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Children books 📚
On the go
Baby & toddler stuff
Dance
Outside
Bathroom
Children books 📚
Great book about inclusion which everyone needs to learn.
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
This is about how everyone is different and the main character has Down syndrome.💙💛
Different-A Great Thing to Be! by Avis & Mensinga
A classic book- my kids love this and I always include it in a baby shower gift.
Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak ...
Great book all my kids have enjoyed to read.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Pete has so many good books for littles.
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
I have a picky eater in my house. She likes this book and has learned the phrase. Just try it. Cute book about trying new foods.
Just Try It! (A Phil & Lil Book)
This kids book is very cute and about communication. There are different languages, ASL and people who are non verbal and use a device. All ways to communicate it great.
Do You Speak Fish? - by Dj Corchin (Hardcover)
Cute book to help learn colors. I love Pete plus my unicorn loving daughter loves this one!
Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors - (My First I Can Read) by James Dean & Kimberly Dean (Paperback)
Great leaning to read with unicorn story. My daughter loves all unicorns and this is on repeat.
Unicorn Wings - (Step Into Reading - Level 2 - Quality) by Mallory Loehr (Paperback)
On the go
This wagon is amazing for our family. It keeps the kids contained on big outings and holds all of our stuff in the storage container.
W Series Quad Stroller Wagons | Four-Seater
Football or basketball games these work great for my 3, 5 & 7 year old kids.
Dr.meter EM100 Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs
This has been a great car seat after the baby car seat. They can sit backwards, forward and it keeps growing with the kid. It’s very easy to clean in the washing machine and air dry.
4Ever® DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
Baby & toddler stuff
Durable, easy to clean and can hold all the baby/toddler things. Bottles, diapers, wipes, extra clothes, snacks etc
KeaBabies Large Waterproof Baby Diaper Bag
I used it to keep dresser drawers so toddler doesn’t take all their clothes out. We have one on the top of our door to where are utilities are in our house. Keeps kids out and peace of mind for parents.
SKYLA HOMES Baby Locks 8-Pack Child Safety
This booster seat grows with the kid. Great after baby gets to big for a high chair. You can take the gray part off to give them more room. Straps are easy to use and adjust. Also stays on kitchen chairs nice and don’t slide with the 2 buckles.
Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler Booster Seat
We have used this for years with multiple kids & It works great. It gives us parents a peaceful sleep knowing we can hear and see baby if needed. I also love the temperature feature. It’s easy to bring with on overnight stays too.
Connected Video Monitors
Diapers, fingers, faces and all the messes on the go. These are still great to have on hand. Also I think these are the best bang for your buck!
Fragrance Free Baby Wipes | Huggies, Pampers, up&up - Sizes 52ct to 1008ct
This was a must have when we had our second baby. The car seat fit on one side and made outings so much easier. Big plus it fits through the door ways!
Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie — BOB Gear
Potty training can seem impossible but this book breaks it down so simply. I used this books 3 days training to jump start potty training for my 2 typical kids.
Potty Training in 3 Days - by Brandi Brucks (Paperback)
Dance
Plenty of space for dance shoes. I like the side pocket that has a waterproof liner: My daughter loves unicorns & rainbows so this is perfect.
Bagseri Ballet Dance Bag for Girls - Pink
Cute and my daughters love the different colors. It’s easy to wash which is always a plus!
Arshiner Girls Ruffle Sleeve Ballet Tutu Leotard
Easy on and off for my daughter starting hip hop.
Linodes PU Leather Jazz Slip On Dance Shoes
I like how they come in a two pack to have an extra just in case.
Stelle Girls Ballet Dance Footed Tight
Outside
Great scooter to keep working on the balance. Fun light up wheels!
Gotrax KS1 Kids Kick Scooter, LED Wheels, Adjustable Handlebars
We got this when my son turned 2 and he still loves it at 5! It’s easy to charge and he can “do work” move his toys around with the wagon.
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Bathroom
My kids love the flavors and the unicorn and dragon makes it exciting too.
hello Kids Fluoride Toothpaste Variety Pack, 3 Pack
I like how soft and smaller size for little teeth/mouths. I have ordered many times for my kids.
RADIUS Totz Extra Soft Toothbrush 3-Pack
The frozen music is a good motivator for my kid to brush their teeth.
Oral-B Kids Battery Toothbrush Disney Frozen
I love this brush and highly recommend it! It gets tangles out so much easier.
KTKUDY Boar Bristle Detangling Hairbrush
I like the line grips on the steps so it doesn’t become slippery. The pink is cute for the girls bathroom. Gives them access to the sink on their own. Also comes in other colored.
WOOD CITY Pink Wooden Toddler Step Stool
I got these recommendations from other moms and my daughter wears them now. They have a lot of cute colors, they bend more than normal adult glasses.
Collection: - eyewear collection
Activities- Games, crafts and toys
We use this to hold crayon, markers, and colored pencil in the little spaces. Paper on the other side. It makes coloring easier for my kids to access. I love independents!
mDesign Clear Plastic Craft Storage Caddy Tote
Classic simple game to learn how to take turns and follow rules.
Pretty, Pretty, Princess - 1990's Artwork
Fun for kids and adults. It has a few games and the kids love to watch the points when they score. I like how there are 3 different heights for the hoop.
Home Dual Shot | 2-Player Arcade Basketball Game
Classic toy, kids can build their own house and they don’t need instructions. Hours of fun!
LINCOLN LOGS
We made ours lower for toddlers by leaving the bottom plastic feet off. Also spray painted the gray parts gold before putting it together.y kids play with it daily!
DUKTIG Series Play Kitchens & Toys
This is a fun game to work on matching, taking turns and easy to play with 2 players or the whole family!
