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For the 3 a.m. Googlers, the snack negotiators, and the carseat wrestlers.

Promising reviews: "This thing is fantastic! I knew I wanted to use it with my kids, but hadn’t really figured out how; one of my kids is now using the light as a comfort and the breathing rhythm to slow herself down to go to sleep!" —Sadiesketch

"This little cloud is too cute! It lives on my kid’s shelf, and when they’re struggling with big emotions, it has proven to help them breathe and calm down. (Of course, sometimes they’re too angry to want to use it, but when they are willing, it helps!) One of my kids enjoys turning off the light before bedtime and doing some slow breathing just because. I think it is a useful tool for adults, too. I recommend you give it a try!" —Les

Price: $9.99 (available in two other styles)

Because the tin isn't joking when it says for ages 3–99, let me tell ya. My family has three of these sets because they're just that easy to throw in gloveboxes, purses, and play bags so there's always something to fiddle with whether we're on a plane or just waiting at the doctor's office. 

Promising review: "Quality is exactly what I expected for Magna-Tiles! I wanted to get an engaging toy for restaurants and travel, and since we have a massive Magna-Tile collection at home, I knew this would keep my toddlers entertained. I grabbed one for each toddler and love them!" —Taylor Hayes

Price: $19.97 (available in original, spring garden theme, and a heart pastel theme)

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this bubble bath! It doesn’t irritate my kids' skin. I use this on my four children, ages 4, 3, 2, and my 2-month-old baby! I love this and will continue to buy this!" —Deanna

"I bought this because it rated very well in the safety/health department. The product exceeded my expectations. It smells pleasant, but most importantly, all you need is one small squirt for lots of long-lasting bubbles." —Jezabell

Price: $11.67+ (available in two sizes and five scents)

Promising review: "These mini Play-Doh tubs were perfect for party favors! Great variety of colors and the size is ideal for little hands. The kids absolutely loved them, and they were a big hit in the goodie bags. Great value and super convenient — highly recommend!" —Christine F

Promising reviews: "Purchased for a student’s gift bag, and they were excited. Sturdy, bright colors, good quality!" —Grandma H

"Bought for birthday party favor bags. Had no idea they came with Valentine’s Day cards. Bonus, I guess! These planes fly very well. Don’t forget to put the plastic clip on the nose!" —Ryan H

Puracy is a small, family-owned business dedicated to creating natural and organic formulas that are not only effective but also safe for kids and pets. Aside from food stains, this spray also does a number on all other miscellaneous spots in your life, like wine, coffee, makeup, and period blood!

Promising review: "It really helps me remove all the stains from my baby's clothes, whether it's grease stains or poop stains. I really love the product." —Rose Berline Charles

Price: $6.99+ (available in six styles, including a pen!)

Application is super easy, just wipe the surface, apply three of the included adhesive stickers, place it on the corner, and hold it for 30 seconds.

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 discrete 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, then please do!" —Amazon Customer

Price: $9.98 (also available in sets of 18 and 24)

Promising review: "My son is obsessed with this activity scissor kit! The scissors are perfect for a toddler or even younger! They're not dangerous at all, which gives this mom one less thing to worry about! Many pages to cut, and each page is also an activity to play with over and over again! Love this item!" —Kristina Wells

Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "These playing cards are a HIT. I take them out with me for social events and when visiting people, even to the beach. We just play and play. So you can get them wet, and they won't soggy up and tear. It just becomes a little hard to shuffle. It is so cool that they look like you can see right straight through them, but you can't." —Tabs

Promising review: "Great set, simple build, cute faces and love that the plants are swappable between the two. I would recommend this set to anyone looking for a cute deco set and would absolutely buy it again!" —Alex

Ideal for parents tired of playing burger shop, tbh. 

Promising review: "Literally the best bath bombs for kids! So much fun and they’re almost never-ending!! Most bath bombs are over in a few minutes, but these literally lasted almost the entire bath time and were so awesome and fun, and the kids loved them!! At ages five and seven, they were having a blast!! And they didn’t stain anything, they weren’t super messy, and they smelled amazing too! So fun, great purchase, well worth the price!!" —Aria Teper

Note: Do not roast marshmallows or cook food over flames that have this colorant.

