I have a 2.5 year old little boy and he has more energy than me on any given day - He likes to be kept busy - heres some of his favourite toys to play with!

Shopping for your little one ahead of the holidays? I’m gathering early Black Friday baby deals on gear, toys, feeding favorites, and everyday essentials for different budgets. My notes explain why each pick caught my eye and any deal conditions to check. These are researched picks, not a claim that I’ve tried every product. Check individual notes for the date, selected option, and any code or membership requirements. Some offers may be seasonal sales rather than retailer-designated Black Friday promotions. Prices and availability can change. Disclosure: This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

My daughter has had a Unicorn, PawPatrol, PJ Mask, and Disney Princess birthday parties and is now requesting her next being 6 to be a Tea Party theme (but without the tea only juice mom, she says)! I'm excited!! 😁

Toddler shoes can be so tough! Trying to find the balance between comfort, durability, warmth, and style while keeping them easy for kids to put on independently can be hard. These are some of my fave pairs that we have purchased for our kids! With all of the seasonal sales happening, now's a great time to take advantage of prepping for the transition to cold-weather shoes.

Winnie the Pooh quickly became an obsession for us. Anytime we went shopping and spotted something with Winnie, it was coming home with us.

The must-have baby gear that gets you through the first year+. I’m not into overbuying or being wasteful when it comes to babies—they don’t NEED much. But here are a few things that make life easier when you’re in the thick of it. ❤️

As a larger chested mom, this is what I recommend for breastfeeding and what worked for me ✨️

Items my toddlers use pretty much every day!

Breastfeeding is hard, this list makes it easier with realistic recommendations to get you through the newborn trenches💪🏽

A stage-by-stage guide to the toys that kept my baby happy, engaged, and gave me a few precious minutes of peace.

We want our kids to look cute but be comfortable right? Here is my list of Clothing that does just that.

These are our favorite water bottles for our kids. They're functional and leak-proof. I'm also including our favorite dinnerware.

Get ready for Amazon Prime Days with these must-have deals for teachers! From classroom essentials to organizational tools, these early Prime Day deals will help you stay prepared and save money. Check out these top picks and make sure to grab them before they're gone!

Baby products that helped me as a first time mom (& that I rebought with my 2nd baby)

Wake windows can feel like a guessing game, especially when you're running on little sleep. These are the products that helped keep my baby happy between naps and made nap time feel a little easier. Practical essentials to support wake windows, better naps and calmer sleep routines.

Screen free toys with a focus on helping develop and encourage milestones, Montessori style toys, educational toys, etc.

🌸 Sweet & Playful Cute, fun, and trendy birthday ideas for little girls! 🎀✨ From princess and Barbie themes to unicorns, Bluey, spa parties, backdrops, favors, and decorations — this list is filled with everything you need to create a picture-perfect celebration girls will love. 💕🎉

As a stay-at-home mom of two under three, I’ve tried so many toddler toys and gadgets. These are the ones that keep my kids busy long enough for me to drink my coffee hot and they’re all worth the money✨

Our family is constantly on the go, roadtrips are our jam with plane rides a couple times a year. Here are the things we always pack and use on planes and in cars!

Some of my favorite non/low tox affordable items for newborns babies!

My students ask me all the time, where did you get that robot? Well here it is folks! These are great gifts that will inspire creativity, entertain for hours and teach essential computer science skills needed in todays world. The best part is...these are all great for littles!

2025 Holiday gifts for kids! A list of ideas for affordable, high quality, gifts for kiddos of all ages.

Products I loved for my 1 year old as a first time parent. I looked for the best budget friendly options. My child is happy and healthy and I wouldn't change any of the items I've used so far.

Some of our favorite baby finds that we used with almost all three babies

A list of my 4 year old little girls favourite toys. Tried and highly recommended by my fussy daughter! Guaranteed loveable toys and gifts. Montessori gifts, STEM and wooden toys.

I have a 2 and a half year old daughter and a 9 month old son. These are some of the things I'm buying them for their Christmas presents 🎁 Note: This list contains affiliate links, so if you purchase something, I will get a small percentage at no extra cost to you.

The gear, products and local lifesavers that got me through early motherhood in Vancouver. Rain ready essentials, hands free must haves, and the things I recommend to every new mom here. Tested by real Vancouver mom life.

