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Toddler Parent Survival Kit: 30 Must-Haves for Mom, Dad & Your Tiny CEO
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Dahlia Ahmada
Having a toddler means you’re overstimulated, underslept, and someone is always sticky. No $200 Montessori toy that gets ignored. Just stuff from Amazon + Target that we repurchase. Because let’s be honest, the toddler is the boss of this house. We ...
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Things That Kept Me Sane With a Toddler
 
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You touch 500 sticky surfaces a day. This one smells like a perfume and isn’t sticky. Lives in my diaper bag + car + purse
Touchland Hand Sanitizer | Power Mist Hydrating Formula - Target
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You will forget to drink water for 6 hours. This keeps it cold all day. Fits in cup holder for school drop-off. Emotional support water bottle.
Stanley Cup 40oz - Amazon.com
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Lowers the volume of screaming by 16db but you can still hear “mommy”. For overstimulated days at the playground.
Loop Engage 2 Ear Plugs, 16 dB Noise Reduction
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Stops the “I want goldfish” meltdown in Target. Pre-fill these, throw in bag. Saved my sanity on errands.
Silicone Snack Containers | Airtight & Leak-Proof Storage - Target
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You washed your hair 4 days ago. This gives you 1 more day. Spray, ponytail, you’re a person again.
Batiste - Walmart.com
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Diaper bag is too big for playground. This holds phone, keys, snacks, wipes. Hands-free for chasing.
YOSHUYUKI Waist Belt Bag for Women Mini
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If you’re still nursing or pumping. Pump while folding laundry. Changed my life postpartum.
Hands Free Pumping Bra - Amazon.com
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You’re on your phone at 11pm after bedtime. These stop the headache so you can actually sleep.
Blue Light Glasses - Amazon.com
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Crayon on walls, marker on table, mystery stains. This erases your toddler’s art career in 10 seconds.
Magic Eraser Sheets Mr. Clean Durable Multi-Purpose Cleaner
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Full pot goes cold. This makes 1 cup in 90 sec before someone screams. Fits in tiny kitchen.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker
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Dad

So He Stops Saying 'Where Did You Put The...'
 
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Looks like a tactical backpack, not a floral diaper bag. Has insulated pockets for bottles. Dad will actually carry it.
Dad Diaper Bag - Amazon.com
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For keys, wallet, and the toddler’s backpack. Dad loses stuff. Toddler runs. This finds both.
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Dad’s on nap duty. This drowns out him playing Xbox in the next room. USB rechargeable for diaper bag.
Yogasleep Rohm Portable White Noise Machine
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Holds phone, wallet, snacks, Hot Wheels, wet wipes, 1 sock. Dad uniform for playground.
ITALYMORN Men's Cotton Cargo Joggers Work Pants
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For dads who WFH or work construction. Plugs into car. Hot lunch = less hangry dad = better dad.
Heated Lunch Box - Amazon.com
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Because he will wear it to Target and post it. Matching outfit era starts now.
Boy and Girl Dad Shirt - Etsy
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Keeps snacks/toys off floorboard. Tablet holder = peaceful road trips. Dad drives, toddler’s entertained.
Plzpik Car Backseat Organizer with Tray, 13 Pockets
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For his post-bedtime garage time. Keeps drink cold for 4 hours while he “builds stuff”.
Yeti Can Cooler - Amazon.com
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All black, no flowers, holds 45lbs. Dad can hike/grocery shop hands-free while toddler naps on him.
Ergobaby 360 Baby Carriers - All Carry Positions & Materials - Target
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He’s going to tell them anyway. At least make them good ones. Required dad training.
Dad Jokes - Amazon.com
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Toddler

 
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Dentist recommended, spill-proof, no straw to clean. We own 6. Daycare approved.
Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup 7oz - Target
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No mess “coloring” with water pen. Lives in my purse for restaurants + plane. Reusable 100x.
Melissa And Doug Water Wow Books - Amazon.com
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Toddler-sized so they can carry their own snacks. The animal designs make them WANT to wear it. Leash optional.
Skip Hop Backpacks & Travel Gear
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For hotel/Pack n Play naps. Makes any room pitch black. Saved vacation sleep.
SlumberPod with Fan Original Blackout Sleep Tent
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5 compartments so foods don’t touch = no meltdown. Leak-proof for daycare. Fits Uncrustable perfectly.
Bentgo : Lunch Boxes & Bags - Target
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If you have to hear a toy all day, make it one with volume control. Teaches colors + numbers.
VTech KidiBeats Drum Set with Accessories, Electronic ... - Walmart
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Sticks to highchair so food doesn’t end up on floor. Microwave safe. We haven’t used a regular plate in 1 year.
Eascrozn Toddler Divided Suction Plates 3 Pack
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They want to “help” = they’re underfoot. This lets them safely stand at counter level. Stops 80% of whining while I cook.
Toddler Tower - Amazon.com
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For naps at grandma’s, hotel, car. Drowns out doorbell + dog barking. USB rechargeable.
Yogasleep Rohm Portable White Noise Machine
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“There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes.” Puddle jumping = 45 mins of free entertainment.
Kids Raincoats & Boots | Water-Resistant & Insulated - Target
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