Sometimes you have to wonder about the usefulness of bibs. Sure, they protect a baby’s shirt, but what about the rest of the outfit? Plenty of food falls straight down without even hitting the bib or even dribbles off the bottom.This food-catching bib is a great solution to keeping your kid clean, though you’re still going to have to get the washcloth out for face and hands.

Sure, a few germs every now and then might help boost your baby’s immune system, but that doesn’t mean you want to stick a dropped pacifier back in their mouth.This genius pacifier closes automatically when dropped, keeping it clean and parents sane.

From Legos to toy cars to doll accesories, kids have a million pieces of stuff that need to be contained.Next time it’s play time, give this toy sack a try. It’s an easy way to contain the mess and might save you a few points on your blood pressure next time your child breaks out the 1000 piece construction set.

Do you feel like a pack animal while toting your child around on your shoulders? Well, think of this as a way of keeping everyone comfortable.This shoulder saddle keeps your kid from sliding around while sitting atop your shoulders so you don’t have to maintain a tight grip.

Co-sleeping can be good for your baby but potentially dangerous for heavy sleepers who roll over during the night.This portable bed extension gives your little one a place to sleep right nearby, but not near any suffocation hazards.

At least you can rest *a little* easier.

This genius invention allows you to rock your baby and yourself for some gentle relaxation.Since your baby is nearby but not constantly in your arms, this gives you a chance to catch up on a book, take a nap, or have a meal without having your hands full.

Not only is this a great way to keep your child from slipping under water in a tub built for adults, but it’s also a great water saver!No need to run a full bath with this baby dam.

But you still have to keep an eye out since babies can drown in just a few inches of water.

It’s hard enough to keep your kid’s hands clean but nearly impossible if they can’t reach the faucet.While a step stool will often do the trick, they can pose a falling hazard.

This faucet extender is one way to solve the problem for bigger kids – and we love that it’s called the Aqueduck!

Baby wearing is great, but sometimes the contraptions get complicated.If you’re just going for a walk on a brisk day, this cozy fleece seems like a great solution – and it even has a hood for you AND your baby.

If you’re more of a biker than a jogger, this stroller solution is for you!Burn some calories while taking your little one out for some fresh air with this unique contraption.

When rinsing your baby’s hair, keep shampoo out of their eyes with this adorable visor.It also helps if your kid won’t cooperate when you need to tilt their head back for a rinse.

From saving your knees to being portable enough to travel with, this detatchable bath mat makes bathtime just a bit easier.It’s also skid resistant and washable!

An alternative to an attachable crib, this family bed really only works if you have the space but it’s a great solution for those who want their kids nearby yet separate from rolling parents and other suffocation hazards.We’re just not sure what you do once your child has grown.

Great for parents who need their hands for other things but still need to feed their babies or even older or diabled adults who can’t hold up a bottle for long, this bottle holder will eventually come in “handy” for anyone.After all, mom’s gotta eat too!

While we think moms deserve a break from having all of their stuff chewed, a teething infant that goes for your necklace might as well be kept safe by these BPA-free chew beads.And the good news is that bright beaded necklaces are super trendy right now!

Give your toddler a chance to feel independent while they learn to use their own two feet.While this makes your kid look a bit like a marionette, it might be useful in those early days for balance.

Of course, eventually your child will need to learn to walk with their hands down so they can catch themselves safely when they fall.

This looks like an easy way to get your baby’s temperature without too much hassle.While you’ll want to do your own reseach on the best version, we’re wondering why someone didn’t think of this solution sooner!

Does the back seat of your car look like a toy store exploded in it?While it’s still a hassle to get your kids to put things away, this back seat organizer at least gives you the option of a place to store toys, books, and other road trip necessities (that’s not the floor of your car).

Ok, so this is a one-of-a-kind custom item built by a grandfather who wanted to read to all of his grandkids at once, but we’re still loving the ingenuity.It’s especially clever for having seats at different levels.

Ok, so the idea of lo-jacking your kid or giving them a little ankle monitor like a person out on bail seems kind of creepy, but we’ve all heard stories of parents turning their heads for just a minute only to find their kids nowhere in sight.This device alerts parents when their little ones get too far away and could be helpful for playground trips and especially adventurous tikes.

While you want the relative safety of a crib, the design can sometimes cause problems if kids wrangle themselves into the wrong position.Designed to prevent SIDS, this baby hammock is a comfortable place for your baby to rest and prevent them from rolling over and blocking their breathing.

Keep little hands out of the way while you’re changing diapers with this unique changing pad.This raised around $120,000 on Kickstarter when its goal was just $15,000, so parents seem to be excited about this one!

It’s a lot easier to play “here somes the airplane” with your kid’s food if the spoon looks like an actual airplane.We’re wondering why it took so long to invent one of these!

Ok, so most parents can stick a hand under the running water to see if it’s too hot, but some babies are super sensitive to temperature.This sensor is especially useful if someone else is giving baby a bath – a grandparent or babysitter – and you need to leave specific instructions about water temperature.