Promising review: "Mystical Fire Colorant is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs improvement...but this stuff is really neat. I'd say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet, and the colors were so good — they seemed to last at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs of Mystical Fire on hand." —Tara

Promising review: "Bluey fans, this is for you! These water pen books are a lifesaver for long trips, appointments with small children, or just for a fun, less messy activity with kids. My kids have loved these from 18 months old to 10 years old. If you have younger kids who like to put things in their mouths, this may not be the best option for you, but it is an easy project that can be used over and over again. When the pictures are 'painted' with water, vivid colors appear. The books are durable and do not bend easily. Make sure to empty out the water in the pen well when finished so it does not mold!" —Sara

Price: $4.99 (available in 11 themes/characters)

Promising review: "My baby loves playing with phones, and this toy is perfect for that. It feels like it has everything and keeps my baby entertained. The buttons and sounds are fun and easy for little hands to use. Great toy for babies." —Liaday Alvarez

Promising review: "I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath, and at night, with the bathroom door open, this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." —LMK

Price: $23.98+ (available in two styles and four colors)

And at that price, it *might* be worth hoarding a few of these for big rewards if you're using a prize sticker system for potty training, trying new foods, etc. 

Promising review: "My daughter LOVES her Disney Crystal Surprise. She says the characters are cute and loves the slime and sand that came with her surprises. She loves playing with the accessories that came with each character. As a mom, I love this collectible toy. It’s something different, and I see the value in it. The slime and sand are great, easy to play with and to clean up — no mess. We both like that everything fits back into the ball when she’s finished. I will definitely be using this for birthday gifts from now on." —RD

Promising reviews: "My toddler is obsessed! The construction is solid, the pieces are well-finished (no splinters or uneven cuts), and I love that this particular type of puzzle allows him to make different arrangements each time. Currently, he loves to assemble the same 20–30-piece puzzles over and over again, and I wanted to find him something that would present a little challenge with critical thinking as well as variety." —Alex 

"This kept a 3-year-old's attention for hours. The different colors of the blocks really make it satisfying to complete." —Cambri H

Promising reviews: "My 1.5-year-old is obsessed with these. Not sticky enough to do any damage, but can also be reused a few times." —Katie Merkatoris

"I love that they are removable. They don’t leave marks on your window. You can even place them back on the plastic sheet and reuse them. I have a busy box for my toddler, and these stickers are in there. She peels them off and puts them on the lid of the box, and then peels them off again and puts them back. She creates scenes with them. She puts them on the windows at home. I peel them off and put them back. They really are fantastic stickers." —Elizabeth A. Zapf

Price: $5.99+ for 20 sheets (available in four styles)

Check out a TikTok of the duck night-light in action. 

Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp...but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options, and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that the description doesn't mention is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated

Promising review: "I love this thing. It does take practice, but it’s fun to play with and distract your mind." —8u88legum227

Promising review: "It is completely made out of a soft gel, so it doesn’t pop no matter how hard it is squeezed, it is not sticky and doesn’t leave a strange smell on your hands. Very good stress reliever for kids or adults." —ashley

Promising review: "My 4-year-old is so obsessed with this particular product that she has made me five or six different things already. She really loves what she's doing. Great product for the price. Especially if your child loves to be creative." —John Bartley

Promising reviews: "Adorable and functional...what's not to love?! Both my daughters loved them — one is 36 years old, and the other is 17! Would absolutely recommend, and definitely buy again!" —Julie K

"Bought as stocking stuffers. Very cute and exactly as described." —Abby

Promising reviews: "Bought for my wife who is a huge Swiftie and she is obsessed! Great gift for anyone who likes Swift. Contains lots of little Easter eggs and nods to a ton of her songs!" —Stephanie Koschel

"This is such an amazing creation. You can tell the illustrator put in SO MUCH WORK into researching the Tay universe and capturing absolutely every detail possible of her entire career. I gasped at the "No it's Becky" reference! A job very well done. I am so happy I purchased this!!" —Alexia

