I’m a girl mom to a 2 year old and here are some things I’ve learned along the way are essential as well as some things we just love!
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long drives
rainy day fun
snackies
convenience things!
eating out with a toddler!
sick essentials
long drives
This has been so handy when we make long drives!
Miracle® Cup & Car Seat Tray
not just for long drives, def a must have all the time!!! I use this to hold my diapers and wipes with waters, snacks and some toys
Car Seat Back Storage Bag
super handy as I'm trying to teach my toddler about the potty and we have a long drive. It's the perfect size for them, also keeps the icky germs off from the public toilets!!
Frida Baby Fold-and-Go Portable Toddler Potty
along the same potty training lines, love having this for when she just can't hold it and we have nowhere to go!
Portable Foldable Toddler Potty with Bags
My daugher LOVES this. She can do all her favorite things on our drives while not having to sacrifice a snack or water!!
PILLANI Kids Travel Tray with Activity Sheets
rainy day fun
We love to walk, so when it’s sprinkling out we just throw this over her and get our steps in! Also super handy to have when the rain is unexpected!
Clear Stroller Rain Cover Universal Travel Shield
So cute and a staple for puddle jumping
Toddler Boots & Shoes (5C-8C)
I love these for when it’s still chilly oh but spring is on the horizon ✨
Kids Fleece Rain Boot Liners: Cozy Boot Socks, Back To School Fashion
My daughter has this exact one and it is soooo cute!!!
Toddler Girl Lemon Raincoat - Yellow
snackies
SO helpful so baby can eat their pouch independently without a mess!
ChooMee SoftSip Food Pouch Top | No Spill
my favorite reliable pouches for long days where home cooking isn’t realistic!!
Smoothie-Style Purees
i know this seems excessive, but the amount of time this has saved me is so worth it!
Grape Cutter Tool for Toddlers - BPA Free
i made my own baby food when my daughter first started solids, but today I still use these to make her smoothies and breakfast yogurts
puree pouches for diy baby food/smoothies
this is such a good snack to keep my little one quiet in the store!
Amara Smoothie Melts Mixed Red Berries - Organic Toddler Snacks
convenience things!
I know what you’re going to say: do I really need this?
TRUST ME!!
Momcozy Hip Seat Baby Carrier w/ 3D Belly Protector, Grey, Large
A MUST have!!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
eating out with a toddler!
honestly this is somewhat extra, but this really helped my daughter feel more independent eating while we’re out, and the case made it mess free in my bag!!
Kirecoo Toddler Utensils 2 Set Stainless
eating out with a baby is hard, especially when it’s important for you to limit screens at the table. This helps keep my little entertained and mashed clean up easier
Babebay Disposable Baby Placemats, 60 Pack
Another mom friend of mine lent this to me when we were out with our kitties, I can’t even explain how much easier it made things. My girl is always trying to throw plates, even glass, so this is now a necessity
Travel Silicone Toddler Suction Plates Set
Another one of the placemats, this one is my favorite because there’s more in each to keep her entertained!
Merka Disposable Baby Placemats 40-Pack
random? But no! These keep my daughter entertained for SO LONG at the table. They’re small enough you can throw one or two in your purse and interchange every now and again. So handy!
Baby Einstein My First Library 12-Book Set
sick essentials
i really don’t know for sure how well they work bc my daughter doesn’t know good to tell me how she feels yet, but these always seem to help her feel more comfortable talking!
Kids Throat Soothing Lollipops by Beekeeper's Naturals, 15 ct
I don’t know why these work so well, but this helps my daughter’s stuffy nose every time!!
when my daughter was about 6 months, she caught RSV and this was the only thing that helped her breathe!
Boogie Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler, Baby Nose Relief
cutie things!!
soooo cute and from a small business which I love. I know it’s extra but my toddler loves having her own bag to put snacks in!
Custom Name Toddler Purse : Soft Corduroy Mini Sling Bag, Christmas Gift for Boys & Girls
We’re at the stage where we no longer need the diaper bag, but she still needs space for snacks, water, diapers etc. this is so cute and perfect! It fits so cutely on her little back!
Itzy Ritzy Toddler Backpack - Daycare Bag
favorite educational toys
I love this one because it has so many different purposes. Color sorting, naming, and fine motor skills with the cutting!
JOYIN Play Food Set for Toddlers & Preschool
This one is so good for fine motor skills and learning colors!
Montessori Wooden Fine Motor Preschool Toys
I love this book for my toddler, she loves to repeat all the words after the book says it, it has helped her so much
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
this one speaks for itself (get it?)
Airbition Talking Flash Cards Toddlers 1-4
such a simple toy, but this entertains my daughter for so long, and I love how this toy has a few different purposes.
Montessori Toys for 1-3 Year Old Toddlers
bath time fun!
My favorite for bath time!
HOMEXCEL Baby Washcloths 24 Pack Microfiber
i especially over the cough one, I really see such a difference when my daughter is sick!
Oilogic Stuffy Nose & Cough Baby Bath
this SAVES my knees!
Benicci Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad Set
this is such a fun thing to do in the tub, i even had these as a child myself!!
Itzy Ritzy Toddler Snack Cup - Spill-Proof, Strawberry
Another snack favorite!! So cute
Itzy Ritzy Toddler Spill-Proof Snack Cup
Cheap, spill proof, and easy food my daughter!
Infantino My 1st Tumbler Silicone Sippy Cup
I use these when I have to throw the snack in my purse and I love!!
Ubbi Tweat No Spill Snack Container Kids
traveling
An absolute must for traveling! So helpful for some what noise cancellation and light control!
SlumberPod Portable Privacy Pod Blackout Canopy
I love this little carrier because it holds all my daughter's super tiny toys that sometimes will get lost or stuck between my car seats and whatnot.
Kids Travel Organizer - Multi-Compartment Hanging Bag (Blue, Large)
toys that keep them entertained for more than one second!
this is one of my favorite toys to take with us on a drive, in a restaurant, or somewhere where I want her to be entertained! And I like how small it is because I can just rhow it in my purse!
Busy Board Travel Toys for Toddler 1-3
my daughter will play with this for 30/40 minutes easily and I love that it's quiet!
Grarain Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers
my daughter has been all in my makeup recently so I'm adding this to her Christmas list!
UMU® Wooden Pretend Makeup Kit for Toddlers
sleep
I bought this with my daughter when she was first born and immediately bought one for us when she moved into her own room bc we loved it!!
