18 Products To Help Deal With Even The Grossest Parenting Problems

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26-04-2025

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If you think of a hair appointment when I say "blowout," this post may not be for you... but for everyone else, the answers to some of your prayers may be down below.
1. A gas reliever you've almost certainly never even considered to be something that existed before having kids, but once you have a baby, you learn something new pretty much every day. Their inability to pass gas is an issue that sometimes needs intervention to be solved, and this guy is here to save the day. Just... don't stand in the line of fire...
Promising review: "Our 6-week-old baby girl has been backed up for almost a week and in terrible pain. She couldn't sleep, settle, or do much of anything without grunting, pushing, writhing, and churning in pain. Her cries were heartbreaking and no amount of belly massages, leg bicycles, or any other movements could get her to poop or release the tremendous gas pressure in her belly. After many sleepless nights, we purchased the Windi after reading other reviews of its incredible relief. Thank goodness for the next-day arrival. She pooped within seconds of use. Many diapers and wipes later, she is probably a pound lighter and so, so much happier and content. This is the BEST product out there — and if you're reading reviews because you aren't sure, just buy it. It does exactly what it promises and then some! Absolutely amazing." — Amazon Customer
Get a 10-count from Amazon for $12.74 (also available as a 20-count).
2. A fan-favorite spot remover because baby poop is ~vibrant~ and has a tendency to escape their diaper at the most inconvenient times. Like seriously, how are diapers letting this happen?! But until we solve that problem, this stain remover is here to help you get those bright yellow stains out of their cutest onesie.
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It can even work on grass, blood, oil, and other stubborn stains.
Promising review:"So I am a mom of a healthy, happy, almost 9-month-old boy.... who has given us more than our fair share of mustard yellow to orange, bright breast milk diaper blowouts. Let me tell you, they make one heck of a stain. I had Resolve stain remover and stain remover from the Honest Company... a stain still remained after using and scrubbing. This stuff, Grandma's Secret, WORKS. What I do is rinse the clothing of any remaining 'residue,' spray with Grandma's Secret, scrub it in a bit, let it sit for a few minutes and either I'll rinse it out after or it may sit for a day or so before going through the wash, but either way, STAIN IS GONE!" — Mellisa B.
Get it from Amazon for $6.09+ (available in three sizes and various multi-packs).
3. A Diaper Genie to help contain all the stink that comes from weeks of dirty diapers. Honestly, this will probably be more beneficial for your little one, cause odds are you're tossing the dirty diapers in the trash in their room, so do you really want them in there smelling that 24/7??
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This comes with the diaper pail, one carbon filter, and one roll of refill bags.
Promising reviews: "Pretty awesome design that really traps all odors! Fits a good deal of diapers as well before needing to be changed out for a new bag. At first, I did not like the continuous bag feature where you have to tie it off to end and start a new bag, but now I've realized it's quite convenient so I don't have to go get another bag and put it in, it's already there." — Susan P.
"I thought these grossed me out until the nursery started to stink despite our uber-expensive baby pail. This thing is awesome and not nasty like I thought. The smell is GONE. Completely gone! I bought a second for the cat litter!" — Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $53.23.
4. A toilet target light so you can *hopefully* stop finding yourself standing in a cold puddle during your middle-of-the-night bathroom break. This battery-powered light has a motion sensor and projects into the toilet bowl, giving your little one a spot to aim at. 🎯
To apply, simply clean the area with an alcohol wipe before attaching the light. Take the sticker off the back and press firmly against the lid for 90 seconds. That's it! Batteries are included.
Promising review:"This is by far the best purchase I have made on Amazon!!! This product literally saved my life as a mom potty training a 2-year-old toddler! My son wouldn't stand up to pee since he saw his older sister. After much heated nerves, I really needed to get something that would make him want to pee standing up and not sitting! And this was the BEST! As soon as my son saw the green light inside the toilet, he just wanted to stand up and pee in the toilet." — deborah
Get it from Amazon for $34.88.
5. A Frida Baby 3-in-1 toilet that'll grow with your kiddo. It transforms from a little toilet to a toilet topper and step stool when they are ready to graduate to the official ~royal throne.~
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Promising review: " Potty training lifesaver!!!!!! A must-have for potty training. Within a week of having this, my child was completely potty trained!! This promotes independence, and you can take it on car rides. Could not recommend more!!" — Alyssa
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
6. Plus a pack of clean-up essentials with 15 potty liners and 10 mess mats so you don't have to spend a ton of extra time cleaning up spills or trying to scoop 💩 out of the toilet. 😖
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7. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator, which, contrary to the name, isn't just for pets. Potty training toddlers is a *feat* and usually doesn't happen overnight. You should probably go out and buy a lottery ticket if you potty trained your kiddo without having any accidents on the couch or carpet, and for everyone else, grab yourself a bottle of this. Those pee smells will finally vanish.
