I’m a Commerce Editor With Two Kids — Here Are My Favorite Health and Wellness Products for Kids and Families Right Now

Now that school has started, and we’re nearing cold and flu season, hand sanitizer is a must. I love this hand sanitizer spray from Tubby Todd because I can pop the bottle right into my kids’ backpacks, they can spray it easily without needing any help, and it’s formulated with aloe and vitamin E to help prevent their skin from drying out. Note that this has a lavender and rosemary scent, so if your kiddo (or you) is sensitive to smells, this may not be the best choice.

When I say my two kids absolutely love these magnetic toys, I mean it. We’ve tried the rainbow pack, the crew pack,, and the jewelry pack, and each one is fun on its own, but the pieces all work together so you can combine packs to make big creations (which we’ve absolutely done). It’s so fun to see all the creative things my daughters make, and I appreciate this kind of toy that allows them to use their imaginations and doesn’t require a screen.

Bath time is typically fun on its own, but add this set in, and it’s now a fizzy science experiment, too. This bath bomb collection includes six bath bombs in bottles that, once mixed with water, bubble, fizz, and overflow in the coolest way possible. Each bomb has its own fun color combination, and all of them are made with non-toxic ingredients and have a fresh, fruity scent. Pro tip: Be sure to rinse all residue from your bathtub after it’s drained to avoid potential scrubbing later.

Meet my family’s new go-to game for game night. Kanoodle has been around for a while, but this party version is for up to 4 players. The set includes a booklet with 100 puzzles with varying difficulty levels, as well as instructions for how to turn the traditionally one-person game into a timed competition with friends and family. We’ve had so much fun since getting this game, and my kids have beaten their dad and me more than I care to admit.

I know this isn’t exactly a flashy product, but it’s one I absolutely love for a couple of reasons. For starters, these wipes are great for younger kids who are learning how to use the toilet and clean up after themselves. And, honestly, they’re still great for older kids who are way past the potty training years (and even adults, if we’re being real).

I also like these for travel. My kids somehow manage to get their hands sticky or dirty during nearly every car ride (I don’t even know how they do it), so it’s nice having wipes on hand for quick cleanups. They’re also easy to toss in your purse to use in public bathrooms instead of the thin, harsh toilet paper you typically find.

Bonus: these wipes are flushable and made with gentle ingredients that are less likely to irritate sensitive skin.

I tried out this product as part of our upcoming tested article on pimple patches, and I love them so much I had to share. I use them on myself as overnight treatments for pimples, and each time I’ve used one, I wake up looking so much better. My almost-10-year-old is obsessed with them because pimple patches are popular with tweens and teens right now, regardless of the fact that her skin is still pretty clear. The fun star, heart, and cloud shapes make them all the more appealing.

And while they’re not technically made to be bug bite patches, we’ve been using them on mosquito bites over the past few weeks, and they work wonders at soaking up the itchy gunk and protecting my kids' skin from endless scratching. If you try this, just remember to remove the patch after about 8 hours and replace it with a new one if needed.