Take a look inside my home on wheels. On the go essentials from a mom of 4! Stay organized and ready for anything with my mom car MVPs.

every item here was named by an occupational therapist, a feeding speech therapist, or a pediatric dietitian in something they wrote for parents. supported seating so feet aren't dangling, plates that keep foods from touching, cups that don't make kids tip their head back, quieter ears for chewing sounds, and a few ways to make new foods feel less scary. no forced bites, just tools that lower the stakes at the table :)

as a previously new mom, i know how hard packing a first time hospital bag can be. this list will help you with things from fans & blankets, to breast pumps and hospital gowns!

I became an aunt in April and it’s been the BEST. Here are some items we’ve gotten my nephew that he or his parents love! And a few that are my next gifts….

Bedtime used to be a battle — my kid would squirm, complain about being cold, and lose interest two pages in. Once I wrapped us both in the right quilt, story time became the one part of the day neither of us wanted to skip. If you're a parent or grandparent trying to make reading together actually cozy instead of chaotic, this lineup took me over a year to put together so you don't have to.

As a full-time working mom, finding products that made breastfeeding and postpartum life easier was a struggle at first. I hope these products can bring some ease to your postpartum journey.

If you're a mom or care giver trying to reduce the use of screens, here are some engaging alternatives!

As a second time mom, I’m always looking for the best products to make my bf journey easier! These are some of my favorite products that make it a little easier.

Embarking on the breastfeeding journey can be both rewarding and challenging, especially for first-time moms. Our essential recommendations on Benable provide you with the must-have products that will support you every step of the way. From comfortable nursing bras and soothing creams to handy breast pumps and feeding pillows, we’ve curated an array of items to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Discover helpful tips and products designed to empower your breastfeeding experience, ensuring you feel confident and supported. Embrace this special time with the right tools and resources to nurture both you and your baby!

These toys are great developmentally for your babies. From fine motor skills to speech and language development skills. These toys are not only fun and entertaining, but they also support your child's development in different stages of their first year of life.

I love making toddler learning journals for my 2- and 4-year-old. Here are the most common things that I use when making them!

My top picks for pumping as a mom who is exclusively pumped for 6 months and was averaging 50 ounces/day!

Yes, you need to add toys to your registry! Often forgotten but you will be using toys and trying to entertain baby before you can blink! Not only is it fun but it’s great for their growth and development.

Everything back to school for 5 kiddos. See what I send my kiddos back to school with.

As a first-time parent it's difficult to know all a baby really needs. This list contains all the essentials and tips from a mother of three.

These are my 3 year old sons absolute top 10 most played with Numberblocks toys, he is a Numberblocks superfan! Hope this helps with some inspiration for your little ones

Must haves as a first time mom; my most helpful, most used, & favorite items. Sure to make you & your little one’s life easier.

Teens might act too cool for Halloween, but a surprise basket still makes their day. I love filling these with cozy little upgrades and fun extras they'll actually use.

If it’s not on this list, you’re not making it to Friday 😅📚 Here's a list of items I use in my classroom to keep me sane and happy throughout the day when everything wants to go wrong!

This is a wider age range so keep that in mind when scrolling! My youngest is 3yo so I’m thinking of things he’s loved recently, loves currently, or could be into soon. ✅ Keeping in mind what my older kids were into around this age as well 🥰

Packing school lunches every morning is part of our routine, and the right gear makes it so much easier. After plenty of leaky containers and lost bottles, I have found the lunch boxes, bento boxes, and water bottles that keep food fresh and come home in one piece. Tell me your best lunch packing tip in the comments! (This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

when I was at college, my mom would always send me care packages- usually on holidays, but especially when I was sick. these are some things she would send, and I really appreciated! some items were necessities that I would never personally think to buy, and some were just things to make me smile 🥹 I always loved getting a package from a loved one at college, or just when I live long distance. so if you’re seeing this, its your sign to send someone you love a care package 💌

Everything educational for baby toys and how to use them in different ways to better educate your children. This will help your child thrive using different materials in new ways to learn new or different skills.

Toys to keep your little one engaged and entertained, all whilst promoting their development!! … so you can have a well earned coffee!

Nothing prepares you for the frustration of watching your baby drift off peacefully, only to jolt awake thirty seconds later with those flailing little arms. I went through six different swaddles before landing on the ones that actually kept her asleep longer than one sleep cycle. If you're running on two hours of broken sleep and googling ‘why does my baby keep waking up’ at 3am — save yourself the spiral and start here.

