Welcome to our Summertime Favorites! Here you will find all our favorites for outside including safety items and language-enriching toys for outdoor play. Enjoy and have fun in the sun this summer!

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SwimZip Rash Guard: Sun-protective swimwear is so important. I love that this company is women/mom-owned and has matching styles for the family, too. The front zipper is nice for not pulling a tight piece of clothing off your little one’s head!
Sun Protective Blanket: This is a great option if you’re sitting outside or on the beach with baby - a soft blanket with sun protection!
Girls UPF Long Sleeve Suit: The ratings say it all - over 9,000 5-star reviews! It has UPF 50+ sun protection and snaps at the bottom for easy changing. It comes in lots of cute prints and it’s made by a small business!
Sun Hat: I love that this sun hat has 50+ UV ray protection and is made with 95% cotton. Great coverage with the visor in the front and neck protection in the back.
Babiators Sunglasses: These are CUTE! I love the retro look, it’s a total vibe. Jenna had Babiators for her son John when he was little for UVA and UVB protection. The frames are durable, flexible and BPA-free, and lenses are polycarbonate. Bonus: if your Babiators are lost or broken within the first year, the company will replace them for free!
Bucket Hat: Great reviews and a cute and simple design. Comes in lots of colors and is UPF 50 with a wide brim & chin strap to stay on baby’s head!
RuffleButts Rash Guard Swimsuit: The cutest little 2-piece with full coverage on the arms, chest, and torso! We love this brand!
Short-Sleeve Rash Guard: Affordable, UPF 50 with tons of bright colors to choose from!
SwimZip Suit: LOVE that this covers the whole body with UPF protection, is machine washable, and comes in so many fun prints/colors.
Cocosand Sunglasses: Polarized, lightweight and great reviews - I love that these are BPA-free and shatterproof. Plus the attachment band makes them less likely to get lost!
Swim Trunks: Paul has these and I love the quality! The prints are cute, they’re affordably priced, and have matching pairs for Dad!
Girls 2-Piece w/Rash Guard: A cute and affordable suit that offers UPF 50 protection a drawstring waist, too!

Linen Coverup Top: The cutest coverup for the beach and I love that it’s made with 100% cotton! You can wear this as a coverup over swimsuit, or wear it out. Comes in many colors!
Mens Rash Guard: Lots of colors to choose from, great ratings, and UPF 50 protection.
Womens Rash Guard: UV protection with pockets on the side!
Mission Cooling Bucket Hat: A unisex bucket hat with cooling technology that comes in lots of colors/prints.
Billabong Straw Sun Hat: Made from 100% straw, this one is CUTE and great for the beach. I love that the brim is wider for great protection, but not floppy so you can still see well! It comes with a drawcord so you won’t lose it even if the wind is blowing.
Cotton Shirt Dress: A 100% cotton option for a beach/summer cover-up that comes in lots of colors!
SOJOS Sunglasses: Style and protection at a super affordable price - under $20! They’re polarized and my favorite pair for on-the-go!
Ukes Sunglass Strap: Never lose your sunglasses again! Strap these on sunglasses and go. I love all the fun designs they come in.
Goodr OG Sunglasses: The original design, and Aly’s favorite sunglasses brand. They’re affordable, lightweight, and cute!
Mission Baseball Hat: Another cooling hat which uses water or sweat to cool you down up to 30 degrees! UPF protection, too.
Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses: UV protection and polarized, Ray-Bans never disappoint. And literally, you know you’re accessorizing on trend when your sunglasses are called Clubmasters. The tortoise shell with gold is very on trend right now and is timeless too! Worth the investment.
Sun Hat: Keep your face and neck completely protected with this sun hat that’s under $12!

Ruffle-Sleeve 2-Piece: I love this suit! High-waisted bottoms, nursing-friendly, and under $40.
CUPSHE 2-Piece: The straps are adjustable and it’s high-waisted - what’s not to love?! Alicia’s absolute favorite suit.
Eomenie One-Piece: One of my favorite suits with good coverage, a cute cut-out, and flattering fit - under $40!
Eomenie Swim Dress: We’re fans of swim dresses! Super cute, good coverage, and affordable, too. This one comes in different colors and patterns.
Ruffled One-Piece: This is my favorite suit! It’s so flattering, offers good coverage, and nursing-friendly! Under $40.
Old Navy Swim Dress: Another suit I have and love! It comes in some really fun, bright colors.
Shade & Shore Scalloped One-Piece: Jenna has a similar suit from this brand and loves the full coverage, tummy support, and flattering look!

