23 Parenting Products That'll Help You Juggle Life

Nov 15, 2023

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You'll surely be the ringleader of your own little circus the second you get your hands on the toddler luggage seat for your next trip.

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Promising review: "A friend told us about this and it saved us on our first flight with our 1-year-old. Not only is it great for holding a variety of snacks, it served as great entertainment also. He loved watching it spin and pressing the button, and opening and closing the door. It entertained him for a lot longer than any other toy we had. A must have for traveling with a toddler, we won't go on another trip without it." —Nicole A.

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

It's recommended for kids 2 and up and can hold up to 50 pounds.

Promising review: "I usually do not leave reviews, however, I read through the reviews prior to purchasing the Lugabug seat and had mixed feelings about getting one, but I did anyway. I am so glad that I did. This product is AMAZING! If you have a toddler, this works extremely well. I frequently fly alone with my 2-year-old and I hate to carry extra stuff (strollers, car seats, carriers, etc.). My daughter loved getting in it and it made getting around through the airports a breeze. I was even able to enjoy a cup of coffee at the same time as pulling her along with my luggage. My daughter also took a hour and a half long nap in (in the leaned back position with my luggage handle resting on my knee). I just ordered another one because I don't want to travel without one. Can't say enough good things about this product. Also, since I fly standby I spend a lot of time in the airport and I received numerous inquiries about the Lugabug from parents carrying kids about my daughter's age." —Gretta R.

Get it from Amazon for $47.50.

This baby can clean up to 11 bottles and accessories like teethers, pacifiers, and plastic toys at once.

Promising reviews: "Makes my life much easier!! I was washing bottles multiple times a day and then boiling a huge pot of water to drop them in to sterilize them. This is so much easier. You just put the bottles in, and it sanitizes and dries them for you!! I love the drying aspect, as I was wiping off all the bottles with paper towels every time I washed them. The cycles are either 45 mins or 65 mins. Way less time than waiting for a huge pot of water to boil and all the hand drying time! This is definitely worth it!" —soozer07

"Can't live without this. Perfect for a mommy on the run with a million things to do! Bottles are nicely sanitized and dry! Literally took some weight off my shoulders." —Claudia Emanuels Keel

Get it from Amazon for $69.95 (available in two shapes and patterns).

Promising reviews: "My 3-month-old son loves this. He gets bored lying in his bouncer. I get half way through showering with him in his bouncer, and he cries. I got a whole shower with him in this AND SHAVED MY LEGS! He was all smiles when I got out to dry off! It is portable, so it's easy to move around. He will also sit in it after feeding while I pump, and it supports him well. He is in between lying and sitting and is very stable in it. He loves the toys, and I have changed them out with others he likes that we already had. Worth the money!" —UCPA

Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in eight styles).

Promising review: "I could not live without this wrap! My newborn not only needed to be held often but would need to have direct skin to skin contact with me. This made cooking, cleaning, and just relaxing much easier with the ability to be hands (and arms) free. I found many helpful tutorials on how to use this wrap on Youtube. When my daughter grew too large for this, I was able to simply wash it and give it to my cousin to reuse. Would definitely recommend." —Ayee__Kae

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 16 colors).

*Still be sure to keep your eyes on the road, friends!

Promising review: "This camera is a new mommy must-have. I was using a mirror and constantly was readjusting it and relying on my mirror to see his mirror and it was stressful. I knew there had to be something better when I ended up driving at night with my 2-month-old to the hospital, and he was freaking out, and I couldn't see him, so I was pulling over to check on him every few minutes, and it was a nightmare. This camera has been my saving grace. I was hesitant at first reading reviews saying it's not night vision but mine automatically switches even in parking garages to night vision. I love that I can see my baby and not have to fix a mirror. Or turn my head to see fully what's going on with him in the back. I really really recommend this for peace of mind!! —Jennifer K

Get it from Amazon for $29.98.

Promising review: "Great product. Huge problem solver if you have an older kid but also a younger one that uses a stroller. People at the park saw how well it was working and kept asking where we got it and if they could snap a picture of the product. Highly recommend." —Hannah

Get it from Walmart for $60.95+ (available in two colors).

It's recommended for children between 8 and 45 pounds and can be used in four different holding positions — feeding/breastfeeding, side carrying, front facing, and face-to-face.

TushBaby is a mama-owned, California-based small biz that specializes in products that bring a little more ease to everyday parenting life.

