As a mom of two toddlers (ages 3 and 4), I’ve learned that keeping their little minds busy, curious, and growing is a full-time challenge! This list highlights my favorite things to keep them engaged, learning, healthy, and creative.
I’m genuinely impressed with these shoes for my toddlers. They’re incredibly soft, flexible, and roomy, exactly what little growing feet need. The design supports healthy foot posture, and the inside feels pillowy and comfortable without sacrificing ...
STQ Kids Shoes
Duplos (and Legos in general) are 100% worth the price tag in our house. Both of my kids are obsessed, and they’ll sit and play with them at any moment of the day. What I love most is how they work for both of my kids’ personalities—my son is super f...
DUPLO® Building Bricks & Sets
I cannot say enough good things about this brand of children's haircare. Both my kids have curly and quite dry hair textures. It's easy for their hair to feel brittle and this brand has done wonders to reduce frizz, breakage, and keep their hair soft...
SoCozy
This lunch box for my pre-school kids is absolutely amazing and has everything you could need to pack their lunch. I didn't know I could be so excited over a lunch box, but this is so much more. It comes with a thermos, which my kids say it truly doe...
Fimibuke
This pomade is AMAZING for my son's hair! It's quite thick and sticky, but it holds so well throughout the day, has great ingredients, smells phenomenal (it's made with chamomile so it's actually very soothing!) And it doesn't dry crunchy or sticky a...
Gentle Medium Hold Hair Pomade for Boys & Girls | Water-Based, Non-Toxic ...
I love this wash because it’s gentle, tear-free, and made with clean ingredients—perfect for sensitive skin. It lathers well without drying and has a light, natural scent that isn't overpowering. I also like that it’s a 2-in-1 (body and hair), so bat...
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Graco car seats are a solid choice because they offer both safety and versatility. Many models are designed to grow with your child from rear-facing to forward-facing, Features like no-rethread harnesses, multiple recline positions, steel-reinforced ...
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These are such a great developmental toy! Lacing beads help kids build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and focus while still feeling like play. They’re also awesome for color recognition, counting, patterns, and pre-writing skills. I like s...
Primary Lacing Beads
These books are, without a doubt, my kids' favorite! They are massive, high quality, gorgeous, and so informative! My son loves to tell everyone what he's learned in the book and it helps widen their vocabulary! They are fun and educational even for ...
DK Children's Books: Anthologies
This pasta is my favorite lunch go-to for my kids! It's a great way to sneak in nutrients like protein and fiber into their diet! They absolutely adore pasta and never get tired of it, so this is such an easy swap. They don't even notice a difference...
Chickpea Pasta : Pasta, Rice & Grains
This is the best "clean" mac and cheese option out there. It tastes very similar to Kraft Mac and cheese so if you want nostalgic taste with nutritional ingredients, this is for you. My kids go crazy for this pasta and I'm so glad it was recommended ...
Goodles Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar Protein Mac & Cheese - 6oz
I'm always trying to sneak veggies into my kids' diet, and these muffins are a really good option for school lunches. I don't always have time to make zucchini muffins at home, so when I'm in a rush, I break these out, and my kids are always apprecia...
Veggies Made Great products at Target
I love this lotion for my kids, it is so gentle and soothing on their skin! I care a lot about the products I'm putting on my babies, and I've used this lotion their entire life. They love it, too! The scent is so good and makes their skin extra soft...
Honest Lotion, Face + Body, Baby, & Body Wash
This is hands down my daughters favorite activity! She asks to play with kinetic sand every day, and my son loves it, too! It keeps them busy for long periods of time and keeps them calm. If I'm ever struggling to get time to breathe, cook, clean, or...
Kinetic Sand products at Target
These are the cutest, most high-quality cups for toddlers! They are easy to clean, keep drinks cool, and so adorable! They are proud to carry them around, show them off, and stay hydrated. It's a constant worry if children are drinking enough water, ...
Simple Modern : Kids' Drinkware
My kids adore these pajamas! The toy story print is especially adorable. My son is so excited to put them on every night! Cute character pajamas make bedtime and even nap time a breeze in this house. It makes them feel so cozy and special.
Kids Disney Pajamas | Disney Characters & 2pc Sets
From baby to toddler to full-grown adult, I love AD ointment. I seriously use it every day, on chapped lips and noses, rashes, or scrapes, and on my own sensitive and acne prone skin! My skin is incredibly dry, and this helps to heal any flakes, scra...
A+D products at Target
This diaper bag was purchased for me as a mother's day gift and I absolutely LOVE it! This is the perfect bag for a toddler mom, specifically. I got the bundle with the paci pouch and two travel packs, which I love. The paci pouch is perfect for my w...
City Mouse
The create 'n go play doh sets are absolutely amazing kids when you need to quickly entertain your children without a big hassle or mess. My kids are still so young that play doh can be a bit of a disaster, but I love a kit that can be tossed into a ...
Play-Doh Create 'N Go Cupcakes Playset - 5pc
Magnatiles are an absolute MUST for this family. Magnatiles and Duplos are my all time favorite toys to join in on, and the kids just adore them. They inspire so much creativity and support cognitive function. They are true boredom-busters and allow ...
MAGNA-TILES Sea Animals & Building Sets for Kids
This is a GREAT gift for any toddler, the toniebox is truly so easy to set up and even easier for toddlers to use. There are so many figure options now, that there is no doubt you'll find something your child loves. It's a great screen free tool, and...
tonies
This is like the Toniebox's lesser known cousin, but it deserves more hype than it gets! The yoto box is a great choice if you are looking for an option that will last your child for years, I would choose this over the Toniebox. I won't lie to you, m...
Yoto
These scrunchies are a great little luxury for any girl! I personally have curly hair that can be quite dry, and these scrunchies are the perfect hair ties for daily use! I use them for my daughter, too, as I want to protect her curl pattern at all c...
slip scrunchies hair
This was one of my very first baby purchases when I found out I was pregnant with my first, and 4 years later, we still use it! It has moved into my 3 year old daughters room and serves as the perfect night light for her. My son prefers to listen to ...