Babo Botanicals Stick: A low-tox mineral sunscreen stick offering SPF 30 protection while moisturizing the skin, too.
ThinkBaby Sunscreen: Rated a 2 by EWG, this is a clean sunscreen you can feel good about putting on baby. Also doesn’t have a smell!
Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator: Okay, this is a cool tool. Fill it with whatever sunscreen you use and roll it to apply! It keeps your hands cleaner, too. Let your little one try to apply their own sunscreen and feel independent without the mess.
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby: Another EWG Verified sunscreen for baby that’s fragrance-free.
Badger Sunscreen: Rated a 1 by the EWG, this is a great, clean sunscreen option for your little one (and the whole family)!
ATTITUDE Sunly After Sun Gel: Another EWG Verified product that soothes the skin after sun exposure!
Babo Botanicals After Sun Spray: Made with aloe vera, this is a low-tox cooling spray for after sun exposure.
Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Spray: If you need a spray, this is an option with safer ingredients. Just make sure to spray outside!
Badger Aloe Vera: With 96% organic aloe, this is another great option if you got too much sun!
EarthMama LadyFace: A tinted sunscreen stick for the face made with organic ingredients.
Dime Wonderscreen: This clean zinc-based sunscreen is so light! To add some “sun-kissed glow” to your face, pick the tinted Wonderscreen, or select the no-tint option. I use the Shade 2 year round! “EATPLAYSAY” saves 20%!
Badger SPF 40: Another Badger product EWG-verified as a 2 and what Jenna’s family uses a lot of!
Solara Suncare: Unscented and formulated with safer ingredients.
Solara Suncare Pout Protection: Don’t forget to protect those lips! This lip serum is low-tox and provides SPF 15 protection.

Buggy Bands: Put them on your wrists or ankles to ward off mosquitoes! They can even be used as a hair tie. These are DEET-free and do not use harsh chemicals giving 300+ hours of protection.
Mosquito Repellent Candle: A DEET-free candle made with essential oils and beeswax to ward off mosquitos.
Mosquito Repellent Stickers: No need for anything to go on the skin, these patches stick to clothing and are made DEET-free.
Badger Anti-Bug Balm: Made with essential oils that repel bugs, this balm is made of 95% organic ingredients.
Outdoor Bug Zapper: Perfect to sit out on the patio, porch, or take camping, etc. - this contraption attracts bugs and zaps them!
Earthkind Stay Away Mosquitos: This bug repellent uses Picaridin to detract bugs and comes unscented.
Electric Fly Swatter: Sit this swatter on its base and the bright light will naturally draw bugs toward it and kill them, or you can use it manually to swat at pesky insects!
Primally Pure Nature Spray: We love Primally Pure and their clean products! This spray repels mosquitos and is DEET-free.
Badger Anti-Bug Spray: Formulated using essential oils, DEET-free, and easy to spray on!
Badger Itch Relief: If you’ve already been bitten, this is a helpful product to keep around! It’s USDA organic and uses colloidal oatmeal and organic menthol.

