30 Products That’ll Basically Force You To Get It Together

Cluttered cables, dirty purses, gunky AirPods, and hard water stains on your shower door are a thing of the past.

Popular items on this list:

  • A set of pot and pan protectors for anyone who’s nervous about scratching their cookware.

  • headrest hook so you’re not the driver who turns around to dig through their purse in the backseat and misses the light turning green.

  • leave-in conditioner for curly-haired and tender-headed tots (and adults!)  

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A pack of AirPod cleaners
Promising review: "I bought this after seeing it on some BuzzFeed list and thinking about how gross my AirPods probably were. When they came in the mail, I used them immediately. They got all the gunk out that was in the little holes. THEN my husband comes in and sees and wants to use them for his. I learned he has never even tried to clean his own AirPods (?!) DISGUSTING and amazing. It got everything out of his." — Amazon customer

Get 24 from Amazon for $16.99.
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A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" — Amazon customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.89.
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A headrest hook
Promising review: "These hooks work great and function exactly the way I had hoped for! I actually turned them around and use them for the front of the seat, rather than the back. These hooks have solved the dreaded 'bag dump' when you have to break suddenly. No more lunch spilling all over the inside of my work bag!!" — katie grimm

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99.
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A set of mesh undergarment bags
Promising review: "When I got these bags (set of three large and three medium), I wasn't sure how clean my clothes would get because the weave is considerably tighter than those cheapo net bags. But I've used them five times through normal wash and my clothes are clean as ever — and the zippers on these bags actually stay zipped so there's no loose netting for the bra hooks to hook on to or shirt zippers to snag. That's what ruined the old bags. These bags are awesome, very sturdy, and protect your fragiles from getting yanked around and stretched. I haven't had any problem with unraveling and other stupid stuff that happened with the cheap fishnet bags. So glad I found these!!" — Sophia

Get a set of three medium and two large bags from Amazon for $7.97.
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A microwave veggie steamer
Promising review: "I love fresh vegetables but hate having to cook up the whole batch and store. This little microwave steamer worked out even BETTER than I could have imagined! I use it almost every day now. I can break off a few stalks of broccoli, cut up a some asparagus, carrots, steam it in the microwave for 3–3.5 minutes and I have a wonderful serving of mixed fresh veggies anytime I want. I love it! It is small, so if you're feeding a family, look for something bigger along the same lines. It's easy to clean, and it seems sturdy enough for the dishwasher, but I hand wash it because I had a microwave steamer that got warped after a few runs through the dishwasher. Would definitely buy again." — terifrancis

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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A lawn repair formula
Promising review: "I have lacrosse players and dogs and this stuff is amazing. My yard looked like an abandoned lot before this and it literally 'grew anywhere' just like it said. The bag I planted last year actually came back strong this year so I put more down and it is working like a dream!" — chchmom

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five sizes).
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A pack of stain-removing pads
Promising review: "WOW! Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the promise of these pads, but I bought them just to try out. THEY WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! Seriously. I have some stains that are 1.5–2 years old. I've tried everything to get them out. I put these pads on the stains (two to cover the spot), let sit for about an hour, pulled them up, and the stain was gone. I truly couldn't believe it. The pad was yellow. Somehow the old urine was soaked up into the pad. My carpet looks like new. I couldn't recommend these any higher for what I wanted and what I got. Wish I could give this more than five stars." — Matt

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $24.99.
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The Clean Ball
This is a genius German invention that gets rid of purse sand — y'know, the fine layer of dirt, dust, crumbs, grit and who-knows-what-else that you scrape your hand against whenever you're rooting around your bag and brush the bottom of your tote. Inside the honeycomb pink ball is a smaller sticky ball that picks up debris and washes clean so you can reuse it.

Promising review:
"Such a neat little gadget and I love it!" — Emily

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in pink and gray).
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A leave-in conditioner for curly-haired and tender-headed tots
Promising review: "This stuff is beyond 5 stars. I initially bought this for my son who is tender-headed. I have really curly hair and happened to break my ankle and was in the hospital for two weeks and couldn't wash and condition my hair like I do at home. I had what felt like dreadlocks in three places! I was hoping this would work on my hair and it was amazing! I completely soaked my hair with this stuff, waited a little while, and gently combed through it. I absolutely cannot believe how well it worked!!" — Bea

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
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And a detangling brush
If you want to be doubly sure that no tears are shed because of knots and tangles, this brush is designed to separate snarls without pulling and breaking strands thanks to its flexible bristles.