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Angry Orange is a small business!
Promising review:"This odor eliminator is truly amazing and a fantastic solution! With a toddler who is potty training, we faced challenges when she had accidents on the carpet. Toddler urine is notoriously hard to remove, and even after using a vac-style rug cleaner twice, the smell lingered. However, this product covered it up beautifully. Even after it dried, the odor was barely detectable unless you got really close to the carpet. I believe that a few more sprays over time will help eliminate it entirely. Plus, it has a pleasant citrus scent that doesn't smell harsh or chemical-like. All in all, I'm really impressed with its effectiveness; it's the only product that has worked this well for us!" — Collin M.
Get it from Amazon for $16.16+ (available in two sizes).
8. A diaper cream applicator (invented by a mom!) to easily pick up and cleanly distribute creams and lotions without you ending up with gunk all under your nails.
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IDK about you, but the thought of cream getting stuck under my nails gives me the ick like no other. This is seriously such a genius invention, I think any parent should have. Plus, it gives an even distribution of the diaper cream, and you don't have to contort your hand into awkward positions to get it applied in the right places.
Promising review:"Yes, it's weird. I laughed (to myself) when I got one as a baby gift. Then my baby got her first rash, and after wrestling a diaper closed with fingers covered in diaper cream, I remembered this and, oh boy, what a lifesaver. It applies cream evenly and wipes clean. I now have two and will probably buy a third for the diaper bag. It's also nice for people who have sensory issues or are new to diaper-changing. Yes, it's weird, but it's also super useful." — jp
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also a mini version for your diaper bag and a two-pack).
9. A manual snot sucker so you can control the suction level and speed to get those boogies out of their nose so they can finally breathe again. And yes, there is a filter so you aren't just sucking them up into your mouth. 🥴
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Promising review: "This thing cracked me up the first time I saw it — you suck snot out of your kid's nose with a straw? I thought it was a prank. But when my babies were congested and miserable, the NoseFrida became my absolute best friend. It's weird, yes. Slightly gross? Sure. But it works so much better than those little bulb syringes. You get the job done fast, and it's oddly satisfying to see just how much you cleared out. (If you know, you know.) The filters make it hygienic, and I never once had anything gross get near my mouth — thankfully. My kids had a love/hate relationship with it. They felt better after, but they weren't exactly fans of the process. One time when my toddler was mad at me, he yelled, 'Suck your nose!' — because in his mind, that was the meanest thing you could say. That's how iconic this thing became in our house. If you have a baby with a stuffy nose and a low tolerance for suffering (yours or theirs), you need this. It's gross. It's brilliant. It's parenting in one weird little tube." — AuntGigi
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
10. Or if that's too much for you, a rechargeable nose aspirator that has three suction levels and two silicone tips so you don't have to watch your kiddo suffer with a stuffed-up nose that just will not go away. There's even a built-in light and music to try and distract your baby from what you're really doing.
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I'm sorry, I love my baby girl immensely, but there is NO WAY I'm taking what's essentially a straw, putting it in her nose and SUCKING HER BOOGERS OUT?! Like, you've got to be kidding me, just the thought of that makes me gag. Sure, you can try to tell me there's a little filter inside so they won't actually get in my mouth, but no, I will not be partaking in that. I would much rather pay a little extra to have it done automatically and wayyyy the heck away from my mouth. A little insider tip: grab some saline drops to help loosen stuff up before going in with the aspirator.
Promising review: "As a mom of four, I've tried my fair share of baby products, and when it comes to keeping little noses clear, a good nasal aspirator is a game-changer. I recently tried the Grownsy Baby Nasal Aspirator, and I have to say — it's a lifesaver! One of the things I love most about this aspirator is how easy it is to use. The design is simple and intuitive. The soft silicone tip is gentle on my baby's tiny nostrils, and the suction power is strong enough to clear out mucus without causing any discomfort. This is the only nasal aspirator I found that does not leak. Cleaning is a breeze. The parts easily come apart, and I love that it's washable." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $30.59+ (available in six colors).
11. And an Oogiebear nose and ear cleaner designed to gently clear out those teensy tiny little ears and noses with a little rubber scoop and a bear head that prevents you from accidentally going in too far.
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Check out a TikTok of the cleaner in action.
Promising review:" Must have! This thing is amazing; it works very well for us. Good length, and it's soft/firm. I was able to gently scoop my 4-month-old's earwax and pick out her sticky, crusty boogers. She enjoys being clean, so she sat very still for us. I would definitely buy this for a baby shower gift and definitely recommend to anyone." — P. T.
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in three colors, multi-packs, as a light-up version, and with or without a case).
