These are some of my toddler must-haves. If we could only keep these toys, he would always be entertained.

Learning through play is the best way for babies, toddlers, and primary students to learn. All of these items facilitate learning through play.

With 2 kiddos and lots of nieces & nephews, I know these products are loved by kids and adults!

This list is to help out any parent (new or seasoned) with suggestions with stuff that has helped me and is helping me now. We could all take any suggestions from any parent, and this is my way of helping parents who are needing help with what could help them with their littles.

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, and picky eater myself, I know just how hard mealtimes can be for both caregivers and toddlers (or picky eaters of all ages), here are some recommendations to make mealtime more fun!

These calendars aren't just for the holidays, we countdown to Halloween, Thanksgiving and our Birthdays too, who doesn't love a small surprise everyday. I also added in some DIY ideas. I've got kids and adults and teenagers covered, including the neurodivergent, my specialty.

As a mom to three little ones, I have to keep these toddlers entertained at all costs! These are the current favorite toys!

It’s freezing outside, but I still want to go out and get in the snow!

A variety of ideas from strollers, car seats or combos to clothes and shoes! From infancy to toddler with wieght recommendations.

Our go to products to have a fun summer hanging out in our backyard, or lounging by the pool

Christmas is a very special time of the year for our family and so we try to make the whole month be fun, with small activities to be able to make the weekends and all the days of school a great time for the family. So here is some things we do to keep the kids busy.

My daughter has curly 3a/3b hair. I absolutely love doing her hair! These are some of our favorite products and tools for the cutest healthy hairstyles!

Psychologist selection of toys that boost their development according to their ages. Good for homeschooling and adjusting to their needs

Things we have and use in our baby girl’s nursery! Curated this nursery and every item in it with my heart & soul. Theme is wildflowers with a touch of golden retrievers! 🌸🌺🌷🌻🦮

My go-to holiday gift ideas for 2025 — things we love to give (and get!). Perfect for moms, kids, friends, and everyone in between

Clean, convenient snacks for crawling cuties that pass the ingredient-reading mama test. No mystery additives, no added sugars, just pure goodness that makes snack time stress-free. These are the holy grail finds that keep both baby and parents happy.

Breastfeeding staples. These are the items that have helped support me through my breastfeeding journey and the ones I always go back to.

I have 5 children. 4 girls and my fifth child is a baby boy. For the first time, i shopped for boys clothes and i'm so excited because the clothes are so cute. I recommend some clothes that i think are cute for baby boys to wear.

I was placed on hospitalized bedrest for a month before having my twins. These were some of my favorite products and things to have to make the stay easier! Also great for general hospital bag items for a C-section mama!

The pending pitter patter of little feet and oh so pinchable cheeks mean diapers, carriers, showers, baptisms, nesting invitations, nursery decor, gifts, and more! Plenty of pre-preparations and those inevitable sleepless nights. Note: This list may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission (at no charge to you) if you make a purchase using these links.

Love these items to help kiddos build independence at home!

My daughter recently celebrated her first birthday, & now that we’ve collected a ridiculous amount of toys in our home these are our FAVORITES. Montessori inspired, educational and low stimulating toys are a huge must have in our household. If you’re anything like us, we don’t want a crazy amount of toys that are so-so. We only want toys that our daughter will love, can use over and over and will continue to grow into ☺️🧸🚂🪁

As a mom of a 3- and 5-year old, here are the items I bought or received as gifts that I actually found useful!

A fun, bubbly theme filled with bright colors, playful soda-inspired details, and pops of personality. From cute soda bottles to fizzy touches throughout, it’s a lighthearted way to celebrate the mom-to-be and keep things feeling fresh, cheerful, and full of energy.

How many times have you heard girls are more fun to dress than boys? Not true! Both can be fun, you just have to know how to style your boy since the pieces individually are not as cute as a girl’s would be. See all my recommendations below!

These are the essentials I carry in my backpack every single day — not just the obvious things like notebooks and pens, but also those little lifesavers you might not think of until you need them. From practical must-haves to unexpected items that always come in handy, this list is all about being prepared for anything the day throws at me!

When my daughter was a toddler, I loved finding gifts that made her eyes light up — whether it was a toy she couldn’t put down, a bedtime story we’d read over and over, or a cute outfit she’d twirl in. This collection brings together my top picks for toys, storybooks, and apparel that toddlers (and parents!) will truly love. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or even just for daily use.Why You’ll Love It: Every item in this guide is something I’ve personally chosen for its quality, play value, and joy factor. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or godparent, you’ll find gift ideas that spark imagination, create special bonding moments, and make little ones feel extra loved.