Promising review:
"This detangling brush is fantastic! My hair has been getting really long (finally!) over the past couple of years and it is very difficult to manage. My hair is thick and wavy naturally, plus I regularly put it through a pretty brutal coloring process — it's pink and black — which has made my hair a bit coarse. I recently got sick and was laid up for a couple of days and my hair developed a huge mass of knots on the back of my head. I thought there was no way I'd be able to get it out other than to cut it but I decided to try one of these detangling brushes as a Hail Mary. Thankfully, it worked! This brush managed to get rid of that huge mass of knots and the really surprising part is that I barely lost any hair! Just about the same small amount that comes out naturally when brushing my hair any other day. This worked through it pretty quickly too, and without much effort. Best part is it was practically painless. I'm amazed and also very, very grateful. So glad I tried this brush instead of cutting my hair!" — CocoLoco

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
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A memory foam seat cushion
Promising review: "I'm new to having a desk job. Sitting for many hours made my bum burn, and my back ache. My bum doesn't burn, back doesn't ache, it seems to hold its shape well and it appears well made. I'm ordering one for my husband." — Marla

Get it from Amazon for $39.05 (available in three colors).
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A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners
Promising review: "This product really works! We were dealing with a foul stench coming from our disposal for some time. We tried boiling water, vinegar, etc. This stuff sniffed out the smell real quick and deodorized it as well." — James Tiberius Kirk

Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.98.
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An electrical outlet cover with a power strip
Promising review: "I have an outlet above our mantel that’s meant for a wall-mounted TV. We have a large painting covering it. We wanted to use the plug to power two Wi-Fi speakers on the long mantle. The thinness of the plug is perfect behind the painting. The power strip is hidden by a mantle clock. So, we have our two speakers to either side and no visible wires. This product may not work for every application, but for us, it’s 10 stars." — Chashum

Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in three lengths).
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A set of wad-free bedsheet pads
Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi Bray, the founder, learned computer-aided design to create the pads.

Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet, and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" — katy

Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
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A pack of inconspicuous corner guards
Promising review: "Must-have. I love these. We just moved in with family, and they had a coffee table with super-sharp corners and I have a little one who pulls up on everything and is trying to walk. To say I was on edge is an understatement. My sister-in-law didn’t want an obnoxious baby proof item around her house, but these were so discreet she didn’t even notice that I had installed them. They are so soft that my little one started gumming on them to soothe his gums, LOL. They were super easy to install, stuck on very well and with not much effort, and came with plenty so if I need them I’ll have them handy. Super satisfied! If you’re thinking about getting, them please do!" — Amazon customer

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
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A box of cleaning K-Cups
Promising review: "Thought I was having problems with my machine. Used two cups to flush the entire coffee maker out and it started working like new. Totally satisfied!" — Dara Pazooki

Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95.
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A two-inch blind spot mirror
Promising review: "I bought these for my car and my mom's a while ago and these little things are great. Since I got my license, I've hated merging or switching lanes; I never felt good or safe doing it. Since having these it's been a blessing; I feel less like a scared new driver. I'm currently encouraging my sister and friends to invest in these too! These are also great for backing up because you can see exactly how close you are to hitting the car behind, which is helpful when I parallel park in the city. I also like parking backwards, so this great for helping with that too." — Mariam Abass

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.97 (available in four shapes).
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A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets
Promising review: "I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scale and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!" — Jenny

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $5.99.
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An anti-chafing balm
Promising review: "Let’s start out with the fact that I am 6'3, 350 pounds and work outside doing manual labor most of the time. Before I used Body Glide I would chafe all the time, anytime I had to walk more than a mile I’d say. My job typically has me walking about three miles on an easy day up to 10 miles on a long day. This stuff absolutely works. I sweat eating ice cream in January so when I tell you this stuff stays on all day you better believe it. I’ve walked eight miles in a Tyvek suit in the summer and not had any chafing issues whatsoever. Amazing product. I would give it 100 stars if I could." — Josh

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
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A collagen-coating hair treatment
Promising review: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." — Ellie

Get it from Amazon for $6.78.
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A pack of plant food spikes
Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of package for quantity), and approximately a month after using these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violets plants all got several blooms on them! This worked wonders for my plants that don't flower also! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became more green and healthy looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." — Elizabeth

