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Just some gizmos and gadgets to make everything from booger removal to bath time a little easier.

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Promising review: "I think personally this is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made as a mom. I’ve used this machine for over 2 years now, and it’s still going strong. I use it multiple times a day, basically running almost all day long. I love this machine so much, it honestly has made postpartum 100% easier. I don’t have to worry about hand washing my bottles or pumps while holding my newborn baby. I just put it all in the machine and like brand new, super clean. I’ve never had a problem with the machine and I have zero complaints. Yes, I do have to buy the little detergent tablets often, but I usually wait till they have a sale and then I stock up. Overall, this machine is amazing, easy to use, and honestly I recommend to everyone so that their day to day life is just much easier and smoother. 10/10." —Leslie

Get it from Amazon for $224.99 (available in two colors). 

Honestly, as a now "big kid" parent, I miss this dang thing. Made my life so much easier.

Promising reviews: "I've been using the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer for several weeks now, and it has been a fantastic addition to our daily routine. It's very easy to use — just place the clean bottles inside, press a button, and in no time, they're completely dry and sterilized. It saves me a significant amount of time and gives me peace of mind knowing the bottles are truly clean. I also appreciate that it has enough space for several items at once. I definitely recommend it to other parents." —DDelgado

Get it from Amazon for $102.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising reviews: "I was hesitant to spend the money on this product at first. Initially, it seemed more worth it to just heat up a bottle the old-fashioned way. This item was not included on my registry, as I thought it would be a waste of money. It did not seem necessary. After a few months of heating up bottles in the middle of the night with a crying baby, anxiously awaiting the next feeding, I decided to give this a try. I was not disappointed. I found the instructions very easy to use and put it together in about five minutes. I also found it easy to adjust the machine to the formula you are using. My bottle is ready in a minute, and my baby is very satisfied! No more listening to crying for 5–10 minutes while I am waiting for a bottle to heat up. This thing is instant! It has especially been helpful for those middle-of-the-night bottles. I think the only drawback is that it requires you to clean out the dispenser every four bottles. It's not super hard, but it can be a bit annoying if you aren't paying attention. If you are using a formula for your baby, this item is a must-have." —Meghan Scheer

"The Formula Pro Baby Brezza machine has been of great help. Prepare the bottle in seconds with the exact measure and at the ideal temperature, which saves a lot of time, especially in the early mornings. It is easy to use and clean. Without a doubt, a worthwhile investment to facilitate the routine with the baby." —Jakeline Gonzalez

Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. 

Promising review: "I am a mom who hates cutting grapes, but this is a LIFE SAVER! It not only saves time, but the kids love to help! The cut quality is there as well!" —Samantha Robinson

Promising review: "I seriously love this thing!! Yes, I can agree with other reviews that the tips are a bit harder than they look, but with babies, everything should be done with care. This has saved me and my S/O so much time. For those tedious and stubborn boogies you just can’t get, this comes in so handy!! 10/10 recommend. Pricey but so worth it!! :)" —Frenecy

Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in a lighted option).

Promising review: "Must-have! Easy to use and saves a significant amount of time. Love the three different settings, as well as the lights and music to soothe/ distract the little ones. Cleaning is so easy and fast! Rechargeable with a very long-lasting battery! Great for all ages." —Taylor Rae

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in 10 colors).

Promising reviews: "As a mom of two, I love how convenient this high chair is. It’s versatile and can actually grow with my baby, which is a huge plus. My favorite part is the magnetic buckle. It’s SO easy to get my baby in and out unlike others I’ve tried. I love how easy it is to clean. It’s very spacious and took minutes to put together! The fact that we can remove the tray with one hand is amazing. The Chair II checks all the boxes for my family." —Nataly M.

"We’ve been loving the Chair II! As a mom of 2 under 2, I love having baby gear that can grow with both of them. It was so easy to put together, looks good in our home, and anything that makes mealtime easier with two little ones is always a win for me!" —Precious K. 

Get it from Lalo for $249.99 (available in six colors).

My child is GIGANTIC now, but I actually just got this set to accommodate smol visiting family members over the holidays and I'm already obsessed with how easy it is to remove the seat from the base and attach to the stroller!

Promising reviews: "I couldn’t recommend this travel system more!! I had a teeny tiny preemie and the inserts were perfect! Now that we’ve taken the inserts out it’s perfectly roomy while still snug with so much room to grow. The stroller part is so so convenient! It’s so easy to fold and unfold one handed and fits anywhere! Has survived 2 blowouts with no staining at all! Has made two 18-hour drives and a week-long cruise and has held up so so well! I never ever question his safety with this seat! Overall, amazing value for the quality and functionality and the performance! So very glad I chose this set over the others I considered." —Keira

"Amazing baby car seat and stroller combo! It’s comfortable, easy to install, and makes traveling with my baby so much easier. I love it!" —yasmin

Get it from Amazon for $289.99 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "Finally got this for my 8-month-old after every meal, doing a whole clean-up routine. Wish I had gotten it a lot sooner! Great for parents, as it saves a lot of clean-up time and catches a significant amount of food. All you have to do is dump it out and wash it out, and it's brand new again! Definitely recommend having this at home, in your diaper bag, and anywhere you go! Has a couple of notches in the back to adjust for sizing so you can use this during each stage." —Lexie Leeman

Get a 3-pack from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in four color sets). 

