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Nov 14, 2023

44 Parenting Products With Glowing Reviews

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Reviewers are really excited about these products.

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Promising reviews: "A must-have! 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

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Bonus: These have holes in the bottom for water play and come with a cute star ring to keep them together.

Promising review: "The best $4 I have ever spent! Such a simple and inexpensive toy that has entertained my 10 month old so much and has been his most used toy so far. He has been playing with these since about 5/6 months old and he just comes up with new ways to enjoy them which has been so much fun to watch him discover. He started by just grabbing them and tasting them. Now he puts them inside of each other, looks for other toys to fit inside them, and pretending to drink out of them. I know this is a long review for a $4 item, but I really want to express how great such a simple toy can be. I will be buying this as an add on for every baby gift/shower that I need!" —GW

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising reviews: "The holy grail of sippy cups!! This cup is THE BOMB! No leaking, easy to clean, my 18-month-old, who wants to do and have everything like his 6-year-old brother, loves this cup! Both boys use them. Not too babyish for my older one and easy enough that my little guy can use them, we now have four of them! I’m sure a couple more are in our future! And the price is great." —shoelover

Get it from Amazon for $10.47+ (available in four prints).

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 $6.

The set comes with 36 playing cards, 264 playing chips, caller's mat and cards, and a storage box. This version is a fun twist on the classic, but instead of calling out numbers, the leader calls out words (there are 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: "A fun way to practice sight words! Our first-grader was feeling really discouraged with her sight words and I've been trying to think of ways to encourage her and get her excited to learn things she doesn't already know. She loved this game! We played with the whole family and her 3-year-old sister even enjoyed playing (we show her the cards and have her find the word that matches on her Bingo card). I think this is a great way to make learning/practicing sight words fun! I am very happy with this purchase and I can see how it would be great for teachers in the classroom as well!!" —Jennie

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "My 2-year-old mastered the her numbers, alphabet, colors, shapes, and identifies all animals and objects on the cards. When I first received the cards I thought they may be a little too advanced for her age (18-month-old at the time), but I was dead wrong! After about a month and a half of using the flash cards she mastered them! We usually 'play' with the flash cards for only about 10 minutes before her bedtime. This is a great tool in the early developmental stages for any toddler. I’m excited to get her the next card set. Material = durable, same as a normal deck of cards. Size = a little bigger than your typical deck of cards. Fits nicely in pocket or purse, great for keeping toddlers busy while traveling. Overall = A+." —M. Abdallah

Get a pack of 58 cards from Amazon for $13.99 (also available for babies).

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

Promising review: "This stuff is fantastic for curly girls! I spray it in my daughter's dry hair in the morning, run my fingers through her ringlets (never ever comb or brush curly hair dry), then clip the top back. It smells amazing, and the price on Amazon is better than other national retailers I've found it at. The price is worth it. Minimizes frizz and keeps curls soft and natural looking. My daughter has soft/fine thick hair." —Carolyn Smith

Get it from Amazon for $9.29 (also available in a two-pack).

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

"I was shocked at how much easier it was to detangle my 3-year-old daughter's mixed super-curly hair with this brush and she didn't cry. It's a huge win for us!" —Leanna

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in multiple colors and packs of two).

Promising review: "We absolutely love Native shoes. My kiddo doesn't like sand overload from walks on the beach. These still get sand and water in them but not to the same extent as other shoes. We tried an off-brand once because we were going out of town on short notice. The off-brand rubbed her ankles and hurt. These have never caused any problems. These float in the water too if they were to slide off which is fantastic. Great for all day at the lake/beach or pool days!! This is our third or fourth pair. I love the shimmer. Will keep buying them until she tells me she doesn't like them. My friends have asked for a pair in adult sizes." —Zoe Marie

Get them from Amazon for $44.95+ (available in 35 colors and in sizes 4 toddler–13 little kid).