Get 12 spikes from Amazon for $2.79.
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A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp
Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." — Janet

Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.37 (or Subscribe & Save for $4.15/month).
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A garbage guard
Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.) " — Michael E. Bradley

Get it from Amazon for $8.
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A set of pot and pan protectors
Promising review: "If you have enameled cast-iron cookware (Le Creuset) you might want to invest in these to keep your pots and pans scratch free. Also works between frying pans, glass bakeware, etc. Definitely worth the price to keep cookware looking and working like new." — Christine H

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $12.99.
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A Souper Cube
Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 ml and 250 ml — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food.

You may remember Souper Cube from Shark Tank (Lori invested in the company!). This small business was started by four friends who loved soup but hated food waste.

Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I’m the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it’s impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I’m ready for the next batch!" — Debbie R. Texas

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
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Some washing machine cleaning tablets
They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading.

Promising review: "I have been using bleach to clean my machine for some time, but decided to give this a try a few months ago. My very first clean with Affresh left me surprised and delighted for not only did it clean my machine, it eliminated the nasty smell that always transferred to my clothes thanks to a build up of mold I didn't even know about. Every month now, I toss a tablet into the drum and let it work its magic. Now, my machine is cleaner than ever, and my clothes always smell wonderfully fresh." — Kelli Crawford

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98.
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A leather cleaning brush
Promising review: "BUY THIS THING! I got mud on my new suede boots and thought for sure they were ruined, but this brush completely restored them. I was shocked. I even used it on an old pair of boots from college that I have considered 'ruined' for several years and it did wonders on getting rid of the filth on top of the suede. I was so impressed! It's absolutely worth getting and trying for yourself! Scuff marks take a bit more time to improve but they do look better after brushing them." — Gaby Scott

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
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A beeswax wood polisher
Promising review: "Works as incredibly as the reviews said! Super fast, no strong smelly chemicals, amazing results!" — Michelle B

Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
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A pack of shelf dividers to organize your clothes into neat and distinct piles. These dividers provide stability for soft clothes that tend to fall over into one big pile of mess.
Promising review: "These work great! They work so well I installed them and forgot them. My bureau is pretty deep and my clothes would all fall on top of each other and become a big mess. Now I'm pretty organized with my T-shirts." — Pathfndr

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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A silverware sorter
Promising review: "I bought two of these because I have a disgusting amount of toddler/baby silverware along with regular silverware. Since I put these in, WOW does my drawer look organized and empty. I get compliments all the time." — Melanie Slinger

Get it from Amazon for $11.24.

Before You Go

34 Parenting Products Under $10 You'll Regret Not Buying Sooner
A Skip Hop stackable container(01 of34)
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This handy little thing comes with a 10 oz. container, two 6 oz. containers, one easy-pour formula lid, two spill-resistant lids and one dry food lid with handle.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this. I was looking for a way to carry formula and snacks and this was perfect! I love the colors, it's easy to clean, and fits well in my bag. I could fit 4 8-oz bottles' worth of formula in the 10 oz container (white) and 2 8-oz bottles' worth of formula in the 6 oz containers. I also love that you don't have to use all of the containers together; they each have separate lids so you can use them independently. I love the pink spout but it doesn't fit on the other containers which makes it hard to use for formula. I also wish that I could fit a scoop inside (I have two babies so I'd rather have the extra formula). I love this set so much that I bought a second one! Great buy!" — Rachel Ericksen

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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A pack of Crayola Globbles(02 of34)
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Promising review: "I waited over two months to write my review! My 4-year-old daughter plays with these DAILY! YES they do attract dirt and hair. HOWEVER they are so easy to rinse off it's not a big deal! We took these to a family gathering and ended up giving two away because they were SO loved! The two we gave away went to a 12-year-old and my 19-year-old brother. They discovered throwing them at the ceiling fan and watching them shoot across the room, which was pretty entertaining! None of them have busted or ripped and they are definitely NOT gentle with them! I will definitely be buying more!" — Kindle customer

