This is my list of go-to items for the toddler to 5 year old stage. I tend to lean toward practical items that can be re-purposed and are more sustainable. The more minimal and organized the better for me because you know things start piling up as the kids get older!
Back to school can already be stressful, but having the right items can make your child's life a bit easier. Here are our tried and favorite items for back to school.
From island sunshine to Disney days, l've compiled a list of stroller items that have been life savers for us particularly as we've travelled from the Caribbean to Orlando several times🌴🏰. Everything on this list is something I’ve actually used during our Disney trips with little ones. My stroller of choice is the GB Pockit compact stroller because it is the easiest to fold when you're getting on the bus to Magic Kingdom! All the items here work with the pockit stroller. I recommend them from personal experience. Hope it helps your family enjoy the magic without the stress! ✨
toys my daughter loved and helped her reach milestones during her first year of life. most of these toys saved me because they kept her occupied for so long so I could get chores done!
Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming at times. These are the little helpers that make everyday life feel lighter — from products that save time to comforts that bring calm. Simple things that let me spend less energy stressing and more time soaking up the sweet moments with my babies.
mamas favorites - littles favorites - & WANTS = January is the perfect month to start with this years favorites! We have a little for my 2 year old and a list for myself! PLUS my wants lol We will see what we get from our want lists through out the year!
My daughter is a very girlie girl and loves all things Barbie, Baby dolls, dress-up and more. She loves to read and be read to and loves to play games. She had made her list of some of her favorite things.
If you grew up with Care Bears, you already know the feeling-and if you're new to them, you're about to fall in love. Care Bears are all about big hearts, bright colors, and spreading kindness in the most cheerful way possible.
Give the best toddler gifts this year with this fool-proof list. Whether you're shopping for a little boy or little girl, this list is sure to include something you'll love.
These recommendations are based on toys and activities my daughter loves (she's two) or items we plan to get her based on her interests!
When you find out your pregnant, you instantly want to shop and buy things for your baby. This want to buy things for them never really goes away, or least it hasn't for me. I find myself shopping for my son way more than I ever shop for myself. These are my favorite sites.
These are the podcasts I'd recommend to any mum who wants something worth listening to between school runs, laundry, and bedtime. I focused on six areas: community and connection, gentle parenting, mental health, humor, understanding your kids better, and holistic wellness.
As a mother of an active 17-month old boy, I am always looking for thoughtful toys! I like everything from Montessori-style to pretend to music and more. I encourage open and independent play and let my child steer the play time.
With five kids and one on the way we've owned a lot of Melissa and Doug toys. The quality is so good and they last a long time-we've had the shopping cart for 8+ years and it's still good as new! These are all our favorites we've kept around!
Exclusive pumping is no joke — it’s a commitment that deserves comfort, convenience, and the best tools possible. I’ve rounded up my absolute must-haves that made my pumping journey smoother, easier, and just a little more empowering.
Sensory toys play a crucial role in the development and engagement of children. They provide opportunities for exploration, learning and stimulation of the sense.
I’ve personally tested a bunch of these cameras and accessories — so I know what works, what fits, and what’s worth skipping. This list includes the best cameras I’ve tried, plus paper refills, storage cases, photo albums, and clever extras that actually fit and function. I’ll keep updating it as I test even more!
I keep these within reach in every room—because when you’re juggling naps, feeds, and chaos, the right items truly save you. These are the things I can absolutely swear by.
If you want your days to run smoother (and your sanity to stay intact🤪), you’re going to want every single one of these.
An adorable indie art owl in midnight blue, adds a little touch of whimsy to the woodland creatures themed birthday party you are hosting for your little one. Choose from a broad set of offerings: invitations, thank you notes, paper plates, napkins, cups and hats. Find clothing for the guest of honor and her mom and sisters, make one for brother and dad too. Fill some adorable owl gift bags to give to your guests. All FunParties designs feature original art created by WindyDesign, Creator of Zazzle.
Here’s all my favorite gift ideas for baby & toddler girls Easter basket + some fun big gifts! From small teethers, to rain boots, to big gifts like swings & playgrounds. This is your one stop shopping list!
If you want your Easter baskets + gifts to be intentional like me, look no further. I see no point in buying junk they’ll never use. I’m all for things they will use over the summer and learning toys!
I bought tons of different summer things & accessories and filled up a water table with them!
Target, Amazon + hobby lobby were my go too’s!
When I was pregnant with my son and building my registry, I remember thinking to myself “what do I actually need? What will the hospital give that I can take home?”. Here are some of my all-time favorites that I will have on stock during my next postpartum experience!
Babies are not one size fits all! here’s everything my child has used and loved whether he still uses it or not. As a first time mom. I have tried all the things and all the recommendations and now I can tell you what you need.
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!
A curated list of baby items that I’ve found the most helpful as a first time mom navigating motherhood. Honest opinions on products that are actually worth buying! As a former nanny I’ve seen it all from top brands to basic necessities. We love a good budget friendly product but sometimes those name brand ones are really worth the hype! The market loves to push many crazy gadgets on new parents, luckily you have me to keep it real and what you’re baby really needs for your day to day.
Hi, friends! Other than being a mama of both, I am an educator who specializes in areas of language, phonics, literacy, and childhood development! When I have meetings with parents they always ask, “What can we do at home to help?” The answer is sometimes in the simplest things. I am passionate about helping all students succeed, especially those that need more support. Here are some great resources if you are wanting to work on some different skills with your child at home!
