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Toddler Stuff that Makes Life Easier
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items My toddler absolutely loves these things, and they make my life so much easier, too. We live 50% of our lives traveling full-time so everything on this list is home and travel friendly too.
Sections
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Best Toddler Travel Finds
Low Tech Tech We Love
Keep Them Happy on Travel Days
In the Kitchen
How to Sleep Anywhere
Potty Training
Best Toddler Travel Finds
We are always on the go, planes, trains, RVs, these are the things that keep us sane.
Dude this comes with us on all our big adventures. It's my travel day purse that doubles as a easy on off carrier for my daughter. She wants to be up, down, up, down, all day and this makes it so easy. Plus if she's tired, she will actually fall asle...
Momcozy Hip Seat Baby Carrier Adjustable
Before she was running around like a crazy toddler, this carrier made travel so easy. We could strap her in and wander all day. She would fall asleep or look around and enjoy the view. Plus mom and dad can wear it so when she was bored of one of us, ...
Ergobaby Omni Classic Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddlers 0-48 Months (7-45 lbs) - 4-Position 100% Premium Cotton Baby Carrier with Ergonomic Support - Pearl Grey
I hate making garbage an so having a reuseable swim diaper is awesome. One time buy instead of multiple packs and it's super cute too!
Charlie Banana Reusable Swim Diaper, Washable, with Easy On and Off Snaps for Baby Girls Boys, Soft and Snug Waterproof Fit to Prevent Leaks - Seally, Size L (22-34 lbs)
Gotta keep everyone healthy! With all the time changes, sleep disturbances and germs of travel, I always keep these vitimes in my toiletry bag. She thinks they are candy and loves taking them. I get peace of mind that she's getting her vitamins to he...
Organika Canadian-Made Kids Multivitamin Spray - Orange Flavour - Recommended Age 1-3- 30ml
Low Tech Tech We Love
Screen time is great but these are greater.
She can play with this for hours and as a bonus, I get to laydown for my checkups.
Deal: Fajiabao Doctor Kit for Toddlers 3-5 Dress Up Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year Old Girls Pretend Play Kids Doctor Set with Career Day Costume Toy Stethoscope for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girls Boys Birthday Gifts
When the stickers don't stick anymore, just wash them with soap and water and you're good to go again. This is great for the car or travel too (you will loose some pieces lol)
Reusable Jelly Sticker Book, 36 Wild Animals Thick Jelly Stickers Waterproof Gel Cling Decals Animals Theme Matching Game Activity Books Educational Learning Toys for Toddlers Girls Boys Preschooler
These are so great for at home or on the go. The pads change color when wet with the special marker and bonus! It's only water so no big deal if it gets all over.
Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Reusable Color with Water Activity Pad 3-Pack, Jungle, Safari, Farm - FSC Certified
Another great one for creativity without the mess. I love these markers and the coloring pages are so fun too.
Crayola Paw Patrol Color Wonder Colouring Pad & Markers, Mess Free Colouring for Kids, Ages 3 and above, Summer Travel, Camping, Arts and Crafts (75-2362)
Keep Them Happy on Travel Days
These are some fun easy (not messy!!) ways to keep your little one happy on big travel days.
I really like these for the airplane cause it has the regular jack that can plug into the airplane TV so she can watch like a big girl.
YOTO Wireless Headphones – Kids Accessories, Lightweight Comfortable Adjustable & Foldable Over-Ear Bluetooth Earphones with Travel Bag, Volume-Limiting for Safe Listening
We take this EVERYWHERE. Perfect for car rides, plane rides, at home. The cards are inexpensive and easy to buy from your phone and load up on the go. She's starting to get into the stories too (not just Frozen on repeat anymore - thank goodness)
Yoto USA Homepage - The Screen-Free Audio Platform for Children
Worth it! Makes the player easier to spot (get a bright color) and the wrist strap is fun for little hands
Adventure Jacket Carrier For Yoto Mini - 7 Colours
These are so fun for me too! I love to bring these out on a tray table or even in restaurants. Makes the time fly (while you do!)
