Parenting is hard!
Luckily, there are awesome tricks to deal with any situation, even the craziest ones.
Some of the tricks we've selected are time-saving tricks.
Some allow you to avoid the mess. And others even save a life!
Here are 31 awesome tips every parent should know . Watch:
Losing a child is the most terrifying thing for parents. Unfortunately, this is a very real risk.
If you're going to a mall, zoo, or other crowded place with your little ones, put a wristband on them with your phone number on it, in case you get separated. Check out the trick here.
A temporary tattoo like this also does the trick nicely.
Are you worried about your child falling out of bed at night? Put a foam noodle under the fitted sheet to prevent this from happening. Check out the trick here.
Put a few dots of glue with a heat gun under your child's slippers or socks to prevent him from slipping and falling on slippery floors.
Do your children use too much toilet paper? Put a marker on the wall for them to measure how many sheets of toilet paper to take.
Do your kids have trouble knowing which shoe fits which foot? Cut a sticker in half and stick one end in each shoe. It will help them understand which is the left shoe and which is the right shoe.
Kids love glitter, but it can be a real nightmare to clean up. Sometimes it's almost impossible to pick up! But if you use an adhesive roller for clothing, then you will catch almost all of them easily!
Are you worried that your children will lock themselves in a room? Use a rubber band as in the photo to block the latch and prevent the door from closing. Check out the trick here.
You want to install baby outside, but you are afraid that the light, the sun, the insects will bother him? Use a fitted sheet suitable for his travel cot to protect him. Make sure the crib is well ventilated so baby doesn't get too hot under the sheet.
Children always use too much liquid soap! Prevent them from taking too much soap or cream by simply wrapping a rubber band around the pump. It will prevent them from doing stupid things, which will make your life easier! Check out the trick here.
Keeping pacifiers clean is a constant struggle. But if you have a few small jars of sauce to go, store the extra nipples there. It's easy and clean. No more problems with dirty pacifiers!
Not easy for the little ones to reach the tap! Use an empty shampoo bottle to make an easy to reach spout.
If your child is afraid to sleep because of monsters...prepare him a special spray to fight these nasty nasties. They will feel safer and it will help them sleep at night. They don't need to know it's just water!
Are you worried that your child will make a disaster with his straw? Put the flexible straws upside down in the cup so he can't pull them out of the cup.
Finding a babysitter is already complicated in itself, but the most annoying thing is having to constantly re-explain all the instructions. Print a sheet with all the important information and slip it into a frame. The babysitter will be delighted to have this info!
Use a piece of cut foam noodle to prevent children from getting their fingers caught in slamming doors.
To discover: 8 Ingenious Ways to Use Foam Fries.
Help your child calm down by creating a small hammock. All you need is a table and an old sheet. All that's left to do is tie a knot to hold it in place.
Do you know American neckline bodysuits? In case you didn't know, the pleats at the shoulders of the baby bodysuit make it easy to put on through the feet, instead of over the head. It's less complicated and faster!
Those little triangles on the fruit juice briquettes actually serve a real purpose. Thanks to them, children hold their fruit juice more easily. Check out the trick here.
Did you know that you can see if your baby's diaper is wet without having to open it? Yes, most diapers have a yellow line that turns blue when the baby's diaper is wet.
If your little guy has trouble aiming when he pees, put something in the toilet bowl to reach for him.
Do your children's dolls have all tangled hair? Put 2 tablespoons of fabric softener in a small bottle and fill the rest with water. Wet the doll's hair with it and pass the comb to detangle the hair. Dishwashing liquid or hair conditioner also work well.
In the summer, seat belts can get too hot and burn your little ones' skin. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to cool curls quickly.
Let your baby create a beautiful (clean) drawing by putting some paint in Ziploc type bags.
Apple slices are delicious snacks. But if they are not eaten right away, they turn brown. To keep the apple pieces fresh, sprinkle a little salt on them and then rinse them. The taste of salt will disappear, but contact with salt will prevent the apple from browning. And it also works with honey.
If your little Picasso has expressed his creativity on the walls or floor, use toothpaste to remove the marks and wipe with a clean cloth. Discover the trick.
To avoid sticky fingers, place a paper muffin tin over the ice cream stick. And even if the ice cream melts, it will no longer run over the fingers of the gourmands. Discover the trick.
Don't end up at the restaurant or at the doctor's without activity for your child. Put a few pencils in a small box to always have them handy in your bag.
Put a jelly sponge in a Ziploc bag. Use it as a makeshift ice pack for tea parties and picnics.
Disputes between siblings are inevitable. Here's the best way to end it! Discover the trick.
With this hourglass integrated into a stool, your child knows how long he must sit quietly... until his punishment is over! Check out the trick here.
No need to buy a seat for your baby to take a bath. Just use a laundry basket. Check out the trick here.
