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My Go-To Kid Must-Haves (Parent-Tested & Loved!)

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Sabrin Saif Fisher

From baby gear to toddler toys and everything in between, this list is full of my go-to essentials for making life with little ones easier, more fun, and a little more organized. These are the tried-and-true items I reach for daily—whether they save ...

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🦠 Surviving Hand, Foot & Mouth: What Actually Helped Us 💛

Gadgets, Games and Gear for Curious Kids 🧠✨

🦠 Surviving Hand, Foot & Mouth: What Actually Helped Us 💛

If you’ve been through Hand, Foot & Mouth, you know how rough it can be—for both the kids and the parents. We recently went through it, and I put together this list of things that truly helped us get through the worst of it. These are the must-ha...

Once a day, for the first 7 days of the child’s infection, add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 large handfuls of Epsom Salt, 1 packet of colloidal oatmeal and 1/2 cup of baking soda to a warm (not hot) bath. This will dry out the HFMD blisters and ...

Apple Cider Vinegar, add to bath

Once a day, for the first 7 days of the child’s infection, add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 large handfuls of Epsom Salt, 1 packet of colloidal oatmeal, and 1/2 cup of baking soda to a warm (not hot) bath. This will dry out the HFMD blisters and...

Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt (Fragrance Free), add to bath

Aveeno Soothing Colloidal Oatmeal Bath, add to bath

Baking Soda, add to bath

This is the most critical step in the entire process and what dried out the blisters in 24hours for our family. After the oatmeal and Epsom salt bath, apply Destin (must be 40% zinc) to all blisters. This should be done daily and again, right before ...

Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste

Once the blisters have completely dried out, apply this healing ointment to the blisters to provide relief, reduce itching and flaking and prevent scaring.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment® (14oz.)

You can give liquid or chewable Zyrtec every 12 hours for children ages 2 and up. This helps relieve the itching. Some do Benadryl at night instead.

Children's ZYRTEC® Allergy Relief Syrup

Use this once the blisters have dried out and begin to hill, usually days 5-10.

Dr Teal's Kids' 3-in-1 Bubble Bath Body Wash & Shampoo - Oat & Milk - 20 fl oz

Gadgets, Games and Gear for Curious Kids 🧠✨

From screen-free learning toys to kid-safe tablets and smart gadgets that make parenting a little easier, this list is packed with our favorite tech picks for kids. These are the gadgets that actually keep them engaged (without driving us totally bon...

We loooove our hatch! It’s the perfect sound machine for little kids and babies and I love that you can adjust the colors. Hot tip- red is best for newborns and helps them sleep longer because it mimics the womb.

Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise

We love how compact and lightweight this travel stroller is! It fits easily under seats and in overhead compartments and is sturdy enough to navigate city streets.

Pockit+ All-City - GB

This product works so quickly and does a fantastic job of clearing up my kids diaper rash. I find that if you use it at least twice a day, it can clear it up in about 24 hours

Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Cream

I gift these to every one of my friends that have kids! We would not have survived years 0-2 without this! It’s perfect for parks, picnics, wineries, the beach and even your living room. It goes up and down so easily and is the perfect portable playp...

Pop 'N Go™ Playpen | Kids Pop-Up Tent

Our youngest son refused to take silicon pacifiers and these were the only ones he will use. I like the color variety as well.

BIBS USA Official Store: Baby Essentials for Everyday – Bibsworld store US

This goes on so easily and actually works- mosquitos leave my kids (and me!) alone when I put this on them.

Boogie® | Insect Repellent Lotion

Despite multiple lice outbreaks at daycare and school, I’m convinced my kids have never had them because of this kit

Rosemary Repel® Shampoo & Conditioner Kits

This is so convenient, we take it with us to playgrounds, parks etc. It is super compact but sturdy when popped open. This has saved us many accidents while on the move.

SunnySmile Portable Foldable Toddler Potty

Both of my kids lived in this thing. I love it because it grows with them and converts to a table as the get older

Multi Explore & More Baby's View 3-Stage Activity Center

My daughter is obsessed with her Happy Napper. It’s this cozy little sleeping bag that folds into a stuffed animal, and she uses it for everything—naptime at school, sleepovers, even camping. It’s soft, easy to carry, and she actually looks forward t...

Happy Nappers Pillow & Sleepy Sack - Cozy

This set has been instrumental in helping my daughter learn to read.

Set 1: Beginning Readers

My daughter is obsessed with this foil art kit and the best part is that it’s mess-free! She has the Princess version but they come in all different themes like space, animals, unicorns, etc.

Foil Fun: Disney Princess No Mess Art Kit

Spot it is such a fantastic game to help develop your child’s visual-perception skills. This game focuses on visual scanning and pattern recognition, as well as turn-taking.

Spot It Disney Princess Game

I think I have even more fun playing with this hand-held microscope than my kids. This entertains us for hours and we love to use it on outdoor adventures or rainy days inside the house. We look at everything from tadpoles to banana peels. This porta...

Mini Pocket Handheld Microscope for Toddlers

The Nugget has been one of the best purchases we’ve made as parents. It’s not just a couch—it’s a fort, a jungle gym, a reading nook, and a crash pad all in one. My kids use it every single day, and I love that it encourages creativity and active pla...

The Original Nugget Play Couch In Koala