Promising review: "She says she uses these DAILY. And that it saves her so much time with everything being able to be in one spot! Good gift for parents expecting a little one!" —Jac

Get it from Amazon for $19.71 (available in three sizes and four styles).

Promising reviews: "Amazing bathtub! If you have a newborn, get this bathtub and save time and money. Easy to use. Simply unplug the silicone stoppers or empty the tub and hang it to dry. My baby loves it! Must have for new moms." —Carly

Promising review: "I got this for my newborn nephew and my brother and his fiancé loved it, said it was a lifesaver and saved time walking upstairs to the nursery for quick changes as tired new parents." —Elizabeth Barr

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "My best purchase ever. My little one was crying every time I cleaned her. Cold wipes make her cry. Then we used warm water to warm up the wipes, but it didn't work out very well. Ended up having rashes on my two-week-old baby. After I purchased this wipe warmer, she no longer cries when I clean her; she is so happy, and this is a time-saving feature, especially at night. Easy to use. Never had any rash after. Now she is 2 months old. Loving the product." —DCP

Get it from Amazon for $29.74+ (available in two colors and a portable option).

Promising review: "Dead silent and zero stress! If you are on the fence about getting this, buy it immediately! The Momcozy electric nail trimmer is hands down the best grooming product I have ever purchased for my baby. Trimming tiny, delicate fingernails used to be so stressful, but this device completely changed that. I’ve been using it on my baby while he sleeps, and it is dead silent—it doesn't wake or startle him at all. I love having multiple speed settings to customize the file depending on what we need. I feel completely confident using it and never have to worry about accidentally nicking little fingers. I will never go back to a regular nail clipper or standard trimmer again. Every new parent needs one of these in their nursery!" —Ryan

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors). 

Promising reviews: "Saves time, fast and quick, very convenient." —Is This Useful?

"I pumped and bottle-fed and felt like I was constantly washing baby bottles or pump parts. This is my favorite brush for aggressively washing items as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have gone through a lot of them with my two kids, but they hold up the best for me!" —Erin and Steven

Get it from Amazon for $5.19+ (available in two colors).

Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok and knew I needed it. I have a teething toddler who is messy, and this saved clean-up time at restaurants. Plus, no more getting hurt when he leans into the table!" —Karsen

"A lifesaver. Saves a ton on clean-up time." —Zak

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "I started using these pads when my son was about 3 months old, snuck them in his overnight diaper and hoped for no more leaks. They are a game-changer!! We've used them every night since (16 months now), and we have NEVER had a single wet wake-up due to diaper overflow. I have saved so much time that I used to waste on washing crib sheets, pajamas, and cleaning up after a very tired baby. I wish I had known about these for my first. They are a MUST and I share them with every new mom I know." —Leslie Duff

Promising review: "This is a practical item to have if you have a child. I firmly believe that the child-to-stuffed animal ratio is 1:50. I purchased this to use under my kid's top bunk, saving me time from having to take all the stuffed animals off to change the sheets. It’s been a game-changer." —Meghan

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and 13 colors).

Promising review: "This is one of the best purchases I’ve made online! The product is excellent quality and looks amazing on the wall. I’ve had other stuffed animal storage bins that fell apart almost immediately, but this one is sturdy and well made. I ordered two for my daughters and now I’m ordering another for my other daughter and my granddaughter. I highly recommend these — it’s such a creative way to store stuffed animals while also being so beautiful to look at. My girls especially love the LED lights on it!" —Amazon Customer

This bundle comes with a mix of 10 Daniel Tiger and classic cartridges plus the Daniel Tiger and Owl figurine. Additional characters are also available for adding to their collection.

Promising review: "This projector is a bedtime game changer. Stories and songs are the perfect length to include it in your little ones' schedule, and help them calm down before sleep. Both my 3- and 4-year-old love all the stories and look forward to choosing a story and a song every night. We have had it for a few weeks now and it works perfectly. Batteries last long. We got four cartridges to start, and the kids have not been able to listen to all stories yet, because they love and learn through repetition, but I think eventually we will end up purchasing them all. It's not inexpensive, but it's something they can grow up with and learn different things at different ages." —Maria

Get it from Amazon for $59.97+ (available in various character sets).

Nugget Comfort is a small biz based in Butner, North Carolina, that specializes in play furniture made out of foam cushions.

Promising review: "My 3-year-old and my nearly 5-year-old have played with this thing constantly. Sometimes they are just lounging around on it but mostly it’s part of their adventure play. It’s been a boat, a castle, a camp, and so much more. They are gonna freak out when they get a second soon." —Tabatha C.

Get it from Nugget Comfort for $249+ (available in 24 colors and styles).

