You know those videos where parents joke that they walked into the room and their kid was suddenly reading chapter books and filing taxes? Yeah. That feeling. One minute, they’re your baby, the next, they have opinions, preferences, and a suspicious amount of emotional depth. New year, same kid…but somehow a whole new phase. This toddler parent starter pack is all about simple, everyday upgrades that support growing bodies, smoother routines, and real-life parenting.
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Hiya Kids' Vitamins
Blink and suddenly your “baby” has choices, new talents, and a deep loyalty to an extremely specific sippy cup (even our favorite parenting creators like Trey Kennedy and Emma Banes get it) . Hiya Health makes it easy to support their growing bodies with a clean, sugar-free chewable multivitamin—one simple daily habit that feels doable, even on the most “why is everything sticky?” days.
Hiya Health Kids' Vitamins—Buy here!
Papablic Toddler Sonic Electric Toothbrush
When“please brush your teeth” somehow turns into a full negotiation, if it lights up and has a dinosaur/bunny/penguin on it, there’s a much higher chance brushing actually happens. Just saying. Soft toddler bristles and an LED timer make this an easy win for kiddo independence.
Papablic Toddler Sonic Electric Toothbrush ($16.99)—Buy here!
California Baby Calming Lavender Bubble Bath
If a bubble bath can’t solve everything, it can at least improve the mood. California Baby’s calming lavender bubble bath is made with gentle, plant-based ingredients and comes with a free bubble wand for extra fun (aka: distraction while you wash their hair).
Infantino My 1st Tumbler 2pk
Hydration, but make it toddler-proof (translation: spill-resistant with a no-pull straw). With a clear design that lets you monitor whether they're sipping or just throwing it around, it's a great little bridge between bottle and big-kid cup (and matches yours so they'll stop asking to share your Diet Coke).
Infantino My 1st Tumbler 2pk ($13.99)—Buy here!
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
Because “I don’t know why I’m crying” is basically a toddler mantra, The Color Monster is like therapy in a picture book. A cute, colorful story that helps toddlers understand that all feelings are okay, and they don’t last forever.
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions ($10.88)—Buy here!
LOVEVERY The Adventurer Play Kit
Big kid brain loading...Open-ended, developmentally focused, and refreshingly not obnoxious (no battery-powered sounds or flashing lights). The Adventurer Play Kit is packed with hands-on toys that keep toddlers engaged without overstimulating.
LOVEVERY The Adventurer Play Kit ($108)—Buy here!
Silicone On-The-Go Snack Mat
This foldable, travel-friendly snack mat keeps bites separated, contained, and way less likely to end up everywhere. 'I need a snack right now' moments, sorted.
Silicone On-The-Go Snack Mat ($24.99)—Buy here!
Toddler Table & Chair Set
Main character furniture. A tiny table for very big “I do it myself” energy. Perfect for snacks, crafts, puzzles, and moments of high chair rejection.
Toddler Table & Chair Set ($192.99)—Buy here!
Daniel Tiger HannaJams Sleeper
If the pajamas are good, bedtime negotiations improve by at least 12%. Probably. These cozy HannaJams are perfect for sleep, story time, and that one last lap around the living room before bed.
Daniel Tiger HannaJams Sleeper ($49)—Buy here!
