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Because making *their* mealtime is easier is also making your mealtime easier. A win-win in parenting land. You deserve a hot lunch, too!

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Promising review: "I’ve tried three other gadgets that advertised that they make crustless sandwiches, and this is the only one that’s made a perfect one. My kids’ sandwiches have remained completely sealed and mess-free while eating. I bought this one to prepare peanut butter and jelly for a four-day trip across the country. Not once did I need to baby-wipe my toddlers 'cause they were a sticky mess from jelly. I have made crustless sandwiches fresh and frozen to defrost later, and it’s all stayed sealed. I absolutely recommend." —Elizabeth Monroe

Get it from Amazon for $7.68+ (available in three styles and many colors). 

Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. 

Promising review: "Obsessed with this thing! We use it all the time, and it is so convenient to have. We have toddlers, and so we have to cut up their grapes and grape tomatoes, and it was such a tedious task, but with this thing, I get it done so fast, and they like helping with it too. I also like the size of it. We have the other grape cutter that is smaller, and I like that one a lot too, but this one is better in my opinion because of how big it is. The other one can’t do Costco-sized grapes and tomatoes, and with this one, I haven’t gotten any fruit that doesn’t fit." —A. Martin

Promising review: "Was a bit skeptical given how cheap these were priced, but they’re a great value for a great price! The suction cups on the bottom work well and stick to the table with ease. They’re made of a thick material, but they’re not heavy at all. The sections are spacious enough for most snacks and fruits. They are easy to use and easy to clean." —Tiffanie Corvera

Get a 3-pack from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in seven colors and with lids). 

Promising review: "Best baby bowls, holds in place. No mess." —MOca

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely the best can opener I have ever owned. It is so easy to use and cuts the lid off your can without any sharp edges left behind. This is much faster than doing it by hand. A must-have tool to have in your kitchen." —Kathy Kalemba

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "For years, I’ve been saying somebody needs to invent something to easily drain tuna. Finally, it’s here. Drains in 1-2-3. Quick, easy, and no mess. No longer do you have to deal with being sprayed or getting your hands messy. I only wish I had been smart enough to invent it myself. Who knew such a simple item would save so much time and less mess in the kitchen?" —Lisa

Promising review: "Wow, wow, wow, I have no words to describe how great this product is. I'm a mom with a large family who cooks and bakes all the time, and there is never a time when something doesn't spill over, even when standing and watching the pot. With this, life has just gotten easier. I think I'm throwing out all my pot covers after using this." —Rackel

Get it from Amazon for $17.07+ (available in red and black).

Promising review: "If you like to eat pancakes for breakfast a lot and want to avoid a lot of dishes, please get this! This is so worth it. I saw this on TikTok and had to get it. Just make sure you’re putting the amount of water that’s right for the amount you’re going to eat." —Buchii

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a kid-approved Bluey version!) 

Promising review: "Finally got this for my 8-month-old after every meal, doing a whole clean-up routine. Wish I had gotten it a lot sooner! Great for parents, as it saves a lot of cleanup time and catches a significant amount of food. All you have to do is dump it out and wash it out, and it's brand new again! Definitely recommend having this at home, in your diaper bag, and anywhere you go! Has a couple of notches in the back to adjust for sizing so you can use this during each stage." —Lexie Leeman

Get a 3-pack from Amazon for $8.65 (available in four color sets). 

Promising review: "Great product and cute too! Highly recommend this baby bib. Great quality and easy to put on. Just the perfect thickness and covers up nicely to avoid messy stains. It absorbs water well. The size fits great on our 12-month-old. The Velcro on the back so easy to use. Also, not heavy on the neck. It’s comfortable and likes putting on the pretty bib." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in two sizes and 23 styles).

Promising review: "BEST BIBS! Don’t waste your money on any other mealtime bibs. I’ve tried just about every other bib on the market. All the others either get stained or are difficult to clean or are not truly 'leak proof'. THESE bibs hit all the check marks! Covers the whole body (I personally put it around baby’s lap and not the tray), SUPER easy to wipe clean, absolutely waterproof, and the neckline is adjustable for the perfect fit! I found other bibs use Velcro on the neck which makes them too loose, this bib has three buttons to pick your neck circumference. This bib is the first one that actually saved her outfit! She spits her water, spills pasta, drops crumbs, and NONE of it ends up on her! 10/10. It feels like it’s made out of a thick rubber material, so I bought gender-neutral colors to save these to use for my future kiddos!" —Katelyn Estrella

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in five prints and a 2-pack).