12. A potty training shield to put an end to those splashes that get into the back hinges of the toilet that are suuuuch a pain to clean. This is especially great for kiddos who may be learning to stand while they go for the first time.
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Potty Training Shield is a small biz based in Texas.
Promising review:"Game changer! Love this product and would recommend to anyone potty training their boys." — Shari
Get it from Potty Training Shield on Etsy for $32.99.
13. Some barf bags you can stuff all over the house as soon as you hear the first "my tummy hurts," so you don't end up with a ~situation~ if your kiddo can't make it to the toilet in time. Some people have a *bowl* designated for this purpose, but personally, that gives me the heeby jeebies and I would much rather be able to throw away the evidence instead of having to wash it out. 🤮
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Promising reviews: "These are a must-have for every home. They don't take up a lot of space. They do not leak and are right where you need them when you must have one. They have saved me so much money, and time cleaning up, it's wonderful. If you have children, they are a MUST have!" — Product Review
"I'm not sure about anyone else, but my little one is a puker and there is nothing worse than a kiddo puking in their carseat. These are so handy to keep in the car, and my son is old enough now that if he is going to puke, he will ask for a bag. These don't leak at all — they're a thick plastic and durable. The design is great and I love that they don't take up much room in the car and stack easily. All in all, they work great!" — Aly K
Get 15 from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors).
14. A lice comb to clear out all those itchy buggers from even the finest hair. Once lice has entered the house, freeing yourself from those new roommates can be a wicked pain. This comb works better than the ones that come with lice shampoo, so you can feel peace of mind knowing you're actually getting rid of the lice instead of having false confidence just cause your mediocre comb comes out clean.
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Promising review:"We originally bought a box with a lice comb and some shampoo to get rid of lice. The comb seemed to work well on the adults, but it didn't get ANY nits out of our children's hair as the nits were too small. I spent two hours yesterday meticulously looking through my kids' hair, then pulling out nits with my fingers because the comb wasn't working. Then we finally got this comb delivered. First time pulling it through one of our children's hair and we got many tiny nits. One of the best purchases we have made, and will hopefully help us get lice out of our house." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in multi-packs).
15. A reusable waterproof bed pad that'll give an added layer of protection for any nighttime accidents, since that's a whole added struggle to the potty training game. Instead of taking apart their whole bed you can just replace this and toss the dirty one in the wash.
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Love Knots 4 U Designs is a small business based in Colorado that makes hand-sewn and crocheted items.
Promising review:"Very well-made, soft cotton with waterproof backing. We have nighttime challenges in potty training our 5-year-old. These pads are the right size and material to give them the independence to change bedding and jammy pants in case of an accident. It will definitely help us get more sleep and use fewer diapers that end up in the landfill. Ruthie was responsive and quick to send out our order. Would highly recommend this product." — Carolyn Hendrickson
Get it from Love Knots 4 U Designs on Etsy for $24 (available in three colors and can be personalized with various border designs and thread color).
16. A cradle cap comb so you can gently and safely remove those flakes from your baby's head instead of finding yourself mindlessly picking at them.
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If you see this on your new baby's head, no need to worry! Cradle cap — aka, seborrheic dermatitis — is a very common dry scalp condition that affects infants.
Promising review:"My daughter had bad cradle cap. Since it's just cosmetic, we initially thought buying a product like this was a. However, after a couple of months, it hadn't gone away, so we decided to spend the $5. We were initially skeptical, but this product worked like a charm. We just rubbed some baby soap/shampoo onto her head, then rubbed this in circular motion. We could see the scales sloughing off and my daughter didn't seem to mind at all. The first time we did it, it solved 90% of the problem, then we did it a few more times to get any last remaining scales. Since then, her cradle cap hasn't come back at all. Overall, definitely worth the money." — Kate
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
17. A clever urine deflector designed to help prevent any pee from spraying between the toilet seat and bowl when they aren't exactly sure how to position themselves properly for a mess-free toilet visit.
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18. A portable car vacuum to help suck up all the sand, dirt, Goldfish crumbs, and sooo much more that your little one manages to get in every nook and cranny of your car.
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Promising reviews:"I bought this vacuum cleaner to keep my daily commute car clean since my kid tends to eat snacks and make a mess, haha! I was impressed by how powerful it is for its size; it can effectively clean every corner of the car. The cable is also long enough to reach the trunk. I highly recommend this product!" — samiul alim
"I bought this product for my mini van and the messy little humans that ride in it. It does an EXCELLENT job cleaning up after them. This product can get in the little crevices and tiny places and it comes with a brush that I used to be able to round up all the hair and random things that a normal vacuum would leave behind. It's easy to empty, easy to clean and it does a great job." — Jillian Barr
Get it from Amazon for $22.49+ (available in four versions).