The sun’s out, school’s (almost) out, and somehow your kids are waking up earlier. Between last year’s too-small shorts, planning that beach trip, and wondering if your sunscreen expired in 2021, spring can feel like a lot.

So we rounded up a few of our favorite spring picks — the kind that pass the “Does this actually help parents?” test. Because you deserve to be doing something other than researching the “best travel toy with fast shipping” at 11pm.

1. Toys That Help Keep Them in Bed
With daylight lingering until 8pm, bedtime gets tricky. Our go-to? A rockstar musical pillow that’s soft, snuggly, and plays mellow covers of your favorite pop songs. Bedtime bonus: it’s cute enough to leave out.

Rockstar Musical Pillow	Circus Pillow	Breathing Pal Kyle

2. Toys to Travel With
Whether you’re in a car or a plane, these compact toys bring fun the old-fashioned way.  They cut down the “Are We There Yet?” for kids … and maybe even grownups too!

Jotblock 6 Games Travel Set	Away We Go Activity Book	Jonathan Adler Chess Set

3. Brands We Love That Make Life Easier
We are big believers that good toys from good brands support good parenting — and that includes who we buy from for our own families. Here are a few of our favorite brands to help you get through spring with a bit of style and a lot of calm.

Kid & Coe   Chic, family-friendly vacation rentals that feel like home (but better)	El Shoppo   Beautiful, ethically sourced deep totes that can hold all the things.	Black Girl Sunscreen   Protective, inclusive SPF that actually blends in for darker skin tones.

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