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31 Things Reviewers Who Are Parenting Multiple Toddlers At Once Recommend
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Rising tides raise all ships, so be sure to grab some of your fellow mutli-toddler parents’ fave life preservers. I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little smoother. Promising review: "This stuff is great for stuffy little noses. We have two toddlers and a baby. We all got colds last month and I was grateful for this nasal spray. Buying the case makes for a good price, and I give a few out with baby shower gifts." —Kel_Tex Get it from Amazon for $4.29+ (available in three pack sizes). Promising review: "I’ve tried three other gadgets that advertised that they make crustless sandwiches, and this is the only one that’s made a perfect one. My kids’ sandwiches have remained completely sealed and mess-free while eating. I bought this one to prepare peanut butter and jelly for a four-day trip across the country. Not once did I need to baby-wipe my toddlers, cause they were a sticky mess from jelly. I have made crustless sandwiches fresh and frozen to defrost later, and it’s all stayed sealed. I absolutely recommend." —Elizabeth Monroe Get it from Amazon for $6.91+ (available in three styles and many colors). SPEAKING OF VIBES, you can snag some cool accessories including cute dino covers. Promising reviews: "I have been using this machine since my six-year-old was a baby. We love this and highly recommend it, especially for new parents. We have a two-year-old who has also used this since he was born. Helps them fall asleep and stay asleep through the night." —Brittany "This Hatch Baby has been such a great purchase for our family. I have two toddlers, and it has been a huge improvement from our last sound machine. It works amazingly well, and I love how easy it is to control everything right from my phone, which is so helpful. It's simple to use, reliable, and works great for babies, toddlers, and older children too. I'm so glad we got it and would definitely recommend it to other parents." —Jack Altieri Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in four colors). Promising review: "We got these for our boys, and they love them. They were easy to put together and seem really sturdy! They have already been dragged around our yard by our toddlers while working on 'projects!' I don’t think they will work for kids older than 5, they are pretty short, but they worked perfectly for us!" —Amazon Customer Promising review: "These have drastically decreased the number of times my toddlers have had a leak overnight. My toddlers wear diapers sized 5–7, and they work fine in all three. We make sure to put them toward the front of the diaper. Much more absorbent than women’s pantiliners." —Sarah Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $16.19 (also available in a 90- and 180-pack). Check out a full write-up of this "witchcraft and magic" here! Promising review: "I have two-and-a-half-year-old twins who make a mess with everything, as well as a six-month-old who gets formula milk and food around the top of her clothes. This has been a lifesaver. I buy it as a gift for every baby shower I go to. I threw out so many clothes of my twins that I couldn’t get the stains out of. One of my twins got blackberries all over my white down comforter, spraying this was so easy, it broke down the bright purple/red stain super fast and didn’t cause any damage." —Brandi Martinez Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in various multipacks). Psst. If your kids are younger, you can get this same bike with a rocking base so that your baby can rock as young as 6 MONTHS OLD and keep on rockin' until they're ready to remove the base and scoot on their way! There is also a 14-inch version that can be upgraded with a kit to attach pedals when your kiddo is ready for some big-kid zoomies! Basically, this company will grow with you (and the products are strong enough to get handed down to siblings/cousins/friends). Promising reviews: "Absolutely amazing bikes!!! I did a good amount of research before purchasing these for my 2-year-old twins, and now that they've outgrown them, I won't let the bikes out of the family! Both of my boys took to these bikes right away. Just after a month, they were riding and picking up their feet to go down the driveway! By 5 years old, they transitioned to pedal bikes with no training wheels because they knew how to balance (the scary part). They are now going on 4-mile bike rides with us and riding with the big kids in the neighborhood!" —Matthew Majchrzak "Bought this for my children who were two and four at the time. My four-year-old hardly used it. However, my son, who was two, started to use it when he turned three. He loved this thing. It helped him so much that the first time he wanted to ride without training wheels, he didn’t need any help. He walked then put his feet on the pedals and off he went. He was four days shy of turning four and riding a regular bike." —Hawkins101990 Get it from Amazon for $149.99 (available in eight colors). Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. Promising review: "Obsessed with this thing! We use it all the time, and it is so convenient to have. We have toddlers, and so we have to cut up their grapes and grape tomatoes, and it was such a tedious task, but with this thing, I get it done so fast, and they like helping with it too. I also like the size of it, we have the other grape cutter that is smaller and like that one a lot too but this one is better in my opinion because of how big it is. The other one can’t do Costco-sized grapes and tomatoes, and with this one, I haven’t gotten any fruit that doesn’t fit." —A. Martin Promising reviews: "Well, I guess this has replaced our Tonie boxes! The convenience of the Yoto Mini can’t be beat. It’s small and easy to take on the go. The battery life is fantastic, and we can get a couple of days' worth of listening on one charge! The cards are not paper cards like I initially thought. They are durable plastic cards. It’s easy for my two-year-old and three-year-old to use. The variety of cards is fantastic as well! I was so happy they have Disney and Paw Patrol options! I highly recommend this little audio player!" —Morgan "My four-year-old and two-year-old both live on their Yoto Minis. They both figured out how to operate them before I did, haha. They are very user-friendly. They have helped so much with 'nap time' or 'quiet time' in our house. I can't wait to get more cards for them. There are educational cards that are fun for them to listen to, and also story and music cards as well!! I can't recommend the Yoto Mini enough!" —Cadance Promising review: "My toddlers absolutely love this! It not only has enough pieces for them to both play together, but it keeps them engaged and having fun at the same time. This would make a great gift for Valentine’s Day, Easter, or even birthdays. The quality is very durable, and there are a ton of different color varieties to choose from." —DevinD77 Get it from Amazon for $23.74+ (available in two colors). Promising review: "These are great for both my kids (one and three). My toddler likes to pick out different ones each time, and my baby cannot peel them off the table. They are perfect for going out to eat, 'mess-free.'" —Taylor Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ for a 40-pack (available in two styles and 60-packs). Promising reviews: "Great price for three toddlers learning to help clean house! This motivates kids! ❤️" —Adella "My 2- and 3-year-olds love this. They love to help clean around the house!!" —Wendy C Promising reviews: "I friggin love this thing!! After having my second, we needed an upgrade. The $700+ wagons seemed a little absurd to me, so I searched for a good alternative for months. Comparing them all online, reading reviews. I’m so glad I went with this one. I have a 2.5-year-old and a 2-month-old. Baby's seat sits nicely in the infant seat sling (included!!), and big bro can sit behind. I love that it can be pushed or pulled; our old wagon could only be pulled. Haven’t tested out how it goes on various terrain, but it goes well on my rocky dirt driveway, grass, and pavement. Easy to fold, kinda heavy (fits in my 2013 Rogue snugly), comes with two basket-style storage attachments." —Jones "I have two kids, a seven-year-old and a three-year-old, and I wish I had bought this sooner. It does take up my whole trunk because I have a Honda Civic, but honestly, I don't care; it's so convenient. Great for walks; it works well in most terrains, def recommend!" —spider Get it from Amazon for $143.99+ (available in three styles and 12 colors). Promising review: "Strong, sturdy, and perfect for my toddler twins. I saw one of these at the therapist's office, and my boys liked it, so I bought one. This is the exact one they had. It's tough and sturdy, and they like being in it and being spun gently. This toy is built to take any abuse they can dish out. We love it!" —Laura S Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two colors and a two-pack). Promising reviews: "I was skeptical when I saw this because I know how hard it is to put sunscreen on kids... the struggle is real... but this is amazing! My kids loved how it glides on and is super easy to spread. I also tried it on my younger cousins (18 months and 3 years old), and they smiled and wanted to do it themselves! This is a must-have for any parent, and honestly, it's great for adults, too!" —Amazon Customer "This is genius! I have a two- and four-year-old, and applying sunscreen has always been a struggle. They love putting sunscreen on themselves now! Recommend this 100%." —ss1983 Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (available in 13 colors). My fam has