Hey parents, you’re always on the lookout for things that can make your life easier, right? Parenting is no walk in the park, and you deserve all the help you can get. That’s why we made you this list of products that will give your parenting a big boost. You don’t have time to go scrolling through Amazon: you’ve got a human to care for! Whether you’ve got an infant or a kiddo who’s already reaching the end of elementary school, we have some super helpful items that you should know about. Some of them even last all childhood long (those are my favorites. So hey moms and dads: this one’s for you because you deserve it. Treat yourself to a few things that will make parenting just that much easier, and sit back to bask in the feeling that you’re doing a great job. And we promise that these products will make it even better.
Unleash Their Creativity
There’s a reason blocks are such a popular toy: they’re great for helping kids with spacial awareness, exploring their creativity, and playing with others. This set comes with 150 pieces, which is plenty to get any young ones started on that block life.
These Flash Cards Make Multiplication Easy
Do you have a little one who is just starting to work on their times tables? It’s definitely the right time to invest in these multiplication flash cards! They use colors to help cement multiplication in kids’ memories.
Spend Less Time on Food Prep
Meal prep for a family can be a lot of work, but it definitely gets easier when you have the right supplies on hand. I like to use this set of glass food containers: they come in multiple sizes, have the most effective snap-on lids, and are great for leftovers or packing lunches.
Let Them Express Themselves
Chalk is one of the quickest and easiest ways to keep kids occupied and engaged. You don’t even need a chalkboard to use it: all you need is some sidewalk or a driveway! This set comes with plenty of colors for tons of fun.
Keep All Their Favorites at Hand
Kids love movies. And TV shows. And screen time. You’re likely to end up with a serious collection of DVDs or console video games that you want on hand to keep them occupied. Keep it all organized with these handy dandy DVD/video game storage.
This School Play Set Is Great for Imagination
This super fun toy set has a lot to recommend: it comes in an easy-to-pack-up bag so you can bring it with you, and includes everything you need to play school. Your kiddos will even pick up some math skills when they play with the whiteboard!
The Best Way to Spend Summer
Keeping the kids busy during the summer months can be a challenge (if only parents got a summer vacation too, am I right?), but the easiest way to make it a summer to remember is with this kiddie pool. Fill it up and let them have hours of fun.
Make Your Own Baby Food
Here’s one for the early years: a baby food maker. If you don’t want to spend tons on baby food, you can make your own out of almost anything using this Little Sprout machine. It even comes with fillable pouches.
This Balloon Pump Will Make You Instantly Popular
This balloon pump is my secret weapon for birthdays, sad kids, or any kind of party: instant balloons are a great way to earn smiles from even the grumpiest of littles. You’ll definitely be a crowd favorite.
Help Them Keep Their Toys Clean
This toy chest is a great addition to a kid’s room because it can last for years and years. Not only is it cute and useful, but it also helps teach kids how to organize their space.
Use This Bulletin Board to Keep Your Family Organized
I always like to have a bulletin board at home, and that’s especially true when there are kids. Whether you use it as a place to share notes and to-do lists, or for working on homework and school items, it’s super useful to have available.
More Kids Means More Water Bottles
I swear that for every new member of my family the number of water bottles I have goes up exponentially. If you feel the same way, you’ll definitely want to grab this water bottle storage that fits beautifully in a fridge or cupboard.
This Unicorn Splash Pad Is the Cutest
I grew up before splash pads were a thing, and now I intend to use my kids as an excuse to get all of the cutest ones around. I’m starting with this sweet little unicorn because it also comes with tiaras.
Get Your House Baby Proofed
Here’s a product you need to get your little one started out right in life: a babyproofing kit that will keep them away from sharp edges and out of all the nooks and crannies that might get them hurt. It’s a must for new parents.
Make Your Specialty Fun Shape Waffles
If there’s one thing I find better than all else about being a parent, it’s that I can make waffles in funny shapes and no one finds it weird. I mean also I love my children, but fun-shaped waffles are up there. Make them smile with this bug waffle maker.
You’ll Want Potty Shields in Your Diaper Bag
Kids are messy. Public restrooms are messy. There’s no need to increase the mess of both, which is why I like to have these potty shields on-hand: the kid doesn’t get gross from the toilet and the toilet doesn’t get gross from the kid.
An Awesome Dupe for the Mother Load
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do when it comes to the health of my baby, especially as a mommy-to-be. These vegetarian prenatal capsules include vitamins and nutrients that ensure healthy development while providing immune system support for my baby and me. I especially like Pink Stork’s strawberry fertility gummies because, yum!
Don’t Forget Your After-Care, Mommy!
Just when I think it’s over, I still have weeks or even months of postpartum. But thankfully, there’s a supplement for that too. This postnatal vitamin contains the necessary nutrients for postpartum health and lactation support. It’s vegetarian, gluten/dairy/soy/sugar-free so I don’t have to worry about any additional weight gain. Did I mention Pink Stork is women-owned? I couldn’t be in better hands.
Make Mealtimes Fun
It’s a well-known fact of kids that they’re far more likely to eat the exact same food if it’s served in a visually-appealing way, which is why I love these sweet animal plates. They make mealtime so much easier.