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.09.
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A tube of thick and creamy Boudreaux's Butt Paste(03 of34)
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Promising review: "The BEST BY FAR! Must have!!!! This is by far my favorite diaper cream! It works instantly for any almost any rash! My son has super sensitive skin and I can put it on before bed and by morning any rash he has ever had is gone or almost gone! Amazing stuff!!! I give it to all my first time mom friends! I HIGHLY recommend, I have tried it all!!!!!" — Amazon customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.78 (available in two sizes and also in three-packs).
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A pack of reward punch cards(04 of34)
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Promising review: "Bought these for my kids. Instead of giving them money for each chore, they get hole punches for each chore. After filling up their card they get money. Must have for our family! MommaBee

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
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And a potty training chart(05 of34)
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The set includes four weeks of training chart, a step-by-step visual chart to using the potty, an eight-page potty training guide, two celebratory crowns, a certificate of completion, 200 stickers, three cards and an erasable marker.

Promising review: "Had my son using the potty on the first day! I will never regret buying this set. I swear it’s the only reason my 3-year-old boy is peeing in the potty now multiple times a day. The stickers bring such excitement to his little face and he beams with pride when he places it on his chart. He lets his dad know when he gets home about his stickers for today. My 2-year-old boy has even peed in the potty a few times because he wants a sticker too." — kandis stewart

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
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A pack of silicone dino ice pop molds(06 of34)
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Promising review: "These are unbelievable. We have the dinosaur ones and they are absolutely adorable. The mold peels off beautifully, and the size is just right for my preschoolers. I'm making healthy smoothies (frozen spinach! Chia seeds! Ground flax!) and making popsicles with them, and my kids think they're eating a fun dessert. Brilliant. I'll be giving these as gifts for a good while." — LucieBlue

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99.
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A bath toy organizer with 9,000 5-star reviews(07 of34)
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Promising review: "For the price, this thing is unbeatable! The suction cups have held tight to the shower wall since I installed this stuff. It holds all my kid's toys and allows the water to run off of them to prevent mold. I think this is a must-have for bath-time organization!"— internalburn

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes and pre-stocked with toys or by itself).
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A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair(08 of34)
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Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft and bouncy.

Promising review: "This is the BEST product EVER! I will never use another hair detangler ever again. We use this product daily in my house, my daughter, my son, and I. Both of us girls have long and thick curly hair and it allows us to brush through our hair with no problems! And my son mostly uses it to style his hair before gel, and because it smells so good! We tried a few products from Walmart, Ulta and Target, and nothing was good enough. This is now on my subscribe and save every month!" — Tamira McLelland

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
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A clever sight word Bingo game(09 of34)
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The set comes with 36 playing cards, 264 playing chips, a caller's mat and cards and a storage box. This version is a fun twist on the classic Bingo, but instead of calling out numbers, the leader calls out words from a mix of 46 most-used words. Players search their cards for a match and place a red chip on the match. Once a player has covered the spaces on their card needed to win, they call BINGO!

Promising review: "Getting my daughter to do sight words has been a nightmare lately, she pretends she has no idea what anything is and refuses to sit down and try. But, with this game, she wants to play for hours!!! I give her two cards and we all play together as a family, she thinks it is the best game and it really is helping her learn her sight words!! Finally, something that gets her excited about learning!! — Rebecca

Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
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A mushroom pacifier and teether(10 of34)
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Note: Please supervise your baby when using this, and make sure it's never flipped inside out.

Promising review: "MUST-HAVE FOR TEETHING BABY. We have tried so many teethers, and none of them gave my little guy relief, and he had trouble holding, etc. He loves to chew on his hand, so this is perfect as it has grips in the middle under the mushroom. He chews on it for teething and uses it as a pacifier. LOVE THESE!! I already ordered two more. 🤣" — Mark

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five colors).
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A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers(11 of34)
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Promising review: "What a lifesaver! I mean really! My daughter loves her snacks, she also loves to make a mess, give them to the dog, or fill her car seat up with them. Then cry when she has nothing to eat. My wife picked one up at Target and man... we used it so much, we couldn't clean it fast enough. SOOOO we bought a few more. and for less than $5 for two.... this is a no-brainer!" — jeffgrantMEDIA