These are the products that have truly made mom life easier for me — from baby must-haves to toddler essentials that actually hold up. As a mama, I know how overwhelming it can be with all the options out there, so I’m sharing the things I personally recommend and love. Whether you’re a new parent or chasing a busy toddler, these are tried-and-true lifesavers. 💕

The 2023-24 school year is my 18th year of teaching. I have accumulated so many goodies that have added value to my classroom for both my students & me. I am so happy to share them with you. There is something for every teacher that will benefit your classroom. I hope you are able to find tools that benefit you. :)

Great sensory items for our little ones in our home

Christmas gift ideas for your 9, 10, 11, and 12 year old girls!

Unique gift ideas for all kinds of events. Fun stuff for the people in your life.

A fun, sweet, totally safe sensory activity that lets your toddler pretend to run their own little ice cream shop. The dough is soft, moldable, and 100% edible — made from just frosting and powdered sugar. Perfect for scooping, decorating, and imaginative play.

Tired of the same old routine? Ditch the screens and ignite your kids' imaginations with my list of kids activities that spark joy, build resilience, and fuel curiosity. From daring outdoor escapades to creative workshops that unleash inner artists, this collection has something for every tiny adventurer.

Baby Must Haves! Especially if you're a new mommy, these were game changing for me. I wish someone listed them when I became a mama. I had to research so much and learn along the way, hopefully this list helps another mama! Congratulations on your bundle of joy, come read.

These are some of the baby clothes we already love or have saved to get soon. Lately, we’ve been trying to be more intentional about choosing softer, more breathable cotton fabrics whenever we can, especially for everyday pieces our baby wears constantly.

My favorite non-toxic/organic baby essentials. Everything has clean materials/ingredients. I have used/own all of these products and I swear by them after having 4 babies!

Our sick season essentials that we use for our little whenever they are sick! Making it easier on us parents to focus on our littles health.

I am now on my third baby which means I have narrowed down my favorite products for that newborn phase we are loving but also in the trenches of

Creating your baby registry? Use this list to help curate a collection of aesthetic, gender neutral, and natural minded products! Included are some of my favorite small businesses, as well as some of those big brand necessities. Whether you are a first time mom, or adding to the gear you already have, this list will give you some inspiration and great quality products.

New mama here! Here are things I’m finding useful and really loving as I heal my body, figure out my new rhythm, and get to know my baby 🩵🍼

Baby soft and rash free! When my son was born he had awful baby acne on his face and after switching to these products he hasn't even had so much as diaper rash!

Online baby-toddler boutiques that I love and wanted to share. Ranging from everyday affordable wear to statement and higher price custom pieces!

If you’re overwhelmed by baby shopping, start here 🤍 These are the items I actually use and recommend to friends—practical, reliable, and mom-approved

The ones they can’t put down (and you secretly love too). Bright, fun, and built for endless creativity, these toys spark imagination, keep little hands busy, and survive the chaos of real play. From building to racing to cuddly companions, these are the toys that actually earn the “favorite” title.

Fill the 24 days until Christmas with festive holiday activities to keep excited kids busy and happy!

Tons of warm and cozy winter essentials and other items to get baby through their first cold winter.

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!

All the must haves for you and baby. Pumping/breastfeeding mamas, this one’s for you!🥲🩷

Kid-approved favorites for learning, playing, and growing—homeschool supplies, comfy outfits, toys, and active must-haves.

I'm a SAHM, and there are certain things I know I would LOVE to have to help keep the kids engaged. I'm not the biggest fan of having toys with no real purpose. This list helps other moms/dads gather ideas for options that aren't just toys that the kids will lose interest in after a while.

Learning doesn't always look the same. Game school is a great way to teach your homeschooling kiddos. We do a fun friday every week where we just play some educational games and learn in a different way.

As we are planning for baby #4 to enter the world this year. Here are the things we have or are planning to get for the first month.

These products are my tried and true baby products. I tried SO many things between both of my babies and these are the ones I would repurchase again and again

We did this theme and absolutely loved it!! I looked everywhere when I was decorating for this theme, and I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. Now, I’m here to provide for you what I couldn’t find for myself!!🤍🖤

Items for mom for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

It's everything learning toys to keep the baby / toddler occupied, staying organized, and traveling with a potty training toddler. I got you.

My7-year-old wanted an enchanted forest birthday party this year. Here's all the goodies, decor, and more that I used to make it extra-magical!

Whether your breastfeeding story looks like 1 day, 3 months, until they’re 2 years old, at the breast, pumping, or a bit of both…here are a few of my personal favorite items. I’m a mom of 3 young kids & I breastfed all 3

She's a 10 but she needs all new coffee mugs every single season! I put all my favorite coffee cups here - seasonal designs as well as mugs that I designed myself!

Let's face it: being a toddler mom isn't for the weak! Here are some things from Amazon that actually keep my 2-year-old daughter entertained and facilitate learning!

