• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Shop
  • Motherhood
  • Style
    • Maternity
    • Kid’s
    • Mommy & Me
  • Farmhouse
  • The Oils Shed (Essential Oils)
  • CONTACT
  • Cart
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

The Afdem Farmhouse

Motherhood + Style + Essential Oil Shop

Toddler Essentials

August 2, 2017 | Kid's, Motherhood

{This post originally appeared as a guest post on The Simple Mom Life}

Life with toddlers is a crazy, messy, and mostly enjoyable ride. My daughter is 2.5 and she is the light of my life. She is also a toddler so she’s full of energy, sass, and emotions. ALL THE EMOTIONS! I don’t claim to have this parenting thing figured out but these things help us get through the day a little easier and happier.

Toddler Essentials

  1. DockATot Grande. I wrote a whole post (HERE) on why we love the DockATot Grande. We just recently started using it in our toddler’s big girl bed to help her from rolling out and it’s a game changer! It makes bed transitioning so much easier.
  2. Re-Play Recycled Toddler Feeding Set. We have been using Re-Play products since our daughter was 6 months old. We love the sturdiness of them and all the fun mix and match colors. Plus, they are made in the USA from recycled milk cartons. How cool is that?
  3. Play Clothes. If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a mom it’s don’t spend a ton on fancy clothes! Sure, I want my daughter to look cute but she also needs to be comfortable. We love the Cat & Jack line at Target. The clothes are stylish as well as perfect for play! The tees are only $4.50 and leggings are $5. They go on sale all the time too! Other favorites include Carter’s and Old Navy. Exact tee | Exact leggings
  4. Comfortable Shoes. One thing I will splurge on clothes-wise is shoes. Toddler shoes need to be well made, comfortable and supportive. I don’t know about yours but my toddler still falls down all the time. I want her toes covered and her ankles supported. Some of our favorite brands are Vans, Natives (fake ones are great too!), and Cat & Jack. Exact shoes.
  5. Stroller. Toddlers say they want to walk but in reality they get tired or bored. FAST. We love the Baby Jogger Summit X3 because it has all the perks of a jogging stroller (maneuverability, style, function) but it’s not as big and clunky as some of the other brands. It folds up in one easy step and I can carry it with one arm.
  6. Oxiclean. I learned right away that babies are messy. Now that she is a toddler it’s no different but it seems like she finds more ways to get dirty in one day! I throw a scoop of Oxiclean in her laundry and everything always comes out looking great. I love it for soaking shoes too!
  7. Training Pants/Potty Training Gear. I’m not an expert on this because we are just starting to potty train but I think we’ve got all the gear we need! Potty chair, training pants, big girl underwear, potty training books and stickers (for reward) are the essentials I picked up.
  8. Booster Seat. Toddlers get to a point when they no longer want to sit in a high chair. They want to be a big kid and sit at the table like everyone else! I picked up this Minnie Mouse Feeding Booster Seat for my daughter because she loves Minnie. We use it for meal times but I also love to use it for craft time. I can strap her in and give her paints and crayons and she’ll be occupied for a little while. Mom win!

Are you a toddler mom? What are some of your everyday essentials? I’d love to hear from you in the comments. If your baby is about to become a toddler, I hope you find these tips useful!

 

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jamie L. says

    August 2, 2017 at 8:43 am

    If I complied a toddler essentials list it’d be basically the same! I SWEAR by Oxyclean and my husband is surprised I haven’t taken stock in the company yet, ha! I also love inexpensive clothing that Target offers with their toddler lines.

    Reply
  2. Trista says

    August 2, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    We have been meaning to try the Re-Play products. I keep seeing them at Target but haven’t gotten them yet. You’ve convinced me!

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    August 2, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    We basically have the same essentials! My little guy loves all these things except we haven’t started potty training yet 😶

    Reply
  4. Shannon says

    August 2, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    That booster seat is too cute!

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    August 3, 2017 at 5:43 am

    All of those are definitely our essentials too! Love that pull-ups are on your list…they’re an absolute must right?!

    Reply
  6. Riley Barker says

    August 3, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Girl, I wish I had a stroller i can carry with one arm!

    Reply
  7. Kristen says

    August 3, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Love this post! I agree on everything- especially the shoes and oxi-clean!

    Reply
  8. Val says

    August 5, 2017 at 6:09 am

    #4 are adorable! We also shop Cat & Jack and old navy frequently. Great list!

    Reply

I love hearing from you! Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome to The Afdem Farmhouse! I'm Kerry. Wife, mama, and lover of chai tea lattes. I'm raising my babies in a tiny farmhouse and trying to survive this crazy ride called motherhood. In this space I share stories of motherhood, life on the farm and our everyday style. Thanks for following along on our journey!

New! Shop The Afdem Farmhouse

Mama Roller Bottle Set for Essential Oils, 10 ml Amber Roller

Essential Oil Bottles, Labels, and Accessories

Categories

  • Farmhouse
  • Home
  • Motherhood
  • Oils
  • Pregnancy
  • Style
    • Kid's
    • Maternity
    • Mommy & Me
  • Uncategorized

Archives

Partners

Disclaimer

Some posts on The Afdem Farmhouse may include affiliate links, which means that I may make a commission if you click or make a purchase using the links on this blog or through my social media accounts. Every single product that I feature I either already own or would purchase myself. Thanks for the support!

