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If You Have Kids *And* Pets, These 22 Products Will Seriously Come In Handy

Life of a showgirl, but it’s just you fending off a teething puppy and a teething toddler like a lion tamer.

by Ashley Schumacher BuzzFeed Contributor

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little smoother.

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1. A safe and secure baby gate tested for fur and human babies alike! Whether you're trying to keep toddlers out of the kitchen or pups from making a break into the hallway every time they hear the doorbell ring, this is sure to be your new fave extra set of hands.

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Promising review: "I have owned one of these gates for years now. That gate transitioned from being a gate for kids at the top of the stairs to a pet gate to ensure our dog stays within the kitchen boundaries. Just bought my second set to use it at the stairs that lead to the basement, again to keep my yorkie from marking all over our basement." —Rick T

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in five sizes and three colors).

2. A fast-acting ChomChom pet hair remover roller for your car, your home, and your own person if your furry friend tries to leave little fuzzy gifts literally everywhere. This reusable roller will keep your household from coughing up hairballs and it does it without snagging on fabric.

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Promising review: "Heard about this through TikTok and after some time sitting in my cart, I decided to give it a try, and I’m glad I did! It works great, and it’s small enough to put away in a convenient spot (I keep mine tucked away under my TV stand). It’s amazing when you’re tidying up the place in a hurry, and you don’t have much time to vacuum! It’s also very easy to clean. Great purchase!" —Becca

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).

3. A MIGHTY air purifier your babies of ALL varieties will be thankful for thanks to its magical four-stage filtration, timer feature, and smell-wicking abilities. Nobody wants to have scents and dandruff linger in a house filled with humans and pets, and this handy helper will have your air cleaned up in no time!

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Promising reviews: "This thing works so well at clearing out pet fur, dust, and odors. I bought it because my cat has asthma, and since getting it two years ago, he hasn’t had a flare-up. The air in my apartment is noticeably cleaner. When I’m cooking, I’ll also turn the purifier up high to get smoke and food smells out of my kitchen fast. I’m writing this review two years after purchasing, and it is still going great." —AK

"We have two long, fine-haired cats in my house, and this thing works SO well that even people with serious cat allergies have NO issues in my home when they are here. Excellent for cooking smells, too. I fried bacon for breakfast, and the thing turned on high until the smell was gone from my house! So goooood! During prime allergy season with pollen or with dust, not an issue. Put the machine in your bedroom! It's quiet! And you'll sleep with less or no congestion. We loved ours so much, we got another one! Haha, worth the price." —Hannah

Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in three styles and three colors).

4. A nonslip splash pad to give your kids and pets a little water thrill. No slip grippers on the bottom means that it won't unintentionally turn into a slip-'n-slide, too.

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Promising reviews: "I bought this for my yellow lab, and she absolutely loves it! So easy to set up! All you have to do is lay it out and attach the hose. You can control how high the water squirts up with the water pressure of your hose. When done, just turn off your hose, and the water just drains right out. Great quality. Well worth the money." —Layla

"This splash pad is amazing! The kids have so much fun! The water collects in the middle, and my kids have a blast jumping and creating an even bigger splash. It’s not slippery, but my kids do run and slide (purposefully) on it. The material is very durable. I love that it’s so easy to set up and put away. It can even fold pretty small and be easy for travel." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in 13 sizes/styles and two colors).

5. An all-purpose car upholstery cleaner because if you're like me and your car is your home-away-from-home, you want it to be in tip-top shape, too. BUT it can also be used on carpet and upholstery in your home, so basically it's a wonder bottle and deserves a permanent spot in your cleaning lineup. Bye-bye, muddy paw prints and sticky finger smudges!

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Here's a TikTok of the Car Guy's upholstery cleaner in action!

Promising reviews: "Excellent product. Paired with a horse hair brush, I was able to take my wife’s car from being absolutely devastated by two children and a dog to looking brand new. The spray does most of the work and works great for getting caked-on food/milk off leather seats." —Tyler S

"Really amazed at this product. After years of kids, pets, and coffee spills, this product took it right out of my car seats, which are fabric. Will definitely buy again." —cs

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).

6. A Step2 Push Car perfect for pushing your kiddo while you take your pup for a walk! If it just seems too much effort to get out the stroller, grab one of these instead so your kid can "steer" on the pretend wheel. (AND it has cupholders for snacks and kiddie bevies!)

