I’m finding out that a lot of parenting your first child is trial and error. It’s hard to know ahead of time what products work best for you, your baby, and your lifestyle. Not to mention there’s the added cautionary voice always in mind saying, “you’re in charge of this tiny human–don’t mess it up.” But now, as Colton is nineteen months, I’m feeling secure in having narrowed down our list of toddler essentials. These seventeen products are our lifeline, our key to maintaining health, and the way we stay (mostly) sane. I hope some of these can be helpful if you’re in the toddler stage, moving toward that period of life, or know someone who is!
one: this trio of bath products made from clean, safe ingredients
two: the potty of their miniature dreams (that makes flushing noises and holds wipes)
three: a soothing body oil to hydrate their fresh skin
four: an insert that takes your diaper bag to new levels of organization (and fits inside tons of purse styles)
five: Honest company training diapers that are both effective + adorable
six: calming diaper rash cream with no harmful chemicals
seven: these babyganics hand, face, and body wipes for every unforeseeable mess
eight: alcohol-free hand sanitizer that’s gentle enough for the littlest hands
nine: a chic yet practical diffuser for essentials oils
ten: this “ok to wake” light that’s programmable and bluetooth-enabled (a.k.a. hassle free control from your phone)
eleven: if I played favorites, this protective baby balm is tops–like a miracle salve for anything from rashes to cuts to dry winter skin
twelve: almost spill-free snack cups that make like just that much easier
thirteen: this set of pre-diluted essential oil rollers that are safe for infants and children (and have a variety of uses)
fourteen: raw probiotics for building a healthy gut and immune system from the very start
fifteen: a skid-proof silicone place mat that’s great for toddlers honing their utensil skills
sixteen: stainless steel sippy cups that keep harmful chemicals or germs out of whatever your youngster is drinking
seventeen: the super compact, roll-up silicone bib that gets cleaned in your dishwasher (life-saving right there)
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