Sweep!
Your baby is in the crawling stage, so why not make use of this developmental phase by adding some mop dusters to baby’s onesie?
Sweep!
They Won’t Even Know
Yes, we know the strain of having to give your child medicine. It’s a real effort that sometimes requires 2 adults. To ensure they get the correct dosage, cut the tip off a pacifier and place the medicine dropper through the hole. It’s effortless!
They Won’t Even Know
Dry Eyes
Who wants a jug of water being poured onto their eyes? And soap getting in and leaving an unpleasant sensation? Luckily, times have evolved because you can get an umbrella band that will prevent crying and moaning bath time. Plus, it looks super cute too!
Dry Eyes
Peace And Quiet
We all love road trips, but not when your small kids seem to be having a go at each other. This seat divider hack is brilliant as it gives your kids a little space and ‘me’ time without annoying their siblings.
Peace And Quiet
Cleaning Is Fun!
This is a challenge that most kids would enjoy. Also, it will give you some time out from always having to sweep the floors. Place tape around a tile and tell your child to sweep all the dirt within the lines of the tile. This will also boost their motor skills and concentration.
Cleaning Is Fun!
Sleep, Baby
Sometimes we don’t have the time to put our kids to bed and those are the times they need cuddles the most (Murphy’s law, right?). This hilarious hack could work. Simply add some dried beans in a glove and place it on your baby’s back.
Sleep, Baby
It’s Time For…
Kids need routine; it’s what helps them develop and sets some form of discipline. For older kids, you can make routine fun by adding color schedules on a wall clock. This way, they will know what they should be doing without having to ask you.
It’s Time For….
Toothbrush Stands
Toothbrushes are more likely to collect bacteria and all those nasty germs we find in the bathroom. They are either lying around or often, go missing. This easy hack will help keep your kids toothbrushes away from germs and you can even color-code the clothespins for each child.
Toothbrush Stands
Banana Feet
It can take a while until your child gets it right but this simple yet clever hack will help prevent wasted time in the mornings. Take your child’s favorite sticker, cut it in two and stick it in the soles of their shoes so they can easily distinguish left from right.
Banana Feet
Sparkles Everywhere!
Those art projects can turn out messy when there’s glitter involved! If you often find yourself spending unnecessary time cleaning those pesky glitter bits, We have a solution for you! Use a lint roller! That’s right, it catches everything. Thank us later!
Sparkles Everywhere!
Decrease The Decimals
Are your kid’s loud toys getting the best of you? Simply add some tape around the speaker area to tone down the music. While you may still be able to hear it, it won’t be so annoyingly loud!
Decrease The Decimals
No More Stickiness
Every child loves popsicles and every parent hates the dripping mess. This smart and brilliant hack will save you the frustration of having to constantly clean up sticky hands and floors. Slide a coffee lid through the popsicle’s stick to catch all the melted bits.
No More Stickiness
Treat Burns
Let’s face it- we get into a panic when our child gets a small burn. The best hack to quickly treat a minor burn is to soak a washcloth or paper towel in vinegar. Leave it on the burn for a few minutes. You’d be surprised how this technique quickly soothes the skin.
Treat Burns
No More Hot Buckles
While we all love being out in the sun, one disadvantage is when seat belt buckles get extremely hot and can even burn your child’s skin. An easy hack to let the buckle cool down is by spraying some water on the buckles before buckling up your kids.
No More Hot Buckles
Jumping Around
Trampolines are fun and are a great activity to keep your child’s physical levels up. The trampoline’s springs can be a cause for concern. One fall on that can cause some major pain. Add some pool noodles over each spring for a softer landing.
Jumping Around
Time For A Scavenger Hunt
Need to give your kids some motivation to clean their rooms? Buy them something that they’ll love ( or give them money) and hide it in their room. Tell them that to find their gift, they will need to clean through and sort out their room. Job done!
Time For A Scavenger Hunt
Abstract Art
Let your kid’s imagination run wild by adding a few drops of paint to a ziplock bag. They can create shapes and even experiment by mixing colors. What’s more, you save yourself the headache of having to clean up the mess afterward.
Abstract Art
Limit Usage
Are your kid’s soap happy? Find yourself going through bottles of liquid hand soap in a short time? Limit the usage of soaps by adding rubber bands around the nozzles. This way, your child won’t have to pump a whole blob of soap for their tiny little hands.
Limit Usage
Bye Splinters!
Ouch! Not only are splinters sore but they are a job and a half to try remove. Mix some baking soda and water until it forms a thick paste. Add it to the area where the splinter is and leave it for several minutes. The mixture will help push out the splinter without any pain.
Bye Splinters!
Pizza Boxes
Have any pizza boxes lying around? Don’t throw them out! Pizza boxes make for a great hard surface canvas. Your kids will have something to paint on, you will have more time on your hands, and of course, you will teach your kids the importance of recycling.