All these Breastfeeding- Pumping products are excellent, for any kind of momma to fit their lifestyle. easy to use, make your life easy items that I use/used personally as a momma. I made the pair so you don’t have to compromise time with your little one 🫶🏼
Budget-friendly Amazon finds that helped me during sleepy nights, messy mealtime, and bath time chaos. These are the parenting game-changers that rarely make the headlines.
As a mom of five, I know that finding fun, practical, and kid-approved products can save both time and money. This collection features items my family loves or that I recommend for keeping children happy, learning, creating, and entertained.
You'll discover everything from educational toys and books to arts & crafts, outdoor play, games, clothing, room décor, school essentials, and thoughtful gift ideas. Whether you're shopping for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or just because, I've gathered products that make childhood a little more magical for every age.
Happy shopping—I hope you find something your little ones will love as much as mine do! 💜
My real-life, mom-tested busy bin must-haves for when I need 20 minutes of quiet without giving my kids an iPad. Easy, screen-free activities that keep little hands busy and my sanity (somewhat) intact. These live in a bin — I grab one, they play, I breathe. Repeat.
The day you’ve been waiting for is almost here! Your due date is getting closer and you want to make sure everything is set for this new transition into parenthood.
This is a thoughtfully curated collection of items you’ll need for baby and yourself. From your hospital bag, to the first bath, even milestones you’ll want to keep track of along the way. Let’s not forget about postpartum necessities to get you through and out of the trenches!
We are a Lego loving family around here. We do everything from sets to free play. I love how Legos have something for everyone. You can literally find a Lego set for every interest! Here are some of our favorites with some popular and trending sets right now.These are affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Honestly all these items have been curated from my experience with 3 children! The things we have used constantly and may have purchased multiple times
Do you have a baby shower coming up and want to wow the parents to be with the perfect thoughtful gift? As a mom of 2 here are my favorite gifts i received and some things I also would've been excited to have been given!
Mostly Toys and activities I use at work for my kiddos on the spectrum! This are a mix of toys, developmental activities and sensory products but also baby products and more!
The BEST way to thank your Labor and Delivery/Mother and Baby nurses are to nominate them for Daisy awards and leave good reviews, but if you want to take it a step further I've compiled a list of gift basket ideas! I am a second time mom and work in OBGYN/along side Labor and Delivery so these are some things I know are needed and appreciated!
These are actually gifts I've bought for my family. No fluff - just presents they opened, loved, and kept using. Shopping like a mom, giving like a wife.
Teachers deserve all of our love, its a selfless profession. Here are some ideas to gift the teacher that puts up with your kids and deserves the world. Remember that many districts put value limits on what teachers can accept as gifts so don't go overboard.
As a registered dietitian, I did a ton of research on Baby Led weaning. I also read a ton of recommendations from PT's, OT's feeding therapists etc. These are my favorite and most used items for BLW.
As a first time mom, I know how overwhelming it can be trying to put together a list of items that you think you might need for a baby. Knowing how many things are out there that aren’t needed and you may never use if you receive it, I’m here to give you my personal list of items that I’ve gotten for my baby and would recommend to my friends! I will try to continually add as things become more relevant and used in my household. Enjoy! 😊
This list includes the postpartum products I genuinely used and loved as an OB-GYN and a mom of two babies born just 13 months apart. These are items I recommend both professionally and personally for the early weeks at home. Thoughtfully chosen to support healing, comfort, and those small moments of relief that matter so much during postpartum recovery.
These things just make it a bit more bearable when you are expecting such a big change.💆♀️ I will keep adding things that I used during my pregnancy, and for the post partum moms, there is a list for you as well👆🏻 You got this!🫶
First time mom or just needing a baby shower gift idea, these items were essential for me as a first time mom and I would buy them all again if I had to!
As someone who loves stuffed animals/teddies, I have made a list of all the jellycats I love and want. Whether you're looking for a gift idea for someone you love, or simply for your own cute collection, this page will help you find what you need. LINKS ARE FOR US AND UK! I have added the price range to suit every budget so feel free to check the desc for this!
Bathtime is my favorite part of the day with my little one! Here's some items that make it easy and fun! And some of the things we use to to make winding down easy!
As a former Montessori teacher, these are my favorite toys that encourage creativity, independence, problem-solving, and open-ended play. They're the toys children return to again and again—and the ones that grow with them through different stages of development.
This is my list of recommended items for new parents as part of preparing for and bringing home a new baby/babies. All of these items are so beneficial and would make things so much easier for the new parents. These things vary in categories but are things that not all of us thought about when preparing for our children. So in hopes of lending a hand to others I am throwing this out there. All of the items on this list are linked below to online stores for purchasing, and can be found in stores at multiple retailers around the world.
Why not start being inclusive with books, and toys, things that children will naturally play with, and include in their everyday life. Before you know it, they'll be building Lego ramps and looking for elevators in doll houses!
We all know toddlers get bored of toys fast, but these are some that our toddler has used since he was young and still uses today without getting bored of
The best way to get kids excited about nature is to get them outside, into nature! These items are perfect for that. Generally organized by age — age ranges are estimates; guardians know best what items are best for their kiddos! Note that most of these recommendations have affiliate links, allowing me to earn a small commission for my recs.
This collection of Lego animals features everything from household pets like cats and dogs to exotic wildlife, birds, and insects. Each model captures the distinct shapes, textures, and personalities of these creatures with intricate detail. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.