If only life came with an instruction manual! So many times we’re left completely indecisive about the smallest of things and it evokes a feeling of anxiety, stress, and down-right uncomfortableness.
Having said that, imagine a time when you were unsure of something. It could be something minor, such as deciding what to eat for lunch or it could be something huge, like whether you should quit your job and travel the world. At the time, regardless of the issue, it seems like a pretty big choice to make.
Now take that indecisiveness, and feeling of being completely lost or unsure, and multiply it by a zillion. That’s essentially what it’s like being a parent every single moment of every day.
But luckily for us, the internet has it made it a lot easier to be a new parent by sharing useful tips and tricks to nail the whole ‘parenting’ thing.
Here, 10 DIY hacks for new parents who, just like all of us, need a little helping hand now and again.
1. Colouring Box
Colouring and drawing is one of the most important ways for a child to express themselves. And when they’re young, they’re unable to know what is appropriate to draw on and what isn’t. Hence, the colouring box.
He or she can have their own little world in which to draw and colour until their heart is content—without messing up the walls!
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2. Old-Crib Craft Corner
There’s no need to throw out a perfectly good crib after your child has grown out of it. Instead, do an easy DIY job by removing one side and turning it into a little crafts table for your little one!
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Do you struggle with getting your lovely little ones to eat their fruits and vegetables? Or do you find yourself constantly having to clean up little spills here and there? Or, how about trying to get ride that overwhelming feeling you get when your child hurts themselves and you don’t know what to do to lessen the pain? Yes, every parents knows what that feels like! Well, struggle no more! Keep reading for more awesome parenting hacks and get the answers you’ve been keenly looking for!
3. No-Spill Bubble Fun
When fun is an option, kids don’t really realize that they’re sometimes making an absolute mess. Which is why this easy no-spill bubble wand idea is perfect. Just strap the bottles to a post and avoid all the spilling!
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4. Games At Lunch Time
Let’s face it, kids aren’t all that interested in sitting down for a healthy and balanced meal. So turn those moments into tons of fun for your little one and turn it into a little game. By eating all of their food, they’re the winner! And who doesn’t like to win?!
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5. Marshmallow Ice Pack
Kids fall! It’s just a fact of life. But when they scrape and hurt themselves, it’s tears and screaming which usually leads to frantic and concerned parents. Next time, consider icing a pack of marshmallows for your kiddie to use as an icepack for their boo-boo’s. It’s a lot more fun than a regular ice pack and may just help the tears—for all involved!
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6. Safety Sticker
Kids have curious and inquisitive minds—which often leads to them wandering off by themselves. But if you add a little sticker to your car for them to press their hand against, they’re playing a game as well as staying safe when in a public space.
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Are you thinking there are possibly no more cool hacks left after the last six you’ve just read? Well, we’re sure you know that your job as a parent never ends, and so neither does the list of hacks (because everyone can use a nifty trick here and there to get them along their day as a parent)! So, hang tight because the next four hacks are just as inventive and useful, and will save you tons of time and worry!
7. Pacifier Containers
Pacifiers are a pain in that you’re constantly in need of one or are looking for a safe place to store one. And sometimes what happens is, you think you’ve put it somewhere safe but it’s actually not there. But by using a small takeout container, you’re able to have one on-hand or kept in a sanitized space on-the-go.
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8. No-Drip Popsicle Cover
Even us adults tend to mess up ice cream on a hot summer’s day, so we really can’t blame kids when they do so too. Some even argue that preventing the mess is inevitable because they will eventually melt! But if you push a muffin or cupcake liner through the stick, you’re eradicating the possibility of mess! Easy, peasy!
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9. Bucket Toy Storage
Grab some zip ties and a few buckets and create a neat-looking storage unit for all your kids’ toys! It looks super organized and makes for a neat addition to any room.
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10. Bath Time Assistance
Keep your little one safe and in arm’s reach of all of their toys by sitting them inside a laundry basket in the bath. Two birds, one stone!
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If you’ve absolutely loved these cool DIY parenting hacks, be sure to share them with your family and friends—or any new parents who may find them useful!
