If you think that life is already hard, wait until you have kids of your own. Yes, raising kids is a magical journey in creating a decent human being and yet as rewarding and fulfilling it is, parenting is also probably the hardest task known to the human race. The sleepless nights, the pee on a bed, the vomit on your favorite t-shirt and other hardships that are aplenty can sometimes be alleviated with clever life hacks, though.
We here at Bored Panda have collected a list of genius parenting tips and tricks that will leave you wondering: “Why didn't I think of that before?” From clever life advice on keeping your toddlers occupied, to life tips on getting your kid eating healthy and all the other possible parenthood hacks, you'll find all the necessary parenting advice on easy rearing here.
Scroll down below to check the life hacks for kids and adults alike out for yourself, and don't forget to upvote the best ones!
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Creative Hack
How To Easily Teach Multiplication Tables
How To Tell Your Twins Apart
No Bathtub? Here's The Solution: Baby Pool In The Shower Cabin. It's Also Handy When Travelling
Use A Tent To Make A Sandpit. You Will Be Able To Close It During The Night To Keep The Cats Out
Carseat Hack That Could Save Lives
Write out child’s name, DOB, parents names, emergency contacts, any medical conditions, any meds your child is on and even child’s doctor, then stick it to the child’s car seat. In the event of an accident and the parents are unconscious, this information will be extremely helpful to EMS
I Took A Rectangle-Shaped Tupperware And We Made 'Snow Blocks' For An 'Igloo'. My Boys Absolutely Loved It
Although We Tell Our Daughter To Not Run Into Parking Lots, It Doesn't Mean She Is Going To Listen. I Bought This Car Magnet And It Has Been A Miracle Worker. She Loves Keeping Her Hand On The Bright Colors While Waiting For Mom And Will Try So Hard To Match Her Fingers To The Magnet's
Look for it on Etsy! Or I can give you the link
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I have my son put his hand in the circle, also known as the gas door.
that is great, it also can double as a safe way to keep the kids fingers out of the door that is about to be shut.
I use to do this when my kids were little. But I had no fancy magnet I just said “hands on the Jeep” and they’d put hands on the Jeep. Keeps them preoccupied so they don’t run off.
I imagine you playing a cop and play-arresting them :D
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She isn't trying hard enough and why is the magnet so high?! Snowflake idea. What happens when there is no magnet - she runs wild like a feral cat?
My kids had to be holding onto me, either my pocket, a belt loop, or to my skirt. That way, if I wasn't looking right at them, I could still feel if they let go and knew to turn my attention back to the kiddo. This is nice, but if she decides to stop touching the magnet, you might not notice right away.
If only we had a paw print and could teach our dogs such wisdom. A leash is fine most times but not always.
I always thought this was a great idea. Nothing makes me madder than a kid running in a parking lot not holding an adult's hand. I get it, parenting is hard and those little monsters are hard to control... I just remember pure unadulterated terror coursing through my veins if I ever considered running in a parking lot.
What happens if you have 2 or more kids? cant say the 6 year old wont run while getting the 3 year old out!
Load More Replies...My Toddler Was Busy For Over 30 Minutes Playing With These Window Stickers On The Plane. Easy To Pack, Fun For Them, And Cheap!
Keep A Cheap Potty Chair In Your Car Along With A Few Diapers. If Your Child Needs To Go To The Bathroom When There Isn’t One, Open A Diaper And Put In The Bottom Of The Potty Chair. When He Is Done, Wrap Up The Diaper And Done. No Mess
If You Have To Bring Your Stroller Indoors Put Shower Caps On The Wheels To Prevent Bringing The Dirt Inside
Inventive Dad Of The Day
Put Masking Tape On A Carpet For Your Kid To Play With Toy Cars
I know a store where you can buy tape with a road on it just for this. it's super cool
When Giving Meds, Write Out All The Planned Dosages On The Bottle Before Starting, Then, As Each One Is Given, Mark It Off. Eliminates Any Issues That Might Arise From Sleep-Deprived Forgetfulness
In Need Of A Little Bit Of Hands Free Time? Place Your Baby In Front Of The Washing Machine For A Whole New World Of Entertainment
Or mirror for those of you who don’t have a washing machine
Ask Your Child To Sort Little Things Like Felt Balls Or Colourful Pasta Into A Muffin Pan
My daughter loved doing this. At 8 years old, she still uses more time sorting beads than actually using them :)
French Fry Apples Anyone? When Your Toddler Doesn't Want Apples, Cut Them Like This And Pretend You Made Apple French Fries
When Your Kid Is Asleep But You Need To Eat...
Parenting Done Right
My family still tries to talk to me when I am listening to my music. 😠
When You Go Out, Color Code Your Brood. Makes It Easier To Spot Them In The Crowd
We did this once, didn't realise it was St Patricks day.......never seen little Jimmy again
Use Bottle Nipple As Medicine Dispenser
If You Have A Kid With A Walker, Use Pool Noodles As Bumpers To Save Your Walls And Ankles
When I first saw the picture, I thought it was to allow the baby to float in a pool......
Clean Non-Electronic Plastic Toys In A Dishwasher
Bring Crayons To The Doctor When Your Kids Have A Check Up. It Keeps Everyone Distracted During Wait Times
Sprinkle Some Cinnamon In A Sandbox To Keep Bugs Away
In A Super Pinch, Suitcase Can Double As A Sleeper
Use Shoe Storage Bag To Store And Organize Legos By Color
thats boring to me. Better have a huge pile of legos to dive and dig in, thats the life^^
Disposable Gloves Hack
We would put our feet inside plastic bags over our socks inside our boots as well.
