In my six years of parenting, I’ve tried a lot of products to help teach, entertain, and care for my little guys. Sometimes, I use a product once and regret ever spending the money. Sometimes, I love the product and use it over and over. Occasionally, I fall in love with a product, and the whole brand. Here are my favorite brands for kids, from infancy to kindergarten:
Aden and Anais was started by a woman originally from Australia who couldn’t find breathable baby blankets and swaddles in the U.S. They specialize in muslin fabric, making everything from lovies to sleepers and our favorite- the swaddles. This brand is perfect for the Arizonan baby that needs the comfort of a swaddle blanket with the breath-ability of muslin fabric in our desert heat. My boys still sleep with theirs!
Squooshi is a line of reusable food pouches that I started using when Big Bro was big on fruit and veggie squeezers. I had a weekly subscription to our local farmer’s market box, and would puree the fruits and veggies for these pouches so he could have easy, quick, portable and eco-friendly food on the go! I love that the bottom zip-locks for easy sealing and cleaning, and the designs are super cute!
Learning Resources specializes in educational toys for all ages. It wasn’t until we had several of their products that I realized I was favoring this brand over others. We have the Pretend & Play cash register that the boys use to play store and learn math skills. From craft kits to robotics, this brand caters to both parents and teachers. One of our favorite games is Code-A-Mouse, that helps kids learn beginner coding skills!
Curious Chef is one of my newest discoveries. I was looking for tools for my aspiring chef that would allow him to really cut food, peel vegetables and help me prep. This brand has it all! We now have the apron and hat (adorable) a knife set, peeler, apple slicer, and cookbook. The boys love to use their real tools and cook their own dishes!
Insect Lore is another new discovery for us. We received the Butterfly Garden kit for the boys’ birthdays and just redeemed our live caterpillars! Already, they’re a highlight of our household as we watch them get ready for their transformation. The boys have always been interested in bugs (especially Big Bro, after having an imaginary spider) and this is a great spring break activity for us. I love that the brand offers several different ways to learn and appreciate our insect friends!
In a world where we have way too many options to choose from, I hope this list helps you discover some of the great products out there for kids. This post isn’t sponsored. It’s just a list of loves! If you have a brand you’d love to share, tell me about it in the comments!
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