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95 (available in two color combos).
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A pack of toilet seat covers(12 of34)
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Promising review: "If you're a germaphobe like myself, this is a must have in your diaper bag. The thought of placing my son or daughter on a public toilet with only a seat liner is disturbing especially since they're both little and still hold onto the toilet seat for support when peeing/pooping. These cover the toilet completely and even cover the lower part of the toilet where dangling legs and pants/skirts touch. My only complaint about these is that they are not flushable. It's difficult trying to gather the liner up (they are rather large) without touching the toilet or the possibly wet liner (because it partially fell in the water) and then scrunching it up to fit into a sanitary napkin bin. Other than that, these are great. Also, I don't use the adhesive strips at all since I have two little ones that usually need to go right away so we don't have the time to remove the adhesive backing. I usually just place the liner on the toilet and then carefully plop my kid on top and all's well." — Ting

Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
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A pack of inconspicuous corner guards(13 of34)
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Promising review: "Very useful and does not look to out of place in our living room on our tables" — Erica Wilder

Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
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And a pack of inexpensive outlet covers(14 of34)
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Promising review: "I had some outlet protectors already, but my 10-month-old daughter figured those ones out. These ones are nice because they are discreet. They sit flush with the outlet. They aren’t distracting so my daughter doesn’t find interest in them. And they are too thin for her to pry them off. I actually kinda had trouble getting them out of one of my outlets but I find that a good thing, they are definitely child-proof. Can’t beat the low price either. And they arrived very quickly." — Bazoo Studios

Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $4.30 (also available as an 8-pack, 60-pack, and 120-pack).
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A box of Avarelle hydrocolloid patches(15 of34)
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Promising review: "I was skeptical when I saw these in a BuzzFeed article but for so little a price, took the chance, and I'm SO glad I did! I had a cystic acne pop up and it hurt. I stuck one of the three different sizes over the spot in the evening, did my thing, and then went to bed. Got up the next morning and WHAT?! It was gone?! There was gunk all inside the patch. It was gross, scary...satisfying? I don't know what type of witchcraft this is, but I LOVE IT!! My teenage kids use them, and we've never been happier to see our acne disappear. And I'm a 49-year-old woman...didn't think anything could surprise me anymore, but this did! It's a wonderful product, a must-have for anyone who needs a way to get rid of a zit in less than a day. (I've ordered this product twice and will again.)" — Heather W

Promising review: "This is really a must-have in your medicine cabinet. We have two teenage daughters at home, and they both use it anytime they have a pimple. It is discreet and blends in nicely to your skin. It comes in three sizes to choose from, and it is made with tree tea oil, which I have found to be great in acne care." — Vanessa

Get 40 patches from Amazon for $8.49.
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A wooden puzzle equivalent to playing Tetris, but in tactile form(16 of34)
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Reviewers say this is a great toy for ages 3 to 12.

Promising review: "This puzzle has been a huge hit with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old grandsons. Each was able to play with it in a unique and challenging way. The quality is great and it is light weight as well so it is easy to store and get out." — BoiseMom

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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And a rainbow puzzle ball(17 of34)
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Promising review: "I was doubtful that my 5-year-old would like this, but took a chance. It took him a little bit to figure out how to push the balls around, but once he got the hang of it he didn't put it down for days. It challenged his thinking and also was cause/effect solving too. It was perfect for our car trip. Great purchase!" — Timothy Mitchell

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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Cerave moisturizing cream(18 of34)
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Promising review: "We tried so many creams marketed for eczema (most containing oatmeal) and they all made my baby's eczema worse. We were desperate to find a cream that would help and stumbled upon this cream. It did wonders clearing up his eczema and as long as we use it daily it keeps it from flaring up again, this is glycerin-based and doesn't contain oatmeal." — Amazon customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
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A bug bite suction tool(19 of34)
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Promising review: "This is a MUST-HAVE in our household. I was a huge skeptic but decided to try it out of desperation. My youngest daughter is highly allergic to mosquito bites and gets huge welts that itch horribly after being bit. This product drastically reduces her swelling and itching. All of my girls (and myself) immediately ask for it after being bit. It takes away, or at least drastically reduces, the itching immediately. We also used it on fire ant bites, and my daughter said they felt better almost immediately!" — Reyka Smith

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
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A pack of stick-on fever indicators(20 of34)
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It goes without saying that these stickers aren't a replacement for a thermometer. But, if your kid has a temp, these will help you keep track of whether their fever is spiking or going down.