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Travel Set Deluxe 55-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand
My daughter calls this her ipad and takes it everywhere. She loves to use it in the car and I always pack it in my flight bag.
Deal: FLUESTON LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 8.8 Inch Drawing Tablet for Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year, 3pcs in 1 Pack Drawing Pad Birthday Christmas Gift for Kid Educational Doodle Board Cute Unicorn Toy
This totally free kids game is so educational. It works on wifi and if you have no service too. Great for on the go! My daughter loves it and so do I. I can hear her leanring as she plays. It's the best!
Khan Academy Kids - Apps on Google Play
This is an okay, you get what you pay for, tablet that will be good enough for little ones until they start demanding speed!
MengDash Kids Tablet, 7 inch Tablet for Kids 2-10, Educational Learning Toddler Tablet Android 11, 3GB RAM+32GB ROM Storage, Google Play YouTube
When you're ready for an upgraded actual iPad, here's one that will do the trick. If it's for your toddler, make sure they have a case!
Apple iPad 11-inch: A16 chip, 11-inch Model, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Blue
Great for elevation changes when our daughters ears might have trouble popping. Plus I think they are pretty yummy too!
SmartSweets Lollipops, Blue Raspberry & Watermelon, Low Sugar Candy, Plant-Based, Low Calorie Snack, 3oz. (Pack of 10)
In the Kitchen
We love cooking together and these items make it so easy to have fun in the kitchen.
I find this to be an easier lunch box than most. Each of the little cube areas is perfect for a different snack.
Large Cube Silicone Ice Tray, 2 Pack by Kitch
It's so much fun to make these gummies together and she just loves it. She'll bring these out of the cloest and demand we make jellies!
Gummy Bear Silicone Molds 4 PCS, KKDINDAN
Super fun to have a little helper in the kitchen
Kid-Safe Cooking Knives from Tovla Jr. – Tovlajr
They can't help if they can't see! My little one loves being at eye level with me in the kitchen and it's fun for me too!
SOINMTY Foldable Toddler Tower, Wooden Toddler Kitchen Stool Helper with 3 Adjustable Heights and Anti-Tip Structure, Learning Tower for 2-6 Years Kids, Black
So handy for when kids are learning to eat on their own so that every meal isn't a giant mess.
PandaEar Suction Silicone Placemat for Toddlers Kids| Food Grade Toddler Place Mat for Dining Table & Restaurants Baby Eating| Baby Placemat That Stick to Table with Food Catching Pockets
Listen, toddler time does not have to be complicated. In the summer, I fill these bowls with water and splash toys and set her up in the shade. We can take them into bath. We can mix up pancakes together. Best part, They are handy for me too when she...
Greentainer Plastic Mixing Bowl Set with Lids for Kitchen, Nesting Storage Bowls for Baking, Prepping,Cooking and Serving Food, Dishwasher, Microwave Safe,Great for Mixing & Serving (5pcs Pink)
Saw another mom recommend these and they look great!
The Daily Plate Set
How to Sleep Anywhere
We've used these items at home and on vacation to help all of us get the best night sleep.
These have been a game changer since she moved out of the crib. Now she can sleep in any bed, hotel, airbnb, boat or RV cabin… and not roll out of bed! Plus they pack down really easy so don't take up too much room in the suitcase. Will be taking the...
LUMARA Inflatable Bed Rail for Toddlers 2 Pack - Portable Travel Bed Bumpers for Kids Fits Twin Full Queen King Size Beds - Non-Slip Safety Guard Rails
If your kid is anything like mine, sunlight in the car makes daytime naps impossible. This helps block out the sun and even the flashing lightsfrom driving by street lamps.
