As a professional dancer, entrepreneur, and mother of soon-to-be three children, Witney Carson knows a thing or two about maintaining balance amid a fast-paced lifestyle. Following a whirlwind year that saw her claim victory on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars alongside celebrity partner Robert Irwin, take on guest-judging and mentoring roles on the reality spin-off series Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, and announce her third pregnancy while competing on season 35 alongside underdog fan favorite Guillermo Rodriguez, Carson’s plate is undeniably full.
Managing a household of energetic boys requires both military precision and practical gear. Ahead of her upcoming due date, Carson has teamed up with Pampers to highlight the Pampers Baby Registry Sweepstakes—an initiative offering 50 families $1,500 toward essential baby items when they add Pampers to their registries before November 23. Amid this busy season of personal and professional milestones, Carson sat down to discuss the ten indispensable items she relies on daily to keep her household running smoothly.
For any parent navigating the chaotic world of raising young children, health and hygiene items rank at the very top of the priority list. Carson points to the NoseFrida by Friday Baby as an essential tool that initially seemed unconventional to her, but quickly proved indispensable. Having used it extensively when her boys were infants, she continues to travel with it as they grow, noting that it has become a lifesaver for managing sudden stuffy noses during frequent family trips.
Maintaining cleanliness in a house full of active boys presents a daily challenge, leading Carson to adopt a natural solution for everyday sanitization. She relies heavily on Active Earth Organic Hypochlorous Acid Spray, a natural antibacterial agent that she sprays on toothbrushes and the soles of shoes. Recognizing the futility of trying to enforce a strict shoe-removal policy at the door with young children, she uses the hypochlorous acid spray widely around the house as an effective countermeasure against outdoor germs.
Keeping children entertained during travel and downtime is another major hurdle for parents. To address this, Carson turns to Magna-Tiles, which appeal to her boys’ love for building structures. Beyond keeping them occupied at home, she highlights the convenient, contained tray that the tiles come in, making them an ideal travel companion for road trips and outings where portable entertainment is vital.
Bedtime routines and bedroom organization also require smart solutions in the Carson household. To simplify the daily task of making beds and eliminate the hassle of managing cumbersome top sheets and extra blankets, she utilizes Beddy’s Zipper Bedding. Functioning essentially like a sleeping bag fitted directly onto the mattress, the zipper design allows her children to easily manage their own bedding, encouraging independence while keeping their rooms neat with minimal effort.
Establishing healthy sleep boundaries can be notoriously difficult with young children, but Carson found a practical tool in the LittleHippo Mella sleep training alarm clock. The device uses color-coded signals to guide children on sleep and wake times, glowing red for sleep, yellow as an indicator that morning is near, and green when it is finally permissible to leave the room. By providing a clear visual cue, the clock prevents early morning wanderings through the house before the sun rises.
Bath time, often a source of friction for parents of young children, has been transformed into a welcome event in Carson’s home through the use of bath bombs featuring surprise toys inside. Gifting the boys a large assortment of these items during holidays, she notes that superhero-themed bath bombs generate genuine excitement for evening routines, effectively eliminating one common nightly battle.
Naturally, everyday parenting staples remain fundamental to her routine. Having relied on Pampers through the infancy of all her children, Carson continues to use Pampers toddler pull-ups for nighttime needs with her youngest child, emphasizing that reliable diapers remain an absolute necessity for growing families.
Inevitably, spills and messes are a constant reality when raising children. To combat everyday stains, Carson swears by Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater. Capable of lifting tough spots ranging from ketchup and juice to stubborn dirt, the compact stain remover is an item she keeps on hand everywhere she goes.
As a self-described foodie, Carson also prioritizes nutritious eating while on the move. When traveling with her children, she packs healthy options in OmieBox bento-style lunch boxes, filling the compartments with fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein-packed snacks like Chomps Beef Sticks to ensure her boys stay well-fueled throughout their busy schedules.
