10 Game-Changing Tech Products Parents Say Are Worth Every Penny

Say goodbye to the outdated apple cider vinegar and soap trick and hello to technology that does the dirty work for you. This all-in-one electrical unit attracts and traps flying insects, including fruit flies, for 24/7 protection. The product is a 5-star winner with a Seal of Approval from PTPA.

“This fly trap is so worth it!” explains one satisfied user. “Catches flies discreetly and without chemicals. Perfect for a kitchen counter when dealing with fungus gnats from plants. The cartridges last a long time, too!”

Diapers are expensive, so if there’s any way you can save on them, we’re all for it. Personally, I was a devoted Pampers fan for my babies, so I would have loved this app when I still had babies in diapers. (Sob.)

This app lets you scan codes from purchases for future savings and discounts that you can apply to a variety of places you shop, like Amazon or Walmart. “Super convenient to use and earn points,” explains one parent. “I scan every single box of diapers and wipes and get rewards all the time! Every time I go to Walmart to replenish diapers for my daughter, I am able to redeem a coupon from this app and apply it directly towards my purchase!”

If you’re a parent who travels a lot, visits family in another country, or just wants to stay connected while on your next vacation, Nomad eSIM offers affordable data plans for anywhere you want to go. It even lets you stay connected on planes, which can be a huge plus for parents.

“Was highly concerned about having coverage while spending two weeks in London and Paris with just my teenage daughter,” says one parent user. “We relied heavily on apps like Citymapper and Google Maps to get us around both cities. Nomad was absolutely wonderful. Super easy to switch over and had service immediately while still on the plane.”

Stop malware attacks and browse safely and securely with protection and VPN services. Malwarebytes has different packages and offerings for personal home or mobile use.

“Malwarebytes Plus is hands down the best antivirus system on the market!” says Alisa, one parent reviewer on Parent Tested Parent Approved. “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to run it — it does all the work for you! It gives complete peace of mind when browsing the internet! It provides Real Time Protection and even has a browser extension to alert you to any threats! It’s so easy to use, and I love knowing that my privacy is being protected! I recommend Malwarebytes Plus to anyone, young or old, computer whiz or novice! It provides comprehensive threat protection!”

If you’re a parent serious about air quality, you’ll want to check out IQAir’s HealthPro Plus XE air purifier.

It’s the company’s best-selling room air purifier because it gets the job done with features that include:

• Advanced HyperHEPA filtration for all particle sizes
• V5-Cell filtration for gases and odors
• Reduction of allergens, bacteria, dust, viruses, and VOCs
• Smart air monitoring
• WiFi app integration
• Fan
• Real-time PM2.5 measurement

A PTPA Seal of Approval winner, the MistAire Cloud humidifier is a favorite for a reason: it’s a humidifier that helps keep kids comfortable during dry air seasons, which translates into better sleep. Plus, it’s a soothing nightlight that can cycle through the rainbow or you can select a favorite color to create a bedtime routine.

“This humidifier looks good and works well! Despite its size, it easily humidifies larger rooms,” explains a PTPA parent. “The nightlight feature has two settings — steady color and changing color. The tank holds enough water to last around 12+ hours on the highest setting. It’s perfect for our daughter’s nursery! I would highly recommend this product.”

Managing your kids’ digital health and wellbeing can be an overwhelming and exhausting task. (I’m currently the mom of three teenagers, so ask me how I know.) The Qustodio app sounds like everything I’ve dreamed of: one easy-to-use platform to manage screen time, block harmful content, and even get live updates if something is wrong.

This product has 5 stars from PTPA and earned a Seal of Approval.

“Qustodio is an amazing parental control app that helps parents gain real control of their children’s online activity,” explains Ashley. “This app has so many useful features, from real-time alerts to location alerts to customizable rules and limits. Since using the app, I have much more insight into what my kids are doing and viewing online, and am able to set restrictions on what they are viewing or how much screen time they get. I am so much more at peace about my children’s online activity and usage. I would absolutely recommend Qustodio to any parent — the internet can be a scary place for kids, and this app helps keep them safe.”

Aura is another parental control app for your child’s digital world, but it’s also so much more than that. Aura can be used for adults too, to help manage everything from keeping information safe and secure online to alerting you about potential scams or if there are attempts to access your data.

One PTPA parent who used the app gave a very detailed review of its features:

“The ability to add time limits to the entire phone and/or individual apps or types of apps is amazing! This feature is different because it has a scheduling feature so you can have different time limits for the week and weekend. You can have five adults total on the Aura account and, I believe, 50 to 55 devices total that can be monitored. I really like the Safe Search feature. I generally trust that my son is searching for legit things when online, however, that doesn’t mean all of the results come up as something he should be exposed to. If my son wants to add a new app or visit a blocked website, I will receive a message and can approve or deny that request from my device. The way I have his phone set up makes us feel comfortable giving him his first phone. Knowing the content is restricted, and he can’t play games and surf the Internet whenever he feels like it, is a great feeling!”

For larger rooms or areas, this full-sized humidifier can deliver up to 150 milliliters per hour, with a 360-degree mist nozzle and a 1.5 L tank. The right humidifier can really make a difference in keeping you and your family comfortable.

“The cool mist really helps keep the air comfortable, especially during dry seasons, and I’ve noticed a difference in how much easier it is to breathe and how much less dry my skin and throat feel, especially living in a very dry state,” reports one PTPA parent. “I also appreciate the optional night light feature — it gives off a soft, calming glow that’s perfect for a bedroom or nursery.”

A smaller, kid-friendly version can feel more approachable to little ones who need a breathing boost during the dry months or sick season. The HEPA filter removes 99.97% of particles and common allergens. Plus, it’s darn cute!

“My mom wanted to get an air purifier for the room my kids stay in at her house,” explains a PTPA parent. “The room is a kids fairytale room so I knew just a normal air purifier wouldn’t do for her. When I saw this online I knew my mom would love it for the room and that my son and my niece and nephews would think it’s the coolest. I was right. It keeps the air from being stale but keeps the room looking like a fairytale.”