21 Target Products For Stress-Free Parenting

A Dash egg cooker that will be your absolute favorite thing — no matter what time of day it is. Choose how you want the eggs cooked, set the time, and wait for it to go off. It makes breakfast a breeze, but adding hard-boiled eggs to the lunchboxes is also a great way to add protein.
Promising review: "I love this little egg cooker! I used it for hard-boiled eggs, and It cooked the eggs perfectly! The best thing is that they peeled easily! No more tiny pieces of shells that you have to pick off. Easy cleanup, lightweight little machine, and easy to store away." —PBPrice: $16.99
A pack of stainless steel wipes because cleaning can bring the calm. And while you absolutely cherish your little's sweet handprints, you'd rather see them on arts and crafts projects than on your appliances.
Promising review: "I've tried a few different stainless steel cleaners, and by far, this one from Weiman is top of the mark! I even use it on my sink when it's wet, and it always dries to a beautiful shine when used on my enamel stove. It is the best for cleaning stainless-steel and kitchen appliances! Thank you, Weiman, you're the best!" —KatPrice: $4.79
An apple slicer that makes 16 perfect, thin, snack-size slices every single time. Listen, kids demand a LOT of snacks, so you'll want this secret weapon in your tool belt.
Promising review: "This slicer works great! I love how smooth it cuts regardless of the shape of the apple. I also love that it has the bottom part to finish, pushing it through at the end. Last, I purposely bought it for the smaller slices, and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend for moms and anyone else who loves apple slices for snacks and meals." —Toddler MomPrice: $12.79
A trusty little iRobot Roomba vacuum-and-mop combo that will quietly do two of your least favorite chores for you — and it's probably much more effective than having your dog eat any food that your baby threw on the ground. Yes, you really do need to clean under the table.
Promising review: "The fringe on the rugs is no problem. I was very worried about that. It can get under furniture our vacuum cleaner could never reach. The mop works better than the robot mop I have had for many years." —MCL Price: $299.99 (originally $349.99)
A bottle of Dreft laundry stain remover because you don't have time to sit there soaking and scrubbing stains in onesies — this will get the tomato sauce out of your baby's finest duds. (And it works great for your clothes, too!)
Promising review: "We're potty training and always spray our poopy undies and pants with this before they go in the wash, and they always come out clean (even after sitting a couple of days in a plastic bag sent from school — yuck!)." —LaMomPrice: $3.99
A Baby Bjorn bouncer so you can have a safe place to put your baby in those times when you just need a *minute.* As your little one gets bigger, they'll love bouncing and kicking — it is seriously just the cutest. When you're done (for now!) fold it up for easy storage.
Promising review: "Best bouncer, love how portable this bouncer is. There are adjustments to make the seat lower or higher. It also folds for easy storage! My baby loves this bouncer!" —AlexisPrice: $169.99 (originally $209.99)
A Regalo baby gate with a pressure mount that's easy to install and easy for grown-ups to open. It's great at keeping kids away from stairs and other dangerous spots in your home. Ours was secure and stayed up until we closed the metaphorical gate on the baby-and-toddler years (sigh).
Promising review: "Very easy setting up and putting it together. It fits well between our hallway to the kitchen and is sturdy. Would recommend if you need a baby gate!" —JzimboPrice: $44.99
A Shark cordless pet pro stick vacuum because the suction on this thing is STRONG and, frankly, works great if you're sucking up Goldfish crumbs and dried-out Play-Doh, too.
Promising review: "I use this several times a week. Its ability to vacuum my carpet and wood floors and its flexibility to take it outside to my car is priceless! I've had it for at least four years now and it works just as great as the first time I used it." —Motema021Price: $229.99 (originally $299.99)
A super durable and leakproof kids' bento box, which will actually help you organize your brain and figure out what you need to put in there. Pssst: If you want to include a sweet treat, M&Ms look pretty cute in the circle compartment.
Promising review: "I purchased this for my 7-year-old daughter. She had been asking for it after seeing some friends at her school lunch use one. She loves it! She specifically likes that her food stays in its own compartment and doesn't touch. She is a very picky eater, so this is a way to get her to help me get creative and think of ideas for each section. She takes it five days a week to school and has been very happy. No leaks!! Easy to open on her own. Very easy to clean." —mommymoPrice: $29.99 (available in eight colors)
And a surprisingly sleek and durable spill-proof snack cup that is perfect for little hands...messy, clumsy, adorable little hands. The backseat of your car will thank you.
