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From chairs and shelves to lighting and throw pillows, here’s the must-have decor that needs to last from toddler times until at least tweenhood.

I'm the father of two small humans and one very small canine and the former SEO Strategy Manager & Editor for the BuzzFeed Shopping Team.

Promising review: "I love this for my 4-year-old daughter! It is a great size for her, and she said it is very comfortable. The first day we got it, she said she was going to sleep in it that night. :) Right now, we have it in our family room for extra seating, but I plan to move it into her bedroom when she gets older. The pink is a very pretty color, and the chair is very sturdy (it holds up to 150 pounds)." —Kim

Promising review: "We love everything about it! Great quality!" —No

Promising review: "I went to Target for trash bags and paper towels and left with a pretzel pillow. I needed to have it as soon as I saw it. The face is so cute, and it’s just perfect and silly!" —ilikedisjacket

Promising reviews: "These lights are perfect for toddlers. They go on night walks, explore the basement, and have provided hours of fun."  —Honey

"I bought these flashlights for my two children who went on a weeklong summer camp up in Big Bear. They loved them, and the battery lasted them for the week's trip. —Shamwow

Promising review: "I bought this when we moved to a new state to have the ability to put books in my kids' room, but also have them learn to put their books away. We love it. It’s very sturdy. Holds about 20–25 books (if you stuff it)!" —MomV

Promising review: "Love my air purifier! It has helped with dust and some smells in my apartment. At first, I thought I wouldn’t be able to have it in my bedroom overnight, but I tried it, and it is so quiet! You can also totally dim the lights on it. Being able to just clean the mesh screens and not change the filter so often is a plus! " —Daniela

Promising reviews: "A really fun build. It didn’t take very long. A great set for anyone that won’t take hours or days to put together." —Baxterdad

"Looks life-like from across the room!" —Other

Promising review: "Love the texture, the colors, and the quality! Pillowfort fan since always." —Valerio

Promising review: "A great value for the money. I needed something to put the grandkids’ toys in, and this works great! It was good quality and put together well." —Tler

Promising review: "Pros: Easy to assemble and hang, great vivid colors with adjustable brightness, a decent amount of lighting, low ambiance and party vibes, different coloring-changing modes to switch it up. The lights respond to music amazingly well (mini-concert time). Slight inconveniences are that you can only connect six panels together, which makes it a little hard to make larger designs, and each set of six needs its own USB adapter." —Get Spooky

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this piece in my kids' playroom! Just like pictured and so sweet." —Sarah R

"Everyone is commenting on how sweet this is for their baby room, etc....Am I the only one who bought this because they immediately thought of their favorite band??? If you know, you know. There had to be a fan over at the Pillowfort factory." —LAW

Promising review: "The perfect addition to organize my son’s dresser. The zipper makes it easy to store them away if you’re not using them. Very sturdy" —Delana

Price: $23.99+ (originally $59.98; available in five colors)

Promising review: "I bought one for my son's room, and it’s very sturdy. My toddler rips coats off of it all the time, and it hasn’t budged. I love it so much, I bought another one for my daughter's room. I highly recommend!" —Paige

Promising review: "I'm very impressed with this storage basket. It can be used to hold toys, blankets, clothes, etc. It can hold a good amount of items as well. My hubby wanted to steal the one I bought to replace his hamper. I ended up buying a second. A good buy!" —QueenB

Price: $15+ (available in two colors and three sizes)

Promising review: "We use this nearly every night now in my son's room! It's a soft starlight glow that's bright enough to allow one to see in the room at night or to keep the 'monsters' at bay, but not bright enough to interrupt sleep (at least for my kid). It's a 'good dim' light and cute!" —Magnoliasong

Promising review: "Really nice trash can, perfect for my little girls' bedroom. It's sturdy enough that it's held up for a long time, even when being stored behind their door...they constantly open the door into it, lol. I expected it to get cracked after enough use, but it's still hanging on strong!" —Vja

Promising review: "My five- and six-year-old daughters are very much obsessed with this. I got it for them for Christmas and was a little hesitant about the price, but after shopping around, I realized I couldn’t beat this price. They are on it all day, every day. They even sleep on it; it’s completely replaced their full mattress. (They co-sleep with each other) Very happy with the purchase and their love for it. My husband and I found it comfortable, and so did our cat. My teenage son will occasionally burst into their room and crash on it. It was also quick and easy to assemble." —CynC23

Promising review: "Perfect length, very sturdy, it’s solid wood, looks classic, and goes with our decor very well." —Jennell808

Promising review: "My daughter loves it as she likes to do all of her school work in her bed." —Taposhi

Promising review: "Great mat. Attractive. Cushioned. Great for sitting on while playing and prevents bumps and bruises for kids learning to walk. Dog and cat claws don’t rip it. Can be vacuumed." —kc9

Comes with five games: Starri, Whac-a-Mole, Goal Keeper, Fruit Ninja, and Party Fowl

Promising review: "I bought a Nex playground for my 5-year-old son, and he loves it. His favorite games are Fruit Ninja and the games in Active Arcade. I love that the Nex games keep him moving and that they keep developing new games for the console. The Nex has made playdates at our house a big hit. Their customer service is also fantastic! 10/10 recommend." —Cherylb614

Promising review: "We love this humidifier so much! It has worked wonders in our nursery, and we have enjoyed using it ourselves as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone!" —Alicia T

Promising review: "I like the price I paid. Globes are just so expensive!" —anonymous

Promising review: "So cute in my daughter’s room! It looks even better in person." —callen

Promising review: "Loved these beanbags for my six- and eight-year-olds. They fit perfectly; they’re comfortable and lightweight enough to move around easily. I also like the structure. " —CRac

Promising review: "On top of everything you must worry about while being a parent, the last thing you need to worry about is your little one's tiny fingers getting hurt. This product is the best! Came with plenty of covers for the apartment." —BGarden

Promising review: "I bought this to use in the shower, and it’s perfect for this purpose. It took all of two seconds to pair with my phone. It has a nice sound and easy-to-use controls, even with wet hands. I was surprised at how small the loop was. I’m not sure what its intended purpose is, but for me, it works for hanging off a shower curtain ring." —alissa

Price: $49.99 (available in five colors)

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