This portable gadget attaches to your stroller to turn it into a rocker wherever you go.Need to soothe your little one but simply don’t have enough spare energy or hands to rock the stroller back and forth until they’re calm? This one’s for you.

There are an alarming number of ways to track your baby and not all of them are to be recommended, but this one seems to go over well with parents who are concerned about whether their babies are gaining weight fast enough.Without having to get them to sit too still, you can track your child’s weight and growth. There’s a monitor integrated into this changing pad that sends data to an app on your phone, making it easier to share updates with your pediatrition.

Have a toddler learning to eat whole foods or a picky eater who hates picking stuff up? We get it, toddlers can’t be reasoned with!But you can make dinnertime fun with this utensil that’s a hit among toddler and special needs parents alike.

Did your child tell you she brushed her teeth but was only in the bathroom for 30 seconds?This app can tells you kid just how long they have to go before they’ve done a good job getting those whites properly pearly.

Sure, kids need a few bumps and bruises to learn that the world is not a padded place, but these little knee pads can help prevent unnecessary and painful rug burn for crawlers.

Does your confident child want to hold their own bottle? This great device helps them get a grip without making a mess!

Need to pop into the store but can’t push a stroller AND a cart?This clever hammock allows you to keep your baby safe while shopping and gives you a free hand to get things off the shelf.

Love pool time with your child but need a good way to protect them from the sun?Even if you’re applying sunscreen all the time, it’s still nice to keep those rays from damaging their sensitive skin.

Not everyone has room in their bathroom for an extra potty chair.This device will help your kid use the big boy or big girl potty easily.

When you have an independent child or you’re on the go, filling up this squeezable food dispenser allows your little one to feed themselves – with some supervision, of course.

Whether it’s to keep your kids in or keep surprise visitors out, this net is a great way to make sure your children are safe when playing in the driveway.

Even the sturdiest stroller can easily tip over if you hang your shopping bag on the handle.This bag is designed to hook onto a stroller in two places so you can store your stuff and not worry about weighing down one side.

Tell your toddler to get a grip with this portable handle that hooks on to carts and strollers and allows you to keep them close in the store.

If you’re flying with an infant in arms, especially on a long flight, it can get exhausting.Not only that, but it’s hard for everyone to get comfortable.

But this infant airplane seat hooks right on to your tray table for the moments when you need a break and want to make eye contact with a fussy baby.

Not only are airplane tray tables incredibly filthy, but toddlers don’t make them any cleaner.Now you can protect your child from germs and keep your own mess contained by strapping on this play area for your young one’s snacks and toys while flying.

If your child is still in a rear-facing car seat, it can be hard to keep an eye on them while you drive.This mirror gives parents some piece of mind and lets your child see you in the rearview mirror as well.

Those sensitive eardrums take in a lot of noise at events or during plane rides.If you can get your child used to wearing these headphones (and that can certainly be its own challenge), you can provide them with some extra quiet.

It’s also a great piece of gear if your child is overstimulated easily.

If your child is too big for the cart hammock in #31, try this extra handy cart cover. It protects your baby from germs (and the next cart user from your baby’s germs!) and even has storage space for toys and your smartphone!It’s a great idea to add a little extra comfort to the cart and buy you a few extra minutes in the store so you don’t forget anything.

You can’t avoid a tantrum, but you can keep all those pacifiers from being chucked across the room with this device that reels them right back in.It saves you from having to find them and wash them every time they hit the floor.

If you want to get your baby started on real foods but avoid the choking risks, this mesh feeder is a great tool.Just stick a banana or other solid food in and they can chomp down and suck on it but not get enough food out at once to choke on.

This unique little tool is designed to help deliver pain relief during shots by giving both some extra cushion and delivering some numbing cold to the area.The buzz on the street is that Buzzy makes shots a lot less traumatic.

If you need to give your baby liquid medicine, you know that a spoonful is going to end up all over the place.While this might not change the taste, at least you can deliver a dose in a familiar way with his pacifier medicine dispenser.

If your little one wants to help in the kitchen but you don’t want them standing on a stool or chair, this piece of furniture will allow you some peace of mind.Your child can reach counter height and lean over without the risk of falling or tipping over something less sturdy.

Are you on the road and out of water or formula for your baby? Did a bottle break or get lost mid-trip? It happens!Now you can turn any bottle (preferably not soda!) into a baby bottle with this nipple that fits on any plastic bottle you can buy in the store.

It’s always good to get your child into the great outdoors, but with fresh air comes bugs. And while kids will be just fine if an ant crawls on them or a fly lands on their leg, some kids are super sensitive to bug bites.Now you can let some fresh air in while keeping the bugs out while you picnic in the park with your kiddos.

Sure, your baby needs some sunshine, but what they don’t need is their sensitive skin exposed to harmful rays. It doesn’t matter what season it is, sunburn can happen at any time and it always damages skin.Now you can install a sunshield on your car window next to your child’s car seat. You can even use it with the window down to let fresh air in and keep UV rays out.