Screen free? Phone free? Trying to preserve childhood? I got you because.. me too! This is EVERYTHING I got my 9 year old for Christmas.

Running after a toddler is tiring enough, these are the things that help my sanity.

I’m a fresh graduate but did 6 years in college— 18 hours away from home. Two years in a dorm and four in an apartment. I like to think I know a thing or two about what’s important to really have!

You know that moment at 2 AM when you need to peek at the baby but flipping any switch means waking your partner, the toddler down the hall, and somehow the dog? I spent six months stumbling around in the dark or blinding everyone with my phone flashlight before I finally nailed down the right setup. This is for any sleep-deprived parent who just wants to move through the house quietly without turning every midnight check into a whole-family event.

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.

All of the things that literally saved me during the first trimester of my pregnancy (it was rough 😅)

Things I will always recommend to first time moms!

I've rounded up some of my favorite finds for ages 12 to 24 months. A mix of affordable finds and splurge-worthy presents, with a focus on toys that encourage play, curiosity, and creativity.

i have spent SO much time and energy on toys. toys are a neverending struggle because you want something that will entertain your kids without giving YOU a headache-- either from the insufferable noise or from the inevitable clutter. when i buy toys i try to consider: 1. can this be played with independently? 2. is this something we can play with together? 3. HOW will we play with this? 4. do i actually have space for this? so, let me save you the work-- these have passed the test!

Products I LOVE and are my absolute favorites for post partum! I've personally used these items with 3/4 kids in my post partum journey 💙

DIYed a lot for my besties fall baby shower. All of these were so helpful!!

Hello! If you’re here, thank you for checking out my recs. A little about me? I’m a stay at home mum to a beautiful baby girl named Aria. She is my first baby and is truly a blessing. I have put below my absolute must have products if I had to start all over again as a new mum. Some of these I got later on and wish I had sooner. If you’re interested, check out my list! I know you’ll love these too

These were my most used products when my daughter was a newborn.

Everything from stroller, sleep, to play!

If you or your kiddo are heading to college soon, here are some essentials to ace that first year out on your own.

Watching your baby's pacifier bounce off the stroller and onto a dirty sidewalk for the fourth time in one walk is a special kind of frustration. This list is for the parent who's tired of washing pacifiers in public bathroom sinks and losing $8 binkies under restaurant tables. Took me three kids and way too many dropped pacifiers to land on this lineup, so save yourself the trial and error.

Small gifts and stocking stuffers under $25 — fun toys, treats, gadgets, beauty minis and novelty picks that kids and adults will love on Christmas morning.

This winter kids clothing list includes essential items to help keep little ones warm, comfortable, and protected during cold weather. From insulated jackets and waterproof boots to cozy hats, gloves, and thermal base layers, these suggested items are perfect for school days, outdoor play, snow trips, and everyday winter wear. Use this guide to make sure your child is fully prepared for the season.

My kids were glued to screens every afternoon and I was running out of ways to keep them busy — then I stuck a whiteboard easel in the playroom corner and suddenly they're ‘teaching class’ for two hours straight. If you've got little ones who love pretending, bossing each other around, or just need something that isn't a tablet, this is everything I set up to make their play school actually feel real. Took me a few rounds of trial and error so you don't have to waste the same money I did.

As a boy mom to almost 3 kiddos, these are the products I have actually used and would recommend. From newborn to toddler, this collection includes practical, high-quality favorites that make parenting easier and are worth every penny. This list may contain affiliate links.

As a mom of two, and someone who struggled with PPD after my first baby, here’s what I tell my friends to put on their registries!!

These toys once we hit about five months really made a difference up until around 10 months . Having a wide variety of toys in your arsenal is wonderful because what one won’t do another will it exposes your baby to color textures and sensory exposure and a lot of versatility. I choose to introduce each one after a few weeks your gut should guide you when you think it’s time for another new toy it’s best to have them on hand and change them out as growth occurs. My pediatrician says my LO is advanced and I do believe it is due to the way I introduced these different tools - side note - baby was entertained had fun and wasn’t in pain . A win win for mama and baby!

These have been so helpful for my toddler. Great options for screen free activities to keep them occupied for a while! Gives you the option to clean while they play, or take care of a baby (like me!). Keep at the house, or items to throw into the diaper bag to bring to places like restaurants or doctor’s offices!