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Follow @theafdemfarmhouse on instagram

theafdemfarmhouse

♡ Raising babies in a tiny farmhouse
♡ PNW
♡ Shop owner
♡ Farmhouse decor + essential oils
💌 kerry@theafdemfarmhouse.com

Kerry
I just realized the last time I posted was more th I just realized the last time I posted was more than a week ago 😬 Life has been busy lately. My girl’s 6th birthday, a baby shower for my BFF, dance stuff. But we woke up to a little snow so instead of school we played, drank hot chocolate and enjoyed ourselves! Have you been up to anything exciting? #theafdemfarmhouse #pnwkids #snowday
We were supposed to have a birthday party today fo We were supposed to have a birthday party today for our sweet almost 6 year old, except Mother Nature decided to dump snow on us causing the power to go out at 4 am. So we’re eating snow and the 20 cupcakes I made yesterday 😆 I really hope the power comes back on soon! #theafdemfarmhouse
Snow day!! How many snow posts have you seen from Snow day!! How many snow posts have you seen from people living in the #pnw?! #theafdemfarmhouse #snowday
ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴛ ʜᴏᴍᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ! ♥️

Unmade bed and a dirty table but I’m just so excited about my new @pictureplays framed photos! Stay tuned for more pics of these beauties and possibly new styled tables because I think I need new lamps now #thestruggle 🤣

Here’s How To Join!

✨1. Follow All Main Hosts:

@ourlittletosahouse
@themodernclassichome
@j.m.g.designs
@ladycambria
@ourlakeviewhaven

✨ Follow All Co-Hosts:

@myhousefromscratch
@doityou.lady
@willandbequeath
@bootsandgrace
@the.willow.tree.design

✨2. DM a main host to join

The AHC Tour runs every 
Tuesday 8 pm EST - Thursday 8 pm EST
.
.
.
.
.
#athomecollectfeb9a
♥️Love makes a house a home. Welcome to Week ♥️Love makes a house a home.

Welcome to Week 98 of Beautiful Decor Styles Home Tour!

Join us to meet new friends & discover beautiful home decor. You will be inspired!
.
It's easy to join in on the fun! 
.
♥️1. Follow All Hosts and Guest Hosts

@oliviapitts1014 
@southernspangled
@vanfleetfamfarmhouse
@princetonparklife
@texasbluebungalow
@mymountainretreat

Guest host~ 

@maryandbrightblog
@whitebohofarmhouse 
@onassisandclaire 
@oldcityfarmhouse
@poplollyco

.
.
♥️2. Follow the hashtag #BeautifulDecorStyles
♥️3. DM one of the 6 hosts so that you can begin!
.

*No PRIVATE  accounts 

Beautiful Decor Tour runs weekly ~ 
Monday, 8 pm EST - Wednesday, 8 pm EST.
.
.
.
#beautifuldecorstyles98k
.
After Christmas I never know what to do with my en After Christmas I never know what to do with my entryway hooks! This was last year. Should I keep it? I’m thinking about taking it all down and starting from scratch. Something more modern maybe? 🤔 #theafdemfarmhouse
Are you team buy your own Valentine’s Day presen Are you team buy your own Valentine’s Day present? I love my husband but he’s not that romantic. He did buy me diamond stud earrings for Christmas which was a surprise! This Moissanite ring from @ludovic_store is my VDay present to myself! It’s gorgeous and compliments my other jewelry so well 🥰 Use code Kerry20 when you snag one for yourself! #partner #theafdemfarmhouse #everydayhomecharm
Tell all your friends!!!!⁣
⁣
WHITE ARIA 🤍🖤🤍🖤⁣
⁣
We finally got this beauty!!! Eek! ⁣
⁣
The gorg winter white Aria diffuser comes in two different collections and is available for a limited time. ⁣
⁣
Do you love it or are you a fan of the OG bamboo Aria?⁣
⁣
#theafdemfarmhousegetsoily
💮Today I choose joy. 💮Welcome to Week 97 o 💮Today I choose joy. 

💮Welcome to Week 97 of Beautiful Decor Styles Home Tour!

Join us to meet new friends & discover beautiful home decor. You will be inspired!
.
It's easy to join in on the fun! 
.
💮1. Follow All Hosts and Guest Hosts

@oliviapitts1014 
@southernspangled
@vanfleetfamfarmhouse
@princetonparklife
@texasbluebungalow
@mymountainretreat

Guest host~ 

@pinebendhome
@oldcityfarmhouse
@rosiesriveters
@the.sugarplum.palace
@aesthetic.project.designs
.
.
💮2. Follow the hashtag #BeautifulDecorStyles
💮3. DM one of the 6 hosts so that you can begin!
.

*No PRIVATE  accounts 

Beautiful Decor Tour runs weekly ~ 
Monday, 8 pm EST - Wednesday, 8 pm EST.
.
.
.
#beautifuldecorstyles97p
.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · The Afdem Farmhouse · Designed by Bella Creative Studio