As a parent, summer is the time you absolutely need to be prepared for anything! Here are 23+ life saving summer Amazon finds you’ll want to have on hand for your little ones!
Hi friends,
Let’s admit it, summer with kids is next level! Some days are fun filled and memorable and others are hot, sweaty, sticky disasters.
Between bug bites, hot sun, melting treats & long road trips, we need to be prepared for just about anything during summer.
Here are 28 must have summer Amazon finds to grab now to prevent a meltdown later!
Summer Amazon Must Haves
1. Outdoor blanket for summer picnics
A compact, foldable outdoor blanket is a must! We have one we keep on hand in the car for random park trips when its super busy and there’s no seating left. They’re also perfect for impromptu picnics with kids because they’re waterproof and easy to clean.
2. The Bug Bite Thing to prevent itchy bites
Did you see this thing on Shark Tank, too? I remember seeing this but totally forgot about it. We actually just bought one just a few weeks ago and have already used a couple times. It really does work! I’m thinking about ordering a couple more to keep one in the car, one in my purse and one at home.
3. Fruit & veggie shape cutters for fun & healthy snacking
Next, a way to make snacking just a little more exciting. We have these exact cutter shapes and absolutely love them! My five year old loves cutting a bunch of a different fruit shapes and making mini fruit kabobs!
4. Stain remover for all types of summer messes
Okay, raise your hand if you feel like you do more laundry in the summer than ever!
*Promptly raises hand*
Goodness, its always something.. Strawberry juice stains, grass stains, popsicle drippings, paint, something! Keeping a stain remover on hand during summer really just makes sense.
5. Car organizer for easy summer road trips
Truthfully, I always dread road trips for one reason – the car mess! However, in the summer we definitely find ourselves in the car a lot! If you’re like us, consider a backseat organizer to help keep things contained.
6. Car baby monitor to keep an eye on baby
Additionally, if you’re planning on taking a road trip this summer you’ll definitely want this! Cheap baby mirrors that are hard to see and distracting? No thanks. Upgrade to a camera for peace of mind during long road trips. These are so popular right now and for good reason!
7. Travel potty for a toddler potty training emergency
Lastly, one more summer amazon must have for long trips – a travel potty! If you have a toddler who is trying to potty train you probably already have a portable potty seat for public bathrooms but you should pick this up too for emergencies. For example, toddlers always seem to have to go potty *right now* when you’re in the middle of no where with no gas station in sight. This will be a life saver when you inevitably pull over to pop a squat on the side of the road.
8. Wet bags for… just about everything
Moving on, these wet bags will be your new best friend this summer. I have these exact ones but in a different print and I keep them in my baby car kit for blow outs. In addition, these are definitely one of those summer amazon finds worth while for plash park visits, pool parties & more.
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9. Easy fill water balloons for quick entertainment
We just recently decided to give these a try and let me tell you, they are worth every penny! We’ve already bought probably 5 packs in the past couple weeks. Kids are not patient in the slightest and spending 20 minutes to fill up a few water balloons that they go through in mere seconds is so annoying. These are definitely one of my favorite summer amazon finds this year!
10. A shaded wagon for summer adventures
Alright, every parent needs a good wagon! I’d even be willing to argue that a wagon is more of a summer must have than a stroller. We use our wagon SO much during the summer taking it to the zoo, fair, to see fireworks, walks around the neighborhood, summer family festivals, everything. Especially, if you have 2 or more kids, this is a must.
11. A portable blackout curtain for a smoother bedtime
So, we all know babies and toddlers thrive on routines and a huge part of that is a consistent bedtime. The problem with summer is that its still light out well past bedtime making falling asleep that much more difficult. Chances are you already have black out curtains at home for this exact reason. Now, you need portable ones. These will make bedtime away from home just that much easier.
12. Frozen treat holders that help keep little hands clean
Call me dramatic, but this is actually life changing. You know what I hate? Constantly being asked to hold shit for my kids. Like, no. I’m not a walking, human table y’all. This bad boy is mainly for containing popsicle & ice cream drippings (hence the name) but, more importantly, it stands on its own!
No more hearing “can you hold this?” or “mom, take it, it’s dripping!” and “but my hands are cold!” this summer! Thank you, Amazon gods!