Rocker Camping Chair: Sit or rock in this collapsible camping chair. It can also be used for watching sports (hello, soccer moms) or at the park/watching the kids outside.
Yeti Portable Soft Cooler: Take it to the beach, camping, or on a day-trip - this beauty is durable, waterproof and fits 12 cans plus ice! Leakproof and cold cell technology makes it great for an all-day adventure. This green color is SWEET!
Scavenger Hunt Cards: Explore the outdoors with your little one by using these outdoor scavenger hunt cards! No reading required because every card has a picture.
Coleman Tabletop Camping Grill: It can function as a grill and stovetop at the same time - genius. It’s compact and easy to pack for all those meals outside!
Merrell Hiking Sneakers: Your little one can get out on the trail with these hiking sneakers!
Sleeping Bag: These sleeping bags can be used in every season, are lightweight and machine washable. There is a hood at the top so you can cozy up in your camping chair with your favorite book and stay warm all over!
Stanley Insulated Bottle: A great camping essential - keeps things hot or cold for 24 hours. Super durable stainless steel, the cap also doubles as an 8 ounce cup.
9-Person Tent: This tent has great reviews and can be put together in 2 minutes! (Okay, this is a tent I can get behind). It has space for 2 queen beds, sleeps up to 9, and comes with a divider to make 2 rooms.
Badger Itch Relief Stick: We all know camping and hiking mean bug bites. Snag this itch relief stick to soothe the itch! It’s USDA organic and uses colloidal oatmeal and organic menthol.
Camping Cookware Set: Made by a small business, these are stainless steel and nest within each other to all fit in one carrying case! Convenient, compact, and cooking without chemicals.
Binoculars: Binoculars made specifically for little ones! They have a comfortable design to fit your little one’s face and great for exploring!
Timber Ridge Folding Chair: Okay, now this is heavy duty! You can sit down and not need to get up for hours because it has a cooler bag attached, cupholders, a side table, and a spot to store your phone. Bonus: the back is padded!

Canopy Tent: Pop this up and set up camp for the day at the beach! The canopy gives a layer of UV 50 coverage, and it’s so nice to have shade! It collapses into a rolling bag for portability.
Beach Tent w/Sun Shade: This tent provides UPF 50+ protection and has screens for great ventilation. It can fit 3 people comfortably!
Shibumi Shade: A genius invention for the beach! It’s a sun shade that provides 150 square feet of shade and is powered by wind! And get this - it only weighs 4 pounds (because we know that no one wants to schlep 10 lbs. of umbrellas down to the beach).
Sunshade Reclining Beach Chair: I love that it has a high back and can support your neck while lounging on the beach! It has a 3-position recline and built in shade that offers protection from the sun. Built in cupholder for the win.
B. Toys Water Wagon & Toys: All the sand toys you need and a wagon to store them! Build sandcastles galore. Allow your little one to pack their toys “in” the wagon and pull it back home (if they want to/are able!) to help them feel like they had a part in helping with the day.
Hiccapop Travel Booster Seat: A safe place for baby to eat on the beach! Take it with you to your rental house too - it attaches to a chair to become a booster seat as well!
Surfer Dude: Toss it into the waves and watch the Surfer Dude (or dudette, or animal) surf. It’s like a surf boomerang. They won’t sink in the water and have great reviews!
Beach Baby Tent w/Shade Pool: Keep baby shaded and cool with this! They can sit at the little pool and play safely while supervised instead of being lugged back and forth to the ocean! The tent has ventilation and can be anchored into the sand.
Melissa & Doug Sand Cupcake Set: Take your little baker to the beach. Pack the cupcake molds with sand to create fun, beachy cupcakes. Have a bake-off at the beach, then bring them home to enjoy in the sandbox, too.
Wipe Off Sand Mitts: Slip it on your hand and use to wipe sand off your skin! This is an essential to pack and get that stubborn gritty sand off when leaving the beach.
Portable Folding Table: We love this for the beach to set up between beach chairs and prop your drinks and snacks on, etc.!
Bogg Bag: The Bogg Bag can hold it all! Take it to the pool, the beach, the waterpark, wherever you go. I love that it’s designed by women, waterproof, washable and tip proof!

CALLING ALL PUMPING MOMS!

This keeps your breastmilk cool for 20 hours! Especially on a hot day where you need to pump on-the-go, this is a great thing to have! You can pump RIGHT INTO the chill and it’s compatible with most pumps. **Check it out!**

