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Surviving Toddlerhood: My Top Must-Have Picks
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items Toddler life is messy, fun, and nonstop! These must-have essentials have been total game-changers for making everyday life easier. From mealtime to playtime, these mom-approved picks help keep the chaos in check!
Any cup by this brand is a must-have for all toddlers! They are leakproof and easy for them to use transitioning to a straw cup.
Bluey 12oz Stainless Steel Double Wall Kelso Tumbler - Zak Designs
We absolutely love these at our house. They are great for even taking snacks in the car so they don’t end up all in the car seat and back of your car.
Munchkin Snack Catcher - 2pk - Blue/Green
Any parents who have a child who wants held all the time know the pain.. literally. This is the most genius invention, no exaggeration. It takes all the weight and pressure off your back and equally distributes it. I love using this when we are out a...
Tushbaby Hip Seat Baby Carrier - Gray
When your toddler is ready to transition to the big kid bed this is a great option. We got this for my son because it was on the ground so I didn’t have to worry about him falling out in the middle of the night. They have a bunch of different ones to...
Disney Mickey Mouse Plastic Sleep and Play Toddler Kids' Bed with Attached Guardrails - Delta Children: Toddler Floor Bed Frame
We have this at our house and it is so nice not to have a giant highchair sitting in the way all the time. We are just able to easily and quickly strap this one to our existing dining chair and it turns into the perfect highchair.
Fisher-Price Toddler Booster Seat Healthy Care, Green Adjustable Chair for Dining Table & Travel with Baby, Dishwasher Safe Tray
Pivoting car seats are an absolute game changer especially as your toddler gets bigger (and heavier). It has been so nice not having to lift my toddler into a traditional car seat. With car seats being so expensive nowadays I love that this one will ...
Evenflo Convertible Car Seat w/ 360 Degree Rotation & 3 Modes, Revolve360, Revere Gray
My son has always disliked car rides that are longer than just a few minutes. For that reason we actually got this tablet specifically for the car so he is able to watch the wiggles or Ms. Rachel when we need him to last more than a few minutes.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet (newest model) ages 3-7. Top-selling 7" kids tablet on Amazon. Includes 6 months of ad-free and exclusive content, easy parental controls, 10-hr battery, 16 GB, Blue
If you use any kind of tablet or device in the car to keep your child at bay you should check this out. I would 10000% buy this again and again because it is so helpful. It holds the tablet we have specifically for the car because my son has never do...
FANGOR Car Headrest Mount Holder, Tablet Holder for Kids in Back Seats, Anti-Slip Strap and Holding Net,Angle-Adjustable/Fits All 7 Inch to 12.9 Inch Tablets
We have quite a few of these around our house to keep our kids from having access to certain areas and they are amazing. I really like them because they are low profile and can roll away when not in use. Unlike the metal ones that you see everywhere.
Spaceany Retractable Safety Baby Gate or Mesh Dog Gate,Durable Portable Mesh Retractable Gate,Easy to Use for Stairs, Doorways,Hallways, Indoor, Outdoor, 33.5" Tall, Extends to 55" Wide Gray
If you have a spot where you need things plugged in, but your child is able to access them then you should consider these. We have these everywhere in my downstairs, the playroom, and my son’s room.
Safety 1st Outlet Electrical Cover & Cord Shortner - Target
These along with the matching corner protectors are so nice to have because they do not damage your furniture yet they keep your toddler safe. I am sure my son is not the only toddler who seems to be a dare-devil. We have these on all the edges he mi...
KidKusion Foam Rubber Edge Guard for Table, Desk, Cabinet, 6 ft, 1 CT, Brown, Toddler
These are the matching corner protectors for the furniture bumpers also in this list. They are amazing on their own if you are just wanting to cover the corners, but with the bumpers they are the perfect combination.
KidKusion Foam Rubber Corner Guards, Sharp Corners, Table, Desk, 4.0 CT, Brown, Toddler
As soon as we switched my toddler to his big boy bed we got this for him. It tends to be a bit colder in his bedroom so we wanted to keep him in a sleep sack, but didn’t want him to fall if he tried to walk around his room. It is insanely soft and pe...
BubblePanda Rayon Made from Bamboo Toddler Sleep Sack with Feet 24-36 Months 1.0 Tog Ultra Soft Toddler Sleeping Sack 2t-3t Sleep Bag Walker Quilted Wearable Blanket with Legs 2-Way Zipper Lightweight
The bristles on these are so soft that they don’t hurt their sensitive gums, but get the job done.
Colgate My First Baby and Toddler Toothbrush Extra Soft - 2ct
My son loves the taste of this toothpaste and I love it because it is swallow safe. I don’t have to worry about trying to teach him to spit out his toothpaste just yet and if it will mess up his stomach.
Orajel Kids Paw Patrol Fluoride-Free Training Toothpaste - Fruity Fun - 1.5oz
So cute for them to play with in the bathtub
Munchkin Ocean Squirts Bath Toy 8pk
We have these at our house and I can say it is nice to have them all stack together for storage.
Munchkin Fleet Of Five Boats Bath Toy
This toy is so adorable and my toddler loves to pour the water himself and watch the pieces spin.
Yookidoo Spin 'N' Sprinkle Water Lab Bath Toy
These definitely make a mess, but they are so cool for the kids to play with in the bath.
Munchkin Bath Crayons - 5ct
Traditional foam bath letters will always be a classic. They have held up really well for us and stick to the tub easily.
Munchkin Bath Letters and Numbers - 36ct Bath Toy Set
We love that we can interact with our son while he’s taking a bath. He loves to hand us the ball and we take turns trying to make a basket.
Skip Hop ZOO Bathtime Basketball - Dog
As long as my kids have bath toys I will forever own these. They make cleaning up after the bath a breeze and I don’t have to worry about moldy toys since it allows them to drain.
Munchkin Super Scoop Bath Toy Organizer And Storage - Gray
I love having this on the bath tub faucet in my kids bathroom. It has saved my son’s head on multiple occasions.
Skip Hop Moby Safety Bath Spout Cover - Gray
If you have a child who likes the pouches you can buy from the store I would HIGHLY recommend you look into these. They have been so nice for us to be able to fill them with anything we want from applesauce to smoothies/yogurt. Super easy to wash by ...
Momcozy Reusable Baby Food Pouches for Toddlers,BPA Free Plastic,Food Safe,Freezer Safe,Refillable for Applesauce Yogurt & Puree Squeeze Pouch,10 Packs,7oz
My son was notorious for squeezing his pouches everywhere when we would give them to him. We got this and have not had an issue since. It fits all kinds of different pouches and even can be flipped over to fit milk cartons, etc. Highly recommend.
Momcozy Squeeze Pouch Holder for Food Pouches and Drink Boxes, Baby Pouch Holder Allows Baby to Self-feed and Avoid Messes, Baby Food Pouch Holder Handle is Easy to Grip, Comfortable, Green