I just gave birth to my second bundle of joy and let me tell you, as much as I love them both, it's hard having a toddler and a newborn! Here's a few things that make my day to day life easier!
This is a list of activities I have purchased off Amazon for my kids that help keep them occupied while we are inside on a rainy or a too hot of day, day. I love all the cute activities that Pinterest has, but also, that takes a lot of work so I like to find simple ready to go activities.
Just a few ideas for inexpensive holiday gifts! We're all feeling the effects of inflation and finding good quality toys that your kids like can feel like jumping through hoops. Everything here is $20 or below!! I really hope this helps you! I'll be adding more periodically so check back!
I put together this list of all the toddler girl essentials I actually use every day 💛
From soft clothes and cute accessories to school gear, toys, and books — these are mom-tested picks for ages 1-5.
Everything here is comfy, durable, and easy to clean because real life with toddlers is messy 😂
I only share things I’d buy for my own girl.
Let me know if you have questions! Thank you for supporting me. Every order helps me keep creating content for toddler mamas like us ❤️
As a mom to a 3 year old, I have tried all kinds of products. Some have worked and others haven’t, these are the ones that have worked.
Includes: developmental toys, fun toys, feeding essentials, safety essentials, sleep essentials, health and wellness essentials, etc. I hope it helps all my fellow mamas 💕
Parenting is messy, exhausting, and the best thing ever. This is the stuff that actually helped us survive. Clothes that survive the washing machine, gear that doesn’t break after a week, and toys that keep them busy for 10 whole minutes. Tried by tired parents, approved by tiny humans.
My handpicked Amazon baby essentials you’ll want before your little one arrives. These are practical, affordable, and everyday must-haves I actually use with my own baby—perfect for feeling prepared and confident for those first days at home.
Looking for the best gift ideas for 2 to 3 year olds (some are montessori)? Sharing our most used toys for 2 to 3 years old that we've actually owned and gotten a TON of use out of with our toddler!
Best products for a chemical free spring break and some random essentials your kids will love. My favorite chemical free sunscreens with single ingredients from Walmart and Amazon included!
Summer must-haves to keep you and the kiddos soaking up the sun and making a splash all season long ☀️💦. These are some items I've used as I did not have a pool readily accessible to me. It had an inflatable pool as the main requirement and the additional floaties and water fun for the kids. I'll make another list soon for Moms!
I have listed all of my nursery finds! As a first time mom, creating his room has been so special. We went with a mallard duck theme focusing on greens, blacks, tans, and whites.
Airport hacks with kids—A parents’ guide for all the absolutely necessary airport items for family travel. (I may earn a small commission if you shop.)
If your toddler clings to your leg while you try to make coffee and screen time guilt is eating you alive, this is the setup that finally bought me 45 to 60 minutes of peace. Every bin, scoop, and filler here has been toddler-tested in my kitchen. Took me way too many failed Pinterest attempts to land on what actually works, so save yourself the trial and error.
I was about 11 when I slept over at my cousins house and had the best sleep! I didn't realize at the time it was her sleeping environment that was so soothing. As an adult, these are my ride or die items that relax and soothe my mind to sleep.
My 8-year-old was glued to his tablet every afternoon until we cracked open a microscope kit with prepared slides. He looked at a leaf cell, gasped, and dragged his sister over to see it. If your kid is curious but screen-addicted and you want something that actually holds their attention longer than five minutes, this is the lineup that worked for us. Grab these before summer break hits and you're scrambling for activities.
If you have a toddler, you’re always looking for new ways to entertain them. Here you’ll find toys that have kept my 3 year old busy and that I would recommend to other moms.
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MUST HAVES! I had my baby boy in July on 2025. There are things I had that I didn’t need and there are things I needed but didn’t have! Here is a list to break it down for you. But just remember. YOU GOT THIS!
My kids destroy shoes like it's their full-time job. After way too many returns and wasted money, these are the ones that survived our dining room chaos, playground trips, and everything in between.
