Parenting Hacks- Edition 1

We all like making life as easy as possible-who has the energy to do otherwise? With kids it's essential! They are exhausting little treasures, who slowly devour the energy from our bodies and I am convinced, they keep it for themselves, stored up for when they are really tired and get their second wind.

These simple and helpful hacks will have us all parenting like professionals in no time. Those weirdo parents who seem to have it all worked out, will have nothing on us! We've got this!

MOULD GROWING INSIDE YOUR CHILDS BATH TOYS?

Hot glue the holes in water toys to prevent mould. They will still float and you won't have to squeeze the water out when bath times over.

KIDS ALWAYS USING TOO MUCH SOAP?

Wrap an elastic band around the pump nozzle of your hand soap, shampoo or shower gel to give them a more manageable amount and save you money.

TORN HANDLE ON YOUR PUSHCHAIR OR TRAMPOLINE?

Wrap it in tennis grip tape, it comes in a variety of colours and you can get it from amazon for less than £4!

WANT TO EASE COUGHING AND HELP KIDS GET SOME SLEEP?

Roll up a bath towel and put in underneath the mattress, so they are sitting a little more upright.

GOT A LOT OF PLAY-DOH?

Use a coffee pod carousel to store them away tidily and make it easy for the little person to find the colour they want.

CONSTANTLY BEING ASKED TO GET THE STICKERS OFF THE STICKER SHEET?

Remove the surround so their little fingers can get the stickers off more easily.

HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING THE LITTLE PEOPLE TO GET READY?

Turn it into a race! "Let's see if you can get dressed by the time I count to 30 (count slow to make sure they win, or they won't want to play next time!)

SOME COMEDY LIFE HACKS FROM TWITTER PARENTS TO CHEER UP YOUR DAY!

@Caffeineandf

'Never, and I mean NEVER make eye contact with a child on the verge of falling to sleep. They will sense your excitement & abort mission!'

@lunchboxdad

'When you get home and your kids aren't there, it's the perfect time to eat everything you don't want to share.'

@dadandburied

'When my toddler is screaming I just keep handing him stuff until he shuts up. Right now he's playing with some tampons but at least he's quiet.'

Now go out there and astonish your kids with what a rockstar you are!

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