Painting The Fire Station Floor
A Frozen Sponge In A Ziplock Is The Perfect Way To Keep Kids Lunches Cold
Does Anyone Else Use The Bathtub (Minus Water) As A Play Pen When Having A Shower?
this doesn't work when your babies are able to turn on the water in the bath tub and you don't want them to
Mom Tip: Yogurt Plus Food Coloring = Safe Edible Paint
I don't think it is a good idea. You should teach your kid not to eat paint.
Put Up A “Spy Window”. Very Time You Want To Check On The Kids You Won't Need To Go All The Way Down The Stairs
Put A Paper Sheet In A Ziplock Bag Together With Some Paint And Let Your Child "Paint" Mess-Free
I do this now! It's nice and simple, though I wouldn't say it's completely mess free.
Attach A Sippy Cup To Your Kid’s Car Seat. This Way You Won't Have To Turn Around And Pick It Up Every Time Your Kid Drops It
Knit A Childproof Door Knob Cover To Avoid Getting Locked Out Or To Keep Children Away Of Entering Certain Rooms
Ask Your Keiki For A Toy They Want The 'Switch Witch' To Bring Them. Halloween Night When They Go To Bed All Their Candy Goes Next To Their Pillow. Switch Witch Arrives While They're Sleeping And Switches Their Candy For The Toy
When Getting Out Of The Car By A Road Or In A Car Park, Ask Your Child To Touch ‘The Spot’ Aka The Fuel Cover Thingy! Especially Helpful For Anyone With Multiple Children Trying To Get Everyone Out Of The Car!
Sometimes I Have To Disguise Oatmeal Within A Banana To Get My Child To Eat. He’s Been Eating The Same Bite Of Banana And New Oatmeal This Whole Time
Teach A Child To Hold A Pencil Using A Kleenex
I Agree with Sunflowers. This grip is tortuous. It could be I've been conditioned by two decades of drawing, but I can't help but hold my pencil using only two fingers - either thumb/index, thumb/middle or index/middle and, in each case, the other fingers are used as support, so they're in contact with the surface I'm drawing/writing on, not the palm. Frankly, I think it's a mistake to teach a child a single, "proper", pencil grip. Let them experiment with it and find their own. It's the same as forcing left-handed people to write their right, because that's the "proper" way, because it might mess with their perception of right and left. Both my dad and girlfriend are left-handed and have been forced to use their right for writing in school, so I know this one from experience. It gets especially visible when they're tired or unattentive - you tell them to turn right and they unthinkingly turn left.
Use Shopping Cart Restraints To Secure Your Toddler's Sippy Cup
Carry An ‘Out Of Order’ Sign In Your Wallet At All Times In Case You Encounter An Unexpected Delay Machine
Or just teach yourt kid that "No" means "No" and they will get to ride it another time.
I thinlk the bathtub as a playpen is a terrible idea, the child could turn on the water and drown or the hot water on and be scalded.
I think they are saying to do that only when the parent is in the same room showering, so they should be paying attention the whole time.
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some of these aren't safe to do. I'm a teenager with a baby sister and I've learned some "Parenting Hacks" along the way. All I'm saying is that there are safer ways to entertain your kid(s). You just have to teach your kid(s) that no means no and to listen to their parents on most of these.
I don't mean to offend any parents with this. Some of the Hacks looked really helpful and I would like to try them too.
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No matter what u do someone has something to say If it doesn't work for u don't use it. Simple No need for sarky comments . Good ideas and should be fun to try. Giving tips for kids...maybe u shud put some up for dealing with rude adults
Most of these are for IF you are in a pinch. Let's not make it out to be more than that.
All I can say hun, is just make sure you have your life in order fist, the right man, money, college, house, job. Life can get really hard with a baby at a young age. I know! My first I was 18 and my second I was 19. And do understand if you like partying with friends all the time than wait till you at least past your 21st birthday. I'm not saying you can't go out every once in awhile but people shouldn't have kids and be out every night. Best of luck and do what makes you happy but remember a little persons life will be in your hands :)
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I thinlk the bathtub as a playpen is a terrible idea, the child could turn on the water and drown or the hot water on and be scalded.
I think they are saying to do that only when the parent is in the same room showering, so they should be paying attention the whole time.
Load More Replies... some of these aren't safe to do. I'm a teenager with a baby sister and I've learned some "Parenting Hacks" along the way. All I'm saying is that there are safer ways to entertain your kid(s). You just have to teach your kid(s) that no means no and to listen to their parents on most of these.
I don't mean to offend any parents with this. Some of the Hacks looked really helpful and I would like to try them too.
Load More Replies... No matter what u do someone has something to say If it doesn't work for u don't use it. Simple No need for sarky comments . Good ideas and should be fun to try. Giving tips for kids...maybe u shud put some up for dealing with rude adults
Most of these are for IF you are in a pinch. Let's not make it out to be more than that.
All I can say hun, is just make sure you have your life in order fist, the right man, money, college, house, job. Life can get really hard with a baby at a young age. I know! My first I was 18 and my second I was 19. And do understand if you like partying with friends all the time than wait till you at least past your 21st birthday. I'm not saying you can't go out every once in awhile but people shouldn't have kids and be out every night. Best of luck and do what makes you happy but remember a little persons life will be in your hands :)
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