kinky hair that gets tangled frequently. Lately, when I've been combing her hair, she starts crying, so I bought the brush after reading reviews in hopes of helping with the pain.

"She hasn't cried since I started using the brush! It glides through every knot in her hair that I would normally struggle with. I've used it on her hair while dry and wet, and it works well on both types.

"I will buy a second one soon just to keep as a backup. I've already spread the word to my SIL, who currently wears braids, but when she takes them out, her hair is very knotted."One thing I noticed is that if you can, engrave the name of your brush with something that doesn't rub off when wet. I was using the brush, and my hands were wet, and I noticed black all over my hand from the back of the brush." —positiveroots

"My 10-year-old daughter has 4a/4b mixed curls in her hair, so detangling her hair is usually interesting. Someone recommended this brush to me, who has type 4 hair, and I was skeptical at first. Then I figured, what the heck, and ordered it. I NEEDED THIS BRUSH YEARS AGO. The first time I used it, she didn't budge. I am finally detangling my daughter's hair, and she's not squirming or moving with the comb. It's been over a month now, and it still works. This brush is a must-have!" —dominique1802

Get it from Amazon for $8.94+ (available in 10 colors and as a pack of two).

Promising review: "I have an almost 2-year-old son and I rarely made sandwiches for him because it's so messy. He always takes them apart and before I know it, the pieces of sandwich are all over the kitchen! I decided to go for it and get this sandwich cutter and did it ever make a difference! Not only do the contents of the sandwich stay between the bread, but he doesn't fling it everywhere. He also loves to eat the little bits of crust, and so do my dogs. Great product, thank you!" —Alicia

Promising reviews: "These are great quality. Easy to use and clean. The dino shape with the bones is so adorable. My 1- and 5-year-olds both loved them. Highly recommend." —Mina W

"Pleasantly surprised with the quality of these. Easy to remove from the silicone, have had no issues with breaking. I purchased the dinosaur mold, and they hold a little over 3 ounces each. A little big for my dino-loving 2-year-old but she loves them and finishes the whole thing!" —IonaSky

Get them from Amazon for $9.44+ (available in seven other styles).

Promising reviews: "Finally, such a practical invention. Toddler loves to hold her own Popsicles, and this is a must-have!" —SGetz

"This has two different slots to put an ice pop, to accommodate different-sized ice pop sticks. You can put the stick far enough down that it is held in place well, which is quite important with silly little kids using these, waving them around all over the place. It catches drips well, and my son loves being able to use the straw to drink any drops it's caught! Great product, will likely buy more!" —Tom

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four color combinations).

Grapes, tomatoes, and other small fruits and veggies are choking hazards until AGE 4. FOUR. I was shocked when I learned that. Since you're going to be cutting grapes and tomatoes for a long time, you might as well make it easier on yourself. 

Promising review: "Absolutely love it. I have a 1-year-old, and as a first-time mom feeding my child, grapes scared me, so I would cut them up to six times with a knife (I know it was over the top) — but this grape cutter makes my life a lot easier! Super simple to add grapes as a side during lunch or to feed them as a snack." —Melissa Merriweather

Promising review: "LOVE this for on-the-go snacking for my 17-month-old. He LOVES spinning to the different snacks and keeps him busy during grocery runs when he’s getting fussy. Such a great product and easy to wash/clean!" —Nicole Bierschbach

Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ for two cups (available in three sizes and three colors) 

Promising review: "If you wanna keep children busy for hours, get these. You can’t beat this price for that many, and they are reusable and washable. Just rinse them and rub them under the water, and they are like new again. Our 1- and 3-year-olds love them. Highly recommend these products." —E2j2c4

Get them from Amazon for $10.10+ (also available in a 16-pack).

Promising reviews: "Best purchase I’ve made for my kids! My 4-year-old and 1-year-old can play with this, there’s no mess, the pen lights up the same color you’re using! Buying a second one so the girls don’t have to share! I also recommend buying more paper along with it — it comes with paper, but my girls are running through it." —Taylor Conway

"Crayola Color Wonder Magic is a lifesaver for travel! The markers only work on the special paper, so there’s no mess on clothes, seats, or hands. It keeps my child entertained on long car rides or flights without any cleanup stress. The colors are vibrant and fun to use, and the compact size fits easily in a backpack. Great for kids and even better for parents who want hassle-free fun!" —Misty

Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in two paint versions and a stamp version).

UnbuckleMe is a small business launched by a mother-and-daughter duo to make it easier to deal with difficult seat belt buckles. They appeared on Shark Tank in 2020 and continue to create useful travel products for parents. 

This gadget doesn't attach to the car seat, so there's no need to worry about your littles unbuckling themselves while you're driving.

