22 Things You Can Subscribe to on Amazon to Make Parenthood So Much Easier

Nothing will send you wandering around your house asking yourself, “What’s that smell?” faster than a poopy diaper sitting in your kitchen garbage — sometimes, that's your only alternative when you run out of Diaper Genie bags. Avoid the stinky scenario by making sure you always have a fresh roll of Diaper Genie refills on hand. But skip the brand name variety in favor of this A+ dupe by Amazon — it’s a fraction of the price. This type is made specifically for Diaper Genie styles, so it's not compatible with other diaper pails.

Good to know: 8 refills per order, each holds 270 diapers

Parent Reviews

“I found that Amazon’s Mama Bear brand has diaper genie compatible refills that are even less expensive than Target’s Up&Up brand.”

“We use Mama Bear brand diaper refills which are cheap, so it’s not expensive to keep up with.”

Wipes aren’t just an essential part of diaper changes — they make mealtime cleanup easier, plus come in handy when you need to wipe baby’s hands or mouth on the go. Though you’ll inevitably breeze through this bulk pack, a subscription will ensure you always have more close at hand.

Good to know: 8 refill packs included, 72 wipes in each

Parent Reviews

“They're the only wipes I use. And my daughter has really sensitive skin. Had no problems with these.”

“I've used those since my son was born. He's 2 now and hasn't had any issues.”

You really never know when you'll need to change baby's diaper. So, ensuring that you have a steady supply of disposable changing pads to store in your diaper bag is a must. These three-layer pads from Munchkin fold out to a pretty impressive size (18 x 26.75 inches), and they're made with Arm & Hammer baking soda to block odors. 

Good to know: 10 pads per order

Parent Reviews

"I have found these so useful to keep in my diaper bag and to use when I take my baby out and have to use public restrooms/changing table. They are lightweight (which is awesome, since my diaperbag is heavy to begin with) yet they are durable and cover the entire changing table."

"Ok so I just took my first cross country road trip vacation with a diaper wearer and can honestly say I don’t know what I would have done without these. They give you a changing place where none exist, they give you a layer of protection for your sweet baby when they might need it. So light and easy to carry around."

There have been countless times I’ve had to put a child in a diaper that didn’t actually fit them — or dash out to the store at the drop of a hat to buy a new pack. Ever since I finally hit subscribe on our favorite diapers, that unfortunate predicament has become a thing of the past — a milestone I’m particularly grateful for in the middle of the night.

Good to know: 198 diapers per order

Parent Reviews

“We’ve been using Pampers Swaddlers since the beginning and LOVE them.”

“They are my favorite to use. Overnight I try to use one size up to prevent leaks.”

There are some instances in which you can swap in a “regular” version of a product — like laundry detergent — but baby shampoo isn’t one of those. Make sure you always have something on hand that’s not only suitable enough for baby’s sensitive skin, but won’t sting those little peepers while you suds up.

Size: 16 fluid ounces

Parent Reviews

“You can also try ceraVe wash and shampoo if you want to keep one product. Both great!”

“CeraVe baby wash and shampoo! She has super sensitive skin, so that’s what works best for us!”

The wildly popular diaper rash cream now comes in a five-ingredient formula that’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive, eczema-prone skin. With this hardworking and easy-to-spread cream set for automatic delivery, you can treat flare-ups quickly and without worry. It even has an emollient layer of protection to help prevent future rashes.

Size: 4 ounces

Parent Reviews

“I highly recommend this paste! A little goes a long way and it helps clear it up quickly! It’s all we use for my daughter.”

“I'm a HUGE fan of butt paste. One of my 6-month-olds got a tummy bug and developed a blistered diaper rash. Butt paste is the only one that cleared this awful rash up, and quickly! It has a higher amount of zinc oxide than any other product I've seen.”

When baby is suffering for one reason or another — fever, teething, a tiny tumble — every parent wants to take away that pain as fast as possible. While your default may be some other brands, there’s really no better remedy than Genexa. Unlike other popular pain relievers, this formula doesn’t contain any additives like dyes, allergens or parabens — it’s flavored with organic blueberries — but still gets the job done just as quickly.

Size: 4 fluid ounces

Parent Reviews

“We use Genexa which is a cleaner brand and haven’t had any issues finding it.”

“Genexa worked really well for my babe.”

If you have an overly gassy baby, you should always have this hollow plastic tube on hand. Is it a little weird? You bet — but it works wonders. You simply insert it into baby’s rear end (much like a thermometer) to safely, naturally and instantly relieve gas and calm colic.

Good to know: 10 per order

Parent Reviews

“It is awesome! it can make them poop so make sure you have a diaper under your LO. And also make sure you lubricate it with something. I personally use coconut oil.”

“It does really work!! Sometimes you have to run their belly a little longer to get the gas out, but it is a serious miracle!”

