Raising children takes a lot of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice, yet it is one of life’s most rewarding journeys. While some probably less than pleasant things are unavoidable (they will pee the bed at some stage), you can find ways to make your life just that little bit easier with a bit of imagination and creativity.
We here at A&D have collected a list of genius parenting tips and tricks that will leave you wondering: “Why didn’t I think of that before?” Scroll below to check them out for yourself, and don’t forget to upvote the best ones! (H/T)
01. How To Easily Teach Multiplication Tables
02. How To Tell Your Twins Apart
03. No Bathtub? Here’s The Solution: Baby Pool In The Shower Cabin. It’s Also Handy When Travelling
04. BBQ Dad Hack
05. Use A Tent To Make A Sandpit. You, Will, Be Able To Close It During The Night To Keep The Cats Out
06. Car Seat Hack That Could Save Lives
Write out the child’s name, DOB, parents’ names, emergency contacts, any medical conditions, any meds your child is on and even the child’s doctor, then stick it to the child’s car seat. In the event of an accident and the parents are unconscious, this information will be beneficial to EMS. Source
07. I Took Rectangle-Shaped Tupperware, And We Made ‘Snow Blocks’ For An ‘Igloo.’ My Boys Loved It
08. Although We Tell Our Daughter To Not Run Into Parking Lots, It Doesn’t Mean She Is Going To Listen. I Bought This Car Magnet, And It Has Been A Miracle Worker. She Loves Keeping Her Hand On The Bright Colors While Waiting For Mom, And Will Try So Hard To Match Her Fingers To The Magnet’s
09. My Toddler Was Busy For Over 30 Minutes Playing With These Window Stickers On The Plane. Easy To Pack, Fun For Them, And Cheap!
10. Keep A Cheap Potty Chair in your car and a few diapers. If Your Child Needs To Go To The Bathroom When There Isn’t One, Open A Diaper And Put it In The Bottom Of The Potty Chair. When He Is Done, Wrap Up The Diaper And Done. No Mess
11. If You Have To Bring Your Stroller Indoors Put Shower Caps On The Wheels To Prevent Bringing The Dirt Inside
12. Inventive Dad Of The Day
13. Put Masking Tape On A Carpet For Your Kid To Play With Toy Cars
14. When Giving Meds, Write Out All The Planned Dosages On The Bottle Before Starting, Then, As Each One Is Given, Mark It Off. Eliminates Any Issues That Might Arise From Sleep-Deprived Forgetfulness
15. In Need Of A Little Bit Of Hands-Free Time? Place Your Baby In Front Of The Washing Machine For A Whole New World Of Entertainment
16. Ask Your Child To Sort Little Things Like Felt Balls Or Colorful Pasta Into A Muffin Pan
17. French Fry apple, Anyone? When Your Toddler Doesn’t Want Apples, Cut Them Like This And Pretend You Made Apple French Fries
18. When Your Kid Is Asleep But You Need To Eat
19. When You Go Out, Color Code Your Brood. It makes It Easier To Spot Them In The Crowd
20. If You Have A Kid With A Walker, Use Pool Noodles As Bumpers To Save Your Walls And Ankles
21. Clean Non-Electronic Plastic Toys In A Dishwasher
22. Bring Crayons To The Doctor when your kids have a check-up. It Keeps Everyone Distracted During Wait Times
23. Sprinkle Some Cinnamon In A Sandbox To Keep Bugs Away
24. In A Super Pinch, Suitcase Can Double As A Sleeper
25. Use Shoe Storage Bag To Store And Organize Legos By Color
26. Disposable Gloves Hack
27. Painting The Fire Station Floor
28. A Frozen Sponge In A Ziplock Is The Perfect Way To Keep Kid’s Lunches Cold
29. Does Anyone Else Use The Bathtub (Minus Water) As A Play Pen When Having A Shower?
30. Mom Tip: Yogurt Plus Food Coloring = Safe Edible Paint
31. Put Up A “Spy Window.” Every Time You Want To Check On The Kids, You Won’t Need To Go All The Way Down The Stairs
32. Attach A Sippy Cup To Your Kid’s Car Seat. This Way, You Won’t Have To Turn Around And Pick It Up Every Time Your Kid Drops It
33. Knit A Childproof Door Knob Cover To Avoid Getting Locked Out Or To Keep Children Away Of Entering Certain Rooms
34. Put A Paper Sheet In A Ziplock Bag Together With Some Paint And Let Your Child “Paint” Mess-Free
35. Ask Your Keiki For A Toy They Want The ‘Switch Witch’ To Bring Them. On Halloween Night, When They Go To Bed, All Their Candy Goes Next To Their Pillow. Switch Witch Arrives While They’re Sleeping And Switches Their Candy For The Toy
36. When Getting Out Of The Car By A Road Or In A Car Park, Ask Your Child To Touch ‘The Spot,’ Aka The Fuel Cover Thingy! Especially Helpful For Anyone With Multiple Children Trying To Get Everyone Out Of The Car!
37. Teach A Child To Hold A Pencil Using A Kleenex
38. Use Shopping Cart Restraints To Secure Your Toddler’s Sippy Cup
39. Carry An ‘Out Of Order’ Sign In Your Wallet At All Times In Case You Encounter An Unexpected Delay Machine
40. Make An Instant Art Bib With Cling Film
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