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Promising reviews: "This is a very good car for a youngster, and its long handle makes it easy for an adult to push. It's also very stable, as I live in a fairly hilly neighborhood and occasionally let my daughter roll down without my control. Even if the car rides up on or near the side, it does not topple over. It has a cup holder, which is good for a cellphone, and you can also walk your dogs while pushing it." —E Hickey

"My daughter loves the Whisper Ride Buggy! It rides smoothly and is easy to take her and the dog outside for walks. I love the cute storage in the front for whatever she deems worthy of a trip, and the cup holder is perfect for her sippy cup. I would highly recommend this product for ages 12–28 months." —Leslie

Get it from Amazon for $79+ (also available in blue).

7. Some Gripstic bag sealersfor human *and* pet snacks. These are basically magic wands for all sorts of bags! Say goodbye to big, bulky plastic containers and hello to keeping your opened food fresh, safe, and sealed with these handy clamp-and-slide situations. 

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Gripstic is a small business that specializes in reusable chip clips. 

Promising reviews: "After this original purchase, I came back and purchased a combo set of the purple/yellow. These are great for frozen veggies/fruit. I feel my freezer is more organized. Great for chips, pet treats, etc. One of my favorite purchases from Amazon." —Kid879

"Love using these for my cereal bags, chips, and cooking items! So easy, the kids learned really fast how to use these instead of just throwing curled up bags in the pantry." —Hattie

Get an assorted 12-pack from Amazon for $24.95 (available in five sets).

8. An EyeVac touchless sweeping vacuum for kissing your hatred of dustpans goodbye. Just push fur, dirt, and kid-caused debris to the front and let the sensor and magical suction power do the rest. No more hunching over and breaking your back in order to achieve sparkling clean floors!

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Promising review: "Love this! It makes sweeping so much easier — just sweep debris toward it, and it sucks everything right up. The suction power is strong, and it saves me from constantly bending over with a dustpan. Perfect for quick cleanups with kids and pets. It’s a little loud, but that’s expected with the suction power. Overall, it’s a huge time saver and one of my favorite home gadgets." —Whit

Get it from Amazon for $149+ (available in three colors).

9. Or a splurgy-but-worth-it Eufy Omni S2 that TRULY does it all: It vacuums, it MOPS, it auto-cleans itself when it's done. Yes, it's pricey, but I bought this with my own human dollars, and I have absolutely ZERO regrets. This thing will map your house so you can clean in zones (i.e., not wake the baby when they're napping or interrupt an important Zoom call) and make sure every nook and cranny is fur-free without you having to lift a finger.

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Truly my favorite home good thing. It's splurgy, but SO WORTH IT. Especially if you have kids/pets/or just a bunch of humans making a bunch of micro (and macro) messes. Taking one BIG chore off your daily to-do list: ~Priceless~. 

I've actually had BOTH versions of this robot butler because my fam loves it so. And you better believe I'll be first in line for the next version, too, because Eufy doesn't miss when it comes to upgrades. 

Promising review: "Just got this today. Extremely easy setup. Took a couple of tries mapping my home. Once I figured that out, it was easy peasy!! I love it!!" —Julie

Get it from Amazon for $1,299.99.

10. A Little Tikes T-Ball Set basically ~designed~ for your kid-kids and your pet-kids because one can thwap it and the other can fetch it! At least two tired out for the price of one is a pretty sweet deal in parent world, tbh.

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Promising review: "Good for kids up to 3 years old, maybe a lot more. My grandson loves it! My dog runs for the balls. Win-win all around." —Judy Skolnick

"Not only did my 2.5-year-old nephew and his dad love playing with this on Christmas, but both of my black Labs enjoyed retrieving the balls. :)" —JayCo

Get it from Amazon for $79.99.

11. A Chuckit! dog ball launcher your kids will love launching and your dog will love chasing after. Next time the kids are arguing and the dog is barking, ~chuck 'em~ outside with love and this launcher to let them run off all that excess energy.

