The Best Websites for Parents of Toddlers

Online Resources for 12 to 36 Months

If you’ve got a toddler in the house, you know how exhausting life can be. From keeping an eye on them every waking moment to making sure they get enough healthy food, toddlers bring an almost inexhaustible supply of energy to everything they do. That doesn’t leave parents with much time or energy to find the best resources for this age and stage, so we’re here to help. Find our favorites below.

Car Seat Lady: Vehicle safety ranks high on our priorities. But with all the options out there, it can be hard to make the right choices. Car seats depend on a lot of factors, including the type of vehicle as well as the height and weight of your child. The Car Seat Lady makes deciphering the lingo and regulations much simpler. She’s our go-to expert on everything related to car seats for any age, but particularly the 12 to 36 month old crowd.

Common Sense Media: From Facetime with family to apps made just for them, even young kids will be exposed to lots of technology. Find out which movies, games, apps and more are appropriate for this age range. This website includes feedback from experts and ratings from other parents. Find out what you’re signing up for before your toddler can’t resist just one more episode, all in less than five minutes.

Birds and Bees and Kids: Think it’s too early to talk about sex education with your toddler? Think again. Kids this age notice everything, including gender differences. Start now with these easy age-appropriate books that cover everything from how a baby got in mommy’s belly to how it will get out again and lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.

The Mom Edit: If you have kids, you don’t have a lot of time for yourself. Find fashion advice and so much more from fellow moms. From kid-friendly decor to traveling advice and recipes, these moms share the best tidbits. Read your favorite the next time you have a few moments during nap time.