Recommended Kid and Baby Items
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Who Would Win? Children's Book Box Set
My son is obsessed with these action packed books. Each books plots two dangerous animals against each other and determines a winner based on the animal's speed, skills, anatomy, etc.
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A Little Spot Books - Love
This is a sweet book about different love languages and a guide on ways to express love
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Zarbees Childrens Melatonin
If you haven't drugged your kids yet, may I suggest the Zarbees Melatonin? A must-have for vacations or tough sleep nights
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A Little Spot Books - Anxiety
I love all of these books, but this one in particular I found helpful when having conversations about anxiety with children
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Kids cleat lace protectors
Are your kids laces coming untied constantly on the field? We purchased these bands for all players on our soccer team and have had no more sideline shoetie situations. Great for all ages.
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Picasso Tiles
This is a great cheaper alternative to magna tiles and I have multiple sets that my kids enjoy.
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Kids' Clothes Organizer
With daily arguments between the girls and their dad’s outfit choices, I knew we needed a new system. This organizer was a total game-changer — no more morning fights, less stress. We check the weather on Sunday and pick out their clothes for the week together.
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So Cozy Curl Leave-In
My eldest has curly hair, and I’ve found a leave-in spray that I absolutely love!
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Dual Tip Alcohol Markers 80pk
I am an art teacher and am telling you... these are the markers to have. They are always juicy, seem to last forever, have a fine and broad tip, AND come in SO MANY colors. The only catch is that they do bleed through paper easily, so make sure there's something under your art.
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Melissa & Doug Water Wow Books
Not only do these travel well, but they're REUSABLE. So they can be passed from one kid to the next and still be brand new. AND they come in many different themes, so you can collect the set.
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Scratch & Sketch Books
These are so satisfying! And they TRAVEL WELL. We have one in the car at all times. Our kids love them because they can trace images or add detail as much at they want. AND there are a ton of pages. It's not just a five pictures and done. There's at least 20 pages! AND they have several different themes.
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Kid-Friendly Deodorant
Safe and natural odor protection for kids without harsh chemicals. Helps them build the habit before puberty (and the real odors) hit 😂.
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Lolleez Pops
With sick season here, these are a must. They’re organic throat lozenges in a flat, kid-friendly lollipop form. My kids love them, and they really help with sore, irritated throats.
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Trading Card Storage Box, Baseball Card Storage
My oldest is a big football card collector and this is the perfect way to keep them organized.
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Cra-Z-art Neon Broadline Markers
Perfect for my boys creative side. They really enjoy the bright neon colors that pop just a little bit more than the normal classic pack, which of course we also have.
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Boys Echo dot
Our boys use this every day. They set alarms, listen to podcasts, stories and music! Often I hear them asking a facts about animals and bigfoot! They can also call certain numbers you can program into the settings!
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Boys Cologne
The Martin bros like to have all the swag, so every morning they use their "man" cologne. We have batman & Ironman. Great stocking stuffers for the boys!
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NexPlayground
The kids can’t get enough! Active, engaging, and keeps them moving without screen overload. Perfect for rainy days.
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Trampoline Sprinkler
Best summer fun ever! Keeps the kids cool for hours, and the 360 spray covers the whole trampoline. Easy to set up and net-safe.
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BOB KIDS SPF 30 Brush On Mineral Powder Sunscreen
Where are my sweaty kids at?? I know my youngest LOVES this mineral powder sunscreen for the hot days. So convenient for touch-ups! Non-toxic, mess-free, and my kids don’t fight me when I apply it—huge win.
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NATPAT Buzz Patch Mosquito Patch Stickers for Kids
No more bug bites without sticky sprays. Cute designs, safe ingredients, and they actually work!
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Kids Drinking Cups
Perfect for little hands—durable, spill-resistant, and plastic-free. Love that they’ll last for years.
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Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator
The Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator is a lifesaver for mess-free sun protection, easily applying sunscreen with its roller ball and sponge for even coverage on my girls. Its refillable, travel-friendly design fits perfectly in my bag, and the kids love using it themselves! I’m thrilled with how it simplifies our summer routine.
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Skip Ball
The Skip Ball, Portable Foldable Colorful Flash Wheel Swing Ball, is a blast for my girls, lighting up with vibrant colors as they swing and skip, keeping them active and entertained. Its foldable design and included storage backpack make it super convenient for indoor or outdoor fun. I’m thrilled with how it sparks joy and exercise in one go!
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(Girls) PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box, Unicorn Sky Pink
Heres for the girls! We used these for kindergarten and MANNN were they a life saver. No messing with ice packs, just throw these in the freezer at the end of everyday.
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(Boys) PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box, Blue Camo,
Heres a simple one for the boys. Empty it at the end of each day and throw it in the freezer. Not having to keep track of ice packs for our first year of school was so nice!
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Kids Fort Building Kit
This is one of the best toys we ever bought for our kids. We have had two sets since my daughter was four, and she still plays with them at nine. While they are marketed as a fort-building kit, which we definitely use them for, these sticks and balls turn into just about anything during playtime. They have become microphone stands, pretend berries for campfire cooking, obstacle course pieces, and so much more.
I usually had to help the kids build the big structures, especially when they were younger, because you do need to use a little muscle to get the pieces to lock in tightly. Honestly, I think I often had more fun using my creativity to build forts than the kids did. We bought a second set so they could build bigger creations, but one set is a great place to start (just make sure to buy the same brand). We keep ours in a large plastic bin with a lid.
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What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series)
This is one of my all-time favorite recommendations for anyone with kids ages 4 to 9.This series is incredible and an absolute favorite in our home. The books are like choose-your-own-adventure stories with a meaningful twist. Kids get to explore what happens when Danny makes good or bad choices and how those choices shape his day.
Reading these with my kids has led to some really positive and thoughtful conversations. More than anything though, they just love the books. We own the whole series and they’ve read every version of every story over and over. They truly never get tired of them.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated EditionEleanor Parks
For all my Harry Pottery Lovers: My daughter has started the HP series and these books are absolutely beautiful. The illustrated Harry Potter books are stunning and helps to make the story even more captivating. Not every page has a picture, it’s maybe every 3-4 pages, but they are beautfully done.
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Echo Dot
My kids love their Echo Dots and I love the parent controls. They listen to audiobooks at night, control the nightlight, and ask Alexa to play music. It’s great for timers for ending playtime or picking up when needed too.