Promising reviews: "Love everything about it. I have nothing negative to say about it. As a mom of three, I usually wear very short 'mom nails,' but every blue moon, I decide to go a little longer, and my main issue is always unbuckling my babies’ car seats. When I tell you this is a lifesaver. It’s so convenient. I bought two for both sides of my car. And it’s SOOOO easy to use. While I’m unbuckling my 1-year-old, my 4-year-old helps me by unbuckling his little brother (my 2-year-old) all by himself! It’s THAT easy. If you’re considering whether or not you should get it  — GET IT! If not for yourself, get it as a gift for another mom you know." —Valencia J

"I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 35 years and have little to no finger strength. My inability to get my 2-year-old and 5-year-old grandchildren out of their car seats unassisted made me uneasy about taking them in the car by myself. It was definitely a source of frustration, disappointment, and fear. The unbuckle-me device gives me the freedom to take my grandchildren with me without the fear of needing to ask a stranger to assist me if my strength isn’t enough. My 5-year-old can unbuckle her own car seat, which is a real plus for the upcoming school drop-off lines in the fall. I can easily get the 2-year-old unbuckled in a matter of seconds with complete ease. Thank you for allowing me to be a confident grandmother." —Lisa Bell

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

Promising reviews: "We just received this tablet and my 4-year-old and 1-year-old love it! They have already played with it for hours. My 4-year-old loves that it locks so that her little sister doesn't erase her drawing. It's so lightweight but sturdy. I love how the pen connects to the tablet with a little bungee cord so that it doesn't get lost. I also love the different colors throughout the tablet. You will not be disappointed!" —Amazon Customer

"This tablet has entertained my 4-year-old grandson for hours at a time. He loves that he can erase at will and that the drawings are multicolored. I highly recommend this item for 18 months old and up. I bought a pink one for our 18-month-old granddaughter, and she, too, is just enthralled with it and the 'power' she has to erase, create, erase, create! They loved them so much that we bought another set of two different colors so that they would have them at home as well as at 'Grammy's.'" —Kindle Customer Red Heart

Get it from Amazon for $13.28+ (available in four sizes and six colors).

Promising reviews: "I bought this with the intention of giving it to my oldest (6) to start applying his sunscreen while I get sunscreen on our younger child (1.5) to ease the pre-pool time craziness, and it has become a hot commodity. Both of my kiddos love applying their sunscreen now and actually fight over the thing! It’s made applying sunscreen fun when it used to be meltdown city. Highly recommend if your kiddos aren’t fond of the sunscreen application process." —April Wallace

"This is a GAME CHANGER for the summer. I had it saved for some time, but was hesitant to buy based on the price for something that didn't include sunscreen — but I'm so glad I finally purchased. The container is easy to fill and held an entire tube of our sunscreen. The roller/sponge made it easy to apply on a squirmy toddler, and only needed a tiny bit of rubbing in after using. Will be phenomenal for using on the playground and beach this summer — and my husband has asked for one for the grown-ups in the house too!" —Kate

Get it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in 13 colors).

This fan includes a cover to help keep your toddler's fingers safe and also has an LED light setting in case they'd prefer a little light when it's dark out.

Promising reviews: "At this point, I’ve had this fan for two months. I was skeptical because I saw reviews about battery life, but it has been great! We went to Disney, and it lasted ALL DAY for my 1-year-old. Even after Disney, my husband, who is in construction, takes this fan every single day to work. It’s a lifesaver. So happy with our purchase!" —Kim Garcia

"Perfect attachment to add to my 2-year-old's stroller. Originally purchased to help with the Florida heat at theme parks. It’s been a lifesaver. Three modes for one fan. I only wish there were four. The LED light was a nice touch. The product was a lot more flexible and sturdy than I thought it would be. Good fan for the price." —Beth McCrary

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising reviews: "This was bigger than I thought but in a good way! It fits perfectly along my tub and definitely reduced the amount of water my 14-month-old was throwing out of the tub! Also a huge help in keeping his toys inside when he tries throwing them out. So easy to install and keep clean. The color was exactly as expected, and I love the gray! Fits in well in my son's restroom." —Edward Zavala

"If you have a child who likes to play with toys on the side of the bathtub, buy this. It’s sturdy and easy to attach (it just has suction cups). My 40-pound toddler can actually sit on this, and it holds him. Other products are separate pieces you need to attach together — this is one solid piece, so nothing will leak through. No more buckets of water on your lap and on your floor!" —Jennifer L

Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors and in a smaller size).

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this bubble bath! It doesn’t irritate my kids' skin. I use this on my four children, ages 4, 3, 2, and my 2-month-old baby! I Love this and will continue to buy this!" —Deanna

"I bought this because it rated very good in the safety/health department. The product exceeded my expectations. It smells pleasant, but most importantly, all you need is one small squirt for lots of long-lasting bubbles." —Jezabell

Get it from Amazon for $10.39+ (available in two sizes and in five scents).

Promising review: "I bought one for each kid because I was sick of the fighting over and tripping over the big wooden one we had. This is perfect. My 18-month-old can lift and set it up easily, it’s sturdy, and it collapses down to super small, so I can put them away. It’s just tall enough for brushing without being too tall for him to climb on." —BMW Bavaria Guy

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four heights and in 19 colors).

Promising review: "LOVE this! My 1- and 3-year-olds love washing their hands now, and my back gets a nice break. Adding the faucet extenders and a step stool to our bedtime/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21

Get a pack of two extenders from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review: "Works better than I thought it would. My 1-year-old son couldn't rip it down either" —BB27

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in three colors and three styles).