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Promising reviews: "My dog is 9 years old and started to get very lethargic. She hasn't chased a tennis ball in YEARS until now. I bought this because my kid was excited about it, and now they play in the backyard for long periods of time! She's running and playing again, so now I'm buying more of these to keep at the house and in my car just in case we ever need one on the go." —patty santiago

"This thing is awesome! My kids love it! They're between the ages of 3 and 5, and they can really launch the ball for their dog...tons of fun!" —J. Mangum

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

12. A Little Green upholstery cleaner reviewers swear by for furniture, carpets, car seats and carseats (iykyk), rugs, and anything else upholstered that has been through any rough oopsies and spills.

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Promising review: "I have three kids, a dog, and carpeted floors. This thing is AMAZING! And it's already paid for itself. I've had it for less than a month and have used it four times now. Twice in different areas where my kids got sick, I pulled up everything from the carpet. If I put my face near where it was now, it smells nice and not like puke! Used it once on my area rug where our dog had a diarrhea accident... My husband wanted to throw the rug out, but I tried this on it, and it looks brand-new now; you would never know our dog had an accident on it. The fourth time I've used it so far was on a chocolate shake spill stain from about 6 months ago. I didn't think it was going to work since it was an old spill, but I decided to try it, and it worked! The stain is completely gone! I also really love that it comes with an attachment to clean the hose by itself, too. The machine was easy for me to use and easy to clean. It's a little loud when using it, but it does an amazing job cleaning! I can't recommend it enough, wish I had bought it sooner. If you have kids/pets and you're on the fence about it, just buy it, it's worth it!" —Aubrey

Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (also available in two other styles).

13. A Buff City Soap baking-soda-boosted laundry soap to make your clothes and your whole house smell ~amazing~. The crisp and fresh Narcissist scent (patchouli and sandalwood and peach!) is going to become your fave, so be sure to check out all the products they offer so you can double up (and triple up!) on your new signature scent.

Buff City Soap

This is my fam's favorite scent, and let me tell you: It can Do. The. Work. We've seen our fair share of stomach viruses, pet stains, and just general human stuff (hell-o stinky sports gear!), and this boosted soap can tackle it ALL. 

Promising reviews: "The laundry detergent cleans my clothes and is left with an AMAZING scent! Doubles as aromatherapy for the whole house. People compliment me all the time." —Yvette

"100/10!!! The scent is clean, and the product really got our clothes clean. This is a new staple in our home." —Shannan E.

Get it from Buff City Soap for $22 (also available in 22 other scents). 

14. An iFetch ball launcher reviewers love almost as much as their fetch-obsessed pets because it means they don't have to wreck their arms throwing the ball over and over again. This small biz was actually made because the fam dog wouldn't let the fam kiddo do his homework without begging for a fetch. Problem solved!

iFetch

Promising reviews: "My dog loves it!!! By far the best toy my dog has ever played with. After very little training, he does it all by himself. He is obsessed!! Customer service is also 10/10. Great product, great company!" —Michael Juliano

"Our tea cup Yorkie absolutely loves it! Awesome customer service as well." —Ryan Mitchell

Get it from iFetch for $129.99 (also available in an iFetch Too version for bigger balls and farther throws). 

15. A plant-based stainless-steel cleaner kit because streaky fridges and handprint-and-nose-boop-decorated microwaves are not very demure, and this will get you and your cooking space back to being cutesy in no time.

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Check out this TikTok of the Therapy stainless steel cleaning spray working miracles!!

Therapy Clean is a family-owned and -operated small business that is dedicated to creating cleaning products to make your home shine.

Promising review: "This cleaner worked the best among two other brands that I've tried. It cleans and leaves a refreshing smell afterward. I love that it is biobased, so it is safe to use around kids and pets. My fridge and appliances shine after usage, and it lasts for quite some time after the initial application." —JYC

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes and a two-pack).

16. A colorful pop-up play tunnel all creatures great and small will LOVE for the endless adventure opportunities: Fill with balls, pet toys, or just sunshiny outdoor vibes, and watch the playful mayhem ensue.

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Promising review: "Our 1-year-old son, cats, and dog all love this. We got it for our son to play in, and it quickly became a favorite for all. I love that it came with a storage bag, too. Very easy to use and durable. We’ve used it inside and outside." —Caitlin

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three styles and various colors).

17. A rubber squeegee brush to scrape up your four-legged bestie's shedding efforts...especially needed if your pet has the dreaded coat-blowout that makes your house resemble a fur factory more than a home. The handle extends up to 60 inches to make sure you can get all of the hair in one cleaning go. You can use it to bring up strands from the carpet fiber abyss within the first sweep. Even though it's ideal to use on carpets, it can also be used on any floor type. Not to mention, the other end works as a squeegee to take care of any liquid spills!

