Us parents are all people out here just trying to get by and keep our kids happy and safe. But, one thing is for sure — there’s no “parenting book” that teaches us how to do everything right. That’s why they have the saying, “it takes a village.” Sometimes, the best parenting advice you can get is simply from other parents.
Three kids in the back? No problem.
Use some space dividers to separate the kids in the back seat. Everyone can take a nice nap on long car rides and no fighting.
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Hide the medicine behind something delicious.
If your kid is terrible at taking medicine, hide the medicine behind something you know they will, 100%, drink without question.
Beach days just got easier.
Keep all the sand off your little ones by using a fitted bed sheet and some bags and coolers to hold it up.
Turn an old crib into something useful.
Instead of chucking cribs into the trash, you can create something useful out of them instead. For example, this awesome art station!
Help your kids put their shoes on themselves.
Using stickers to show which goes on which foot is an awesome way to get kids to be self-sufficient and put their own shoes on.
Make a mini parking garage for kid’s cars out of toilet paper rolls.
For those who love little race cars and trucks, you can make them their own parking garage to store all their cars. All you need are some toilet paper rolls and a box.
Spray away those monsters before bed.
Making a “magic spray” that gets rid of those monsters in the closet and under the bed will help kids sleep peacefully through the night.
Keep your baby safe and cool.
If you need to do some work outside but don’t want to leave your little one alone, you can put a sheet or towel over the top of their pack and play to keep the bugs and sun out.
Forts are 10 times more fun with fans.
Blow up that blanket fort with a fan to make for more room and tons of fun. More room for activities, am I right?!?
Freeze some marshmallows for a soft ice pack.
Sometimes, icepacks can be hard to mold onto a little one’s arms. Freezing some marshmallows can make the icepack soft and moldable.
Ensure kids don’t lock themselves in.
Using a rubber band around the door lock can ensure that kids don’t accidentally lock themselves in any rooms. It also helps them get in and out when they need to
And, protect those fingers from slammed doors.
Nothing hurts worse than getting your finger caught in a closed door, ouch! Pool noodles around the edges can ensure no one gets a bad booboo.
Make bath time easy-peasy.
Using a laundry basket for bath time gets all that soap and water in, and keeps all the toys right in one place for them. Genius!
Let them color on the walls, why not?
Using a roll of paper towels or poster paper and a picture frame, you can let the kids be artists on the wall which, of course, is their dream come true.
The best way to organize onesies.
Onesies are a staple of every baby’s wardrobe. While most parents fold them up and put them in a drawer, you can save time and space by clipping them onto a hanger!
