Toddler + Little Kid Editor’s Picks: June 2018

Keep your toddler's eyes protected this summer with the super cool, new Ice Collection line of sunglasses from Babiators. We love the flexible frames (you know, so your kid can't just pull once and break them), the 100 percent UV protection and the on-trend reflective pink or blue lenses.

To buy: Babiators, $25

Another perfect way to keep the kids occupied—and outside—this summer! This super fun kit comes with all the tools you'll need for a backyard adventure. A bug viewer, tweezers, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, a collecting case and even a microscope are just some of the fun things kids can use to complete the various experiments and tasks laid out in the included explorer guide.

To buy: Amazon, $22

We're wild about the fun new flavors of CLIF Kid ZBars released just in time for the summer when the kids are all home and constantly begging for snacks. Our personal faves? Banana Filled with Chocolate Peanut Butter. Trust us, both you and the kids will be fighting over that one. The best part? All the bars are free of corn syrup and GMOs, and are certified organic.

To buy: CLIF Kid ZBars, $5/box

So, your baby's not a baby anymore and ready to move on up to a convertible car seat. (Sniff, sniff.) The Diono Radian RXT has remained a parent favorite for many reasons: the fully steel frame which takes car seat safety to a new level, the compactness of the seat (you can often fit three of these across in one row!), and the new Just My Color series in particular allows parents to pick from a variety of fun color combos and fabrics. We also love how this is a truly all-in-one convertible car seat that can be used from the time they turn 1 and then moved into a convertible car seat that will take them all the way up to the booster seat years.

To buy: Diono, $350

We're already huge fans of Justin's peanut butter line, so we couldn't be more excited to check out the new Cinnamon Almond Butter. It's as delicious as it sounds, and makes for an awesome alternative to send with kids to peanut-free schools and camps. Need more ideas? Try pairing it with sliced apples or on top of banana slices. Yum!

To buy: Justin's Cinnamon Almond Butter, $14/16 oz. jar

Looking for ways to keep the littles busy this summer? This awesome special-edition Lego set made for kids 5 and older should do the trick! With over 800 pieces that can be combined to build anything from rockets to pirate ships to fireplaces, it includes 3 minifigures, a ton of fun accessories including a croissant and pirate hat, the only limit will be their imagination.

To buy: Lego Mission to Mars, $60

A cardboard playhouse that you can easily build and folds back up flat for easy storage is kind of every parent's dream come true. Toddlers and little kids will be entertained for hours (and hopefully, days and weeks), thanks to the various characters and accessories that each kit comes with. If they want, they can even decorate the castle with markers of their own. If castles aren't your kid's thing, there's also a rocket, teepee, windmill farmhouse and palace kit.

To buy: The Grommet, $100

Nothing screams summertime to toddlers more than a water table, and this Step2 version comes with all the trimmings. An umbrella for shade, multiple levels, a flip board, diving board and multiple cups for pouring makes this a guaranteed hit all season long.

To buy: Target, $70

If you're tired of seeing all the same girls clothes at the usual stores (you know where we mean), and want some more fashion-forward options for your tot that just magically show up at your doorstep every month, look no further. Available in sizes 4-16, you simply fill out a quick style survey online and a box will appear free of charge to you each month. You then simply pick the items you want to keep (usually at a 30 percent discount from retail prices) and send back the rest. Doesn't get any easier than that!

To buy: kidpik, approximately $12-13/item

We're loving Little Leonardo's STEAM-themed series of books for littles. They've managed to successfully combine adorable retro-esque illustrations with an easy way to explain various STEAM concepts to kids. Titles include: "Fascinating World of Science," "Fascinating World of Math," "Fascinating World of the Arts," and the newest additions to the series coming out in late July: "Fascinating World of Technology" and "Fascinating World of Engineering."

To buy: Amazon, $12-$13