This isn’t your average first-aid kit. For starters, it comes in a hard-sided red container that’s not too big to stash in the bottom of your stroller or the trunk of your car without the potential for damage. But the contents are what’s really special: It contains 81 “bravery” bandages in large, standard and small sizes, waterproof bandages, tape, pads, butterfly strips and packets of hydrocortisone and antibiotic ointment, as well as ibuprofen.

Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.34 x 2.78 inches

Weight: 14.07 ounces

Parent Reviews

“I have a 3.5 year old boy and now that it's summer, he's been scraping his knees at least once a week. He loves band-aids and these are great because they come in fun colors for him. I put one on the other morning and it lasted from 10 am through nap, running around outside getting sweaty, 2 hours in the lake and was still on at bedtime.”

“This is such a cute and compact first aid kit. There are a TON of bandaids inside. The styles are great, something for even the pickiest kids (like mine) haha. Great quality bandaids, they stay on great, they are flexible and just so darn cute.”

Though specifically formulated for sensitive skin — it’s free of fragrances and dyes — this liquid laundry detergent expertly takes even the most stubborn stains (breast milk poop!) out of the brightest whites. Still, it’s relatively budget-friendly, so you can do load after load — an inevitable part of parenthood.

Size: 82.5 fluid ounces

Parent Reviews

“I've always used All Free & Clear for my kids' clothes from day one. Never had any issues.”

“All Free & Clear has absolutely no scent and cleans well.”

These are the most popular breast milk storage bags for good reason — they’re made from thick, BPA- and BPS-free plastic that’s presterilized for safe use. Plus, if you have the Lansinoh Breast Pump, you can pump directly into the bags, saving you both time and extra dish-washing.

Good to know: 50 6-ounce bags per order

Parent Reviews

“My favorite by far is Lansinoh because they freeze flat, they don’t leak, and they are easy to pour.”

“I love Lansinoh so much! They’re big! They are not overpriced! Double sealed! And they’re the best because it’s so easy to get the air out of the bag which helps your milk last longer!”

This gentle sunscreen — a favorite of dermatologists — contains plenty of zinc oxide, but no oxybenzone, parabens or phthalates, so it's ultra-protective but totally safe for baby. In fact, the SPF 50+ blocks 98 percent of UVB rays, plus is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Just keep in mind that babies under 6 months should be kept out direct sunlight, but if that's unavoidable, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents only apply sunscreen on "small areas of the body, such as the face."

Size: 6 ounces

Parent Reviews

“I worked at a private preschool, and we always had to apply sunscreen on the children before going out to play. Almost all the parents used thinkbaby. I love it.”

“Think baby goes on pretty clear and doesn’t take much rubbing.”

This non-GMO milk-based formula is a favorite among What to Expect community parents and editors, because it has all of the nutrition baby needs, plus ingredients that help boost brain and eye development. It’s also readily available and even comes in a ready-to-feed formula — but who wants to pop out to the grocery store in the middle of the night? Pro-Advance is also available in a ready-to-feed format for families who prefer to take that route.

Good to know: 3 36-ounce cans per order

Parent Reviews

“We use pro advance on recommendation from our pediatrician and no problems at all. LO seems to like it just fine and no gas or tummy problems. It also doesn't smell terrible like some other formulas. Seems much more like breast milk.”

“I've been using pro advance with my LO. Very happy with it. He doesn't throw up and poops regularly. I would recommend trying it out.”

It doesn't look like a traditional sponge, but it should be swapped out nearly as often. And if you’re anything like us, that’s one thing that’s never done on time. Though it does need to be replaced every so often, this brush is a favorite among parents because it has soft bristles that reach all the insides of the bottle, plus it’s sturdy and durable.

Dimensions: 2.25 x 3 x 12 inches

Weight: 3.17 ounces

Parent Reviews

“It makes my cleaning way better and it's very sturdy. I'd have bought it from the beginning to make my pumping business easier.”

Do you have a tough time choking down your postnatal vitamins? Turn to this liquid option. It’s packed with tons of nutrients you need, like vitamina A, C, D3, E and biotin. And if you’re really struggling, you can even mix it into water (or another favorite beverage) to make consumption a breeze.

Size: 32 fluid ounces

Parent Review

"This multi is so good. Sometimes I take it in half doses, and sometimes I take it all with some juice to help it down.”

Who needs to put the kids in their car seats to go out for coffee when you can bring your favorite brew to you? For moms who run on Dunkin’, this subscription is a no-brainer. You’ll get the signature smooth medium roast delivered straight to your door in 30-ounce canisters.

Size: 30 ounces

Amazon Reviews

“If you want a 'real' cup of coffee that delivers great taste consistently and doesn't leave you lacking, this is the product that delivers.”