MISSION Tote Bag: This is my favorite bag for the pool! It’s spacious (comes in 3 sizes), holds all of our stuff, sits upright, has a waterproof bottom, and it’s marine-grade mesh.
Kids Waterproof Underwater Camera: Take digital pictures at the pool, in a splash zone, under the water, and more! There are only a few buttons on the camera so easier for a toddler to figure out.
Baby Swimming Float: Great for a pool day - I like the safety features on this pool float and that it has a sun protective canopy.
Floating Hoops Game: Dunk or shoot some hoops, and practice throwing the ball up and down, trying to target the net. This can be used in the backyard after pool time is over, too.
Silicone Bento Box: We love this simple silicone bento box with 3 sections. Perfect for aiming for a combination of fat, protein, and carb.
Splash Balls: We have these in our pool bag - so fun, they can skip on the water!
Finding Dory Dive and Find Set: Scatter Dory and friends in the pool (or even the bathtub) and use Mr. Ray to retrieve them with the net. Great for hand-eye coordination, too!
Melissa & Doug Kickboards: These are fun and playful kickboards and would be great for littles learning how to swim!
Hydroflask Soft Cooler: I love the size and simplicity of this cooler and the fact that it keeps things cold for up to 24 hours. The baltic color is my fave!
Pool Towels: My favorite towels that are 100% cotton and always packed in our pool bag! They’re soft and wash well.
Octopus Water Balls: Submerge them under water and then squeeze them out - water shoots out of their head from every direction!
Pool Noodle Set: Noodles are the classic pool toy, am I right? You just need them. They are also safer for little ones learning how to swim as they keep little ones upright in the water instead of on their front or back.

Romper: One of my favorite swim cover-ups made with mostly cotton!
MISSION Tote Bag: This is my favorite bag for the pool! It’s spacious (comes in 3 sizes), holds all of our stuff, sits upright, has a waterproof bottom, and it’s marine-grade mesh.
Hydroflask: I love my Hydroflask when I want to throw my bottle into the diaper bag and not have it spill. It’s leakproof, durable, and comes in lots of fun colors! Keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours!
The Thermos Funtainer: This is my favorite travel cup for littles 10 months and older since it’s very easy to open and shut and the straw is skinnier, so not as much liquid can be sucked through! It also comes in lots of sizes and colors so if your little one likes it, you have options for a long while! We always take Paul & Nellie’s to the pool!
Octopus Water Balls: Always pack some fun water toys! Submerge these under water and then squeeze them out - water shoots out of their head from every direction!
Native Sandal: They’re lightweight, breathable, and durable for kids on the go! These sandals are great for beach, pool, and more!
Skout Organic Bars: With 7 ingredients or less, gluten free, vegan, and sweetened with dates, these organic bars are soft, yummy and packed with nutrients. A great individually wrapped snack for the pool with carbs, fats & protein! Code “EATPLAYSAY” saves 20%
Spinning Snack Dispenser: This one is so much fun and easy to travel with! It’s a great way to offer choices for your toddler and take foods on the go.
SOJOS Sunglasses: Style and protection at a super affordable price - under $20! They’re polarized and my favorite pair for on-the-go!
Pool Towels: My favorite towels that are 100% cotton and always packed in our pool bag! They’re soft and wash well.
Melissa & Doug Kickboards: These are fun and playful kickboards and great for littles learning how to swim!
FUNKYMONKEY Slides: I wear these a ton in the summer months. They’re so easy to slip on and the straps adjust for comfort, too!
Badger SPF 40: Always pack sun protection and remember to reapply! EWG-verified as a 2 so a great low-tox option for sunscreen.

Hobibear Sandals: My son, Paul & Jenna’s son John both have these sandals. We love the durability and support they provide! They’re a great shoe for the pool or a splash pad - really affordable, too.
TEVA Sandal: These have an open toe, with a top and back velcro strap to keep ankle secured. Come in some fun colors, too!
Dream Pairs Sandal: These have a flexible but sturdy base, velcro closure, and provide great traction!
Pediped Sahara Sandal: Closed toe, adjustable velcro to provide support where needed, and great reviews.
See Kai Run Sandal - girls’ & unisex: These have an open toe, but have two velcro closures to keep them on your kid’s feet!
Apakowa Sandal: These have a closed toe, adjustable back strap makes them more adjustable than most.
Native Sandal: They’re lightweight, breathable, and durable for kids on the go! These sandals are great for beach, pool, and more!
KEEN Sandal: A closed toe sandal and water-friendly for the splash pad or the creek! Durable with great reviews.
JAN + JUL Water Shoes: These have a flexible solid sole, offer the cutest patterns, and super affordable.
Merrell Barefoot Shoe: A pricier option, that is solid with a wide base. These shoes offer a velcro closure instead of slip-on style.
Robeez Pull-On Aqua Shoe: Cute patterns, a wide toe box, and very flexible. For under $20, you can slip them right on!
Robeez Water Shoe: For an older toddler, some are more of a sandal, others are more sneaker-like. So many fun colors and patterns to chose from!

