Fun Gadgets to Make Preschool Years Easier

All parts of life have both tools and gadgets, and some very fun gadgets can make the preschool years easier. At this age they are eating solid foods by themselves, but still need to be careful with some choking hazards, they can listen to a book being read to them in a recording rather than having mom or dad read to them, and they can engage in activities in the car without being as closely supervised. It is at this age they begin to do more things for themselves and be less reliant upon their parents at every moment of the day.

Food and Kitchen Gadgets

When cooking for a preschooler and a toddler, you want to make food that is easy for them to eat, safe, and that is fast for you to prepare. No one wants to spend hours in the kitchen doing things that can take only a few minutes, and lunch prep for the week can be fast and simple with kitchen gadgets.

 Cutters are now available that come in small containers that also have lids, and you cut the fruits and vegetables simply by placing the gadget over them and pressing them down. They will be cut and then stored in the container which you can put the lid on when you are done. Much like cookie cutters, sandwich cutters will shape any sandwich, bread item, or treat into a shape your kids are sure to love. They are made with metal to work on wraps, quesadillas and sandwiches.

Rice ballers are a fun way to add rice to any meal. Add the rice, shake it so it rolls up, and add these bite-size rice balls to any meal to get your preschooler excited to eat their rice.

Car and Travel Gadgets

Travelling with kids is much more difficult than going just as adults, but some many gadgets and tools can make this easier. Mount a tablet to the back of the front seat of the car to allow them to be read to, watch a show, or practice sight words. When you are taking a plane a carseat trolly can carry the carseat like a suitcase as you move through the airport. Trunki suitcases also allow kids to ride on them, keeping them close to you and preventing you from carrying them and all their things.

Travel-friendly busy boards are a great way to keep kids busy without a screen and can be used only when travelling to hold their interest, or at home if you have something you need to do.

Bedroom Gadgets

Many struggles exist around sleep, both getting the children to sleep and preventing them from waking up everyone super early. It is key that young children get enough sleep to get through the day to promote health, avoid added crying and stress, and help children be prepared for what’s next in their day so they learn and grow in the best way. It is also important for parents to get enough sleep and time to finish other tasks and take care of themselves. Some great gadgets for sleeping include the growing clock and similar items that change colour when it is time to get up in the morning, pads for under the sheets during potty training, and door alarms so you know if their door opens at night.

Home Gadgets

Keeping the home safe is a top concern for parents and caregivers, and there are several ways in which to do this. By installing door and window alarms, some of which are available at large retailers and can be installed quickly with included 3M mounts, you will be aware if anyone tries to open a door or a window, and you can intervene. These help to both keep intruders out and keep children in. Doorknob covers are available in many styles and materials, with some being glow-in-the-dark so they are easily seen at night and in any emergency. Each slips over the doorknob easily and takes moments to install but can provide years of safety. Additionally, cabinet locks, fridge locks, and toilet seat locks are also available and keep children from getting into cupboards and other locations that can be dangerous.

While not directly intended for children, robot vacuums and mops are great home gadgets that will clean up after your preschooler with minimal effort from you. They will vacuum or mop either at a set time each day or when activated, taking care of basic cleaning and spills while you attend to other things. Using a smart speaker can be beneficial and can maintain a routine and schedule, remind you of appointments, answer questions play games with young children, and play music. These are also available with displays to show chores, the plans for the day, appointments, tasks, and any sports or other meetings. They can track grocery lists and even purchase things online. Using these tools will save time and energy that can be used instead on other tasks, spending time with the children, or to have time to relax at the end of the day.

Using gadgets to make life easier is becoming more and more commonplace as they are widely available, and new things are being developed all the time to make life simpler. People who are busy and have several things to do each day will enjoy the time savings and find their days less stressful as they cut out preparation time and regain some of their time back to themselves. With a wide range of gadgets and tools available, there is a solution to make almost anything easier and faster.