When your baby transitions to toddlerdom, life at home changes instantly. This includes the morning routine.
Getting a baby (and yourself) ready in the morning is one thing. Wrangling an active toddler who wants to put their new walking skills to the test at every opportunity is something else.
Will they let you put on their socks? No chance.
What about sitting still while you feed them their Weetbix? That’s a no, too.
And when it comes to brushing their H A I R, you’ll be chasing them around the house before you’ve even picked up the brush.
Fear not – because we have you covered with these toddler essentials that will help make your morning routine easier to manage.
From getting out of bed right through to breakfast, these products will help you to set up a routine in the morning that’s quick and easy to manage.
Plus, one lucky TMB community member will have the chance to win all of them!
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Setting up an easy morning routine starts with the night before and our community rates LOVE TO DREAM™ SLEEP SUITS.
This award-winning sleep suit is a versatile “all-in-one” style wearable blanket. With its built-in legs & feet, your child can safely move around their sleep space with additional mobility & freedom. The ‘2-in-1’ feet can be covered for bedtime and uncovered for playtime, perfect for your little mover & shaker.
This is how one TMB mum says it helps the morning routine: “I love that I can leave him in it when he wakes up, he can happily walk around and play in it until I’m ready to get him dressed. Hands down one of the best sleep suits out there.”
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Click here to find out more about the LOVE TO DREAM™ SLEEP SUIT and click here to read more reviews on the LOVE TO DREAM™ range.
Calmly, quietly and happily brushing hair is a fantasy all parents have! In reality, it can be a daily battle to get your toddler to sit still long enough to brush their hair in the morning without complaint.
The Happy Hair Brush can make hair-brushing quick, easy and trauma free. It’s clever nylon pins and boar bristles on a large vented curved paddle head help to detangle hair with ease. There’s also a 100% happiness money-back guarantee!
This brush is being shared by mums who understand the morning routine battles firsthand. Happy Hair Brush is on a mission to let every parent and person with hard-to-brush hair know that brushing doesn’t have to be a drama anymore.
They come in a variety of colours and sizes from baby to mini/toddler to adult sizes and you can find out more about the Happy Hair Brush range, for the whole family, here.
Mealtimes with a toddler can be a fun affair as they discover new foods. Sitting down to eat together can be challenging in the mornings though if you’re in a rush.
Getting your toddler comfortable at the table goes a long way to making breakfast time easier.
The Tripp Trapp® chair is a beautiful, Scandinavian design chair that grows with your child and helps to make meal-times easy and comfortable.
With a variety of available accessories, your toddler can sit in this chair at the dining table, close to the family and the seat adjusts as they grow.
Find out more about the Tripp Trapp® chair here and read reviews from other parents here.
b.box has designed a clever sippy cup with features to make drinking clean and easy for toddlers!
This award-winning sippy cup features easygrip handles to encourage independence and an innovative weighted straw that moves with the liquid – whatever angle the cup is tilted. It has a unique two-way valve, ensuring easy drinking and NO leaks, even with warm water.
Find out more about the b.box Sippy Cup here and read reviews from other parents here.
The b.box Bowl + Straw has breakfast (and other mealtimes) sorted! Cereal is easy for kids to gobble up, thanks to the fun silicone straw that clips onto the edge of the bowl letting kids slurp up milk or liquid.
The tear drop shape makes it easy for kids to drink from and the deep bowl, non-slip base and easy grip handles give kids greater control too.
Find out more about the b.box Bowl + Straw here and read reviews from other parents here.
On days when you’re running errands or leaving the house quickly to be on-the-go with your toddler, packing some delicious, toddler-friendly snacks into the nappy bag will set you up for an easier morning.
Kiddylicious Smoothie Melts are made of 100% pure fruit whizzed up into tasty bubble bites that melt on the tongue.
They’re perfect for snacking on the go as you go about your morning, keeping your toddler happy and making your life easier.
Choose from Strawberry & Banana or Banana, Mango & Passionfruit flavours.
Find out more about the Kiddylicious range here and read reviews from other parents here.
Make getting out the door and being out and about with your toddler easier with the Harness Buddy!
This cute and cosy backpack features a safety harness to keep your child safe and close, while allowing them freedom to move and explore.
It’s perfect for walking, shopping and travelling and features comfortable and adjustable straps for your growing child!
You can find out more about the Harness Buddy here.
We hope these ideas for toddler essential products help your morning routine.
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