Promising review: "Easy easy easy! Amazing highchair! Seriously, can't say enough nice things. I love how easy it is to clean, to fold, to use. The storage bin underneath has been incredible! It's very sturdy, lightweight, and not top heavy at all! And it works at our counter height table! The recline option is great too-so easy to adjust even when my son is in it. I looked at a lot of high chairs before getting this one and SO glad I did. This may be my favorite baby purchase to date as far as simplifying and improving my role as Mom." —Sarah C.

Get it from Amazon for $64.99.

The set includes a stage one spoon and stage two spoon. The first stage spoon doubles as a teether, and is designed to introduce babies to holding utensils and exploring purees, as they soothe their sore gums. The second stage spoon is capable of holding more food and can even be loaded with solids for the child to grab and eat.

Note: The spoons don't have a stopper, so please supervise your babies to make sure they don't stick the spoon too far back in their mouth. Recommended for ages 6 months+.

Promising review: "Great skill-building utensil. My baby loves gnawing on these for teething just as much as he loves eating with them! I love that you can load the spoon and hand it to baby to feed themselves. My little one just turned 6 months and uses these spoons with wild success. A must-have for BLW or feeding, in general." —Christopher

Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in various colors combinations and packs of four or six spoons).

This science kit includes four natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, one display stand, and one learning guide.

Promising review: "My daughter is 10 and this kept her busy for HOURS! She had so much fun and was excited every time she got a glimpse of what might be inside. A couple of them were pretty cool, while the rest were just white. She didn't care, she loves them all. She was so proud to gift them to her grandparents." —Michelle

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

Note: Children still need supervision while using them, of course.

Promising review: "I’ve only had these for a couple of days, but already my 4-year-old daughter keeps asking me for things to chop up. They’re perfect for the little chef in your life or the kid who want to be a big helper. So far she's easily (and safely) chopped up: lettuce, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, even carrots! I can run my hand along the blade and not cut myself and yet it's designed in a way that you can still chop through veggies and fruits. Another pro is they are super easy to clean and dishwasher-safe. They came exactly as pictures for me: in three different sizes and colors, with a slight grip texture on the handle for little hands. They’re nice and lightweight as well so it's not cumbersome for younger kids. Love them!" —Abby Roeller

Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95 (available in two color combinations).

(You can even store leftover batter in the bottle and pop it in the fridge for a time-saving weekday breakfast!)

Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two colors and two pancake art kits).

Promising review: "Really fun!! These are really cute. They stick to the wall or ceiling, do not leave marks. A lot of fun to throw around!!!" —Tacoma

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.71.

The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs, and more.

Promising review: "Hands down, the best stickers! We absolutely love these stickers!!! Even young toddlers (around 15 months for both kids) can pull off the stickers since they are puffy. They are really well made too and my kids can put the stickers on a piece of paper and pull them off/put back on a few times before they aren't sticky any more. The stickers are also cute and vibrant. I don't normally leave reviews, but not all stickers are created equally and we love those. I've gifted to mom friends too!" —Rachel

Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "Do they make these in adult sizes? These are the softest sheets I've ever felt in my life. They are SO soft, perfect for cold or warm nights. I've purchased two packs now and they are the only sheets that fit our Graco pack n play PERFECTLY. They also sell these for cribs and bassinets, which I will likely purchase!" —Kate

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 12 print combos).

Promising review: "My 4-year-old loves loves loves this! He gets excited to change the magnets every morning. I had some magnet strips and made additional magnets for activities (preschool, zoo, library, Grandma's house). I am really happy I bought this, and it has helped teach him months, and days of the week. Determining the weather is fun too. One day we came home after school and he couldn't wait to change the weather from sunny to raining. I highly recommend this for preschoolers, it's a lot of fun." —Hammyg3

Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

Promising review: "Great scissors for learning how to use scissors! The edges are not sharp and yet still cut paper somehow. My 2.5-year-old loves to just cut paper, they’re great!" —Hilary Smids

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "Must have for toddlers and small children! LOVE this! My 1- and 3-year-old love washing their hands now, and my back gets a nice break. Adding the faucet extenders and a stepstool to our bedtime/morning routine has been a godsend. Great bargain for the price." —TeaBea21

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.49.