This list is compiled of the things in my house that my Mario-obsessed son loves! Trust me when I say that I have become a Mario Mama because this kid's love for Mario has made me save up for a second trip to Mario World. Even though these phases are short, I will do anything to hold the magic and see their eyes light up from their favorite things
My firstborn suddenly stopped eating and drinking from her usual cups, when I tried them myself, they had a soapy taste! Switched to stainless steel, low-tox, no soapy taste, and basically indestructible. Total game changer! Here’s what we use and recommend.
We started weaning at 6 months, doing a mixture of purées and BLW and here are things that made our journey so much easier and I would recommend to everyone!
My son is already reading sight words at 3, and these are the toys, games, and learning tools that helped make reading feel FUN instead of forced! Sharing our favorites for any parent wanting to encourage early literacy at home. The key is to work on this every day!
Everything I’m using to remineralize my baby’s teeth and reverse decay.
I went down a deep rabbit hole on this, so this is THE line up!
If you’re here, you’ve probably felt some stress or guilt around your baby’s teeth. I definitely did too.
You can do everything “right” and still end up dealing with things you didn’t expect.
This is what I’ve been using consistently, and have seen great results with!
As a first time mom I was SO overwhelmed learning about what baby products I needed and which were the best. I watched COUNTLESS hours or TikToks and Read SO many articles. Here's what I found & what has worked for me and my baby.
Keeping kids busy while traveling helps them stay calm, engaged, and mentally stimulated. It can make the journey feel shorter and more enjoyable for them—and far less stressful for parents and caregivers.
One of my favorite books as a child was a book of nursery rhymes. My favorite being little boy blue. There was something so comforting about not wanting to disturb a peacefully sleeping child. Hopefully when my kids are grown, I’ll have the opportunity to use this list to plan a baby shower for a new baby boy. 🥰
Summer with Kids Essentials is my go-to list for making warm days easier, more fun, and stress-free. From on-the-go kid essentials and sun protection must-haves to backyard play favorites, beach day basics, and practical outdoor electronics, this list includes everything we actually use all summer long. Perfect for family outings, beach days, backyard play, and everyday summer adventures with kids.
This year I decided to get my daughter a little tree for her year and let her pick out all of her favourite ornaments at the store! Come see what all she chose
Juggling a diaper bag, a coffee, and a toddler who just threw their shoe into a parking lot while your phone is buried somewhere at the bottom of a bag you can barely reach. That was every single outing for me until I stopped fighting it and got organizers that attach right where I need them. If you're a parent who leaves the house looking like a pack mule, scroll through before your next Target run turns into another circus.
As a brand-new mom, I was overwhelmed by how many baby products are out there and how many things people told me I needed. These are the practical, tried-and-true essentials I actually reach for and use for my little one. Hopefully this list helps other parents feel more prepared (and a little less stressed) for those early months!
As a mom of three boys and a nurse who is wellness conscious, I like to make sure the products I use for myself and my kids are safe but also work well. This list is curated with products that I use regularly for me and my family, and recommend to all my friends.
After hours of research, these are the play gyms and activities i'd recommend for moms to be! Some can grow with baby and others are award winning items recommended by pediatricians and care workers world-wide.
The best gifts for a granddaughter in 2026: a pink KODAK Printomatic+, Hello Kitty Heelys, a Bluey Toniebox 2, Magna-Tiles, Melissa & Doug pretend play, OOLY and Petit Collage craft kits, Lisa Frank x Kitsch, and a family puzzle for grandma's table. Ideas for toddlers through teens, from $14. Partnerships disclosed.
In this section, I’m sharing the tried and true toys that actually keep my two year old busy (and my sanity intact). These picks aren’t just time fillers they’re educational, enriching, and toddler-tested in real-life chaos. From sensory play to early learning tools, consider this your go to guide for smart, screen-free entertainment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a few moments of peace.
Just like Easter baskets there can be so much little junk that gets thrown out a week later. We only get meaningful toys that can be played with. (And candy)
Nobody warns you that 3 a.m. diaper changes become a full obstacle course when everything you need is across the room. If you just set up a nursery or you're about to, and you want to stop stumbling around in the dark hunting for wipes, diapers, and burp cloths, this is the lineup that took me two kids to figure out. Save yourself the trial and error before the sleep deprivation kicks in.