BUT it should be noted you can scan just about any food (so long as it's in the Tovala app database), including my son's fave Eggo waffles and his go-to chicken sticks. Y'all, I can't say enough nice things about this. The pretzels you see pictured above AND THE CHEESE SAUCE: Both from their meal kit. My husband and I tried the steak one night, thinking it would be "okay for magic oven steak," BUT IT WAS EXCELLENT FOR ANY STEAK. I sound like a Torvala evangelist, but that's because I really am and love having the option to have Real Food with me barely having to lift a finger. Our DoorDash usage plummeted when we subscribed. 😂

Get it from Tovala for $119 (Originally $349; This is the current price for signing up for the free oven and a 4 Meals A Week plan to get you started!) 

Promising review: "As someone who has a child (now a teenager) who will not eat any form of cheese, this pan is amazing! I typically avoid making any food that has cheese mixed into it, but now I can make him a section without cheese and the rest of us our regular cheesy goodness. Another benefit of this pan is how well the portions slice. One cut with the spatula gives you a perfectly formed square. Each section makes four regular-size portions for our family." —TRU

Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok and knew I needed it. I have a teething toddler who is messy, and this saved cleanup time at restaurants. Plus, no more getting hurt when he leans into the table!" —Karsen

"A lifesaver. Saves a ton on cleanup time." —Zak

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "These are great for both my kids (1 and 3). My toddler likes to pick out different ones each time, and my baby cannot peel them off the table. They are perfect for going out to eat, 'mess-free.'" —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ for a 40-pack (available in two styles and 60-packs).

Okay, I have one of these in my house now, and I can't even take a pic to show you because it is ALWAYS IN USE IN MY CHAOS KITCHEN BECAUSE I LOVE IT SO. (Right now, it's stirring homemade hot apple cider. Yes.)

Promising review: "Easy to use! Easy to clean! Works great!" —Susan

Get it from Walmart for $135.20+ (originally $140.99+; available in two styles).

Promising reviews: "I had been eyeing this walnut cutting board for a while, but I couldn’t bring myself to spend the money on it at first. I finally decided to order it—and I am so glad I did! The board is absolutely stunning and elegant. It’s not just beautiful; it’s also highly functional. It’s big enough to handle all my chopping and cutting meal prep tasks effortlessly, and it is gentle on my knives. The quality and durability of this board really impressed me. This board is STURDY. I have no doubt this board will last for years if it’s well cared for. It’s the perfect combination of aesthetics and practicality.I was looking at other walnut cutting boards that were cheaper in price, but there is a reason why some other brands are cheaper — they lack quality. This board is worth every penny. I highly recommend this cutting board!" —elizabeth

Promising review: "This plate is adorable and great quality — my 3-year-old nephew loves eating his snack from this plate every day!" —MC

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $38 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "My grandson, who is 1.5-years-old and enamored with trucks, loves this. He can maneuver his food, uses the fork and spoon appropriately, and has fun eating his meals. My daughter says it cleans up easily, and she is thrilled with his attention span at meal time. Great value and gift." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $35.95 (also available in four other styles including a fairy and dino option). 

Promising reviews: "As a mom of two, I love how convenient this high chair is. It’s versatile and can actually grow with my baby, which is a huge plus. My favorite part is the magnetic buckle. It’s SO easy to get my baby in and out unlike others I’ve tried. I love how easy it is to clean. It’s very spacious and took minutes to put together! The fact that we can remove the tray with one hand is amazing. The Chair II checks all the boxes for my family." —Nataly M.

"We’ve been loving the Chair II! As a mom of 2 under 2, I love having baby gear that can grow with both of them. It was so easy to put together, looks good in our home, and anything that makes mealtime easier with two little ones is always a win for me!" —Precious K. 

Get it from Lalo for $249.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I like the modern and clean design of the grinders. They feel sturdy and well-made, and look nice sitting on my countertop. It was very easy to fill each grinder with my preferred spices and seasonings. I really like that you can adjust the coarseness of the grinders. They have helped speed up food preparation as I no longer have to manually grind my various salts and peppers." —GlobeTrotter77

Get a set of two from Amazon for $42.99 (also available as a single grinder or a set of five). 

Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.

BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says: "I purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe."

Promising review: "LOVE THIS. I absolutely love this. So far, I've used the thicker spiralizer, two of the grater things, and then the juicer. I love how easy this makes keeping everything together. And it's sharp, so it actually cuts through things without you needing to work super hard to do it. The only thing I don't love is that the spiralizers are a bit hard to clean, but I guess that's with all of them. Not sure, this is the first I've owned. But, overall, I'd recommend it :)" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in a 4-in-1 version).