Promising review: "Awesome snack cups. Prevents my toddler from grabbing a fistful of snacks and prevents messes." —BriennaPrice: $13.99 (available in four colors)
A no-touch thermometer for those times you need to take your sleeping child's temperature during a nap or at night without waking them up...because you worked SO HARD to get them to sleep, and if you wake them up, there's a solid chance you might both cry.
Promising review: "This is the best thermometer I have ever used! It is very easy to use; my 8-year-old can easily take someone's temperature. It does not take long to take the temperature and can easily be taken while someone is sleeping. I highly recommend it for any age." —bwilkes9Price: $54.99
A Nanit Pro smart baby monitor designed to give every new parent the data they need to know about the most precious thing: sleep. Not only will you get insights and tips about your sweetie's slumber, but you can also monitor your baby's breathing. Psst: You can use your FSA or HSA for this one.
Promising review: "Highly recommend this camera!! So many details about when baby wakes, falls asleep, and how many times you tended to baby. Love all the data!" —MollymPrice: $299.99
A TonieBox starter set that comes with a Toy Story Tonie. This has been a staple in our home for YEARS now — my kiddos love choosing what music and stories they get to listen to, and the Tonies (sold separately) come in all of their favorite characters. And you just got yourself 20 minutes of peace.
Promising review: "I absolutely love the Tonie; I think it's a great idea and perfect for kids. The Tonie box itself is soft and easy to use. You can switch tracks by bumping the box and volume by tugging an ear. It is great for kids of many ages and the Tonies you can get are great. It is educational and would make a great gift." —Annienicole7Price: $99.99
A 4-in-1 convertible baby carrier for those moments when all you really need is an extra set of hands. Strap your little to your chest or back, and you've got your own hands back.
Promising review: "Great basic carrier! Super easy to use and adjust! Also very easy to store and take anywhere. The quality is great and comfy for my baby." —AshleyPrice: $25.49 (available in six colors)
A folding travel potty seat because your little one is going to have to go. (Probably at a really inconvenient time!) Now, you're prepared. Keep this one in the trunk.
Promising review: "This is seriously such a brilliant little invention. The carrying bag makes this easy to pop into a diaper bag or an overnight bag instead of carting around an entire potty seat. The suction cups make it so it doesn't slip and slide on different toilet seats. This has been the easiest way to make sure we don't get behind on potty training while visiting family members this holiday season!" —HaleyPrice: $14.99 (available in three colors)
A car seat organizer that you can stock with games, water bottles, a tablet, and more. It will keep the kids entertained, but it won't stop them from a) asking you if you're there yet and b) telling you that they need to go to the bathroom at the worst time.
Promising review: "Perfect for having stash of toys, snacks, drinks in the car going to park or traveling. May need to get another one once our second baby gets a bit older." —KRPrice: $18.29
A 6-quart Instant Pot, which is basically like having a sous chef on staff because this 9-in-1 appliance does it all...except put itself in the dishwasher for cleanup (but the lid and inner pot are dishwasher safe)!
Promising review: "Time and life saver! I get out of work late, so this helps put dinner on the table and in bellies at an appropriate hour. Love it and can't wait to try out all the functions!" —ReviewerPrice: $129.99
A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser that's giving actual magic with its ability to remove stains and scuffs around the house, both old and new. This thing is especially an MVP if your littles are prone to creating beautiful wall murals for you when you're not looking.
Promising review: "The holy grail of cleaning products!! Took all the marks off of our walls before moving out!" —ClewisPrice: $3.29+ (available in sets of two or four)
A woven storage ottoman from Studio McGee, which we all know is the real way to keep a house with kids in it picked up and clean. No one will ever know that you were frantically running around the room, throwing clutter into your ottoman just minutes before guests arrived.
Promising review: "The size is perfect!! It is sturdy, so you can use it as a little accent table or footrest. Great purchase." —HmPrice: $100 (available in two colors)
A stroller organizer that's basically an extension of your home (it's going to have to hold a LOT of stuff). Bonus: This caddy has two insulated beverage holders — one for your caffeine (or grown-up juice) and the other for your baby's bottle.
Promising review: "I love it! So helpful with everything I carry with the stroller. Would def buy again!" —EvelynPrice: $23.49
A rechargeable, Bluetooth-enabled children's toothbrush with an accompanying app that will get your kiddos pretty pumped to brush their teeth each day and night. Clean teeth without a fight? Take that win.
Promising review: "This is the most incredible toothbrush for any kid who has any issues brushing. The app is a great, fun tool my little one loves. She now looks forward to brushing and has brushed twice in a row just to get a gift from her sparkly." —TCPrice: $29.99 (originally $34.99; available in two colors)

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