🐝 Big discoveries begin with little hands! Explore my thoughtfully curated collection of dramatic play, sensory toys, fidgets, hands-on manipulatives, educational games, and creative learning resources. From imaginative play and sensory exploration to homeschooling essentials and tools that inspire curious minds, these are my favorite finds to help little learners play, create, explore, and grow. Because learning should be an adventure! 🍯
Emotional support for my boobs — aka the MVP products that showed up when the girls were going through it. From soothing, cooling, lifting, and saving my sanity during pregnancy, postpartum, and nursing days — these are the comfort heroes I’d recommend without hesitation (and probably already have in a group text).
I love Easter and it's early this year so now is the time to prepare! My daughter is 3 and this is everything I'm getting for her/sone of the things I've gotten her in the past. Hopefully it gives you some good ideas!
I have been a girl mom for 4 years and now I'm a mom of two, a girl and boy. I have strong opinions on must haves for postpartum to make the transition smooth.
Entering the “4th Trimester” as they call it, aka.. Postpartum is no joke. With my little one coming six weeks early there were a lot of things I didn't have purchased yet, and as my body was processing all that it had been through these are the items that were late night orders from Amazon, purchases from Target, and continued research that works best for my body and I as I navigate this postpartum journey!
BLW can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! These products really helped our journey. My final recommendation: get a dog. Clean up is 100 times easier. 🐾🤍
This list are items we have used with our kids, mainly for completing tasks at home like removing shoes, potty training, and specifically for our son with Autism who has ABA therapy.
This is a roundup of the best items from Target for your Disney vacation! I love a good Target run, and they have an entire Disney section! I've curated the best options there to save you time and money- I'll let you know what is worth it!
Sharing my favorite baby items & new mom items as a second time mom! These are all things I will be reusing from my first or repurchasing/purchasing as a second time mom! I exclusively pumped for one year with my first so I will be sharing breastfeeding/pumping items. I’m not familiar with formula feeding!
Some of my favorite birthday party finds from parties I've planned for my son over the years. I'm all about convenience while still bringing the fun and magic and these party ideas reflect that!
There are so many items to choose from when it comes to feeding your baby. These are my top picks if you are going to be bottle or combo (breast and bottle) feeding! Think bottles, warmers, formula and more!
Wrangling one kid is wild—wrangling two (or more)? Superpower status. These are the lifesavers, favorites, and must-haves that keep our little circus running smoothly.
Easy, reliable toddler snacks that actually get eaten. I struggled to find good pantry options that weren’t full of junk or immediately rejected, so here are the ones we keep stocked and repurchase on repeat.
Having a 2 year old, and one on the way, I feel like I can really reflect on what I did and didn’t use so here are my must haves and what I will absolutely purchase for future babies!
I truly believe some toys are investment pieces. Lego, Knex, & Lincoln Logs never go out of style & will last generations. My siblings & I have Legos, Knex, & Lincoln Logs we have passed down to our kids. And now our great niece plays with them too. The main collection stays at our moms house for the grandkids to play with. So far we have 3 generations that have played with those blocks. We've added to the collection over the years & our kids each have their own collections to pass down to their kids.
Welcome to my ~semi organic~ toddler snacks Toddler snacks is intimidating! For me, a working mom, we needed something easy that’s also still healthy. Emerson (14 months) loves all of these right now and I do too!
My favorite bath time toys, accessories, and miscellaneous items. We do bath time every night & as a busy mom, I’m trying to make this time easy and enjoyable for everyone!
Nobody warned me that breastfeeding would feel like sandpaper on a sunburn. By day three postpartum, I was crying at every latch and seriously considering giving up. This is every single product that got me from bleeding, cracked nipples and clogged ducts to actually enjoying nursing. If you're a new mom sitting in a dark room at 3 AM googling whether it gets better, start here before you spend another painful week guessing.
Our oldest is the ultimate dinosaur lover and when it came time for him to move from a crib to a big boy bed we decided to give him a whole room makeover. Of course all he wanted was dinosaurs, dinosaurs, and more dinosaurs…. So we made it happen!