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

Promising review: "This thing is like magic. Super quick and nice clean cuts. Making soup is a freaking breeze, chopped potatoes and onions for breakfast, home fries, in like 30 seconds. Perfectly chopped so it all cooks evenly. I am in love! Nice and sturdy too." —John Willis

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "This is a fantastic product. I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years. Pasta has always been a simple, go-to dinner for me. Tending to the boiling pot of pasta was just part of the process. I’ve been getting 'tired' of cooking as I’ve aged. This simple little microwave pasta cooker has simplified cooking so much more than I could have imagined. It seems silly, but it’s kinda like a little miracle. No more toting a heavy pot to the stove. No more pouring pasta and boiling water into a colander. It’s simple, lightweight, and foolproof. You’ll never regret buying this." —Winkie

Promising review: "I prep my meals a month at a time, and these make it much more convenient. These are especially helpful with raw meat, as I can use two hands while prepping the food and don't have to worry about keeping one clean to open the bag. I've also used them to portion out servings and ounces of meat when placed on a scale. They're not made of anything incredibly strong, but they're sturdy enough for full ziplock bags of food." —Julie M

Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.99 (also available as a single and in packs of 4 and 6).

I've had this one (and the matching kettle!) for months now, and it has held up beautifully to literal daily use. Join me in making grilled cheese (and tea!) a go-to dinner snacklet.

Promising reviews: "Love it. Really appreciate the color, the wide slots, and being able to set dual toasting preferences." —W. Martin

"This is a great little toaster. I live in an apartment with limited counter space. This toaster doesn't take up much space, is efficient, and even has a bagel option as well as cancellation options. It's a neat addition to my kitchen. Thank you!" —Sandy

Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in six colors and a 2-slice version).

You can also heat up pizza slices, chicken nuggets, and more with it, meaning you'll have dinner ready in a matter of minutes. Reviewers say these are also great for anyone with a gluten allergy who needs to keep their bread separate in the toaster.

Promising review: "I get lazy and hate to heat up the stove for grilled cheese. I used old bread from the freezer and popped it in to try it — WOW, great grilled cheese. I buttered the outside, and it was great!! Love these." —Kulena

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a 10-pack).

Souper Cubes is a family-run small business with a passion for better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Plus, their products are BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and have fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups. 

Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok and had to give it a try. It does not disappoint. The perfect way to freeze portion-size soups. Also helps me to not waste unused broth. Easy to use, store, and clean. Once your item is frozen, just pop out and store in freezer bags." —Meghan Swain

"LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned 1/2-cup and 1-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design, and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost." —Kate

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in seven colors and 2- and 4-packs).

Reviewers cook everything on this, not just pizza. A lot of them use it as a substitute air fryer and love how easy it is to store. And if pizza is what's for dinner, don't forget to throw some Mike's Hot Honey in your cart to drizzle on the top. (You're welcome in advance if you haven't tried this life hack.)

Promising reviews: "I use it to make pizza, corn dogs, tater tots, chicken strips, and almost anything else that you would have to use your oven for, and it cooks things faster than your oven. 😋" —Tonia O.

"We first saw it at a friend's home and had to try it. It is faster and more efficient than heating up the oven for frozen pizzas, to which we add additional toppings. It heats from above AND below, which turns out not only to be great for frozen pizzas but also for small bites, appetizers, and other items like canned cinnamon rolls. Best of all, it is amazing at reheating leftover pizza to practically like the first time, with a crispy crust and hot cheese — so much better than the soggy, limp microwave reheating. Now, we LOVE leftover pizza." —Figsway

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising reviews: "I am very happy with it. When I'm rushing in the morning before work, it's nice that I can throw everything in the cooker, go get myself ready, wrap the finished sandwich in foil, and throw it in my purse for later. At 6:30 a.m. I'm not going to mess with clanking pans and utensils and wake my family up." —Student

"It is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 'fast' meals. I fix bacon in the microwave, and it cooks the egg and melts the cheese on bagels, English muffins, hamburger buns, and other round bread. If I had one with squares, I would make sandwiches like grilled cheese and ham. It can even cook a round omelet!" —Bonita

Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in six colors).

Check out a TikTok of the appliance sliders in action. 

Promising review: "These are a game changer! I have some heavy appliances like my espresso machine and reverse osmosis filter that I hate to pull out to fill with water. These tiny sliders have been incredible! Immediately better, and so far (about three months in), no issues at all. Still gliding!" —sara

Get them from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in six pack sizes and two colors).

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