Getting to work by 9 a.m. used to be so easy: the alarm went off at 7:30, and after a quick shower and a gander at the paper, it was time to go. Add two or three kids into the mix and making it out the door on time for preschool drop-off takes the skill of a tactician. While we can't buy you an extra ten minutes in the morning, we did track down twenty-five products to help speed things along. — Nicole Feliciano
1. Pack lunch the night before. The Fit and Fresh Salad Shaker containers keep lettuce crisp overnight. $9.61
2. Load up all your kid's gear in the many pockets of a Crocodile Creek Backpack and leave it by the door, ready for the school-bus dash. $25
3. Skip the bowl and shovel baby's food in faster with a Boon Squirt feeding spoon. $11.99
4. Kitchen clean up will be a breeze with the Kiddopotamus Tiny Diner Placemat. The mat suctions on to the table and has a tray to catch the dribbles. $10.95
5. Babies love to bathe in their breakfast. Bibs and Match is a onesie bib combo. The bibs attach directly to the onesie via simple snaps and detach easily to change to a clean one--no more ruined outifts. $28
6. Did we mention kids are messy? Keep spills to a minimum with a Baby Cie suction bowl. $11.25
7. Moms need all-in-one miracles. Clarins Sun Tinted Gel SPF 10 adds a hint of color, plus sun protection. You may even fool your coworkers into believing your kids sleep through the night. $30
8. Rats! Spilled YoBaby on your favorite shirt! Shout wipes will help you salvage your top. $6.55 for a 12 count
9. Tame bed head in seconds with California Baby Botanical Hair Detangler. $11.50
10. Tiny toothbrushes disappear faster than Fruit Loops in the morning. The Flipper animal-shaped toothbrush holder attaches to mirror or tile keeping toothbrushes clean and handy. $6.49
11. Let the little ones wash their own hands as you brush your teeth. The BabyBjorn Safe Step gives them the extra inches they'll need to reach the sink. $15.95
12. And while you're at it, get the BabyBjorn Toilet Trainer and have them take care of business on their own. $29.99
13. Can't find your umbrella? Clean up the closet clutter. The StrollAway stroller storage system hooks over your closet door to create space. $39.99
14. Dads don't need to sweat carrying a girly diaper bag and a briefcase. Thanks to the well-disguised Scout bag from Petunia Pickle Bottom, hip papas can be prepped for diaper duty and a presentation. $146
15. Keep all the activities of the day straight the night before. The chic MiniDaily Momagenda planner. tracks up to four kids. $40
16. The "back-up" outfit is required at all daycare and preschools. Don't lose time gathering the pieces. With BabySpareWare, you've got an adorable pre-packed outfit. $30-$42
17. Avoid the scramble to get the right papers and clothes in the right backpack. Buy lots of Mabel's Labels and use them liberally. $18.50 for a pack of 80 Skinny-Minis
18. Have the stroller prepped and ready to go. Clip on a Mommy Hook and attach lunch bags and backpacks. $7.99
19. Wipes, diapers and changing pad...check! Stuff all them all on inside the JJ Cole Diapers & Wipes Pod and attach to your stroller so you won't be blindsided by a diaper blowout. $14.95
20. Save a bundle of time preparing bottles by stashing a handful of Enfamil (pre-measured) formula sticks in your bag. $13.42 for pack of 16
21. Take your coffee to go. Thanks to the Valco universal cup holder you can sip your java on the go without burning your hand. $14.99
22. Yup, caffeine is king. Save every precious drop from spilling en route with a OXO Good Seal Travel Mug . $19.95
23. Putting shoes on baby is a no-win proposition and a time suck. Instead opt for shoe-socks like these cool cowboy designs from Jazzy Toes. $25 for a six pack
24. Finding matching socks for older kids can also be a lost cause. Little Miss Matched socks come in three packs and coordinate, but don't match. Kids love the funky prints making the battle easier. $8-12
25. There's no time to tie laces. Argo shoes from Striderite look trendy and most preschoolers can handle the Velcro closure on their own. $29.37-$42.99
Aaand you're off!