Regalo Portable Play Yard: This is my favorite play yard for outdoor play and keeping P contained in a safe space. It’s portable and packs up easily, too! Several size options AND comes with a canopy option, too! Use in the backyard, beach, or even inside!
Bubble Machine: We have this bubble machine and love it - it just adds playfulness to outdoor fun. When Paul was 15 months, we would practice finger isolation and pop the bubbles together. Perfect for a sitting baby and older!
Fisher Price Baby Play Dome: This dome is great to use for baby when going outdoors! They can play in it safely with the removable hanging toys, or nap in it, too. Jenna and I both had one for our babies - great for 0-6 months.
Extra Large Picnic Blanket: 80” x 80” - this is a big blanket! It’s water repellent and would be great for a backyard picnic or laying out for baby to play on, too.
B. Toys Ring Toss: Cute smiley rings to toss can help little ones with hand-eye coordination and gross motor development. While you’re playing ladder golf, they can play with this!
Step2 Two-Tiered Water Table: This is big enough so multiple little ones can play together - it hooks up to a hose for water flowing fun!
Sand Box: Perfect sand box for the yard. Have a sensory experience any time outside!
JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker: This thing has great sound, is waterproof and dustproof. Jenna’s family has one and uses it to pump some jams while playing cornhole.
Step2 Playtime Patio: Have fun on every side while staying shaded. Grill some food, serve it on the other side, and have water or sand play, too!
Inflatable Bounce House w/Splash Pool: Go big or go home, this bounce house with splash pool is a little kid’s dream come true. Bounce, climb, slide, splash, or crawl. It can be used wet or dry.
Ladder Golf: Invite some friends and neighbors over for a ladder golf tournament, or take this along to your next gathering. I love a healthy dose of competition!
Sand & Water Picnic Table: This 3-in-1 wooden picnic table can be a sand or water table as well. Great for sensory play and the umbrella offers shade for little ones.

Splash Pad: When I think of babies and toddlers in summer, I think of the splash pad! Sit your little one right on it or put their slide on it so your little one can slide right in. Perfect for sitting baby and beyond.
Melissa & Doug Sprinkler: Hook this up to your hose and the little worms sprinkle water out of the top! So cute and only $10! Perfect for a summer day with a moving toddler.
Inflatable Pool w/Canopy: Beat the heat with this HUGE inflatable pool and bonus canopy. It has the capacity to hold 2 adults and 5 kids!
Handheld Misting Fan: When the heat and humidity is high, this tool is so nice to have on hand. The fan instantly makes the water feel cooler on your face and neck!
Portable Neck Fan: Pop this right around your neck for a consistent cooling breeze on a hot day!
B. Toys Squirt Guns: These come in a 2-pack for under $10 and can work gross motor skills, too! The whole family can join in the fun!
Cooling Towels: Microfiber towels to keep you cool during any outdoor (or indoor!) activity. Simply dunk in water and hang around your neck, use as a bandana, etc.
Baby Splash Play Mat: Love this pool with shade for your baby and young toddler to hang out without getting hit by the sun! Recommended for 6-24 months.
Reusable Water Balloons: These are all the rage! Fill up with water, splat them on the ground, wall, or toss them towards your toddler to cool off! Model words like “throw, splat, crash, boom.” Perfect for 12 months and older!
Stroller Fan: A game changer. The arms on the fan can wrap around nearly anything making it easy to position on parts of the stroller and keep your little one cool!
Kiddie Pool w/Slide: A water oasis for your little one! This kiddie pool has a slide, inflatable umbrella, and you can hook it up to a hose for the dragon’s nose to become a sprinkler.
Sport-Brella Adjustable Umbrella: Clamp it on and instantly get shade and protection from the sun. It even has a 360 swivel so you can move it as the sun moves throughout the day!
Water Blaster Set: Pull up on the blaster to suck the water in, push down to spray it all out. These are FUN! Jenna’s son has one and loves spraying it in the air, watering the plants with it, and pretending to be a fireman.