These are my family's go-to bandages because they *actually* stick, and the tins are so convenient to throw in bags and car gloveboxes. 

Promising reviews: "I love the assortment of bandages that are offered. My three-year-old daughter loves these bandages. I even purchased one for her preschool because the quality and colors are so beautiful. They stay on even through bathing and swimming. I still replace them after she's in the water, but they hold up very well. I love the tin and how well organized the contents are." —Carletta Lewis

"This is such a cute and compact first aid kit. There are a TON of bandages inside. The styles are great, something for even the pickiest kids (like mine), haha. Great quality bandages, they stay on great, they are flexible, and just so darn cute. It also includes lots of other great things to have when you are traveling, like ibuprofen, ointment, alcohol, and cleansing wipes." —Bunny2012

Promising review: "It's like buying sleep! I wasn’t sure if United would let us use these, and if they would even work for the boys. Both boys (one and four years old) slept 5-6 hours! Probably the most important purchase I made for the trip. Even had other parents asking me about them!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "This is a must on baby registries!!! I have tried a handful of options and by FAR this is the BEST!!!! It has saved me time with after bath clean up and mess! I love it!! Wish I would have found it sooner!!" —sj8687

"If your child is like mine, then you probably have 10+ toys for bath time. This basket makes it so much easier for space and convenience. Before I was tossing the toys in the sink, but that wasn’t working out. Don’t hesitate. This helped me organize my little ones toys and saved me space and time to get them organized once bath time was done." —louie

Promising review: "We are using this in our kids room under their tv for their Lego and block storage - it’s been a hit! It’s easy to roll out and in plus sturdy. If you have little people be sure to anchor it to the wall because I believe it’d be pretty easy to fall over as the main bookshelf part is open in the back. Just my opinion as my kids are rough. Would love if it was offered in other colors." —Quacey

Promising reviews: "We have always been Hatch fans with the Hatch Rest, but the Hatch Baby takes it to a new level! We love the new features that have been added to the Hatch Baby, from the shape, the dial on the top to control volume, dimming options on the Hatch, and more. In addition to that, the enhancements in the app are wonderful. They now have it organized by Baby, Toddler, and Kid with custom options for each based on what works best for that age. It’s impressive to say the least. They also have new colors, sounds, and stories, which I love. Lastly, the expert support option is AMAZING. As a new mom, I’ve spent my fair share of time googling, and this support is a game changer. I’ve been struggling with getting our son on the right nap schedule so we could get him to go to sleep a little earlier so having this support is what I need. We love Hatch and love the Hatch Baby! Would recommend to anyone!!" —Ashley O

Get it from Amazon for $67.99+ (available in five colors). 

Playhouse MD was born when two sisters, a doctor and an award-winning toy creator, Kaitlin and Sydney Wiseman, came together to transform kids’ healthcare with a dose of play. (Psst. Sydney Wiseman created the uber-popular Fingerlings toys!)

Promising review: "I used this dispenser with my baby, and it made giving liquid medicine so much simpler. The pacifier-style design helps my baby accept the dose without fussing, and the syringe shows the measurements clearly. It’s easy to clean, feels sturdy, and prevents spills. Overall, a very helpful tool for everyday use." —Monserrat Pineda

Get it from Amazon for $10.23 (also available as a spaceship design).

Milestones and More's focus is on making carefully curated play kits to complement and support the growth of children at any stage of development from birth to 3 years old. And it does good for the community! "All funds raised from Milestones & More Play Kits are invested into the communities we serve. Child Care Resource Center is one of the largest non-profits in Southern California serving 50,000 families a month spanning 22,500 square miles in the Northern Los Angeles and the entirety of San Bernardino County."

Get a kit from Milestones and More for $50 (available in seven age categories). 

Promising review: "We have had our Slumberpod for two years now and it's still one of our fave baby items. It is so useful for staying in hotels, sleeping with grandparents, traveling, etc. It folds up compactly and weighs very little, so great for packing in a suitcase. It could easily accommodate most pack-n-plays. Once we zip it up, I think she feels like a cocoon in there because she falls asleep quickly and soundly. I can't say anything negative about it. It is very simple to set up and take down, like a mini tent with only two rods. It holds up even if your kids get rowdy in there. This has been the only way for me and my husband to stay up past our daughter's bedtime when we're in a hotel room. So worth the money if you plan on sleeping somewhere other than your house." —Jenny C.

*And* your kids will love having any excuse to not walk back to the parking lot on foot.

Promising reviews: "I love this! My second baby is now 9 months old, and the wagon is perfect for us! I have a soon-to-be 3-year-old who loves to ride in the wagon way better than a stroller, and it’s not bulky at all. Super easy to maneuver through any pace, and it doesn’t fold up; it just folds straight down, which isn’t a bad thing, it’s just different. It’s super easy to use, and I love that my girls have space to play together when we are at stores." —Carrie E

"I have two kids, a 7-year-old and a 3-year-old, and I wish I would have bought this sooner. It does take up my whole trunk bc 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 $135.99+ (available in three styles and nine colors).

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