Truly, the only must-have baby products are food, diapers, and love. but sometimes… there’s a little itch that only an innovative new product will scratch. and today, I idea my hat to the problem solvers that developed these products. I received these three creative items and put them to my test.

Meet the Snooze Shade.

This black mesh stroller and automobile seat cover is better than the old blanket in a couple of crucial ways. It has velcro loops that keep it attached to any automobile seat or stroller (even in wind); teeny mesh holes to allow baby to stay cool; and a zipper so mama can peek inside.

The best use cases for me were:

When I brought baby Sawyer into his big brother’s germy preschool, the shade kept curious fingers at bay.

Walking home in his big kid stroller on a breezy day and the velcro kept the shade in place and not blowing in his face.

Bottom line: I continue to use it for the 50+ sun protection and stick-to-itiveness, but a light blanket is much a lot more versatile. get your own snoozeshade on amazon.

Enter the ToyDozer.

ToyDozer is a custom-made scooper for Legos and piles of small toys. This dustpan with plastic handle-free shovel makes quick work of clean-up. regrettably for my kids, it worked a little too well and mixed up sets that were indicated to stay separate. Holden suggested an alternate use of the ‘dozer was to let his stuffed animals sleep in it. Um, no.

Bottom line: I’ll like it a lot more if it gets the kids to clean up rather than just criticize how I do it. get your own toydozer on amazon.

Introducing sugarSNAP files.

Unique organization system with zipper pouches and labels. fits in your monstrously large diaper bag and keeps things within reach. I like the long lasting loop and clips with the strong pouches.

Bottom line: I wish I had it with my rookie newborn when I was carrying everything. I feel like I’ve moved past the phase for this and gave it to a mama pal who still totes a very large Diaper Bag. get your own sugarSNAP files on amazon.

Have you discovered or developed any quirky, creative products as a parent?

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Thanks to the sugarSNAP, snoozeshade, and toydozer for sending me product samples.