28 Genius Hacks That Can Make Parenting Somewhat Less Exhausting
kilgore9012
Published
12/09/2014
Every parent likes a good idea that makes the kids happy, right?
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Get your kids to eat foods they'd usually ignore by adding sprinkles. -
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Use a lotion bottle to make it easier for your child to reach the water. -
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Use temporary tattoos when you're going to a busy, public place for an outing. -
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Use a section of a pool noodle to keep your child from closing his fingers in the door. -
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Create a tiny hammock for your child using only a blanket and a table. -
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Recycle their old crib into a craft or work station for them. -
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Use a pool noodle under a fitted sheet to keep your child from falling out of the bed. This is especially helpful if they have bunk beds. -
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Use a barrette to hold together the straps of a loose tank top. -
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Make household chores into a game so they'll want to be a part of it. -
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Putting a medicine dropper in an open pacifier makes administering medicine much less traumatic and stressful. -
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Turn an old DVD case into a coloring case with just a few pencils and paper. -
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Use this info template so you can always make sure your baby sitter always has instructions and emergency contact numbers. -
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Turn old drawers into bookshelves to save room and prevent clutter. -
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Prevent your child from making a mess with their drink by using a crazy straw upside down so they can't pull it out. -
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Use old hand sanitizer and lotion bottles for your children to easily fill water balloons. -
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Put a sign below the toilet paper so they know how much is an appropriate amount to tear off. -
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Make a bracelet for your child with your phone number on it. -
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Instead of having to cut each piece of food into tiny bites with a knife, use a pizza cutter to get the job done much quicker. -
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Use a disposable coffee lid to keep Popsicles from turning into a huge mess. -
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A simple rubber band can prevent your child from getting locked in the bathroom. -
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Use a hot glue gun to seal bath toys so they don't mold. -
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Cover a pack and play with a fitted sheet so your child can stay cool outside and won't be bitten by bugs. -
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Use a box fan to keep a fort upright and ventilated. -
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Use glitter to take money from the tooth fairy to another level. -
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If your child isn't a fan of trying on shoes, trace his foot so you can shop while he's not with you. -
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Freeze a pacifier in a ice tray with your child's favorite drink to help soothe sore gums during teething. -
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If you've completely given up on that "loving, attentive parent" concept, you can try this method of drinking while sort of paying attention to your kid. -
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Bathe your child in a laundry basket so that their toys dont float away.
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