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30 Walmart Products That Will Actually Make You Feel Like You Have This New Parent Thing Under Control
Giving that parent-of-multiple-kids vibe, no matter how many kids you have.
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1. A Halo sleep sack — better known as the only blanket/swaddle combo I will ever use because getting a tight swaddle in the middle of the night is a near-impossible task. This brand has perfected the swaddle and grows with your baby because it’s designed to help the swaddle transition by allowing for hands up and then arms out. It also keeps them warm as a wearable blanket! Seriously — just give all of those muslin blankets away now.
2. A low-profile bottle warmer because it’s not the 1970s anymore and you NEED to cut down the time spent heating bottles to mere minutes. When I unexpectedly started my formula feeding journey, we did it the old-school way of boiling water, then putting the bottle into the bowl with the water, and then waiting for it to heat up. When we were finally getting more sleep and, therefore, thinking properly, we got a bottle warmer and THE CHANGE. Save yourself from getting screamed at by a hangry baby, and get yourself a bottle warmer.
3. A cool mist humidifier that’ll be so helpful if your little one comes down with a cold. Cool mist humidifiers help keep nasal passages open, allowing colds to pass more quickly and easily — and allowing more sleep opportunities for you and fewer trips to their room throughout the night.
4. And an electronic nasal aspirator to quickly clear those nasal passages without having to use your own lung power. Electric aspirators can be easier, gentler, and more effective than manual aspirators. Let’s be real here — your baby needs to breathe, and you need to sleep.
5. A sound machine and night-light combo that connects to your phone for optimal control and years of use. Parents sing its praises because of the many different sounds to choose from, adjustable volume and color, and the easy-to-use app. With customizable schedules, this light can double as a wake-up light as your child transitions to the big kid bed — saving you from the jarring 5 a.m. 2-inches-from-your-face whisper, “Can I get up yet?” Nothing like making sleep just a bit easier for everyone.
6. A comprehensive baby-proofing kit so you can have all of your bases covered when your sweet little angel manically heads straight for the oh-so-irresistible electrical outlet. This set includes door handle covers, outlet covers, cabinet locks, and peace of mind for you.
7. A baby monitoring system that’ll affordably help you keep an eye on your little one. This easy-to-use monitor has sound activation, cry monitoring, and two-way audio AND doesn’t require you to download yet another app. Plus — if privacy is a concern — the camera is on a closed circuit, meaning it doesn’t operate on Wi-Fi and is completely private. Time to rest a bit easier, parents.
8. A silicone bib complete with a pocket to catch food that will 100 percent drop during every single meal. Not only are these dishwasher-safe and super easy to clean — no matter HOW busy you are — it’s also adorable watching your little one dig in the pocket for a surprise second snack.
9. A strap for cups that prevents the cup, teether, pacifier, etc. from flying to the ground 100 times over. Believe me, your baby throwing a cup is cute and adorable precisely ONE time — this thing is golden.
10. A play yard for indoor or outdoor use to keep your little one safe and secure. My daughter loved going outside and playing with blocks before she could walk. This playpen kept her safe, off the cold concrete, and happy outside. Although large, it’s portable, so you can bring it to the park, sports matches for older kids, or over to a friend’s house.
11. A car seat buckle-release tool that’ll protect your nails *and* your patience from how surprisingly difficult unbuckling is.
12. A set of mini ice pop molds to make baby and toddler-sized ice pops. I used to just throw extra smoothie in the molds for later, and my little ones LOVED them. Now that they’re older and exceptionally accident-prone, I fill the molds with water so I have quick access to ice for bumps on the mouth and bites on the tongue.
13. A potty training seat and ladder that’ll save you from having to lift your toddler onto the toilet 30 times a day. Help them learn some independence by giving them a way to get onto the toilet themselves. Unfortunately it will not stop the dreaded, “CAN SOMEONE WIPE ME??”
14. An automatic soap dispenser to help make hand-washing significantly less of a hassle. My kids couldn’t pump their own soap for a while and this dispenser saves those growing hands tons of frustration and you the extra trip to the sink to help pump the soap.
