As a mom, it is hard to know which items you can trust for your children. You want to give them the best, but don’t always know what that is. Here at My Other Shoelace, we desire to help you get the best quality products. All the products here are items that I have personally used and love.
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4.2 *
1k reviews
Don’t you hate how the syringes are too short to reach the bottom of the medicine bottles!? Well, Ryan & Rose make a syringe that is extra long so it can reach the bottom of the bottles. I found these after having to pour medicine into a medicine cup and then suck it into the syringe. This a game changer when you have a sick kiddo.
4.5 *
102k reviews
We had tried soooo many different thermometers and were constantly frustrated because we never knew if you should add a degree or not. This no-touch thermometer takes the guesswork out of it. It lights up green for no fever, yellow for low grade, and red for a full-blown fever.
NOTE: This thermometer does have to be calibrated with each use, so be sure to read the directions on the package (it’s very easy to do).
4.7 *
61.7k reviews
I am a HUGE fan of Huggies Simply Clean Wipes. When my babies were little, they were allergic to everything. They were allergic to every scent… even the clean scents. Well, these are scent-free and alcohol-free. Alcohol-free means that they can be used on diaper rash without burning the baby’s skin, and even used on the baby’s face. Trust me… you’ll love these!
4.5 *
14.7k reviews
When my oldest daughter was a toddler, they had a massive recall on a TON of sippy cups. They were all unable to be properly cleaned and therefore growing mold. I checked ours and threw out everything that was moldy. Take n Toss was the only thing that was left standing… so it became all that we used. BONUS… they are super cheap, so if you leave one behind you can replace it for $1 or less.
4.7 *
230.5k reviews
I have an asthmatic child who gets croup every time she gets sick. When she was small, it was super scary. Having a pulse-ox machine at home was a game changer. Suddenly, we could tell if she could make it to the doctor or ER, or if we had to call 911.
DISCLAIMER: My model came from Walgreens as we got in the middle of the night when she was sick. The linked one is higher rated and silicone-covered. Especially if you have little ones, I recommend ordering one that you know is rated high and can be shipped to you before you actually need it.
There you have it… essential finds for busy mamas! I may be adding to this list as time goes on, so be sure to check back. If there’s anything you think I should have on this list, shoot me a message at [email protected]. I only promote products that I personally use and love, so it may take me a while to try it out (assuming my kiddos aren’t too old now). Happy mommying!