THE BAMBINO TREE Sight Word BAMBingo Lvls 1-4
This is a fun, fast game you can play many times over. Pro tip- you can store the red balls on the bottom of this game with a blue lid.
Hungry Hungry Hippos Kids Board Game 2-4 Players
This dribbles like a real basketball, but it is quiet! My little kids have fun to use it inside the house.
Silent Basketball
If you have a Barbie lover this camper is so cool! It’s much fancier the. What I had as a kid. The big slide on top is very cool.
Barbie Doll DreamCamper Van Playset with Pets, Pool, Slide & Accessories ...
One of our favorite Barbies because she looks like my daughter. They did a good job creating this one!
Barbie Fashionistas Doll #208, Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome Wearing ...
My girls have so much fun feeding their baby dolls or other stuffies in the high chair.
Mine to Love Play High Chair
Clothes & shoes
Got these for my daughter in 4T. Fun little pants that are soft and cute. I think they are a bit longer.
Ribbed Flare-Leg Leggings for Toddler Girls | Old Navy
Bought this for my son in size small (age 5). I love the look of it and it’s so soft.
Long-Sleeve Thermal-Knit T-Shirt for Boys | Old Navy
Soft and my kids love them. We are big ISU fans and these are fun during games.
Iowa State Pajamas: Cozy Two-Piece Bamboo Set for Fans
My son was so excited for this “fishing” shirt he wore it so much in the summer while fishing. It fits tts.
Lake Fish Field Guide Toddler Shirt - Cute Fish Biologist Children's Clothing - Future Fisherman Tee - Boho Natural Kids & Youth Shirts
These shoes were great for my kids who can’t tie yet. My girls love the sparkly ones for fun.
BILLY Footwear
This is 1000% my daughter so I had to get it for her m! She loves pink and is happy to wear it. Fits TTS
The Juniper Shop Snacks Are My Love Language Toddler Graphic Sweatshirt - 4T - Pink
My daughter loves pink and is loving these new shoes. She can get them on easily on her own which I love when kids grow some independents.
New Balance Rave Run v2 Sneaker - Kids' - Free Shipping
Living in the Midwest these jacket are used a lot in the fall and spring. All my kids can put them on and zip them up themselves. Love the colors for boys and girls.
Kids Fleece Jackets
These were perfect for my girls to wear these for family pictures, holidays or to be “fancy”. Good with a dress or with leggings.
Toddler Tanner Chelsea Ankle Boots - Cat & Jack™ Cognac 11T: Zipper Closure, Flexible Outsole
My son got the brown ones but the white girl ones are darling too. My son really likes his boots. He can get them on and off on his own which is key.
Kids' Montana Western Boots - Cat & Jack™ Brown 13: Mid Calf, Zipper Closure, Almond Toe, Textured Outsole
These were great for family pictures, holidays, “fancy” gatherings. My son can get these on because there is a side zipper that makes it easy.
Kids' Robert Sneaker Boots - Cat & Jack™ Cognac 13: Zipper, Hook & Loop, Padded Collar, Medium Width
Little boy in these boots is too cute! My son’s first pair of cowboy boots. They are easy on & off with the side zipper.
Toddler Toy Story Boots - Brown 11T: Woody Western Zipper, Non-Marking Sole, Round Toe
Easy on and off and a copy cat of Hey dude’s. The price is good for how fast kids grow.
Toddler Bobby Pull-On Sneakers - Cat & Jack™ Charcoal Gray 12T: Elastic Laces, Canvas, Slip-On
Kids rooms
My daughter loves unicorns and these are in her bedroom. They look just like online. She loves them. Happy I got them.
Unicorn Wall Decor Art Print PRINTED Unicorn Art Print, Unicorn Nursery , Unicorn Decor, Watercolor Unicorn Nursery print Set of 3 G01
My kids have the full size and it’s a great bed frame. It supports the mattress. I like the soft headboard and sides. We have cream, pink and blue - all the colors are what we expected.
George Oliver Deeb Luxury Corduroy Upholstered Platform Bed Frame - Modern Wingback Design,No Box Spring Needed, Noise-Free & Reviews | Wayfair
I put this in my Daughter bedroom and it looks just like online. I love the size colors and most the words. Empowering her is a great gift.
Affirmations Wall Art, Positive Thoughts Sign, Girls Bedroom Decor, I Am Strong, I Am Brave, I Am Enough Sign, Gift for Girl
These are so cute in my Daughters room. I love all the color options and the sizes. They were easy to hang up on the wall.
Boho Nursery Decor Flowers, Large Pom Pom Flowers Wall Hangings, Cozy Home Decor, The Original Boho Wall Decor Flowers, 70s Daisy Wall Art
I got 2 different signs for my daughters they turned out so nice. I like all the color options. I hope having this in their rooms, it will help them spell their names. Plus it’s just cute!
Rose Flower Nursery Sign, Personalized Gift, Nursery Name Sign, Nursery Wall Art, Boho Nursery Decor, Girl Nursery Decor, 3D Wooden Sign
I got the large sign for my son and I love how it turned out. I like the color options and my son loves it. It has helped him learn how to spell his name too.
Custom Name Sign | Diameter | Round Sign | Child or Baby Name | Baseball Nursery | Baby Gift | 3D | Baby Shower | Shower Gift | Nursery
Loves these flowers for girl nursery or little girl bedroom. I was even able to move them from one wall to a different wall all and they all still stick! It was easy to put on and move. On the walls 6 years later!
Watercolor Peony Wall Sticker: Mixed Pink Floral Decals
These chairs are so cute and a great gift idea. I like the names on the back. We have 3 different colors green, dark pink and light pink. Easy to put together, clean and kids get their own space.
Stylish Anywhere Chairs for Kids & Adults