“This tastes better than at Dunkin'. I use 6 tablespoons for 10 cups. Real smooth flavor. One container lasts us three weeks or so.”

Regular rolls? Only if you want to keep replacing roll after roll. Instead, stock these family-size rolls from Bounty. Each pack of 12 equals 30 regular rolls. But that’s not even the biggest selling point: The soft, absorbent towels are two times as absorbent as other leading brands, so spilled milk doesn’t stand a chance.

Good to know: 12 rolls per order

Parent Reviews

"Love these towels. They're incredibly absorbent, you can wring out the water from a spill and reuse them again, and they're perforated at the smaller sizes, so you can tear them according to the size of the mess you're cleaning. Bonus for parents: if you've got little kids tearing the sheets, the smaller 'quick size' helps make sure they don't waste paper by tearing excessively large sheets for small spills or cleanup."

"I hate cleaning my house but I do love Bounty paper towels! They are thick and strong and never tear or rip while using them. It takes me one entire role to clean my house ( I have 6 kids so theres a-lot of mess to clean )"

If your child won’t let you come anywhere near his face with a wipe, he might change his mind if you have one of these ultra-gentle wipes in hand. They’re made with natural saline, which is soft on skin, but helps clean and dissolve snot and boogers, plus wipe away dirt and germs. And you may as well get this bundle, which contains saline spray by the same brand to help dry up those boogies before they ever leave the nasal passage.

Good to know: 30 wipes, 3.1-ounce spray

Parent Reviews

“Boogie wipes helped to make sure her nose didn't get raw and irritated. I do like them for when she is sick, but for every day, regular wipes work just fine.”

“They work great for an extended runny nose! As stated previously, they're saline and it helps with the rawness. Tissues work great for a little, but eventually will cause a raw nose as well… my daughter gets a horrible reaction on her face after a few days using regular wipes or tissues.”

Before and after prepping meals, post-diaper change, when you get home from the park … parents and caregivers are bound to wash their hands dozens upon dozens of times each day. So, you may as well stock a quality hand soap. This one is made with gentle, sweet-smelling essential oils, plus is fully biodegradable, so it’s better for you and the environment.

Good to know: 3 12.5-ounce bottles

Parent Reviews

"I usually get foam soap because it’s easier for kids to rinse but I noticed that our hands never really smelt clean. This gel is easy to use, kid friendly, and rinses clean off. Best we have tried so far."

"My kids are super sensitive to certain hand soaps that dry out their hands. This one works great and doesn't give their hands the bad reaction other soaps give."

When you’re changing that many diapers, you’ll be washing your hands a lot, and that can wreak havoc on your skin. As the name suggests, there’s no harder-working cream than this one. Because the nourishing formula creates a protective layer on the skin’s surface to boost moisture levels and prevent additional moisture loss, it’ll make extremely dry, cracked hands feel better within a matter of days.

Good to know: 2 3-ounce tubes

Parent Reviews

"My hands are constantly being washed due to dirty diapers, dishes, etc. My hands were cracking and bleeding and within 2 days/nights of using these, they are back to new! I leave the daytime one by the main sink in the house and the nighttime by my bedside and just love the lavender scent of the nighttime (very subtle and light)! Love love love these!"

"Of course I had heard about 'working hands hand cream' But I didn’t know if it would work for me. I’m so glad I gave it a try. I have been washing my hands so frequently (thanks to all those baby diaper changes) that they were cracking in a couple places from how dry they became. Within days I saw a great result from using this product day and night"

Nothing can bring a joyful holiday morning to a screeching halt quite like a toy that comes without batteries. But you can avoid the inevitable toddler meltdown — as long as you have a junk drawer fully-stocked with batteries. These super-charged batteries are cheaper than leading brands, but last for up to 10 years — and trust us: you’ll use them way before their lifespan ends.

Parent Reviews

"Avoid the late night run for batteries for that gift or your kids game or baby’s favorite bedtime toy. Just buy in bulk and you’re covered."

"We use them in remotes, kids toys, flashlights, and holiday decorations. I will always purchase the 'Amazon' batteries from now on. They are strong and last a very long time. Excellent batteries!"

Even the most notorious stains — breast milk poop, grass stains … you name it — are no match for this hardworking powder. The oxygen-based, water-activated formula is perfect for laundry stripping, but it also works in tandem with regular detergent to remove the toughest spots and restore whites to their brightest, off-the-rack glory. You can even use it on carpets, upholstery and other surfaces in your home, because, well, stuff happens.

Parent Reviews

"I love this product. It is great for removing stains like the stubborn yellow baby poo stains."

"I have an infant. Diaper blowouts, spit up, you name it. Have yet to have any clothes stained. If they get messy I soak them in some oxiclean for a couple hours and boom! You can't even tell anything happened."