15 new products for kids and parents that we’re loving in April 2022

From portable blackout curtains to a splurge-worthy face oil that will make your skin more radiant than ever, you’ll love these new products.

Our inboxes are flooded with the latest and greatest in new parenting products every day. Here are some of our most recent faves. Ranging from baby care to self-care, you’ll be sure to find something you need!

1. Quark Baby Products

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This Vancouver-based brand was just launched by two young dads who wanted to simplify everyday parenting tasks. Quark products include quook, a 5-in-1 baby food maker; fruuti, a fruit feeder; feedi, a 5-piece silicone feeding set; chiill, a freezer tray; storii, an all-purpose food container; and foxii, corner guards to prevent accidents around your home. The products will help save you time (you can make fresh baby food in less than 10 minutes!) and will also speed up clean-up duties, thanks to spill-resistant designs and smart food-storage options. Ranging from $11 to $200, quarkbaby.com

2. BABYBJÖRN Landscape Collection

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This new collection from BABYBJÖRN includes a mini carrier and bouncer, with a signature soft black and white landscape pattern. This collection pays homage to Mother Nature, symbolic for new horizons that awaken when you become a parent. Baby Carrier Mini, $150; Bouncer Bliss, $250, westcoastkids.com 

3. ezpz Drying Rack

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Drying dishes isn’t exciting, but this drying rack from ezpz makes the job so much easier to handle. Designed with sturdy insertable pegs that can hold bottles, nipples, and cups, it’s perfect for cleaning up after baby and toddler’s meal and snack time. The mat is hypo-allergenic and odour resistant, and allows you to separate baby and toddler utensils from your pots and pans. $40, ezpz.com 

4. Sago Mini First Words App

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Sago Mini First Words gives children ages five and under a chance to strengthen their critical language skills. Through interactive videos and games, your kid can practise speech in a multitude of social situations and contexts, as well as letting them relate to the world around them. It was designed with help from speech pathologists, child psychologists and early childhood development experts. Another bonus: when your child repeats the words they hear, the app listens and provides customized feedback! Free, apple.com.

 5. ZWILLING Twinny 4-inch Chef’s Knife

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Want to start getting your kids into the kitchen early? This chef’s knife from ZWILLING has a child-friendly design, meant to teach children how to use a knife properly (with adult supervision, of course). The Twinny is suitable for kids aged 3 and older, and comes with a finger guard that securely holds the food while your child practises their knife skills. $50, zwilling.com 

6. Aveeno Baby Daily Soothing Diaper Rash Ointment

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Help to alleviate one of baby’s most prominent skin sensitivities with Aveeno Baby’s new ointment. Made with prebiotic oat flour and purified petrolatum, it provides a protective barrier and fights off moisture all while relieving irritation. It’s hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, ensuring your baby’s skin is treated gently. $12, amazon.ca 

7. The Sleepout Curtain 

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This curtain will give your little one—and you!—the sleep that you both need. Compact and portable, The Sleepout Curtain darkens the windows of any room, ensuring no light gets in. Installation is super easy using suction cups that lock directly onto glass. This Canadian product was borne from the sleep woes of the company’s co-owner who struggled for years to find a solution to his insomnia and light sensitivities. The curtain can be hung vertically or horizontally and it’s the first blackout curtain available to consumers to use certified 100% blackout material. $110, sleepoutcurtains.ca 

8. Saje Home Cleaning Kits 

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Saje’s new cleaning line features reusable glass bottles and biodegradable cleaning extracts to give your home a good clean without creating unnecessary waste. The Multi-Surface Cleaning Kit breaks down dirt and grease, and is available in two scents: eucalyptus and black spruce, and lemon and grapefruit. The Bathroom Cleaning Kit gets rid of grime from showers, tubs, sinks and tiles. The Glass and Mirror Cleaning Kit safely removes the mess without leaving streaks. Cleaning Kits, $24 each; Cleaning Extract Refill, $14, saje.com

9. Maison Jacynthe Sublimateur Hyaluronic Acid 

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Hyaluronic acid is becoming more popular due to its moisturizing properties, and this nourishing product from Quebec’s Maison Jacynthe is no exception. It not only refreshes skin but also improves its overall appearance. Plus, it’s suitable for all skin types and is made with an orange floral water base for a light and energizing lift. You don’t need to go overboard—just one pump is needed to restore your youthful glow. $38, maisonjacynthe.ca 

10. Naturally Serious Lemon-Aid Makeup-Removing Cleansing Gel 

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This two-in-one makeup remover and cleanser uses the power of lemons and vitamin C to remove all of your makeup and any excess dirt on your face. The combination of lemon seed oil and lemon butter works to cleanse while the lemon extract clarifies and helps to decrease excess oils. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! $18, naturallyseriousskin.com 

11. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Face Oil

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Go ahead and splurge! This new Charlotte Tilbury face oil works wonders: It nourishes your skin with a collagen matrix that leaves it feeling smoother, firmer and more hydrated. And after two months of consistent use, wrinkles are reported to be visibly reduced by 80%. $100, charlottetilbury.com 

12. Curly Collection 

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This curly collection not only defines your kids curls, but helps to make them tangle free! There are no sulfates, parabens and dyes so it’s safe for your little ones. It comes in four tropical scents and the line includes the Cleansing Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-in Conditioner and Detangling Milk. Also available in a Moist collection to help soften dry hair. $6, walmart.ca 

13. Babyganics SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen

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It can be hard to find a good sunscreen for your babe, especially since many contain harmful chemicals. Enter a new Babyganics sun-safe solution made with mineral actives.  This sunscreen is non-allergenic and tear-free so it can be applied anywhere on your baby that comes in contact with the sun. It goes on white so you don’t miss a spot but rubs in quickly and easily. Beach days never looked better! Safe for babies 6 months and up. $15, well.ca

14. Zwilling Enfinigy Baby Food Insert 

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Looking for an easier way to warm up and sterilize baby bottles without adding yet another appliance to your countertop? You’ll want to check out the ZWILLING Enfinigy Electric Kettle. With a baby food insert (sold separately), you can turn your kettle into a practical appliance that can be used to heat up baby bottles to 40°C in no time. The insert can also be used to sterilize empty baby bottles in just five minutes. Baby food insert, $20, zwilling.com; Enfinigy electric kettle, $200, zwilling.com  

15. Mabel’s Labels Water Bottle Bands

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Are you tired of your kid losing their water bottle at school, sports games or summer camp? These water bottle bands by Mabel’s Labels can help to fix that problem. Easy to put on and reusable, the stretchy silicone bands fit on most bottles and are dishwasher and microwave safe. Names are easy to read, and you can choose between six different colours and lots of cute icons to personalize them. $14, mabelslabels.ca