30 Very Smart Purchases From Walmart For Any Parent

Jan 01, 2024

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Price: $6.86

Promising review: "Very sturdy and cushioned for my daughter. I feel a lot more comfortable now when she's holding it, That's even though her iPad is hers, not mine, haha." —Kidgroove

Price: $19.99

Promising review: "We love this book. I bought this for a 3-year-old. This is a board book with hard pages. It comes with a dry erase marker. The book has great photos throughout. Each photo is based on a word that begins with, or includes the letter that is focused on that page. There are multiple areas to trace the letters. And there are little activities to do such as circle all of a certain letter. The book is easy to erase. We usually wipe it off with a paper towel when he is finished." —Meekelmomma

Price: $6.98

Promising review: "This was so helpful. My back couldn't handle sitting low to guide my grandkids. The book was instrumental in teaching them. It has step-by- step hands-on instructions to show them different styles of stringing their shoes. My grandkids took to it rather quickly. Many children learn visually, versus verbally." —Mona

Price: $18.92

Promising review: "We moved into our new home, and I'm trying to keep my walls clean and spotless. These sponges help so much, I have three kids (3 years and younger) and everybody loves to leave their tiny fingerprints on the walls. This sponges clean almost everything off the walls!" —Leyla

Price: $3.24+ for two (also available in packs of four, seven, and 10)

Promising review: "This pool works great at my in-home daycare for little kids. They have a ton of fun and it has held up great!" —DeezMomma

Price: $44.88

Promising review: "Dispenses as a foam, lathers nicely, rinses well. Hair feels clean, soft, and natural." —Anonymous

Price: $10.03

Promising review: "These are really well made and they were shipped in a way that they would not get ruined. Very heavy duty. I just wish they came with markers. And also the white is not as vibrant as pictured. It is more light grey." —JaMiSa

Price: $28.99

Promising review: "I have used this product for years and am always amazed at how well it works. It even works on old stains that have been laundered several times." —Bundyco

Price: $8.28

Promising review: "My daughter loves it, and she is putting her toys and books in it. It's a good size for her." —Mirabal28

Price: $43.36+ (available in three colors)

Promising review: "Three years in a row buying these water bottles for my kids!!! Can't beat their quality and durability!! Honestly, these are so durable that each of my kids have like three of them each, and they are still in great shape. No leaking! We have eight of them total in the house, all different colors. My kids love them!" —CarolinaS

Price: $9.98+ (available in six colors)

Promising review: "Surprisingly great little teaching tool. Simple to use. For the price I am SHOCKED at how many cards there are. Love it." —choeun

Price: $13.98 (available in two colors)

Promising review: "I tried this because one of my sons were sleeping poorly. I noticed with the first use that it helped him sleep better! I used a little bit as well when I bathed and it did help me relax!" —Kiela

Price: $5.12

Promising review: "Best baby monitor camera yet. Thinking about ordering more!!!" —Heather

Price: $19.99+ (originally $34.99; available in two colors)

Promising review: "Grabbed this for my anxious ADHD kiddo because it has a little bit of everything." —holly

Price: $3.97 (originally $12.97)

Promising review: "Stings for just a moment! The whole family (including kids) use it on their bug bites to reduce irritation." —Laurie

Price: $24.99

Price: $19.99

Promising review: "I use this on my 4-year-old every night after her bath. It makes her hair easier to comb. She goes to daycare five days a week, so I always worry about her getting lice. It smells great and has kept the lice away . I highly recommend all the Fairy Tales products." —Charlotte

Price: $12.48

Promising review: "My 4-year-old LOVES this! Wasn't bad to put together and was the best purchase. My kid jumps daily! We have it inside right now and I'm so thankful I bought it! My son is a tall 4-year-old, and this 7ft trampoline fits him perfectly and could add another kid! I have told all my friends to purchase one for their kids!" —Zmomma

Price: $139

Price: $6.59

Promising review: "Awesome brush, no pulling, or yanking... Brushes right through." —Debra

Price: $7.98 (available in two colors)

Promising review: "I love it...it fits my Nissan Sentra seats and the pocket also fits my 9.7 iPad Pro (even with its slim case still on). Also, you can still touch the screen and click on things while it's still in the pocket. It also has a small slit for you to be able to stick the headphone jacks in, which is useful for when my Bluetooth headphones die.... Overall pretty useful keeps my kids quiet and entertained." —TyeshA

Price: $11.56+ (available in one or two pack)

Promising review: "Tons of fun for the kids. They love all the different colors. Easy clean up, just washes away." —Aliviper

Price: $2.97 (originally $13.86)

Promising review: "I absolutely love this bath kneeler!! It is a lifesaver for someone with a bad back like me. Its soft but supportive for your knees. The print is super cute. I also love how it has a strap so I can hang it on the shower curtain rod to dry if its wet after using it. I highly recommend it!" —Hope

Price: $15.60

Promising review: "This stroller is remarkable. It is so lightweight and easy to maneuver." —Gmommy

Price: $82.89

Promising review: "We absolutely love this bed! We were on the hunt for a safe, attractive toddler bed for our 3-year-old son, and we found it here! It was so easy to assemble. Every part and piece was clearly labeled, and the instructions were clear and easy. Our son actually looks forward to bedtime now because he loves it so much!" —Kaitlyn

Price: $86.02+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "Toothing baby never gets tired of this. He may throw it for a bit but always ends up with it. Definitely his favorite toy. I love the handles and soft little nubs on the end. Just right for baby." —Mick

Price: $4.97

Promising review: "I love it, good size and I like the bigger one to fit the whole stroller." —Happy

Price: $9.99

Promising review: "This handle has helped my newly turned three year old and me! He always wants to walk but didn't want to hold my hand. He also happens to love Cocomelon! Now I say grab your JJ Handle and he hangs on! It also easily moves on the stroller so I can tuck it up when we go through doorways. And keeps him the perfect distance from the wheels so he doesn't get tripped up. Best purchase!" —Margo

Price: $12.79

Promising review: "My boy just turned 3. He had no interest in potty training until now!! He loves it. It snapped in fine for me. Now the potty seat can stick to the bowl. My son knows to be cautious when taking the seat off to get to the bowl to empty it." —Stephanie

Price: $29.97

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