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Promising review: "So of course I saw this product on TikTok...and added it to the list of things that TikTok made me buy. But I'm very glad that I did. I have a Siberian husky who sheds a LOT...and in all seasons. I use this on my carpet before vacuuming, and it loosens up the hair so easily that my vacuum never gets clogged. I never realized I had that much dog hair caked into my carpet until I used this!" —Alyssa Frey

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three styles and various bundles).

18. An EasyWring microfiber spin mop that I can personally attest has made mopping 99% less terrible. My least fave part was wringing out the mop head because even with the "easy wring" ones, I STILL HAD TO TOUCH THE GROSS ICK WATER. No more with this thing. It's easily the best cleaning money I spent this year. 

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And you totally need it to clean up *all* your kids' spills, furry and otherwise. 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this mop set. I have kids, a husband, and a dog who do nothing but make my floors dirty. I have spent so much time and money on mops and buckets. All mops are not the same. This one is great; the spinning function is so easy. Great design and easy to carry as it is lightweight" —Southerngal

Get it from Amazon for $34.96. 

19. A Gorilla Grip waterproof doormat if you're tired of your entryway turning into a slip-and-slide affair every time it rains or snows. These are designed to stay put and collect all the debris and moisture, so you can keep your home in optimal cozy conditions, no matter what your kids or pets are up to. 

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Promising review: "We have really enjoyed having this in the doorway. It has eliminated a lot of dirt from being tracked into the house. I would recommend this to anyone with kids or pets who are in and out of the house all the time." —Rhonda L. Griffith

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six sizes and 32 colors/designs).

20. A waterproof mattress protector no one thinks they need until they do. And while I fully support a family dogpile (no pun intended) in your bed for movie night, you and your mattress will be grateful for a super-easy cleanup in the unfortunate event that someone "spills" a drop or a hundred.

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Promising review: "With kids and pets, we have tried many mattress protectors (and protective mattress pads, and etc., etc.) over the years. With a tight budget, we have tended to get the less expensive ones, with the typical results you might expect: things that are not well fitting, plastic that crinkles while you sleep, products that fall apart after just a few washes, etc. This protector is 'the best of both worlds.' The price is very reasonable, but it has all the features you would wish for in a high-end product: hypoallergenic, total bed-bug protection, washes well without shrinking or bunching, smooth fabric layer, non-crinkling waterproof layer... And I am very impressed with the way the zipper has a 'hook and loop fastener' flap to secure it in place. Under the mattress pad and sheets, even my picky kids can't tell it's there. And the peace of mind it gives me...priceless! ;)" —Tiffany Blitz

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes twin–California king, plus options for short queen, super queen, sleeper sofa queen, crib, and multipacks)

21. A mini indoor security camera perfect for making you feel extra safe or help you out if you've always wanted to spy on your pet when you're out. This one has two-way audio, motion detection, and HD viewing, whether it's day or night. And for less than the price of a couple of movie tickets, it seems a shame to pass up on this year's hottest film: your pet's (or your kid's!) zoomy-thon.

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Promising review: "I originally bought my first one a couple of months ago as part of an Amazon show bundle and have enjoyed being able to pop in and check on my dogs when I’m away so much! One feature that I love particularly is being able to speak through the camera. The picture and sound quality are great during the day and aren’t half bad at night. The motion detection does well at distinguishing between my pets and my kids when they get home from school,  so pets won’t trigger it to record, in my experience. It’s easy to set up and works well with Alexa. I highly recommend!! :)" —Bert Robb

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in black and multipacks).

22. An elastic stretch furniture slipcover for couches and armchairs that need a refresh or need protection from your furry pals and kiddos and all their shedding/spilling ways.

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Promising reviews: "Best couch cover I've ever purchased! Easy to install and fit like a stretchy glove. Now my couch matches my recliner perfectly, and they're protected from the cat." —Jorgenson

"This stretch sofa slipcover was easy to put on and gives the couch a fresh, clean look. The fabric is soft, stretchy, and stays in place well with the included straps. Great budget-friendly way to protect furniture from kids, pets, and everyday wear." —Oxana

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight sizes and 31 colors).

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