See why this mama calls the TushBaby "the best invention for parents of young children" on TikTok.

Promising review: "Can't live without. Literally my favorite baby product. SO worth the splurge. If I had the money, I'd buy one for every new mom in my life. I live on a third floor apartment, so this makes it so much easier to carry my child up and down. Handy for walks, the grocery store, carrying around the zoo, etc. The pockets are perfect as a mini diaper bag for quick out of the house things. Love. I also bought the waist extender since I'm having issues losing the baby weight. Very nice addition! Can't recommend enough." —Alisa

Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

Promising reviews: "Honestly, where do I start. Words can't do this justice. THE BEST BABY ITEM I purchased, and the best you’ll purchase, as well. The literal best. Can't live without it. 100% recommend. Actually 1,000,000% recommend. Yes. Yes. Yes. This needs to be talked about more and get more exposure. I didn't even know this existed until my baby was weeks old. Somehow I came across an advertisement for it on Instagram, watched a video on it, and bought it 30 minutes later. Literally. People, tell your friends about this. Help change their lives with their newborn, as well." —Shelby

"Makes a bottle in seconds. Feeding time is much less stressful because your baby can be fed at first hunger cues instead of late hunger cues (crying) by the time a bottle is ready. Less gas because you don't have to shake the bottle to mix formula. Excellent for nighttime feeding and just easier during the day." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in four styles).

This kit includes a pump, nipple adapters (which fit every major pump brand), 20 sturdy, disposable, freezer-proof twist top bags, a breast milk organizer, two feeding bottles, two nipple brushes, a slow flow active latch nipple with a case, a medium flow active latch nipple and case, and a fast flow active latch nipple and case. It's top rack dishwasher safe and steam sterilizer safe for easy cleaning.

So how does this thing work? You'll pump directly into the storage pouches (they twist lock directly onto pumps from all major brands) then collect and store the individual pouches in the freezer. Perfect if your babe needs breast milk but you work and gotta give the baby to the sitter. You can drop 'em into the little bottle frames and feed directly from these pouches. The pouches are pre-sterilized and there's no need to transfer any milk! You can also use them to store homemade baby food.

Kiinde Store is a small biz that specializes in products to make being a parent and everyday parenting tasks easier.

Promising reviews: "These are the most amazing time-saving things ever!! I got a sample in a box gifted to me full of different sample items. I wasn't sure what it was at first but when I lost one of the bottles to my breast pump I tried these and WOW!!! SO convenient and easy. Even the bottles are amazing and easy to clean. You only have to worry about cleaning the nipples, which is much better and easier than having to clean a whole bottle and the pieces and parts. There are three different nipples with different flow speeds and my LO has had issues choking on milk with other bottles but not with these. I love these so much and would recommend them to anyone!! If you are pumping GET THIS! They are amazing!" —Chelsea

Get it from Amazon for $41.99.

Promising review: "My husband and I were definitely not on the hunt for a wipe dispenser and even thought it was a waste of money. But one month into having our first baby and seeing how annoying it would be to pull wipes from their own disposable packages and have the whole package come up with each wipe (especially when it got towards the bottom of the pack), we were on the hunt for a solution. We reluctantly got this one, ashamed that we were spending $20 on something so extra, but once we started using this we were 100% sold on its use. It truly is a one wipe dispenser, which is AMAZING, and we love the click-open lid that silently opens up, not like the super loud crinkly wipe packages that are so noisy at three a.m. when you are trying to quietly change your baby's diaper. We love this so much we bought a second just to keep at our in-laws house when we spend time there. Can't say enough good things about this." —Brian F

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors).

WeeSprout is a family-owned small biz founded by a husband and wife who offer a variety of parenting solutions to help parents feel less overwhelmed.

Promising review: "They are durable and easy to clean, but what I am MOST impressed with is how well they suction to the table. My toddler loves to throw food, no idea why. She loves to pick up her plate and dump it on the floor. Nope, not with these plates. She tired and failed. Can't say enough great things about these plates. I plan on buying more. Thank you for making meals easier and cleaner!" —KJA

Get a set of three from Amazon for $21.99 (available with or without lids and in 11 colors).

And check out this little mat that this can attach to!

Promising review: "These are fantastic for keeping my child from dropping her sippy cup over and over during meals. I'd recommend to any parent who just wants one thing to be easier. But isn't that all of us?" —Leigh P.

