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Take following them around to brush their teeth and go to the bathroom off your list *and* give them more independence, win-win.

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Label Ellui is a Canadian small biz making stickers for kids' clothing.

Get a 16-pack from Label Ellui on Etsy for $6.81 (available in 16 font variations).

Check out a TikTok of the egg bite maker in action. 

Psst — a lot of folks also use these for pancake and protein pancake bites! 

Promising reviews: "We love this to make quick, easy eggs for breakfast, kids love 'em, we love 'em." —Craig Burk

"I bought this in hopes of making egg bites similar to Starbucks, and I have not been disappointed. I chose this one after reading reviews on the smaller four-bite size. I have used it many times and have had excellent results each time. I followed the recipe in the booklet and used a tip from another reviewer that suggested tripling the cottage cheese amount. It’s very easy to use and clean." —April124

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors). 

Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy.

Promising reviews: "This is my favorite product for my daughter. It really moisturizes her curls. I love seeing how beautiful and bouncy her curls get. It made my life easier styling it. The scent is a plus, also. Definitely recommend, and I will be stocking up." —Girl_mom

"This spray is amazing! It works wonders on my 2-year-old's hair. With her hair being curly, it gets tangled so easily. I use this spray at night after I wash her hair or in the morning before brushing it. It helps detangle her hair while making it soft. Her curls really plump out when using this product. It also stays soft all day, even after playing outside. The spray bottle is great as well. It doesn’t leak down the sides like some do when you use them. It also has a convenient lock on it so I can put it down and not worry about my daughter spraying it everywhere." —Juliet King

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and multi-packs).

Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).

Promising reviews: "PSA to moms of children with wild tangly hair. This brush is amazing! It's usually a huge hassle for me to brush my daughter's hair because it tangles so easily. She says it hurts, I say deal with it, and then an epic battle ensues. I've had this brush for two days and it has made my life so much easier. It glides right through the knots, she says it doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't cause as much breakage as a regular brush, and it makes her hair look soft and silky. I'm kinda hoping her hair tangles during her nap so I can use it again!! 😂😂😂" —Amy D.

"My 6-year-old loves it. We got it at the same time as a natural hair detangling spray for kids. Together instead of spending a long time brushing long tangly hair and being late for school... we are out the door in a matter of minutes. And, it doesn't tear the hair out. The product just works." —DYM

Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in 10 colors and a two-pack).

Travel Tray is a small business started to create a way for toddlers to keep a drink and snack nearby while in the car seat or stroller.

Promising reviews: "Wish I had these with my other kids and wish I had it sooner with this one. She loves it, and it so much easier for her to eat in the car if we’re running late." —jenna

"Love this handy tray. Had a 15-hour drive to Arizona with our 16-month-old and this made the drive so much easier! Was easy to turn around to place his snacks on the tray while he watched his movie, PLUS our food stops. I highly recommend this!!" —David reyes

Funbites is a small biz you may have seen featured on Shark Tank. And this is top-shelf dishwasher-safe!

Promising reviews: "My granddaughter told me about these, so I ordered them for her to use with my great-grandson. He didn't care much for baby food and wanted what we ate. She said they worked great. Cuts just the right size for him and doesn't take long to get his meal ready." —Virginia McDowell

"You know you’re a mom when you get excited about a food cutter! My daughter recently turned 1, and we needed to start packing a protein, a grain, and two fruits/veggies. I was overwhelmed and not sure how my daughter was going to handle eating a sandwich, even though she had been eating ‘real’ food since she was 6 months old. This is a game changer! It works perfectly, cutting her sandwich into the perfect size! Not only does it cut sandwiches perfectly, but I’ve also used it on slices of cheese to make them into bite-sized pieces! I tell everyone about this tool and can’t wait to try it on something else!" —cdecker

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven color-and-shape combos and multi-packs).

Check out a TikTok of the drink dispenser in action. 

This requires two AA batteries. The dispenser should work on almost all non-carbonated beverages.

Promising reviews: "Got this for the grandkids so they don’t have to try and lift the cartons of milk, juice, etc. out and spill on the counters. Can fill their own glass and cereal bowls and don’t need to wait for mom to help in the morning before school, they love having them." —Diane Ferguson

"Super happy with this purchase. Our two little ones (5- and 3-year-olds) can now easily fill their own drinks. We also purchased a dual cereal dispenser from Amazon, so now the kids can get their own breakfast cereal with milk!" —April M. Ramos

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors and multipacks). 