Promising review: "A huge hit with my children. We bought them for one child with autism, and he’s obsessed with these. Christmas morning has been pure joy for him, playing with these, and all of us joined in on the fun. They are not exploding on us, nor are they peeling our ceiling paint or plaster off. Overall, I would absolutely buy these again and recommend them to anyone else. Especially anyone who has a special needs child or child with sensory issues."—SamSurgany

Promising review: "I can’t be happier with this toy. I bought it for my kids so they can use it during flights. Our flight was four hours long, and this thing saved me! My kids played with it the whole time! She made flowers, a sun, a self-portrait, a rainbow, glasses, a necklace, and so many more! It is light and sticks to any surface, and best of all, it doesn’t make a MESS! I’m gonna buy some more so she can play with them at home! 😍" —Chad McClintock

Promising review: "My 11-year-old daughter likes to draw. I was getting sick of her asking me what to draw, so I gave her this for Valentine's Day. She loves it! Some of the concepts get her thinking outside the box." —S. Dearolf

Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping-off point. Bonus: The pages are perforated, so you can easily tear them out and frame them! 

Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing, but I felt like I was when I was a kid, doodling in my textbooks in school." —Carley C. 

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Promising review: "My grandson likes that it can get warm in the microwave and cold in the freezer. He loves manatees. He thinks it is really soft and really cute! (He told me to write this.)" —Grandma Marva

Promising review: "This is one of my favorite Uno versions. It’s very simple to teach, and it's fun for my friends/family. The new rules/cards don’t make the game too fast or slow. Overall, this is worth my money and fun to play." —Molly S

Promising review: "I travel often with my best friend and two kids. We use this every night we stay in a hotel, and it works amazingly well. It stays charged for 3–4 nights, but we use it with a travel strip, and we’ve never had a problem. It’s so small, but it has powerful sounds that greatly improve my sleep in the hotels." —Fritzy

Price: $17.99+ (available in 12 colors and multipacks)

Promising review: "My grandkids aged between 2–10 years love it, plus it's simple to use. One button to push to clear the screen. Has an attached pen that is great to use, but you can use other things to write on the screen. Definitely worth the price. So far, it has offered hours of entertainment, which lately seems pretty impossible when competing with an iPad." —Lori

Price: $15.99+ (available in four sizes and six colors)

Promising review: "This was a fun plant. My kids enjoyed watching the leaves pull up and then spread back out. I even mailed one to a family member so they could try it out. I would buy this again!" —Nene582

Promising review: "I had a cute little mushroom lamp on my kitchen counter that was doing just fine until my cats decided to go on a recon mission and shattered it (wish I could’ve seen their reaction to that!). I fell in love with this little guy just from his photo and agree with every single positive reviewer out there. It is so much better in person. Bright to dimmer, charges up fast (no need to find an outlet), charge lasts for days, it packs a lot for such a small size, looks great in my kitchen, and brings a smile to all who see it." —Lady Godzilla 

Price: $12.99+ (available in eight styles and multipacks)

Promising review: "My 10-year-old son is obsessed with this game. He loves figuring out each maze. It makes him use problem-solving skills and logic. This is a great toy for an only child whose parents can't entertain the child every minute. He chooses this over video games! Now that is saying something." —Amy P.

Promising review: "They don't leak or volcano everywhere! It's taken so long and so many different straw cups, but we finally found ones that don't make a huge mess, even when our son is trying to make a mess!" —A. Smith

Price: $15.99+ for a two-pack (available in 33 styles)

Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical at first with how cheap this is, but it is so far the best Uncrustable maker. It is easy to use and easy to clean." —Kaitlyn Good

Price: $7.68+ (available in seven colors)

Promising review: "Works exactly how it should. Thick, protective ointment that stops and soothes diaper rash fast. A little goes a long way, doesn’t sting, and stays put through messy changes. Reliable diaper-bag staple every parent should have." —Shosh

Price: $7.97+ (also available in multi-packs)

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