Promising review: "We had a stressful day of trying to keep our 3-year-old's fever down and he was exhausted. I had these in the cabinet and stuck one on at bedtime. It immediately lit up N, which matched the thermometer. While putting him to bed I saw it go to 99 so when I checked on him in 30 min I brought the thermometer '99.3.' We used it throughout the night to monitor whether or not we should wake him for more medicine. I think of it as a peace of mind sticker. He loves stickers and got a big kick out of it. He’s had it on about 13 hours now with no complaints. There’s a shiny N there now, and this paranoid mama still checks with a thermometer occasionally to make sure it’s accurate." — Nateric

Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.50.
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And comforting Frida Baby vapor drops(21 of34)
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Safe for babes 3+ months.

Promising review: "An absolute must-have! We have a 5-month-old son and thankfully we’ve only had to use this a couple of times, but when he had some congestion during cold weather, we put a few drops of this in our Frida cool air humidifier/diffuser. it worked wonders and cleared up his stuffiness. Love love love it!" — ZGDUBOURG

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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A bestselling Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes musical toy(22 of34)
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Promising review: "I LOVE this thing! I bought it before my daughter was born because of high reviews. It's a reasonably priced toy and my daughter has been using it since birth. Whenever she's having a meltdown I break it out of the diaper bag and she's all better. :) I actually memorized the songs and order and they're pretty catchy. Not annoying and overbearing like other toys. I don't know what I would do without it!." — uhhdorkable

Promising review: "The best baby distractor EVER! Every person with a child must have this toy! I had about five tucked in various places in case one got lost. My son loved them from basically birth and sometimes it would distract him for hours of non-crying! (heaven for a new mother) Of course in the beginning you have to keep pushing the button for them but compared to swinging him in his car seat that was easy! Then we he got older he would spend entire car ides just playing with this one toy. I give it to everyone I know who has a baby." — NH-Mommy

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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And a pack of brightly colored stacking cups(23 of34)
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Bonus: These have holes in the bottom for water play and come with a cute star ring to keep them together.

Promising review: "I got these when my son was 7 months, and he is 11 1/2 months now. He immediately liked them and has not gotten tired of them yet. He hasn't learned to stack them, but he loves to push them over after I stack them, and he also puts them into each other. Once he's older he can stack them, and we can use them to learn colors and numbers. It's wild that a $4 'toy' that is so simple can be such a great all-purpose item for a baby that grows with them over time, all while being unbreakable and educational. This is a MUST-HAVE toy that every baby should have in their toy collection." — IShop2Much

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $4.99.
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A waterproof trash can(24 of34)
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Promising review: "By far, this is the best trash can for a car I’ve had in my life! And yes, I have tried others! I have a small SUV, and this is large enough to collect the trash from receipts, napkins, and apple sauce pouches from my kid, and straps to the back of my console so it’s in easy reach! The snaps on the side keep a trash bag in place, but if there is a spill it’s very easy to clean! And the lid keeps everything inside if it happens to get kicked! I definitely recommend!" — Kristi

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).
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A pack of Munchkin Arm & Hammer pacifier wipes(25 of34)
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Promising review: "f you have a baby, you know they can get into everything and anything. Keeping the baby and everything your baby uses CLEAN feels impossible. Plus a lot of options for cleaning out there make you concerned to clean your toy/pacifier/bottle/etc. and give it back to your baby. These wipes are 100% food safe. You can wipe off your pacifier or toy or bottle or so on, and as soon as it dries (about three seconds) you are good to give it back to your baby and know that you are giving them something clean you WOULD put in your mouth. Have bought these since our baby was born in January 2019, and will continue to do so. The 36-packs are perfect for diaper bag and on the go! A must-have."— Matt

Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $3.49+ (available in pack of one or pack of two)
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A travel-sized antiseptic and pain relief spray(26 of34)
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Promising review: "This is the perfect travel item to throw in my diaper bag. With a rambunctious toddler, I can always use some Neosporin on the go!" — Kelsey Marciano

Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in three sizes).
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A value pack of 500+ reusable puffy stickers(27 of34)
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The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs and more.