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 12 colors).

See this in action on TikTok.

Promising review: "I had been looking for a strong suction toy for my 9-month-old's highchair when I came across this one. I liked that I could just attach toys we already have here to it and he can't throw them down. I would highly reccomend this!" —Merranda

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Love! I was in the market for a nice shopping cart cover. My newest baby definitely is one that puts everything possible into his mouth, so a shopping cart cover was a must this time around. It's easy to unfold and fold up. A little tricky to put on the first time, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it. It seems to be fairly padded. Covers a standard Walmart cart thus far. I believe it will work for high chairs as well. I do wish it came with its own toys. I would definitely recommend for children who are comfortable sitting up on their own." —Alicia

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in five colors).

Carrie Dee is a Syracuse, NY-based small biz that specializes in nursery closet dividers.

Promising review: "They may seem silly but little Alex's closet is always organized just the way I like it. These were hugely helpful when family would stop by and 'help' me out around the house while I was recouping from a C-section. After they would leave I would have to organize the clothes again by size. Since I've had these when family (even dad) puts clothes away they always end up in the right spot!!" —Karah D

Get them from CarrieDee on Etsy for $7.95+ (available four sets and two display size options).

Promising review: "This swing saved my life! I couldn't put my baby anywhere or in anything without him waking up 10 minutes later. I was getting so tired and couldn't get anything done around the house... until I bought this swing! He loves being in it whether he's asleep or awake. I also like that it plugs into the wall so you don't ever have to worry about batteries going dead. I've had it for about a month now and it's still going strong. I highly recommend this swing!" —Lyndsey P.

Get it from Amazon for $109.97 (available in three styles and six colors).

*Although these wipes do clean, they don't disinfect!

Promising review: "If 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 $4.19.

Promising review: "Can't live without it and I don't know how my son was living without it until I bought one for him. Apparently, they didn't know this item existed. They are so happy to have this now and not spend forever running frozen breast milk under hot water. This model seemed the least complicated and seemed the most like the type I used when he was a baby. Put the water in the unit (using the measuring spoon on the side), turn it on, put the bottle in, wait, and when it beeps in a few minutes it's ready."—Barb W.

Get it from Amazon for $18.96+ (available in two styles).

See why this parent is "obsessed" with this bottle on TikTok.

Promising review: "I love these bottles so much! My baby loves to move around and kick and doesn't like to really be held while eating. This is the best thing ever!!! Also when on car rides, it's super useful. Of course, always watch your babies. I think this is best for older babies maybe over 3 months. :) But other than that, I love this product!!" —Andrea Land

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This diaper bag backpack has been a lifesaver for me. The changing station is so convenient and makes things so much easier when I'm out and about with my baby. The backpack itself is really spacious and has lots of pockets to help me stay organized. Can't recommend it enough!" —Stephanie

Get it from Walmart for $45.99+ (available in five colors)

See why this parent "regrets not getting this sooner" on TikTok.

Catchy is a small biz started by two Aussie parents who wanted to make meals with littles less messy.

Promising review: "It's revolutionized dinner times! Not only is there less food waste, there's also less mess and less throwing of food, as it's not as satisfying not to hear a thump on the ground! Would recommend to any and all!" —Kate W

Get it from Catchy for $49.95 (available in different styles for various highchair brands).

Watch this parent's demo on TikTok.

Promising review: "For years, my kids have been dumping their Legos onto a blanket. Pieces constantly fall off and get lost, and it's a pain to get everything back into the plastic storage bin when they're finished. (And, of course, that job falls to me because they're too little to lift the blanket by themselves.) When this bin arrived, I dumped all of the Legos into it, and then gave it a try. It worked EXACTLY as advertised! I dumped the Legos out onto the fabric, then grabbed the handles and effortlessly dumped everything back into the bin. Now, my kids are able to dump out the Legos all on their own, play with them to their hearts' content, and then put them all away again when they're done. The border keeps most of the pieces on the fabric (a few escaping is unavoidable), and the bright solid color helps them find the piece they need more easily. They're able to put everything away without my help, which is awesome! Plus, when everything is put away, the bin tucks away nicely in the corner. It even matches the fabric/color of our large toy bin! I really wish I had something like this when I was a kid, but I'm incredibly grateful to have it now, as it's making my parenting life MUCH easier!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $58.99 (available in four colors).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.