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1. A set of mosquito-repellent stickers that will finally give your kiddo some much-needed relief from bugs by way of a cute little sticker they'll be showing off to everyone. The stickers are deet-free to keep those mosquitoes *and* icky chemicals away.
2. And an outdoor bug zapper to cover up to half an acre — keeping your play area gloriously bug free.
3. And — for the times a determined bug STILL slipped through — a bug bite suction tool that helps relieve the itch from bug bites. This tool is a quick, easy, and compact way to keep the itch from bug bites manageable or even remove them completely if used quickly.
4. A small but comprehensive first aid kit to handle most at-home scrapes. This 299-piece set will give you the tools to handle everything from minor scrapes to bee stings. If you've been making it work with a few bandages and *good vibes* — it's definitely time to be a little more prepared.
5. And — since summer is the time for adventures away from home — a roadside emergency kit. There is nothing worse than being stranded on the side of the road with a group of hot and grumpy kids or having to leave the park early because of a scrape that needs attention. This kit will have you covered.
6. An air compressor that can be plugged into the car that'll make filling up beach balls and floaties — or a dreaded low tire — much easier! You're going to need all the air to your brain that you can get when you're counting your kids over and over and over and over...
7. A pair of motion sickness bands to help alleviate motion sickness without medicine by using acupressure. Because cleaning up vomit 30,000 feet in the air is NOT going to win you a Passenger of the Year award from the group.
8. A set of dino-mite ice pop molds because there is nothing more humbling than breathlessly chasing after the ice cream truck down the street and it not stopping. Solve that problem by having your own, homemade dinosaur ice pop ready to go in the freezer.
9. And — because summer takes no ice cream prisoners — a handy drip catcher for ice cream and ice pops. Just stick the sweet treat's stick right in the catcher and rest easy knowing when those hands come in for a hug, they're sticky with something besides ice cream (you can't win ALL the battles).
10. An indoor door swing for kids because summer weather doesn't always mean outside play. Help them get their wiggles out no matter how humid, rainy, or hot it is outside.
11. A Montessori-inspired wooden play structure for those days where it's simply too hot — or too wet for you rainy climate-ers— to go outside. It converts into a climbing structure, a slide, a rocking arch, or a fun place to calm down for a bit. With a weight capacity of 132 pounds, this is a toy that will stay interesting and last far past the doldrums of summer.
12. A set of sunscreen reminder stickers that can effortlessly remind you when it's time to re-up on sunscreen. These UVA/UVB sensing patches turn purple when it's time to reapply and last for a whopping 12 HOURS. It also won't turn clear if you haven't applied enough sunscreen, making accidental burns a thing of the past.
Check out a TikTok of the sunscreen stickers in action.
Promising review: "After yet another bad sunburn, even though I'm trying VERY HARD to keep sunscreen on, I bought these. The first use was at Disneyland on a 90-degree zero-cloud day. This helped so much! I kept an eye (as did my friends) on the dot so we all knew when to reapply sunscreen, and not one of us got burned. I also used these on a weeklong hiking adventure in Utah, which was also in the '90s, with an extreme UV index. None of us got burned, so all in all, this is one of the best inventions!" —Catherine Shock
Get a 16-count from Amazon for $15.99 (also available as a two-pack or as a set of 48).
13. And a sunscreen applicator to make applying sunscreen SO much less *dramatic.* Just fill the applicator with sunscreen of your choice and let the soft sponge apply it rather than your sandy hands while you're trying to wrangle your slippery octopus child.
14. AND Sun Bun Cool Down Aloe Vera Gel for those days where they got more sun exposure than you were planning for. 🥵 This formulated combo of vitamin E, aloe, and tea tree oil can provide instant relief from sunburns and help them heal faster. Try keeping it in the fridge for even more relief!
15. A pair of swim goggles that adjust easily and avoid the dreaded hair breakage from rough rubber straps. This also takes care of the problem of having to share goggles if someone forgets — they adjust with absolutely zero need for you to struggle and curse the manufacturer.
16. A UV-resistant, pop-up beach tent perfect for the beach, BBQs, or anywhere sunny. These tents provide the perfect place for a shaded nap or a way for your sand-resistant baby to enjoy the beach without crying. Avoid sunburns before they even happen with a shaded space to hang out.
17. A detangling brush to help ease the post-pool or beach battle against tangles. With proper tools, you might save yourself from exclaiming "WE'RE NEVER GOING TO THE POOL AGAIN" to your howling kid.
18. And a leave-in conditioner specifically made for taking care of hair after a day in the water and sun. Since — for some reason — hair tangles IMMEDIATELY upon entering the water, this conditioner can help ease the pain of detangling while protecting hair from sun damage.
19. *AND* a tangle-free hair tie that'll help keep hair untangled in the water or wind in the first place. Just wrap the ponytail with the band and say goodbye to silently cringing every time your kid pops up to perfect the ultimate mermaid hair flip.
20. A sight word Bingo game to help prevent that summer slide before back to school. It's just like the game we all love, but it uses sight words instead of numbers. Every little bit helps to prevent that sheer panic of thinking they forgot literally everything they learned last year on the first day back to school.
21. A glass, fruit infusion pitcher that'll help prevent dehydration by giving them an option of *fancy* fruity water. Add some strawberries, lemons, or whatever fruit they love and viola! water they may actually drink to avoid perpetual summer dehydration.
22. And a leak-resistant water bottle with 40 designs to choose from to convince them even more to not let their insides shrivel into something resembling a raisin. Drink, child, DRINK.
23. A magnetic-closure screen door because you're already tired of shouting "CLOSE THE DOOR SO THE BUGS DON'T COME IN." This screen is easy to open and uses magnets to keep the screen closed the rest of the time.
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