Promising review: "My daughter couldn’t reach the faucet to wash her hands and this was so helpful for her to be more independent and wash her hands by herself." —Caro Losada

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors and two-packs).

These install in minutes on standard light switches.

Promising review: "Must-have for toddlers! Perfect solution! As my toddler's independence soars, so do frustrations. This light switch extender pack was a great buy. He can now turn on the lights in his room and bathroom. Installation was easy and works as expected." —AW

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising reviews: "I needed a fast way to mix pancake batter without using too many dishes, and space was limited. I ordered this and have used it many mornings. It's easy to use and easy to clean. I will be trying to use this to dispense cupcake batter in the near future." —Jocelyn Yuen

"Ohhhh, what a lifesaver. My husband is the pancake maker in our house; it's something special he does with the kids on weekends while he lets me sleep in a bit. However, when I wake up and come downstairs, I always find a huge mess to clean up. He cooks them, but never cleans up. I never complained (hey, I get to sleep in!!) but offered suggestions on how to cook without making such a mess. We're talking not only about mixing bowls not rinsed out, with now-dried pancake batter caking them, but also about drips of batter on my stove, on the floor, and in my CLEAN cast-iron skillet that sits next to the stove. I had had enough when I came down to find dried pancake batter on THREE of the stove's burners. I had to dismantle the stove to clean it. Making memories with the kids is great, making more work for mom is NOT! I saw this pancake mixer in passing while browsing Amazon and knew I had to get it. It works. Great. Messes are gone. The only thing I need to do is rinse out this product when I get up, and then put it in the dishwasher. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You took a lot of stress off my shoulders!!" —Dugrace

Promising reviews: "Our 5-year-old uses this daily to get ready for school! Easy to understand and use, durable, and there are extra tabs to fill out if there is something on there you need. :)" —Dallis Olsen

"High Functioning Autistic Child uses this each morning to get ready and out the door on time. It is great." —Julie Burton

Get it from Amazon for $4.98+ (available individually or in two-packs and in two styles).

Fistik Puzzles is a small biz based in Ukraine creating wooden puzzles and charts.

Promising review: "A great way to teach kids about routine and also give them some choice and autonomy in planning their day!" —Kelsey

Get it from Fistik Puzzles on Etsy for $58.89+ (originally $117.78+; available in six set sizes, five sizes, and with or without a name added).

Solar Buddies is a small biz based in the UK, founded by two moms, who set out to develop a product that would make applying sunscreen on kiddos easier.

Promising reviews: "My daughter absolutely hates getting sunscreen and lotion rubbed on, so I was looking for something to aid in making the process faster. I found these, and wow, what a game changer. I got the two-pack and use one for sunscreen and one for lotion. It has sped the process up, and she doesn’t try to crawl away anymore. So far they have held up very well through many uses and being thrown in a diaper bag for travel. It helps dispense the product evenly and spread it out in the same step. Would recommend." —Paige J.

"I hesitated, but I originally saw this item on TikTok and knew it would make life SO MUCH easier when it comes to putting sunscreen on myself and my kids, and I have to say, I am NOT disappointed!! The sunscreen goes on so smoothly and evenly, and I feel like I will be saving so much sunscreen now that I'm not just squirting a huge glob in my hands and spending so much time trying to rub in a ridiculous amount into mine and my children's skin. My only regret with buying these is that I wish I had bought a couple more so that I could have different ones for each of the sunscreens we use! But I will be recommending these to everyone!" —Carmen

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $27.98 (available in 11 color combinations).

Promising review: "My son started kindergarten, and this is a big help for my husband and me. It's so nice having one less thing to stress about in the morning. It also helps my son to recognize the days of the week and how many days we have left. The sleeves are a good size for smaller clothing, pockets seem pretty durable. I had some issues with the door, which was hanging on closing, but I then moved it. Easy to use and a good value." —Deanna

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Not only do my 7-year-old’s teeth look so much cleaner than they did when he was brushing them without an electric toothbrush, but he really looks forward to brushing and is motivated to brush twice a day!!! As a mom, this is very exciting. No more excuses from him since he uses the toothbrush app, gets to brush along with his fuzzy, cute friend, and earn virtual prizes. Wow! I do need to give him an extra minute before school and bed to brush along with his app, but it is more than worth it!!! Thank you!" —kristen

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four designs).

