Tantrums are part of the deal — for toddlers and parents. This is the toolkit I’ve built over time: some things to help my kid chill, some things to keep me from losing it, and a few to help us both bounce back after the storm. Because surviving the ...
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For Their Freak-Outs
For My Sanity Mid-Meltdown
Post-Tantrum Recovery Kit
For Their Freak-Outs
Quiet, reusable, and perfect for car rides or restaurant standoffs. Endless entertainment with zero mess.
iGetooy 6 Sets Reusable Jelly Sticker Books
These buy me 10–15 precious minutes of peace. Enough said.
MOZACI 120 Pack Fidget Toys Set for Kids
Nourishment + distraction. My go-to when I need them to sit still *and* stop yelling.
Baby losing it in public? This blocks out overstimulation and helps reset the vibe — fast.
TKGOU Portable White Noise Machine - 16 Sounds
They’re quiet, endlessly buildable, and weirdly hypnotizing. My toddler goes from meltdown to mini architect in under two minutes. It’s one of the few toys that keeps them focused and lets me sit down for a second. Worth every penny.
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Set
For My Sanity Mid-Meltdown
These take the edge off the screeching without tuning them out completely. Game. Changer.
Loop Engage 2 Ear Plugs - 16dB Noise Relief
Low blood sugar + tantrum = double meltdown. I keep chocolate and fruit in these ready to grab and eat. No shame.
TurtingAs 4-Pack Bento Snack Containers
Is it placebo? Maybe. Does it make me feel calmer anyway? Yes. Instant spa moment on the go.
UpNature Lavender Essential Oil Roll On
Hot coffee = small, reliable joy. Even when the toddler is throwing blueberries at the wall.
Ember Smart Mug 2, 14 Oz, White, App-Controlled
These and a 3-minute song break have saved many a Target run.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
Post-Tantrum Recovery Kit
For them — and sometimes for me. Snuggles are the post-meltdown bridge to normal.
Slumberkins Bigfoot Snuggler Plush + 2 Books
Engaging, calming, and won’t stain your floor. Ideal for the “let’s start fresh” energy.
Water Doodle Mat Kids Painting Drawing Toy
Hydration keeps my fuse longer. It’s the unsexy but essential mom tool.
IRON °FLASK 64oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Small moment of self-care. Makes me feel slightly more human when I feel like I’m unraveling.