13. This covered, mesh tent to keep bugs away from baby outside
This tent has great reviews on Amazon and is on my personal wish list too! We tend to have hella mosquito problems no matter where we go and this would be absolutely perfect. It appears to be big enough to comfortably let at least 2 or 3 younger kids play in it together. This is a must for summer beach or lake trips!
14. Mesh food cover to keep flies away from your food and snacks
Super self explanatory here! We keep a lot of refreshing snacks outside while the kids play so these are a given. Don’t be afraid to bring food and snacks outside for your little ones, pick up a few of these.
15. Space saving sand buckets that won’t over stuff your beach bag
So, It’s no secret that babies and kids require a lot! Diaper bags, beach bags and purses fill up so quickly with all those cups, snacks, toys, clothes, etc! I’m always down for a good space saving item that won’t add to the bulk!
16. Beach cup holders to avoid sandy drinks
Alright, now that you have more space in your beach bag, throw these in there! I actually heard about these on TikTok haha! These are wildly popular now and I can see why. I grew up in California so I’ve definitely have had my fair share of sand covered water bottles and it sucks.
17. Soda can lids to avoid spills and bugs
PSA: Handing an open soda can to a kid is dangerous business! This is so smart! Honestly, might buy it for my partner to prevent spills in the car but say its for the kids haha
18. The Noggle to keep rear facing littles cool in the car
If you’re lucky enough to have air vents for the backseats disregard this amazon summer finds. If not, you should definitely pick this up before the heat really hits. This snake-like tool connects to an air vent in the front and you toss the other end back to baby.
19. This stroller cooling pad for long, hot summer adventures
This is seriously genius! A cooling gel pad for the stroller to keep baby nice and cool on hikes, trips to the zoo, etc. It says it can be used in the car seat but I wanted to throw in that aftermarket car seat products are not crash tested with the seats and therefore not approved or considered safe.
20. An adorable and organized first aid kit for ouchies
This first aid kit is so dang adorable and its actually organized. Not just thrown in there making a huge mess. The bandages themselves are super cute too!
21. These fun ice cream bowls you might remember for your childhood
Did you have these as a kid too? I couldn’t believe it when I stumbled across these on Amazon! I absolutely loved these bowls as a kid! My dad would give me a mini fruit salad with non dairy whipped cream on top as dairy free “ice cream”.. Naturally, my own kids need them too!
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22. A solid “black out” car window shade for a good car nap
How cool is this car window shade? Completely blocks out sun, can slide over to “open” and keeps baby away from the heat. This shade has really great reviews on Amazon!
23. A useful tool to easily remove those itty bitty hair elastics
I bought this and its one of those summer amazon finds that I know it will come in handy! We buy those mini clear elastics like crazy during the summer for my daughter. If you have a daughter you probably know all about the tears and drama when you try get one of these out of wet hair. If your haven’t expired this struggle yet, its coming! These little cutters will definitely save us from a lot of tears!
24. Flameless s’mores maker for littles who are scared of fire
I think most kids go through a phase where everything is “hot” and they won’t get anywhere near any type of flame source. My daughter was scared shitless to blow our her 2nd birthday candles haha. If your little one is going through this phase (or the opposite where they just want to see what it feels like lmao) this is an awesome & safer way to make s’mores this summer!
25. Water bottle spout cap for kids who cant use open mouth bottles yet
Game changer alert over here!! Trying to teach a toddler how to “baby bird mouth” a water bottle might is damn near impossible. They get so frustrated so quickly! These little silicone caps are genius! Turn any water or soda bottle into a spill proof, easy to drink bottle for little ones who want to feel like big kids this summer!
26. A chore chart to keep them motivated this summer
Chore Reward Chart for Multiple Kids
A magnet chore chart so they can stay productive and earn screen time or a fun summer treat. As a mom of three, I like that this has a name section to be able to assign different things for different kids. For younger kids I would probably just add routine things that I want them to keep up with and not fall out of just because it’s summer.
27. A mister for your backyard
HOMENOTE Misting Cooling System
So, unfortunately we don’t have a trampoline yet but I really want one especially after seeing people use this on them! These water misters are so cool (pun intended!) and a way easier way to keep the kiddos cool rather than constantly spraying them with a hand held misting fan.
28. Insulated ice pop sleeves to keep hands warm but your treat cool
Lastly on this list of Amazon summer finds are these ice pop sleeves. These were wildly popular last year so chances are you already own this. If not, be sure to add a few to your cart and thank me later!
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