Car Sun Shade Side Window, 2 Pcs Blackout Car Window Shade for Baby Privacy with Storage Net Pockets Auto Curtains 7 Suction Cups for Heat/UV Protection Sun Block Covers
This one has so many different sounds I love how easy it is to pack and charge too. The battery lasts forever too!
Deal: Portable Sound Machine Mini White Noise Machine Baby Shushing Brown Noise Machine with 30 Soothing Sounds for Kids Adults Dogs Auto-Off Timer 32 Volume Levels Sleep Machine for Home Office Privacy
Works for most cribs and packs down well. Good for if your little one absolutely needs darkness and you don't want to spend your whole night in the hotel stumbling around.
SlumberPod Portable Privacy Pod Blackout Canopy Crib Cover, Sleeping Space for Age 4 Months and Up, Pack n Play Blackout Cover, Baby Travel Crib Canopy (Black/Grey 2.0)
Potty Training
We started “evacuation training” just after 1 years old and by 2 she was funny potty trained. Here are some must haves to make it an easier process.
This toilet was the smallest I could find so we could get started as early as possible! She made friends with the turtle who liked to eat her poop.
4 in-1 Potty Training Toilet, Portable Kids Travel Potty, Foldable Baby Toilet Seat with 20 Disposable Bags, for Travel Car Camping Indoor Outdoor
Some litterary assistance to help with the idea of going to the potty. We loved this book.
The New Potty (Little Critter) (Look-Look)
Bathroom independence is so important. She loves to wash her hands and brush her teeth up here.
COSYLAND Wooden Step Stool Toddler Kids - Two Step Stools Toddler 300 lbs Capacity with Safety Non-Slip Pads for Bathroom, Kitchen, or Potty Time, Kitchen Dual Height for Kids Dinosaur Natural
Amazing not to have to deal with poop in a diaper anymore. She can get herself up here and enjoying being left alone while she does her business.
DEANIC Potty Training Toilet Seat with Step Stool Ladder Updeated PU Cushion, Toddler Toilet Seat Attachment for Boys Girls, Foldable Potty Seat for Kids, Anti-Slip Pads (Grey)
When your favorite person tell you to go potty, you do it.
Potty Time with Bean (Ms. Rachel) (Books by Ms. Rachel)
I like these because they have very low ingredients and don't irritate anyone's skin. The whole family uses them.
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn & Baby Wipes, 3-In-1 Cleans, Cares, Protects, 99.9% Water, Unscented & Hypoallergenic, 540 Count (9 Packs)
Safety First
Cause my anxiety will yell at me if I don't include this.
Throw it in the glove box, ya never know.
Emergency Seat Belt Cutter - Amazon.com
We keep this in our car so it's out front the house or restaurant if we need it.
LifeVac Travel Kit
Bring your own lifejacket for small babies and little ones cause you never know what sizes they might have (or even if they have ones to borrow at all!)
Level Six Puffer™ Infant Flotation Aid – 9–25 lb (4–12 kg) Baby Swim & Boating Vest – Soft Neoprene with Head Support Collar – for Supervised Use Only – Adjustable 3-Buckle Harness
NEVER BUY BLUE SWIM GEAR!!! If your baby is sinking in the water or the ocean, being BLUE (or green) isn't going to help you spot them. Choose BRIGHT COLORS like yellow or red. Even if they aren't downing, you'll be able to spot them on the other sid...
ALVA Baby Boys Girls One Piece Swimsuit with Snap Bottom Toddler Long Sleeve Rash Guard Suit with Sun Hat UPF 50+
Those boo boo's aren't going to heal themselves!
Sublaga 300Pcs Adhesive Bandages, 33 Styles Kids Cartoon Bandage Adhesive Flexible Colorful Bandages Cute Cartoon Bandages for Boys Waterproof Bandage for Kids Protect Scrapes
As soon as I book a flight, I get Safety Wing travel insurance for the whole family. Kids under 10 are free with an adult and their coverage is seamless. Defintiely a must for any traveling family.
SafetyWing - Insurance for families who travel