Collapsible Picnic Basket: An insulated and collapsible picnic basket to keep all your items cool wherever you go!
Sloosh Bubble Gun: Paul has this one and loves it! They’re fun to take outside and great for keeping little ones entertained. Practice chasing the bubbles and popping them!
Hiccapop Travel Booster Seat: A safe place for baby to eat during the picnic! This seat is a favorite of ours and easy to take on-the-go.
Stainless Steel Container Set: Plastic-free and leakproof, pack your picnic snacks, condiments, and meals in these different sized containers.
Picnic Blanket: It’s waterproof, easy to fold up, and fits 4 adults. The stripes and color options are so cute.
Fern & Soul Picnic Backpack: This is so CUTE and keeps all of your supplies in one place! Instead of schlepping all of your bags to a picnic spot, throw this backpack on and make it easy. It comes with a wine cooler, picnic blanket, cheese board, and wheat straw cutlery.
Silverware Kit: Stainless steel cutlery for two with its own carrying case.
Snackle Box: Join the trend and take all your favorite snacks and treats on your picnic with this portable snackle box.
Folding Picnic Table: Take the picnic anywhere with this bamboo folding picnic table that accommodates 4-6 people.
Silicone Bento Box: We love this simple silicone bento box with 3 sections. Perfect for aiming for a combination of fat, protein, and carb.
Bug Bungalow: Catch and study your favorite bugs during the picnic! This toy is great for promoting independence as your little one catches, houses, and studies their favorite insects.
Ice Packs: Make sure everything stays cool with these slim fit ice packs. You can easily slide them in and around the food you pack to make sure everything stays cold.

MEATER Plus: A game changer on the grill. The long-range bluetooth capability ensures a perfect cook every time while you sit back and relax!
Blackstone Cooking Accessories: Make hibachi your way with this Blackstone 5 piece grill tool kit! Professional-grade spatulas, a chopper, and bottles for condiments or cooking liquids.
Blackstone: Upgrade your griddle game with the versatile Blackstone. With four burners, you can make anything from pancakes, to fried eggs, to steaks.
Grill Rescue Cleaning Tool: This is a safe tool to use on your grill without metal bristles!
Primal Palate Seasonings: Spice up your grill game with Primal Palate organic spices - Eric loves to use these!
Hudson Durable Goods Apron: This sturdy yet stylish apron provides pockets for your grilling tools and your phone! Made of cotton by a small business, it’s a win-win.
Grill Basket: This basket helps you grill your best while not allowing food to slip through the cracks! It also comes with stainless steel skewers to grill kabobs!
Yeti Tundra Cooler: This cooler is a beast! Sturdy, large capacity, and the ability to keep ice frozen for days. Great for camping, barbecues, the beach, or whatever your next adventure.
Cuisinart BBQ Tool Kit: This 20 piece grill set has all the essentials needed for grilling.
Melting Dome & Burger Press: With a heavy duty melting dome, this burger press is your ticket to mouthwatering, cheeseburger patties! A great accessory for the Blackstone.
Meat Shredding Claws: These ergonomic meat shredding claws with extra long handles are perfect for shredding, pulling, and serving tender pork or chicken in minutes.
Grill & Smoker: Alicia’s husband Bob has this and loves it. Try using it for the best smoked pork, or whatever else your prefer!