15. A toddler booster seat for when the littles are too big for the high chair but too chaotic to be left to their own devices at the dinner table. The seats secure to a chair and strap the toddler in for both safety and some sense of boundary. Both of my kids transitioned to a booster fairly early, and we loved having a place for them to eat without them wiggling (read: screaming) to get out of the high chair.
16. A seat-back organizer to help keep your car organized and kid-friendly whether you’re on a road trip or just making your way through errands. It even includes a pouch to keep a tablet for those longer car rides! Toys and snacks not rolling under the seat and into the abyss? Sign me up.
17. A set of fun sandwich cutters and sealers for your Uncrustables-obsessed kid who does not understand your Uncrustables-averse budget.
18. A super convenient grape cutter for chopping those delicious choking hazards down in record time. Because who has time to painstakingly cut grapes while hangry chaos erupts all around you?
19. A handheld vacuum so you can quickly pick up crumbs under the table or high chair without getting on your hands and knees with the dustbin. Save yourself time, energy, and effort by quickly sucking up crumbs and enjoying the feeling of walking near the table without crumbs sticking to your feet.
20. A mess-free coloring book set they’ll love coloring, but that doesn’t include the added fear of a toddler who can’t or *won’t* color on the page. These markers only color the page and are invisible otherwise — a truly overdue innovation.
21. A convertible play couch that’ll make fort building quick, easy, and creative while avoiding a mess and flattened couch cushions. Plus, once they’re done with the fort, it converts back into a kid-sized couch for some relaxing, quiet play. Talk about easier than cleaning up an entire room of cushions and blankets.
22. A weighted blanket for some extra-comforting relaxation when they’re worked up. A little extra gentle compression can help them settle down for the night or help their body regulate when they’re super disregulated.
23. A freezable lunch bag with built-in ice packs to keep food fresh and at a safe eating temperature. Just toss it in the freezer the night before to keep food cool all day — solving the age-old issue of keeping food fresh between school drop-off and lunchtime.
24. A set of waterproof labels for water bottles, bags, utensils, lunchboxes — basically anything that’s destined to be left in the cafeteria at least once. These labels are cute, durable, and will save you so much time and horror from opening the wrong forgotten lunch box in the lost and found.
25. A kid-size electric toothbrush that uses an app to keep your kid engaged and brushing for a full two minutes. Electric toothbrushes already keep teeth cleaner, but the addition of the app helps kids work through brushing without getting distracted or hurrying through the process. Plus, it solves the problem of three brief swishes over the teeth and proudly exclaiming, “DONE!”
26. A bottle of detangling spray for turning detangling cry-fests into a quick and easy process. This leave-in conditioner is hypoallergenic, all-natural, and gentle — plus it smells amazing. I have tried SO many detanglers — my failures are your shortcuts to success.
27. A set of drawer organizers to help them quickly find (at least) their socks and underwear on chaotic mornings, even if the rest of the room is a hot mess. I’m telling you: the organization skills of a 6-year-old will forever live rent-free in my nightmares. A little easy-to-follow organization is SO helpful.
28. A checklist for morning tasks that doesn’t require them to be readers. This picture chart includes getting dressed, brushing hair, brushing teeth, eating, and putting shoes on for your kids who act like every morning is their first on earth.
29. A visual timer that can help make transitions easier for everyone. Since kids can’t tell time, “five more minutes” doesn’t mean much. With this handy timer, they can watch the colored portion get smaller and be less shocked when time is up. If you have a kid who struggles with transitions (like mine!) or doesn’t understand any time but NOW, this timer is for you.
30. A wall-mounted document organizer for homework, paperwork, and documents that also need to go back to school. We utilize a wall-mounted document holder system, and it’s been game changing. When the kids get home, I can put folders and documents that need to go back later in the week in one place rather than scattered around the house. It really makes the surprisingly difficult task of getting out the door SO much easier.
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