This Matching Swaddle Wrap And Hat Set Is A Must
If you’re a parent, then you know you can never have too many swaddle wraps. This blanket and hat set is special because the knots and velcro fasteners give the baby plenty of room to grow. Talk about a money saver. Plus, the colors are gender neutral, making it the perfect baby shower gift.
If Care Bears Were Real-Life Humans, They Would Look Like This
I don’t know whether I should be jealous of how cozy this baby looks in this swaddle blanket or if I should just be thankful this product exists. This baby wrap is made of 100% organic cotton lining and it even has a bear hoodie! It’s no surprise this baby wrap has over 2,000 excellent reviews, making it the perfect registry gift. You can get it in all white, or with pink ears.
This Lunchbox Comes with Everything You Need
When your kids are ready to head off to school, you want to make sure they have a good solid lunch. This lunchbox comes with everything you need to make them something nutritious each and every day.
Keep Your Kitchen Ordered
When you’re parenting, you don’t have tons of time to spend searching for ingredients while you cook. I like to keep my basics right on-hand with these food canisters that are neatly labeled. They’re also great for helping teach my littles the basics of cooking.
Give Them a Leg up on Sight Words
Are you ready to start your kiddo learning sight words? This set of flashcards is a great place to start. Not only do they include plenty of the most common words, but they also have games and teaching strategies to get you started.
These Baskets Are Great for Organizing
Kids tend to come with a lot of stuff, whether it’s toys, art materials, school supplies, or the random things they collect. Keep it all in its place with these super helpful baskets. They easily stack in each other when they’re not in use, and are great for all kinds of storage.
Baby’s First Utensils
Is your little one getting ready to start eating on their own? These toddler utensils are a great place to start. They have an anti-choke design and are super soft and easy to hold, so young hands get used to table manners.
This Mixed Box of Flash Cards Is Great for It All
These flashcards are good to have on-hand when you’re not sure what you’re going to be teaching your kids. They’re blank, so you can add your own notes to them, and they come in plenty of colors so you can keep things organized.
Parenting Means Tons of Ramen Noodles
There’s something about kids (specifically teenagers) that requires them to want to eat way more ramen noodles than any other group of humans. Make it super easy with this ramen noodle cooker that will give them the perfect dish every time.
Share Your Family Calendar
The fridge is an A+ place to share info with your family, so the next two products are made to be displayed prominently in that central location. This one is a dry-erase calendar so you can keep track of everyone’s schedules at a glance.
Use the Fridge for a Chore Chart
Our next fridge option is a chore chart that will help your family keep track of who needs to do what and whether it’s been accomplished. It’s a great way to help keep kids accountable as they start taking on more responsibility.
Get Them Started in STEM
I wish I had had something like this when I was a kid! This robotics set lets kids build their own robots, so they gain confidence with tinkering and mechanics. Plus they get a super cool toy at the end.
This Dinosaur Plushie Stores His Friends
There are few things I love more than a toy with built-in storage, so this dinosaur plushie is one of my favs. It comes with one big dino who fits all his friends inside, so your kiddo can clean them all up when they’re done playing.
A Reading Light That’s Child-Safe
If your kids are big on reading, this light is perfect for them! It has three brightness levels so it’s not too tough on little eyes, and it clips neatly onto any book. I’ve been known to steal it for myself every now and then.
Let Them Play with Furry Friends
If any of your kids are obsessed with animals, this toy set is perfect for them. It’s a little vet’s station that comes with a toy cat and everything they need to do a make-believe check-up. No need for actual pets.
This Dino Kit Gives Them Crafting and Toys
Any time I can get a two for one, I’m a happy parent, which is one of the reasons I really like this craft kit. Kids can paint their own dinosaurs and when they’re done they have dino toys to play with! Who doesn’t like having custom-painted minis?
Keep Your Meds Safe from Little Hands
Kids like to get into EVERYTHING but more often than not you don’t want them messing with any medications you might have. I use this lockbox to keep my meds safely stored away so no one swallows any pills they shouldn’t.
The Best Breakfast on the Go
This one is for parents of teenagers! I know teens are always on the go, which means you’re always on the go. If you don’t have time to sit down for breakfast, just grab this cereal cup: the only way to eat cereal while driving or walking.
These Can Lids Prevent So Many Spills
I don’t give my kids soda too often, but when I do they have a remarkable ability to spill it immediately or forget it somewhere so that I inevitably knock it over. I’ve solved the problem by investing in these can lids, which snap onto any can and can close up when they’re finished drinking.
Let Them Eat with Fewer Messes
Toddlers take an inordinate amount of joy in spilling their food in as many ways as possible. When I found these suction plates, I more or less jumped in relief: while the littles can still pick up their food and fling it, at least they can’t just dump the whole thing on the floor.
Know Where All Your Important Documents Are
Kids come with a lot of paperwork: birth certificates, social security cards, medical records…you want a way to keep it all nicely organized. I love this file box: it’s compact but holds plenty and lets me store all the important bits.
Play with Physics Using This Marble Run
I had one of these marble runs as a kid and I thought it was the bee’s knees. It’s such a cool way to see how gravity will work in different circumstances and to show off creative ways to build the run. Your kids will love it!