Promising review: "I love that they are removable. They don’t leave marks on your window. You can even place them back on the plastic sheet and use them again. I have a busy box for my toddler and these stickers are in there. She peels them off and puts them on the lid of the box and then peels them off again and puts them back. She creates scenes with them. She puts them on windows at home. I peel them off and put them back. They really are fantastic stickers." — Elizabeth A. Zapf

Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.
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A Melissa & Doug activity book(28 of34)
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Promising review: "I was looking for toddler scissors for my 2-year-old but I was hesitant about introducing a new 'toy' that could potentially be used for hair cutting of her nearly non existent hair.This pair of scissors is ALL plastic and no metal blade!!! My husband looked at this thing and gave me the 'what you paid $8 for plastic scissors, it won't cut' look.... and to his surprise, CUTTTT and it even made the noise that a normal scissors would make when cutting — AND it was a sharp straight cut! BOOM, win for mom!! The kiddo has to work to open it with one hand, but she's slowly getting the hang of it and guess what... it works for left or right-handed kiddos because mine is still working out the kinks on which hand she wants to use, both ways cut nicely! The pages are a little thicker and are colorful and fun with lots of different things to cut, changing directions, different shapes and it's perfect for the beginner. Melissa & Doug brand, we are huge fans!!" — Cody Cakes

Get it from Amazon for $6.49.
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A cradle cap comb that'll remove dry skin(29 of34)
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New parents, don't panic. Cradle cap, aka seborrheic dermatitis, is a very common dry scalp condition that affects infants.

Promising review: "The pictures posted here are legit. It makes removal so much easier and gives more consistent removal than my previous method of washcloths or just scratching the cradle cap off with my fingernails. It’s amazing and gross and wonderful. My babe doesn’t even flinch when I spend 10 minutes clearing his scalp of all the goo. It seems to be soothing to him. I just apply baby shampoo, then brush a little with the blue brush. Then I slowly start to comb in sections all in one direction. Then I go back and forth in multiple directions. It’s shocking the amount of dead skin that comes off. I’ve even used it successfully in his eyebrows (he gets some cradle cap there, too). This is a KEEPER!" — ZMomUtah

Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
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And for older kids, a soothing shampoo massager to exfoliate their scalp(30 of34)
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Promising review: "My 11-year-old has had extreme dandruff buildup. I purchased this along with a Neutrogena shampoo. She had long thick wavy hair, and there were no issues using it. I recommend pressing it into the skin and then using circular-motion brushstrokes to get the job done. I got one for myself, and it feels so nice in the scalp and gets rid of any buildup.This has quickly become a must-have in our hair routines!" — Tirsa Ortiz

Get it from Amazon for $7.58+ (available in three colors).
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The Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game(31 of34)
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Pass out all the cards to the players and keep all the stacks face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese" and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone races against each other to slap their hand on the central pile of cards. Whoever is last must take the pile of cards and add them to their stack, and the person who runs out of cards first wins!

Promising review: "It took about three minutes to learn the game, and we started playing. We laughed the whole time, had a great time, and played a total of five times in one day! It has now been moved to our 'always travels with us card games' box. It is fun, fast-paced, and one of the best card games that we have played as a family. If you like simple family games that pack tons of fun, this is a must-buy game. Our 6-year-old, 9-year-old, and 11-year-old absolutely loved it and did not want to stop playing." — Erik

Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
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And for when you're on the go, a set of games for the road(32 of34)
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Promising review: "For a quick and convenient game that can literally be taken anywhere, this game is perfect! The cost was great and the games are fun, quick, and can be played by kids and adults of all ages. I would love to see families pulling these cards out while waiting for dinner at a restaurant or while sitting in the subway together rather than everyone pulling out their iPhones! These fun interactive games will get the whole family talking and playing together. Love it! I did notice that on a couple of the cards my daughter, who’s 8 years old, had to read the card a couple of times or hand it to me to explain to her, but once I read the directions she was good to go. Overall a great purchase!" — Julie

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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A set of plastic knives(33 of34)
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And it goes without saying: Children still need supervision while using them.

Promising review: "I got these as a gift for my 5-year-old niece who has started helping out in the kitchen. They were a huge hit with her and her mom! She can actually delegate some of the dinner prep to her child. What a great way to tech responsibility and working together as a family. They can cut veggies without fear of losing a finger. You could probably scratch yourself with them if you tried really hard or applied a LOT of force. But definitely safe for your budding tiny chef." — Bob Beckwith

Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.
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An apple corer and cutter(34 of34)
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Promising review: "Good for anyone who cares for children! I love this thing! Makes preparing lunches and snacks so much faster! It was hard to find this size, but my kids prefer the smaller apple slices and this works great. Just center over the apple and push down; when it gets close to the bottom flip the gray part under it, set it on the counter, and push down. Perfect apple slices pop out easily!" — mom of 3 busy kids

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
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