had ours for four years now, and we use it all the time, but it's especially beloved in the summer. (Pro tip: Pedialyte ice pops might be the key when your sick kiddo is refusing liquids!) Promising review: "Bought these for my 3-year-old to make ice pops. They are easy to use and pop out of the mold very well. The handles are easy for my 3- and 1-year-olds to hold. Washes well. Great product!!!" —Timothy Whaley Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors and two styles). Promising review: "This small trampoline is a winner this season!! It doesn’t fold up, so you need space to keep it, but it’s not really big. The bounce is safe for toddlers and has thick straps as opposed to springs, so it’s a little noisy, not as bad as springs; it’s just the straps stretching. It was a gift for our 3-year-old grandson, but his 1-year-old sister lives on it! We covered the soft cover on the handle with coban wrap as advised by other reviewers, and the 1-year-old is already chewing on it." —Dawn J. Puracy is a family-owned small business dedicated to creating natural and organic formulas that are not only effective but also safe for kids and pets. Aside from food stains, this spray also does a number on all other miscellaneous spots in your life, like wine, coffee, makeup, and period blood! Promising review: "As a mom to two toddler boys, I couldn’t live without this stuff. My youngest just threw up strawberries on my husband's sold-out, cream-colored baseball cap, and this got it out in 15 minutes like new. I hate laundry, and this makes it so much more bearable and saves my kiddos' clothes more times than I can count — worth the cost for how much I save in not replacing stained clothing." —dennis Vrijsen Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in seven styles, including a pen!) Because the tin isn't joking when it says for ages 3–99, let me tell ya. My family has three of these sets because they're just that easy to throw in gloveboxes, purses, and play bags, so there's always something to fiddle with, whether we're on a plane or just waiting at the doctor's office. Promising reviews: "Quality is exactly what I expected for Magna-Tiles! I wanted to get an engaging toy for restaurants and travel, and since we have a massive Magna-Tile collection at home, I knew this would keep my toddlers entertained. I grabbed one for each toddler and love them!" —Taylor Hayes "Love these! They are tiny and easy to play with for not only my husband and I. Our two little toddlers love playing with them when we are in restaurants or somewhere they need to be entertained for a bit. Compact and nice to carry in any purse." —Vanessa Marshall Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in original, spring garden theme, and a heart pastel theme). Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this bubble bath! It doesn’t irritate my kids' skin. I use this on my four children, ages 4, 3, 2 and my 2-month-old baby! I love this and will continue to buy this!" —Deanna "We have twins, and they love bath time. Bubbles add a level of fun and probably about 20 minutes to bathtime. Honest Bubble Bath smells nice, and doesn't hurt their eyes... even when they start creating bubble hair styles and bubble beards." —Matt Denny Get it from Amazon for $11.67+ (available in two sizes and seven scents). Ideal for parents tired of playing burger shop, tbh. Promising review: "So much fun! I didn’t use them in my tub; I was afraid of staining. It did stain my hands, but my toddlers, 17 months and 3 years, loved it." —Devin Collazo Application is super easy, just wipe the surface, apply three of the included adhesive stickers, place it on the corner, and hold it for 30 seconds. 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 discrete 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, then please do!" —Amazon Customer "I had to get these for my kitchen tops since I have two toddlers always running around, so they fit perfectly on there." —Denise Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in sets of 18 and 24). Promising reviews: "Bluey fans, this is for you! These water pen books are a lifesaver for long trips, appointments with small children, or just for a fun, less messy activity with kids. My kids have loved these from 18 months old to 10 years old. If you have younger kids who like to put things in their mouths, this may not be the best option for you, but it is an easy project that can be used over and over again. When the pictures are 'painted' with water, vivid colors appear. The books are durable and do not bend easily. Make sure to empty out the water in the pen well when finished so it does not mold!" —Sara "My toddlers LOVE these! I am a repeat purchaser of these water arts. My kids wear them out with how much they color on these. It's such a fun, mess-free toy, and it lasts for a long time. We love these for car rides, planes, and any time where