Promising review: "I can not give these enough stars! These are the best thing ever, they keep my 5-year-old entertained for hours!" —turbo1795

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (also available in four book styles).

Safe for babes 3+ months.

Promising review: "My little one was sick with RSV and he needed the humidifier on every night. With just the humidifier on, he didn't seem to be able to breathe any better but I got this vapor and during sleep and naps he started sounding so much better. I could tell it was working and it also made his room smell nice instead of like a sick baby! He got much better much faster than I thought with all the extra things we were doing, and this is one I wouldn't leave out of my 'getting baby better' routine!" —Lindsey

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Must buy for cradle cap! I would recommend this product to any parent who's baby has cradle cap! It honestly works so well! I wish I would have taken a before and after to show the difference. My little boy was starting to get it really bad, we joked that he was turning into a lizard. I’ve used this three times and it is almost all gone! I massaged coconut oil on his scalp about 10 mins before his bath to let it soften the flakes. I then used his own shampoo in the bath and the brush as directed. I was afraid it would hurt him but he actually seemed to enjoy it. Highly recommend, we love Frida products in this house!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.44.

Promising reviews: "Amazing! I saw this on TikTok and had to try it. Being a mom and a babysitter, we have the occasional crayon or marker on surfaces where it is not supposed to be. This takes it right off without a ton of elbow grease. I also used it on my Converses today. They were covered in dirt and grass stains from doing yard work and now they look brand-new. This stuff is a lifesaver!" —TammyC117

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Reviewer's say this is a great toy for all ages — from 3 to 12.

Promising review: "I ordered this for my K–1 after-school class and they line up to use it! It is also a favorite of the autistic children I have in the class — it keeps them calm and focused for a good while. It also helps test determination because it's an easy puzzle until you get to the end and you have to move stuff around to make everything fit! Endless possibilities! I highly recommend it! The pieces are small and wooden — would not recommend for ages of children who like to put toys in their mouths." —C. Delgado

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

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: "My 13-year-old daughter and I played this with three family friends. I won't name names, but somebody wound up laughing so hard they peed their pants. My only caution is make sure everyone cuts any long fingernails before playing, especially if players are super competitive. Battle scars are a thing. I can't recommend this game highly enough — it's SO amazingly fun!!!!!" —Fuzzy Kate

Get it from Amazon for $9.84.

Promising reviews: "This is a very cute addition to our playroom! Looks nice and she loves measuring herself (daily)." —Truth

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "This is the best stain remover I have ever used! I wish I would have found it years ago! My daughter is 6, and I can't think of how many stains this product has gotten out for us, even old set-in stains that I thought were hopeless. A friend turned me on to this stuff, and now I will never go without it! A must-have for anyone with kids." —Lauren Ruffin

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in multipacks).

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 $11.99+ (available in six options, including some pre-stocked with toys).

Promising review: "Easy to install and stores a TON of stuffed animals! Not to mention, it's cute playroom wall decor! LOL." —PrattKingBall Family

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.87 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Love this product! We were having problems with our kids taking a bath and then jumping up and hitting their little backs on the faucet and as we all know — ouch!!!! So I decided to search for a solution and I def found this one to be amazing! No more accidents for my littles and it's easy to pull up the piece to shower! Highly recommend for all moms and dads or anyone in general! Would buy again!" —Timmy

Get it from Amazon for $10.59.

Promising review: "Amazing product! Needs to be in every household! 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 $9.95+ (available in four colors and packs of two and three).

Promising review: "This is a great thermometer — accurate, looks great, a must have! If you have kids, forget about sticking a thermometer in their ears. I have four kids now and a thermometer is a must have. Hold this thing close to the forehead, push the button in and you get a reading in about one second. This thing looks good, feels good, and is accurate. We’ve used multiple thermometers in the past. The head scanner that you run across the forehead...no good. In-ear thermometers...accurate, but expect a battle. Rectal thermometers...very accurate, but expect a war. This is the easiest one out of all of them. We find it especially useful when we need the quick 'I don't feel that great' check...i.e., man cold. Overall, highly recommend!"—BearDownChi1

Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

Promising review: "Game changer!!! Using a public toilet is no picnic for anybody and it's even harder for a toddler, but these seat covers make it less gross. I always make sure to have them with me at all times. I highly recommend them, not just for kids, but for adults who don't like to touch the seats!!" —Meeka

Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sizes and in packs of 20, 40, and 48).

Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. Especially because with a husband and a son, they tend to sprinkle on the toilet seat in the middle of the night. With the color set to any bright color (like white, yellow, green, or blue) it illuminates every single sprinkle on the seat! You will no longer have a bottom wet with pee in the middle of the night! When I purchased this I bought a case of AAA batteries thinking I would have to change them often (with six people in the house they get used often). However I have not had to change the batteries once in a few months! Also the sensor is super sensitive so it turns on as you come through the door, or even a little before. Just a great product all around. Definitely recommend for households with children, you won't have to leave your bathroom light in all night anymore either! #MomWin." —Angela

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.89.

The set comes with 12 books.

Promising review: "My 4-year-old daughter has known letters and sounds since just past her second birthday and could 'read' a few sight words, but she had a hard time mastering the process of sounding out a word. For the last two years, she would read the word 'stop' as 'sss- tuh- ah- puh,' but didn't understand how to really blend the phonemes. But somehow, as soon as we got them for her, Bob Books finally unlocked the part of her brain that could really solve the puzzle of phonics! I'm thrilled by the amount of progress we've seen in just TWO DAYS, going from 'getting' phonics, but not really reading, to completely consolidating and understanding the two concepts. She's also very suddenly taken up a lot of initiative in independent writing and spelling. I couldn't recommend these books more highly. They are a miracle!!" —Juniper

Get a set from Amazon for $14.

Promising review: "Great resources! I bought these to put on my math word wall and they are the most utilized resource by my third graders in my room. They’ve sparked interest in Roman numerals, shapes, ease of multiplication and division, and they’re attractive yet small enough so they all fit on one board!" —Diane

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $13.99.

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 pack f 12 from Amazon for $9.48 (also available in packs of 18 and 24).

The set comes with 12 locks (with strong 3M double-sided tape on the back) and two keys.

Promising review: "Works perfect! I love that it does not have any visible parts. The magnet idea Is genius! Perfect for my apartment cabinets. When I leave I can just easily remove them because of the 3M tape it comes with. Very easy to install and my toddler can't get in. WIN!" —Cathy R

Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $27.99 (also available in sets of 12, 16, 20, and 32).

Promising review: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn't agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak

Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.96.

Promising review: "This product is amazing!!!! My baby suffered from severe eczema (according to doctors). His skin was extremely dry ALL OVER his body. I used coconut oil, natural oils, lotion for sensitive skin, Vaseline, and Tubby Todd products — NOTHING WORKED. Then, someone suggested I use this lotion and it was a game changer. In just four days, my baby's skin completely cleared up. I thought my baby would be left with scars or dark spots but thank God he didn't. His skin completely cleared. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LOTION. It saved my baby's skin!!!!!!" —Jjen726

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: Promising review: "I absolutely love this stuff. I use it for my ds rashes. I was so afraid to use anything but coconut oil but I needed something that would soothe the rash as well. My ds also ended up getting eczema and hives from a laundry detergent we had switched to. This completely soothed it away. It was gone by the next day. Needless to say, this is my go-to soothing-everything solution. It stays in the diaper bag and medicine cabinet. A must-have!" —Andrea

Get it from Amazon for $15.49.

Promising review: "This product has been a lifesaver! Our child LOVES the sound of rain/whitenoise and this has calmed her down in the carseat sooooo much. She dislikes the carseat and the portable machine has made our lives easier. We used it about everyday for a month before the batteries finally died. Worth the money 100%." —Brianna

Get it from Amazon for $16.02.

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 $4.94+ (available in seven sizes).

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