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Kid-Approved Essentials That Keep Our Little Ones Happy
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items As a mom and vacation rental host, I've tested hundreds of kids' products with my own little ones and the families who stay at our properties. These are the toys, games, and wellness essentials that get used over and over again — from creative arts s...
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Creative Play & Arts
Active & Outdoor Fun
Learning & Screen-Free Fun
Kids Wellness & Vitamins
Creative Play & Arts
We keep these swim goggles on hand for families staying at the property. Kids love them — no-leak design and super comfy for pool days.
OMERIL Kids Swim Goggles, 2 Pack Swimming Goggles No Leaking Anti ...
A lifesaver for road trips and family travel! This backseat organizer keeps snacks, tablets, and toys within reach so the kids stay happy and entertained on the go.
Ecurfu Backseat Car Organizer with Tray & Holders
If you don't have a Nugget yet WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Our kids are absolutely obsessed with theirs. They build forts, obstacle courses, reading nooks — the possibilities are endless. It's one of those toys that actually gets used every single day...
Nugget
Such a fun set for little ones! It comes with drums bells shakers and all kinds of wooden instruments. Our toddler goes crazy for this and it's great for sensory development and rhythm. Everything is wooden and well made so it holds up to toddler abu...
Stoie's Wooden Toddler Musical Instruments Set
These are genius for mess-free fun! You just fill the pen with water and the kids paint on the pages — the colors magically appear and then dry so they can do it all over again. We bring these everywhere — restaurants, road trips, airplane rides. The...
Water Wow - Category Detail - Melissa & Doug
This kit is SO cool for little adventurers! It comes with binoculars, a magnifying glass, flashlight, compass and more. Our kids love going on nature walks and bug hunts with all their gear. It gets them outside and actually exploring instead of aski...
Outdoor Explorer Kit For Kids
A water table is an absolute MUST for summer! Our kids can play with this thing for hours — it keeps them cool, entertained, and outside which is a triple win. Step2 makes the best ones because they're super sturdy and have all these fun features lik...
Kids' Water Tables, Sandboxes & Sensory Play
Every kid needs a play kitchen! Hape makes the most beautiful wooden ones — they look so much nicer than the plastic versions and they last forever. Our kids play pretend cooking and restaurant every single day with theirs. The quality is incredible ...
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This art case is a MUST for any creative kiddo! 140 pieces of crayons, markers, and colored pencils all in one space-themed case. We keep one at our vacation rental and the kids absolutely love it!
Crayola Inspiration Art Case Space Set (140pcs)
You can never have too much Play-Doh! This 65-pack gives you every color imaginable and keeps kids entertained for hours. We stock these at our rentals and they're always a hit with little guests!
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack
A timeless toy that never gets old! These colorful wooden blocks are perfect for building, stacking, and imaginative play. Our little ones can spend hours creating towers and castles with this set.
100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
Kinetic Sand is one of those toys that mesmerizes kids AND adults! It's mess-free, squeezable, and endlessly entertaining. We keep sets at our vacation rentals for rainy day fun and the kids never get tired of it.
Kinetic Sand Kit
Active & Outdoor Fun
The Montessori climbing toy that builds strength, balance, and confidence! Toddlers absolutely love climbing this. Beautiful natural wood design looks great in any playroom. Folds flat for storage. An investment piece that gets used daily.
Best Pikler Triangle Sets for Toddlers & Indoor Climbing Toys
A total game-changer for traveling with toddlers! Inflates in seconds, fits perfectly between hotel beds or at grandma's house, and the safety bumpers keep little ones secure all night. So much better than a pack-n-play for kids who've outgrown cribs...
Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety Bumpers
Learning & Screen-Free Fun
The screen-free audio player every parent is raving about! Kids place figurines on top to play stories, songs, and audiobooks. Durable, adorable, and encourages independent imaginative play. One of the best gifts we've ever given.
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set Puppy
The Yoto Player is one of our favorite screen-free finds! Kids can listen to stories, music, and podcasts just by inserting a card. We have one at every property and the little guests are obsessed.
Yoto
The Toniebox 2 is the upgraded version and it's even better! Screen-free audio storytelling that kids can control themselves. Perfect for bedtime, road trips, and quiet play time at our vacation rentals.
Toniebox 2 Starter Sets & More
One of the hottest toys right now! Kids love collecting and caring for the digital pets inside — no screens, no apps, just pure interactive fun. Perfect for travel and keeping little ones entertained at our rentals.
Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet with 15 Animals
We keep one of these at our vacation rentals and kids absolutely love it. Screen-free storytelling and music — just place a Tonie on top and it plays. Amazing for bedtime routines and quiet time.
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Puppy
Kids Wellness & Vitamins
A wellness staple we keep in the pantry for guests. This elderberry syrup is organic, tastes great, and is perfect for immune support during cold and flu season. Kids and adults both love it!
Organic Black Elderberry Syrup | Immune Support*