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Toddler Must-Haves (Not-Toys Edition)
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items My son is almost 2. Here’s what’s been crucial for us in the last year or so, from our favorite high chair to the socks we recommend to everyone (and everything in between).
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Eating
This silicone cup is latex-free, BPA-free and unbreakable. It has two removable lid options, one with full coverage and one for a toddler to reach into — and the coverable lid turns into a suction bottom. It’s also great for microwaving veggies or eg...
morepeas Everything Snack Cup
These are definitely more expensive than I’d like for them to be, but they’re extremely worth it. They never leak! Like, to the extent that my child does NOT realize you can’t just tip over all cups with straws… (oops)
Contigo Spill-Proof 14oz Tumbler
We have this water bottle in all three designs — cars, jungle animals and strawberries. Perfect for on-the-go!
Reduce 14oz Hydrate Tritan Kids' Water Bottle
THE BEST high chair. Easy to assemble, easy to clean, impossible for our child to escape.
Stokke Clikk™ High Chair
The Catchy food catcher tray is an absolutely vital tool for anyone with small children and no dog. It saved our floors from absolute chaos while our son was still in his high chair. Just be sure to order the right model for whatever type of high cha...
Catchy Store
Hygiene
My son loves this electric toothbrush, which we introduced around 21 months. He thinks putting the dino head back on is so fun, too! And it has a suction so it stays in place on the sink.
Papablic Toddler Sonic Electric Toothbrush
Really simple, straightforward starter oral hygiene set
Orajel Elmo Fluoride-Free Tooth & Gum Cleanser Combo
We’ve been using these same nail clippers since the newborn days. They’re safe and easy to use.
Frida Baby NailFrida Baby Nail Clippers
Home
These motion-sensor nightlights are so great — for my son’s room, for the bathroom, for the hallways. They’re bright enough to be helpful hit not bright enough to be aggressive.
Casper Sleep Glow Night Light
These are the only baby locks for us! They’re super easy for adults to use and impossible for our kid to figure out.
U-Shaped Child Locks for Cabinets
Gets out all the toughest daycare stains!
Puracy Laundry Stain Remover
This classic, comfy toddler chair comes in tons of colors and fabrics, customizable with your kid’s name. Long-lasting and comfy-cozy. They also make great gifts.
Pottery Barn “Anywhere Chair”
Other
Super-easy travel stroller. Even my 4’11” mom can collapse it!
Cosco Umbrella Stroller
My son doesn’t care about pacifiers, but he loves this bumpy teether for soothing sore gums as his little teeth come in. It’s a lifesaver in a pinch when he’s experiencing teething pain.
RaZbaby Silicone Teether
These are THE BEST toddler socks. They never come off, and they have grippies on the bottom so they’re safe for shoeless running — no falls on our hardwood floors.
JAKIDAR Non-Slip Toddler Socks
This cooler is marketed as being for breastmilk, but we used it to transport formula bottles to daycare and on the go. Now it’s perfect for picnics and road snacks.
Mancro Cooler Bag
LABEL EVERYTHING.
Brightstar Labels Daycare Combo Pack