7 Mom Must Haves to Diffuse Meltdowns This Summer

ZURU Snackles Series 2 Plush, Blind Capsule ($13)

Warding off a meltdown is sometimes as simple as introducing a distraction. When your three-year-old is begging for yet another popsicle, or a 37th turn on the slide when you're already running late, turn their attention to this blind capsule. Each one contains a soft, squeezable plush toy that comes with an origin story comic and stickers. They're cute, collectable, and practically guaranteed to turn a frown upside down in a pinch. Plus, the sheer excitement of unwrapping and discovering which of the 14 Snackles they've scored is enough to stop almost any tantrum in its tracks.