they have to wait. It's such a good value as there are many pages and they then dry quickly for them to reuse. It's a lifesaver for parents who want some quiet time to enjoy a hot coffee." —Christina Get it from Amazon for $4.79+ (available in 11 themes/characters). Promising reviews: "We bought this for a road trip. My toddlers love it. I just wish more came in a bottle. We made a wolf and Red Riding Hood. They played for at least an hour in the car." —Gina Laffler "To my surprise, these things have kept my 3-year-old and 21-month-old busy for up to an hour. We brought them on the airplane and also played with them at home. They have been used many times and are still in decent shape. I was very surprised at how well they have held up and also at how long they kept my toddler's attention. Will be buying again as gifts!" —Amazon Customer Promising review: "We have bought three of these. Kids love them. We have two in each car. We prefer bringing these to dinner, planes, everywhere over tablets. We had another kind, but the kids fought over this one, so we had to buy two more. Great size, 10-inch. The 2- and 4-year-olds love it!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes and six colors) Promising review: "We love this brand for both of my toddlers. My son loves the dinosaurs on his cup. Does well for both temperatures of drink, as well as very comfortable to drink from, as well as very durable when it comes to him chewing on the straw." —Shellsea Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 33 styles). Promising review: "This was a replacement for the same bag I bought six years ago. I just switched to a different color. This backpack organizes everything so well and looks great. I have two toddler boys, and this is the only diaper bag I will ever use. My husband and kids agree. Highly recommend!" —KT Get it from Amazon for $41.48+ (available in seven colors). Promising review: "I use these bibs daily for my 13-month-old messy eaters since I got tired of changing their pants after every meal! The little tray part at the bottom catches almost everything. They are also soft and not too heavy. My babies don't try to pull them off either, like they did with the cloth bibs. Easy to rinse off, I hand wash them, but I imagine you could also use the top rack of the dishwasher." —Andrea Get a three-pack from Amazon for $8.65 (available in three color sets). Promising reviews: "Both my 4- and 1.5-year-old can fill these on their own. They 'break' on contact and don't hurt, even when the kids get hit. We filled a bucket and let them fill from that. Saved so much time and money using these rather than normal balloons. No more filling! Will be buying more." —Amazon Customer "I wasn't sure if these would be as cool as they look, but they're even cooler! My toddlers asked to open them right away. My three-year-old learned how to use them in one or two tries. My one-and-a-half-year-old has been practicing all day, and they are having a blast using them with their water table and tossing them at the table. They will be the gift I give all for every kid's birthday all summer long!" —Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $12.74+ (available in eight different size packs). So you never have to choose between whether you should bring the baby's snacks or your water bottle EVER AGAIN. This saves me time every time I'm in a hurry to leave because I can grab just one bag instead of three. Promising reviews: "I needed a backpack diaper bag for an upcoming trip with the baby. My main diaper bag doesn’t convert and can be quite bulky. When I received it, I thought it was small. However, the reviews were so good that I decided to give it a try. It surprisingly fit everything we needed for the airplane and subsequent car trips. I was very pleasantly surprised. It’s very light. It’s durable. It’s chic. Well worth the money." —Magdalena P. "Love this bag!! You can see everything in it easily, which is critical with a newborn and toddler." —Kaitlyn M. Get it in beige from HAPP for $198 (originally $244; available in four colors). So you never have to choose between whether you should bring the baby's snacks or your water bottle EVER AGAIN. This saves me time every time I'm in a hurry to leave because I can grab just one bag instead of three. Promising reviews: "These products are amazing! I’ve been using the back pack version for three years now between my toddler and my 6month old twins. My husband never minds carrying this bag because it is neutral and chic!" —Sandra Get it in beige from HAPP for $179 (also available in black, dusty rose, and ash blue). * Gift Ideas For Kids That Won’t Make Their Parents Say “Oh No” * Sensory Toys For Babies To Learn And Explore * We Found The Best Kids' Bikes For Every Skill Level Plus sun hats, swim accessories, pool safety essentials, and finds from Walmart. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.