From my first singleton pregnancy to my twin pregnancy, these are my top recs! 💕

while i do love a minnie mouse or unicorn room, lets be honest kiddos will be over their favorite character next week.with the room i curated, we can add horse touches, without everything being a horse

Sharing all our favorites! Some new & some that have tested the time of toddler life. Hoping to share with more moms to help find good quality toys for our kids👣

From feeding and sleep to everyday comfort, this list covers the must-have newborn items I’d recommend to any new parent. No fluff, just the gear that makes a difference.

Most babies do not have a lot of interest in toys from 0-6 months old. These are some of the few toys that were a hit in our house during that stage!

A collection of educational, creative and super fun S.T.E.M activities.

All of my current favorite things for my 1 year old!

Curated Amazon favorites I’m currently loving. Tried, tested, and totally worth it consider this your shortcut to my recent must-haves.

Ever wonder what to buy for a friend who recently had a baby? Everyone buys for baby, but momma seems to get overlooked quite often. This is a time where she needs to be pampered and cared for as well. Here are some essential to throw together in a gift basket for her 🩷

These are the products that have helped me have a successful and comfortable breastfeeding journey! 8 months in & no plan to stop anytime soon💖

As a former teacher, I know what helped me be more productive and successful so I wanted to share it with you!

Back to school basics because trust me, I was always the one who came unprepared the first day of college lol! Don’t be like me and instead, be that academic weapon!

From a mama of toddler twin boys.. I am also searching for high quality, durable toys that support my boys’ development and learning. Here’s a few of my faves!

These are the top gifts that were a hit with my daughter and nieces (ages 6–11!) Trendy, fun, and kid-approved ideas perfect for holidays, birthdays, or just for fun.

My toddler loves his playroom and these are my favs items from it 🩶 Not over stimulating with calming and earthy Colors and materials, Montessori inspired.

As a school-based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), I’ve seen firsthand how the right tools can make a world of difference for children with autism. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, this list includes my top tried-and-true recommendations that support regulation, focus, and comfort. Each item is kid-approved and therapist-recommended—perfect for your child, a student, or a childcare setting.

These are our favorite things to keep my kids busy in the car or even at Dr's office.

Gift ideas for 5 yr old boys focusing on coordination and imagination.

We Nanas love buying our little grands clothes, and even better we don’t have to wash, dry,fold or put them away! These are some of my favs. A lot of of traditional smocked and appliqued outfits with some trendy items thrown in!

The teeth are coming, and so is the chaos — drool, fussiness, gnawing on everything in sight. These teething essentials are here to bring comfort, relief, and maybe even a few quiet moments. From freezable toys to soothing balms, this list covers it all.

I’m a new mom and these were must haves for when you bring your baby home!!

Sharing my "Newborn Essentials" reccomendation that helps me a lot as a first time mom☺️ Hope this list helps another mom/mom to be🥰

All the back to school necessities for elementary - college.

My tried and true daily use items. These are the ones that I can’t live without

A go to list of items that saved my life when travelling overseas with a toddler! We recently travelled from Australia to Italy with a 20 month old and these are my must haves (for both you and baby)!

First time mom? Overwhelmed with all the options? I was too. These are the items I still use with my 15 month old girl.

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!

I have 2 and a 7 year old boys and this is what I keep in my bag whenever we go out for daily use and in case of emergency. I also have emergency meds like tylenol and Dramamine for me as well as diapers and wipes for my youngest. I keep extra clothes in the car to reduce the load on my backpack. NOTE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

A list of baby essentials without all the extra nonsense from a mom of 5 who knows!

if money was no object… my dream playroom is like a Willy Wonka’s candy room but for Montessori / Waldorf whimsical vibes and these are all the things I want inside

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

Parent-tested strollers, wagons, car seats and carriers that make outings easy, comfy, and stress-free for the whole family.

From screen-free gadgets, artistic tools to outdoor gear and classic imagination builders. These picks are great for birthdays, learning moments, or just keeping kids joyfully busy.

Sentimental gift ideas that the grandkids actually have a hand in making, no matter how young!

As a former early childhood educator (and parent who actually uses these!), I’ve rounded up the toys that truly hold a one-year-old’s attention while supporting real developmental milestones. This list skips the gimmicks and focuses on open-ended, durable, and engaging toys that encourage movement, curiosity, and early learning — so you can feel confident that playtime is both fun and meaningful.

As a first-time mom - I've done hours of research for baby registry items and added the top rated, best-selling and even trusted by doctor's' items to my registry. While some things are extras for being convenient and my personal preferences, some of these are must haves you want on your list!

My mama lifesavers, and some I mean literally.

Baby items for parents (and babies!) who are tall! For reference, my partner and I are both over 6 feet tall.