I love helping people plan their showers, parties, and events. Here's an adorable theme for celebrating your little one’s special day with a delightful berry-themed first birthday party bursting with sweetness! Here are some fun and creative ideas to make it unforgettable!

Play kitchen and accessories for pretend play! My daughter spends so much time playing with her kitchen!

As a first time mom, I love seeing all the cute clothes that I can put my baby and future kids in! I am absolutely obsessed with how cute the little clothes are!

Eyeing up the fancy baby gear but can't quite get past the cost? Check out these great alternatives to the bougie baby gear you want

Need to get a toddler in your life a holiday or bday gift? Show the littles in your life that you love them and so does Jesus. These are some things I've gifted my son and God daughter in the last year, some things my son has been gifted by other family members, and some things I want to get him. These are especially good Christmas, baptismal, and easter gifts.

These are all great items to have to make sure your child is ready for their first class!

We try to keep our Easter baskets relatively simple: a little candy, a book or two, and something to play with!

Get prepared for dressing your little one up for the holidays with this awesome list of the sweetest clothing that’ll make everyone say, “Wow, he’s always dressed to the nines!”

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Teacher Tested and Kid Approved: ALL Hands-ON manipulatives and/or activities will help to build your child's number sense at home. Items are meant to go along with homework help and or a math corner/center for math play at home. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions for qualifying products purchased at no additional cost to the buyer.

I’m buying my daughter’s wardrobe for this winter to prepare for the cold, snowy days! I mainly buy from Target, H&M, Old Navy and a couple small shops. Here’s my favs this year!

Toddler tantrums are real, but these toys and finds are the lifesaver every parent needs and every child will absolutely love. From classics like Mega Bloks and cozy coupes to new sensory and learning favorites, these 20 picks keep toddlers ENTERTAINED and us mamas SANE

These are the things that if you took them away from me today I would probably cry! This is my third child, and I’ve really honed in on the thing you need and don’t need and which brands I recommend!

As a SEN mum raising a child with autism and ADHD, I know how overwhelming it can be to find products that genuinely help. This list includes our tried-and-tested sensory toys, calming tools, focus aids, and everyday essentials for autistic and ADHD kids. These favourites support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and daily routines—and have made a real difference in our home.

I got so tired of buying flashy plastic toys that get played with for ten minutes and then sit in the closet collecting dust. Over the last few years, I've kept a running list of the open-ended building sets, screen-free story players, hands-on science kits, and backyard play gear that actually hold our kids' attention month after month. Everything here is durable, thoughtfully made, and parent-tested in our own living room and yard. Let me know in the comments which ones your kids love most! (This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

My baby has CMPI (cow milk protein intolerance) so I am dairy and soy free. Found it hard at the beginning because I didn’t know where to start so here’s a helpful list of my go to’s!

Carrying a baby for more than twenty minutes used to leave me wincing and reaching for the ibuprofen. If you've tried three carriers already and your lower back still screams by lunchtime, this is everything I tested and kept. Figured this out the hard way over eight months so you can skip straight to what actually works.

Some of the things I've been asked about for my little and all things that she just insane about. Everything is a learning opportunity, but I tried to keep it a bit organized to help in your shopping or gift giving!

Every walk ended with a trail of Cheerios behind us like we were Hansel and Gretel. I got tired of picking puffs off the sidewalk and my kid screaming because her snack cup spilled again. This is everything I clip, strap, and attach to our stroller so she actually eats her snacks instead of decorating the pavement. Figured this out over two messy summers so you can skip the sticky learning curve.

All the toys and activities my 2 year old is obsessed with! Plus some of my favorite ways to keep it all organized.

A lot of these items we didn’t know we wanted/needed until we had a problem or concern arise. Toddlers are very smart and I truly want them to be safe. The guilt would eat me alive if something I could control harmed them in a serious way. Some of these products are more serious in the safety department and others are just out of convenience!

Who does not love squishies?! It is viral and trending for a reason… it is very very very addictive and relaxing. As a psychology student myself, I know the benefits of tactile stimulation in reducing our distress. Definitely, squeezing cute little toys like these in my list is a fun therapy in itself.

Beauty and fashion ideas for the constantly changing period of breastfeeding/nursing. Maternity items are as size inclusive as possible too

List of all the essentials I’ve consistently used as a mom for my little one, 0-3 years.