Promising reviews: "Works great, quick and easy in the mornings." —Julie Swackhammer

"Not only does it work great for my 4- and 5-year-olds, but it also works great for the teenager who never puts the lid back on the toothpaste. This way, I have one less battle to fight in my house." —Ashley Moses

Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.45+ (available in three versions, three pack sizes, and five color combinations). 

This bad boy includes a toothpaste dispenser (that'll squeeze out every last ounce!), four cups and holders, and a place to store your toothbrushes.

Promising review: "So glad we found this! With a 4- and 5-year-old I was constantly cleaning toothpaste off everything in the bathroom! This is great, they basically need zero help from me now. And it keeps my counter less cluttered with everything in one handy place. Highly recommend especially if you have kids!" —Maggie Byers

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four colors).

Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action. 

Promising reviews: "Really easy solution for busy mornings with kids. My daughter loves getting her own cereal. No more waste due to the bag being left open." —Brandy Mann

"It looks so cute on the counter, and it's been perfect to help give my little ones a little independence getting their breakfast in the morning!" —Mikell

Promising review: “Worked great on my son’s high-top Converse! I didn't expect these to work so well on high-top shoes, but they do! We aren’t waiting 15 minutes for my son to get his shoes on to go to school, so these are totally worth it! My son doesn't use the top holes, so 45 inches worked, but I would have gone longer if I had known.” —ThriftyCouponMom 

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in nine lengths and 15 colors).

Promising review: "My toddler was struggling with transitions from one activity to another, so we got this little timer. She loves it because it’s cute, and now we transition easily. When she hears the beep, she says, 'That’s the timer,' and moves on from what she’s doing. I’m honestly amazed at how well it works. It’s small but mighty and easy to carry around the house with us!" —Kimberly S

Get it from Amazon for $14.49+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "My toddler has been waking up on time thanks to this thing; she fights sleep and waking up. Definitely worth the buy!!!!!!!" —Smarty

"My daughter is a very deep sleeper, which makes waking her for school an absolute chore. We have tried many alarms in the past. They would just go off until I went up to turn them off. I began to think nothing would ever wake her! I decided to try this alarm clock in the hopes that I would no longer have to set aside 30 minutes every morning to wake her. We have had this clock for about two weeks now, and I have not needed to go up to wake her since its arrival!! I cannot tell you how shocked I am at how quickly it worked. This is an amazing product!! Thank you so much for helping my 8-year-old become more independent." —Katelyn Lindberg

Get it from Amazon for $29.59+ (available in four finishes).

Check out a TikTok of the whisk in action. 

Promising review: "This is one of the coolest gizmos I’ve purchased! And it works like a charm, especially for scrambled eggs. I’ve always struggled with getting the egg white and yoke blended well together. This tool does the trick. I found it most effective with liquids. Any kind of sauce or salad dressing can be well blended with this tool too." —Austin

ChooMee is a small biz based in Northern California, owned by a mom, that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.

*And* they are reusable… when they've finished a pouch, you can just toss the lid in the dishwasher!

Promising reviews: "Are you tired of your infant squeezing their food pouches all over themselves? The floor? And most importantly, your nice dress shirt as you're trying to leave the house in the morning and you're already running late for work, and no matter how many breakfast burritos from Whataburger you bring into the office, your boss is going to kill you for being late again?! Not saying that would happen to me, maybe you, but not me. Why? Because I bought these little puppies before that could ever happen. The one-way valve saves the day. And even my manly, manicured, buttery soft hands can't squeeze hard enough to get a drop out. Save your shirts and your jobs. Buy these tops!" —J. Mueller

"I am OBSESSED. I saw these on TikTok and ran to Amazon... so glad I did! My toddler loves yogurt/applesauce pouches, but started purposely dumping and squeezing the contents out. But these make it absolutely impossible for her to do that without making it difficult to eat! I tested them, and it’s SO easy to drink out of, but I was unable to squeeze anything out. 10/10 recommend. I’m definitely buying more." —Amanda

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.98 (available in five color combos). 

