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14 Borderline Genius Parenting Hacks

ShanghaiWOWeng 2018-12-01


Need a little help with the kids? Who doesn’t. Well, we’re here to help you breathe a little easier this week with some super simple, yet effective, parenting hacks that’ll leave your kids non-the-wiser of your genius tricks.


Recycle their old crib into a craft station


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This will save you money AND keep your kids entertained - genius! An upcycled crib will give the perfect arts station where they can draw, paint and glue to their heart’s content.


Keep them from getting locked in the bathroom


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We’re not sure about you, but even as an adult we have this irrational fear of getting locked in any room - cue claustrophobia. Hinder any chances of this happening with your little one by trying this elastic band trick to keep those doors open.


Fill a glove with barley or beans


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Or anything else you can find that will has a gentle weight to it. If your kids love having you nearby for comfort while sleeping, this is the perfect hack for getting your little one to sleep without staying up all night.


Transform an old DVD case into a travel-friendly art kit


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Perfect for your upcoming summer getaways, this is a great hack for keeping your artsy kids entertained for a couple of hours (or maybe just minutes) whilst waiting for your plane, train, or to help you survive a long car ride.


Tie your baby gate to the bannister


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Sometimes our landlords can be super strict when it comes to jazzing up your rented home. So if you’ve got some stairs that you want to baby / toddler-proof, try getting a couple of long cable ties to secure your baby gate to the bannister instead of using nails.


Create a board for busy-bodies


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This has got to be one of our favourite hacks out there. Stop those busy little fingers from meddling with things that are quite obviously off-limits, and create this board just for them out of items you can easily find around the house or at any local hardware store.


Contain the mess


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Grab an old fitted sheet, turn it inside out and place a weight in each corner. What do you get? A safe space where your kids can make a mess and NOT ruin your carpet / wooden flooring / tiles / make you lose your marbles.


Painting made easier (on your table)


Source: Instagram User @buildingliteracywithbooks


Continue on the path of no mess with this easy way to ensure your tables stay paint free. All you need? Some plastic trays to keep the paint contained when your little ones stray out of the lines.


Immortalise old teddy


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Looking to get rid of old toys that are of sentimental value? Cover them in paint, and print on some paper (colors of your choice) so that your kids have a memory of them saved before you secretly) throw them out (at long last).


Zip it up!


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Avoid the clutter before guests come over by cramming all of the stuffed toys your toddler leaves around the house into an empty beanbag! Once done, you’ll have a comfy seat and toy storage all in one.


Upcycle old baby food jars


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This is a super easy hack that will save you from throwing away empty jars, and keeping your cupboards organised. Paint the jar lids with some chalkboard paint, write on the names of your herbs and fill those jars with all of your spices. You’ll have a great looking spice rack in no time.


Stop spills


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Save money, save time cleaning, save your sanity. Bubbles are one way to keep your kids occupied as soon as it starts to get warm out. Plus they're pretty. But the imminent spills and tears are definitely not. Tape up your bubble tubes and make a “bubble station”.


Strawberries made easy


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Stick a straw through your strawberries to remove those green stems easily. Little ones can help to, as there are no sharp objects involved!


Cupcake liners save the day


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We can already tell that we’re going to be obsessed with this hack (even for us adults)! There’s nothing worse than ice cream melting onto your hand and turning into a sticky mess that seems to get everywhere. Stop the drips in their tracks by sliding a cupcake liner under the ice pop.


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