The Grosmimi Cup: This cup is all the rage on social media. It DOES have a small valve at the top of the straw, but since the silicone is very thin and the valve is easily movable when you take a sip of water, it does NOT impact baby’s oral positioning. It doesn’t require a forceful suck or an atypical mouth posture to suck from. The cap makes it super spill-proof in the diaper bag, and if your little one drops it, the thin valve helps liquid not seep out.
The Lollaland Weighted Straw Cup: This cup is my favorite weighted straw because it does not have a valve. A valve is a piece of material in the straw itself that is a spill-proof feature BUT it requires babies to suck extremely hard to get liquid out, since a lot of force is needed to get the valve open. This cup is not 100% spill-proof when the top is down, but when the top is pulled over and the straw is pinched down instead, it is. The handles are also removable so it easily fits in the side pocket of a diaper bag for travel! This is one of my favorite cups for milk since it’s easiest to clean and there aren’t a lot of nooks and crannies.
The Thermos Funtainer: This is my favorite travel cup for littles 10 months and older since it’s very easy to open and shut and the straw is skinnier, so not as much liquid can be sucked through! It also comes in lots of sizes and colors so if your little one likes it, you have options for a long while! Great for water and milk!
Kids Hydroflask: This is a great stainless steel option for preschool-aged children and keeps your drink cold for longer!
Owala Straw Cup: This stainless steel cup also has a pretty strong valve that requires biting to break the seal and suck liquid up. I don’t recommend for littles under 18 months- 2 years or so who are learning how to drink because we don’t want them to learn how to drink by biting! But once your little one can drink from a straw normally and is competent with drinking, using a valve is not a big issue!
The Elk and Friends Stainless Cup: This cup is great for toddlers who already drink from a straw very well! Perfect for milk or smoothies, the straw is a little bigger in diameter, so bigger sips come out. Also very easy to clean and plastic free!
The Klean Kanteen Straw Cup: My new favorite stainless steel and silicone cup for older toddlers! The cap twists to close making it spill proof and the design is easy to clean. It requires some good fine motor skills for littles to open and close by themselves so it’s best for about 2.5 years and older. It’s also 12 ounces so a good cup for toddlers and preschoolers who drink lots of water throughout the day! Sometimes the smaller bottles just aren’t enough.
Simple Modern Water Bottle: Comes with a straw and chug lid and affordably priced for stainless steel. Jenna and Aly both have one!
Hydroflask: I love my Hydroflask when I want to throw my bottle into the diaper bag and not have it spill. It’s leakproof, durable, and comes in lots of fun colors! Keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours!
Yeti Rambler Straw Mug: We all love our Yetis and this one can hold 40+ ounces and has a handle!

Skout Organic Bars: These are a staple in my home! 7 ingredients or less, gluten free, vegan, and sweetened with dates, these organic bars are soft, yummy and packed with nutrients. Code “EATPLAYSAY” saves 20%
Momcozy Pouch Holder: Pouches are so convenient until they end up all over your car, carpet, or baby because they squeezed it! These pouch holders make the pouch like a straw cup, they just hold the handles and drink!
Once Upon a Farm Pouches: These organic ingredient pouches have no added sugars, and only a few ingredients. They have great variety for those with allergies, as well!
Golden Farms Fruit Sauces: These organic pouches contain only ONE ingredient- whatever fruit flavor you pick! Great for introducing foods for the first time and taking on the go for a sweet snack with no added sugars.
PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag: No ice packs needed, just flatten this lunch bag and pop it in the freezer. These are a game changer for keeping things colder for longer!
Popsicle Molds: These are low-cost and a perfect way to make a frozen and hydrating treat. Freeze smoothies and make them popsicles!
Chomps Beef Sticks: 100% grassfed beef in a collagen casing- these are Jordyn’s favorite mid-day snack! Remove the “skin” and the texture is even soft enough for an older baby/toddler.
Haakaa Silicone Pouches: Make your own pouches! Get out that blender and make your own concoction- then fill up these pouches and pop in the fridge or even the freezer! You can mix with breastmilk or formula, too, if you’d like!
Solely Fruit Jerky: These fruit leathers are fun! Made with fruit and real ingredients they are a yummy snack. I recommend for older toddlers and adults!
LARABARS: These bars contain no added sugar and are sweetened with fruits! Their texture is a little thicker and harder, so I recommend for older toddlers and experienced chewers. As an adult, these are always in my bag!
Silicone Bento Box: We love this simple silicone bento box with 3 sections. Perfect for aiming for a combination of fat, protein, and carb.
Dino Bars: These bars are gluten-free and vegan with no added sugar. They are wrapped in a paper-like texture that’s made of potato starch and olive oil to keep all the soft ingredients together. These organic bars are great for toddlers!