Check out a TikTok of the holder in action. 

Promising reviews: "I have twins, and it’s impossible to feed two babies fast enough. I just put the premixed food pouches in there, and my girls just suck them down! Works so easily and saves me time, so I don’t have to be glued to feeding them! It actually saves on food, too. They suck it down, so I don’t waste any giving them a little by little and having them spit it out. My girls are 6.5 months old, so it works great for coordination too! Would buy again!" —Kallie Pope

"BEST THINGS EVER!! My little one is 10-months-old and a little miss independent. She HATES when I have to help feed her. She LOVES the applesauce pouches, but always squeezes them and makes the biggest mess ever! I thought these would be worth a shot. I was right!! Works awesome for her with juice boxes, too! AND she's happy because mommy doesn't have to help!! I would definitely buy them again, and I told EVERYONE with littles how much they need to buy these!" —Kaila

Get one from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors and two-packs). 

Promising reviews: "Absolutely love this product. We use it almost every single day when we are out running around with my daughter. It’s easy for her to hold on to, and I love that this comes with a lid so the snacks don’t dry out or spill out. It’s easy to travel with because it collapses too." —Devon

"This is the second container I've bought since my daughter is now starting to feed herself. I bought one for my son two years ago, and it has held up great. It can hold a large amount of snacks; smaller ones like Cheerios will come out if the container gets thrown around, but it's still less of a mess than using a standard bowl. I love that it collapses; I can just throw it in my bag and use it as needed when we are out and about. Overall great value, the kids love them, and the material is good quality." —Denisse

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

Promising reviews: "I never leave the house without my Tide Pen — with a 3- and 4-year-old, spills and stains happen daily! It’s saved so many shirts and pants from juice, markers, you name it. Quick, easy, and actually works. Every parent needs one in her purse or car!" —Sal

"These are the BEST‼️ Our kids put them in their backpacks for school and often say thank you because the Tide Pen came in clutch for them or a friend. We put them in the back-to-school teacher basket gifts and stockings, and have a Tide Pen thrown in pretty much every vehicle and bag we own because they last!! We pulled one out of a camping bag that was at least 3 years old and still worked great‼️ We have used these on nearly every clothing stain without ever having the fabric color lift them, or after washing. 🤯😍 These are a lifesaver to share anytime but are so great for professional settings or at business conventions, weddings, and formal events." —D

This set includes one half-gallon, two sandwiches, and one snack bag. And they're dishwasher-, microwave-, and oven-safe!!

Promising reviews: "Whether you use it for snacks, or store fresh berries in the fridge, or store items in the freezer, this is great! Great for kids' snacks." —Aungie

"I’m in love with these things! I used to spend a lot of time washing bags to reuse, but now I use these and put them in the dishwasher. I also like to slice up a banana and stick it in a Stasher with spinach, kale, and strawberries, and put it in the freezer for a smoothie that is prepped and ready to go for my busy mornings. I gift these to people all the time. They’re awesome!" —Lydia Feuerstein

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $54.46+ (available in three color combinations and a pack of eight).

Promising review: "I can’t even begin to describe how excited I was to get this Caboodle for my baby girl’s hair accessories! The moment I saw it, I was instantly transported back to my own childhood — sitting on the floor with my bright, glittery Caboodle, carefully organizing scrunchies, snap clips, and those little butterfly barrettes. It was my treasure chest growing up, and now I get to pass that magic on to her. The Caboodle itself is just as cute and functional as I remember. It has the classic flip-top lid with the tiered trays that make organizing a breeze. I use it to store her bows, headbands, rubber bands, and tiny brushes. Everything has a place, and it’s so easy to find what we need during those hectic mornings. It also looks adorable on her dresser, and she already loves opening and closing it, pointing to her favorite hair pieces. I know she’s still a baby, but I can already tell she’s going to treasure this just like I did. This wasn’t just a purchase — it was a full circle moment. Nostalgia meets practicality in the best way possible. I can’t recommend it enough for moms looking for a fun and functional way to organize their little one’s things… or just relive a little '90s magic. 💕✨" —Fallyn

Get it from Amazon for $18.97+ (available in 27 colors).

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