By Elena Epstein
As back-to-school season is in full swing, check out these six products that can make your — or your child’s — life a little bit easier. From personalized name stickers and gel pens to a four-seater stroller wagon, this list has all the essentials for an organized, chaos-free September.
WonderFold W4 Luxe Stroller Wagon
Accommodates up to four passengers with seats that face each other, perfect for families taking everyday adventures. This wagon features raised and reclining removable seats, a front zippered entrance, all-terrain XL wheels, ventilation mesh panels, a removable canopy and abundant storage space.
$899, ages 6 months+ (maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds), wonderfold.com
SmartCheck from Children’s Tylenol
An easy-to-use otoscope device that attaches to most smartphones and allows caregivers to remotely capture and share recordings of their child’s eardrum(s) with a healthcare professional to check for a potential ear infection remotely.
$79.99, ages 12 months+, tylenol.com
Kindergarten Labels Pack
Keep kids’ school supplies and belongings organized and accounted for with these personalized name stickers.
$37.99, ages 4+, namebubbles.com
The Reading Skills Set
Using a play-led approach to developing fundamental skills for a lifelong love of reading through phonics, this set features child-led games and self-correcting activities; books that focus on skills introduced in the games/activities and a play guide that leads through each skill.
$155, sold separately, pre-K to second grade, lovevery.com
Sounds of Rain Sensory Tubes
Discover the power of rain pattern sounds to help children calm their energy with this captivating set.
$21.99, ages 4+, hand2mind.com
Color Sheen Metallic Colored Gel Pens – Set of 12
Make note taking or journaling a radiant and colorful affair. These metallic ink pens can write on both white and black paper and glide along the page. Made from acid-free ink. $12.95, ages 6+, ooly.com
Elena Epstein is the director of the National Parenting Product Awards. NAPPA Awards has been celebrating the best in family products for 34 years. For more product reviews and gift ideas, visit NAPPA’s website.
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