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Out and about with kids
Keeping the house and kids clean (or trying to, at least)
Keeping kids happy
Keeping kids organized and on task
Out and about with kids
From walks in the park to flying across the country, these items will make your life with kids simpler
I got this small backpack so I could carry all my kids' stuff around without resorting to a kids backpack. This is pretty and holds so much stuff! Big pockets for snacks, 2 side pockets for water bottles, a spot for keys, room for a first aid kid, an...
AGLOD Leather Backpack | Amazon
Tired of lugging a carseat or booster seat on trips, or buying extra boosters for the grandparents' cars, or on an Uber ride? Want to make sure your kid is safe when driving home with a friend who doesn't have an extra booster? This is the answer. We...
BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Car Seat | Amazon
If you've got the highly recommended Wonderfold wagon, this cover is super handy for keeping out the rain.
WONDERFOLD Stroller Rain Cover for X2 & X2M | Amazon
A friend with 2 young kids swears this collapsible stroller is the best thing she's ever gotten to keep her kids corralled. She takes them on walks in this instead of trying to keep them in a stroller and one lagging behind. She also flies with it!
WONDERFOLD W4 Luxe 4-Seater Stroller Wagon | Amazon
We've had our Camelbak water bottles for many years now and they're still going strong! Just the right size and cute as heck. Replace the valves from time to time and they'll last forever! Available in a million colors and patterns.
CamelBak Eddy+ Kids Bite Valve Water Bottle | Amazon
Replacement valves for Camelbak water bottles. Get the fun colors! These are invaluable if you have a kid who loves to chew on their water bottle straw.
CamelBak eddy Kids Bite Valves, 4 Count | Amazon
We use a white noise machine at home but it takes up too much room to travel with. This is great for tossing in a suitcase. It's rechargeable with a USB-C connection and can hang on a doorknob or curtain rod easily. Great for soothing them to sleep a...
Portable White Noise Machine, 3 Natural Sounds
Let's face it, your kid probably isn't going to let you reapply that sunscreen. Keep them safe all summer with a nice bucket hat! This one comes in a bunch of different colors and patterns and stays on pretty well.
Baby UPF 50+ Sun Protective Toddler Hat
A wet bag is essential for life with kids. Great for storing clothes if they have an accident, jump in puddles, get rained on, need somewhere to put a wet swimsuit, etc. This zips closed and is easy to wash. (Just remember to actually stock it with d...
Bumkins Waterproof Wet Bag
I don't think I could live without multiple pairs of these headphones. We have them stashed all over! They fold up and are easy to wind the cord around. Lots of colors available!
Kids Foldable Headphones
Keeping the house and kids clean (or trying to, at least)
For anyone with kids aged 6 months to, well, please tell me when they finally stop making messes at the table. The splat mat goes under their chair/high chair and catches all the food they dump on the floor as they eat. It makes cleaning up SO much e...
Bumkins Baby Splat Mat for Under High Chair
We go through so many washcloths and these have stood up the best over time. They're very soft and don't shrink like so many we've tried. They also have a ribbon loop on one corner, making them easy to hang from something to dry before tossing them i...
Washcloths Set 10 Pack
This is vital for babies learning to eat solid food! Bibs are pointless and only cover a small part of their clothes, and too easily get ripped off by hulking infants. They will not be able to get this one off. It has velcro at the bag of the neck an...
KLADDIG Bib - multicolor
We love Burt's Bees! This is our favorite baby body wash and shampoo. We used it until the kids were 5! It washes well and smells wonderful, and the pump makes it easy to dispense one handed while you hold onto a wet, squirming baby with the other.
Burt's Bees Baby Shampoo & Wash, 21oz
We used cloth diapers and this made cleaning them so much easier. What I didn't think about when I bought it was how handy it would be for other things! We use it to spray down muddy clothes, boots, and even paintbrushes. The kids don't need it anymo...
SmarterFresh Cloth Diaper Sprayer - Bidet
Keeping kids happy
This is our every day (night) white noise machine. It has great volume control and several sounds to choose from (we like ocean and rainstorm the most). It's great for soothing them and keeping out the noise from the rest of the house.
Homedics SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine
Keeping kids organized and on task
Most kids have a tough time with time management and keeping track of their things. Make it easier!
This timer is great for making task time short and clear. It's easy to see the countdown so everyone knows how much time they have left. The alarm can be set to sound (2 volume options) or visual (light flashing). Handy, and available in multiple col...
Yunbaoit Visual Timer with Protective Case | Amazon
My kids have been using these for years and they hold up really well. Lots of colors to choose from and very expandable strap to grow with them.
Choco Mocha Kids Fanny Pack | Amazon