Pizza Boxes
WD-40
Some kids love art so much, they are more than happy to express themselves by drawing on walls. While it’s great for them, it’s not so great for you. WD-40 spray will do the trick and remove any crayon based stain from the wall.
WD-40
Bye Pacifier!
All good things come to an end, and sadly that includes parting ways from pacifiers. Many parents know the struggle but the best trick is to cut a piece off the nipple. Eventually, your child won’t like the feeling and will even discard it on their own.
Bye Pacifier!
Play Pen
Investing in a playpen can be costly. If you don’t have the budget but still need to keep your baby at bay, an inflatable pool is a perfect solution. Put it in your living area or your backyard. If you have one lying around, that’s a bonus!
Play Pen
Baby Food
It’s time for solids and that means a lot of prepping is underway to make sure your baby gets a variety of food. Save time by preparing the meals at the beginning of the week and freeze them in ice trays.
Baby Food
Clean Shoes And Toys
Need to deep clean shoes and toys? It can be tedious. Luckily, your dishwasher’s purpose is not only to clean dishes. Place your kid’s shoes and toys and wash away! You’d be surprised just how convenient is hack is.
Clean Shoes And Toys
Shoe Organizer
Organization is key! Use a shoe organizer to help keep those tidbits in a secure place. You can store your kid’s pens, shoelaces, and playing cards! What’s more, they are inexpensive and can be hung in the closet. Thus, allowing for extra space!
Shoe Organizer
Giant Igloo
You can build a mini (or giant) igloo with a simple hack. Use a Tupperware container to achieve that desired brick look. You can use different sized Tupperware containers too. It’s definitely an activity your kids will love.
Giant Igloo
Ketchup Stains
Ah, ketchup! No hotdog is the same without some added tanginess. The problem? It can stain clothes. Ketchup stains are not the sympathetic type when it comes to taking them out. Solution? Just add ketchup before you add the sausage, that way, the sauce is trapped inside.
Ketchup Stains
Hide Candy Like A Pro
Be honest, you also hide your secret candy stash, right? The trick is to hide it well without the kids getting hold of it. You can be clever by hiding your favorite chocolate bars or candy in a frozen vegetable bag. Your kids will never suspect!
Hide Candy Like A Pro
Yummy Yoghurt Pops
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and on-the-go snack then this works wonders! Take your kid’s favorite yogurts, slide in a popsicle stick, and pop them in the freezer. This is also a great cool-down snack on a hot day.
Yummy Yoghurt Pops
Baby Socks
It’s frustrating having to keep track of small baby socks. They can easily get lost in the washing machine. To keep things organized, use a laundry bag when you wash socks. That way everything is easy to find and it won’t get lost.
Baby Socks
Snack Time!
Portion your kid’s snacks in ziplock bags. Like that, they don’t need to go through a whole bag of chips as everything is carefully (and cleverly) portioned for them. This hack is great as it prevents mess and overeating.
Snack Time!
Prevent Nasty Bumps
When babies get active, they love exploring. That does mean that those sharp edges on your coffee table can be detrimental to a new explorer. Add a pool noodle around the edge of your table to avoid any nasty bruises.
Prevent Nasty Bumps
No More Mold
Bath time is fun but that pesky mold that creeps up in your kid’s rubber toys is a cause for concern. Glue the holes of your kid’s bath toys so that water won’t seep in. Like this, you create a healthy environment during bath time!
No More Mold
Dirt Marks
Going for a stroll means picking up a whole lot of dirt on your pram’s wheels. Prevent dirt marks on your floors by placing shower caps on the wheels. Place them right before you enter your house and save yourself the hassle of cleaning floors.
Dirt Marks
Label Your Toothbrushes
As mentioned, toothbrushes are a breeding ground for bacteria. While they should be thrown out every 3-4 months, most people cannot remember when to throw them out. Simply label your toothbrushes with the month you start using them.
Label Your Toothbrushes
Learning With Blocks
Teaching to read and write can be a tedious process. You can help your kids read by making use of building blocks. Write each letter of a word on a different colored block and make a castle shape so it’s easy to understand.
Learning With Blocks
Magnets
Putting magnets on your fridge is a thing of the past. You can place a magnetic board in your child’s room and give them the freedom to play with magnetic letters and shapes. It will surely boost their spelling!
Magnets
Tooth Fairy
When you reach that tooth fairy milestone, you can add more excitement by spraying glitter spray lightly on a note. This will make the event more intriguing and make your child believe that note wasn’t drawn from your bank account.
Tooth Fairy
First Steps
The struggle is real. Trying to get your baby to walk and having an ailing back from hunching over. This dad’s genius hack kills two birds with one stone. Use a hula-hoop when guiding your baby. Your back will thank you!
First Steps