Promising review: We have the Hatch for our 18-month-old and have used it since the day he was born. I love that you can use it as a light — we had the color set to red when he was an infant, so that it didn’t disturb his sleep.

"There are SO MANY options for sound — we used the static one for a long time, but have since changed it up. It does the trick to block out sounds, specifically our very loud dog barking midday at the Amazon delivery people."The Hatch worked so well that we purchased this one to put in the nursery for our second son coming in May!"Although I believe they have a cordless version, we haven’t had any issue with plugging it in. It’s small enough to throw in a suitcase for travel as well. This is a MUST HAVE!" —Melissa

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three styles).

The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs, and more.

Promising review: "My 1.5-year-old is obsessed with these. Not sticky enough to do any damage but can also be reused a few times." —Katie Merkatoris

Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $6.09+ (available in four designs).

Promising review: "We LOVE these and use them almost every day. My 1.5 and 3.5-year-olds love using these Kwik Stix (and so do I). They’re very satisfying to color/paint with because they glide so smoothly and the colors are so vibrant! Very fun art material, highly recommend!" —SB

Promising review: "Our son is addicted to our vacuum. So much so that he makes a mess just so he can watch the vacuum clean it up. Thank the heavens for this little vacuum. It looks just like our Dyson and is the perfect size for our little man (18 months now, 15 months when we bought it). It fits his hand perfectly, makes noise, and actually vacuums fine (not very well, but enough to where we have to empty every week or so). Nevertheless, this product is very durable. It has been dropped down our wooden steps more times than I can count with zero issues. Completely satisfied." —Tom W.

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "This stuff is AMAZING. I have two kids under 4 and the walls don’t stay clean for long. Specifically, my 2-year-old is a wall-drawing bandit and prefers crayons. We also live in a rental with cheap paint that comes off the walls most times when I try to wash them. I tried every Avenue to remove all his crayon marks to no avail. Finally, I saw an ad for this product, cleaning crayons off a white wall. I was skeptical that it would be that easy, but with every wall in our living room marked, I was desperate.

"Let 👏🏻 Me 👏🏻 Tell👏🏻 You👏🏻... this product is a miracle worker! It wiped the crayon marks and everything else in its path off the walls while still keeping the integrity of the paint! My walls haven’t looked this clean since we moved in! I am now obsessed with finding any little scuff or mark on the walls just because I can take it off. I haven’t tried this yet on other surfaces, but I plan on making this a staple cleaning product in our house from now on. Great product, great price, and great value!" —Nick

"If you have toddlers, this is a MUST! This stuff is amazing. It gets out crayon, ink, permanent marker, literally whatever way your toddler decides to unknowingly destroy your home — this stuff cleans it up. Will be giving this to all expectant parents as a gift from now on. Forget that cute onesie. They need this. 10/10" —Diana

Get it from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in two sizes)

Promising review: "My 1-year-old has taco meat stains ALL over the sleeves of his shirt. The stains were 2–3 days old, too. I sprayed the shirt, let it sit for about 15 mins, and then washed the shirt with regular laundry soap. Almost every bit of the stains came out. Definitely buying bulk in this product!" —Sloan Avery

Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in various sizes and multipacks).

Promising reviews: "This 3-in-1 thermometer is a lifesaver!! My 14-month-old is so squirmy, it’s the easiest and most convenient way to get his accurate temperature! I also love how there are different settings. You can take an adult's temp, a baby's temp, the room temp, and even the temp of your bottle/milk! It really doesn’t get any better than this. All new moms NEED this amazing gadget! Thank you, Fridababy, for making such a helpful tool!" —Katie S.

"As a mom, this is a must-have item in our home. It’s so handy and super easy to use, with simple buttons that make it quick to check temperatures. The no-touch feature is a lifesaver, especially with wiggly babies who don’t stay still.

What I love most is its versatility — it works perfectly for babies and adults and even for checking room temperature when needed. It’s lightweight and compact, making it easy to store or carry. Definitely a convenient tool that every family should have." —Roselle

Promising review: "Our little one is 2 years old, and we still use his Oogiebear. When he was an infant, we received one and loved it so much that I bought two more (one as a backup and one to keep in the diaper bag permanently). This device is perfect for getting those sticky boogers out of their tiny little nostrils. If you have a Nose Freida or something similar, this is still a great addition to your tool kit. It works for entirely different situations. When your little one just has a booger that’s up there just far enough that you can’t get it with a tissue, this is the perfect tool. I buy one for everyone I know that’s having a baby." —Nicole Fanning

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in three versions and in multipacks).

Promising review: "Rounds out the sharp corners of my coffee table without making it look tacky. My 1-year-old has tried to take them off, but gave up after a few unsuccessful tries and now doesn't even bother with them. I am very satisfied because she just learned how to walk and would use the table to pull herself up, and I was a nervous wreck. So now I have one less thing to worry about! Oh, not to mention it comes in handy when I accidentally bump into the coffee table myself! Shin saver!! Lol, it was super easy to install. Just peel and stick! Literally took me like 10 minutes to do four corners. Thank you!" —Holly M.

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in packs of 18 or 24).

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