Being a parent is never easy but the rewards of having happy and healthy kids more than justifies the effort. No matter how great a parent we are, we can always use another tip or life hacks for kids to make the job a little easier and possibly make your kid’s day a little brighter too.
Whether your kids don’t want to eat their vegetables, routinely fall out of bed, or not yet tall enough to reach the sink, the following life hacks for kids should provide some ideas or inspire you to create your own tips and tricks to deal with a problem.
1) After buying a new bath toy, seal the air hole with a dab of hot glue to prevent mold.
2) Make a quick hammock using only a table and a blanket.
3) If your kids don’t like shopping for shoes, just trace their feet.
4) Repurpose their old crib and create a drawing station they’ll love.
5) Make a bracelet with charms of things they love and include your telephone number.
6) Use a picture frame to make a handy reusable info board for the babysitter.
7) Use an old lotion bottle to make a fun DIY waterfall faucet if your children don’t yet reach the sink.
8) Use old lotion or soap bottle pumps to easily fill water balloons.
9) Trim a pool noodle and wrap it around the door to prevent it from slamming their fingers.
10) Secure loose tank top straps with a barrette.
11) Use a temporary tattoo if going to an event with large crowds or where a child may accidentally stray from you.
12) Use a crazy straw and put the curly end inside the cup to prevent kids from pulling out the straw.
13) Make cleaning fun by turning chores into a game.
14) Prevent flies, mosquitoes, or other insects from harming your child by putting a blanket over their playpen.
15) Flip a coffee lid and use it to prevent their frozen treats from melting on their hands.
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16) Mornings can be hectic so speed up the process of cutting their food by using a pizza cutter.
17) Prevent kids from locking the door accidentally by using a simple rubber band.
18) Make playtime in the bathtub more fun by keeping their toys within arm’s reach by using a laundry basket.
19) Make a portable coloring case using an old DVD case.
20) Prevent kids from falling out of bed by using a simple pool noodle and secure it under the sheets.
21) Administer medicine thru an open pacifier to make it less stressful for your child.
22) Make the whole experience of the tooth fairy even more special by putting glitter in the form of a tooth.
Five dollars? The tooth fairy is really good these days
23) If they don’t eat their vegetables, put sprinkles on them.
With life hacks for kids like this one, the benefits of eating all their vegetables far outweigh the small amount of sugar they’ll consume.
24) Prevent unnecessary use of toilet paper by using a tear mark to show how much to use.
A frame and roll of paper on the wall will help your little painter create another masterpiece whenever they want.
Place letter magnets with age-appropriate words on popsicle sticks and have your kid build those words on the lid of a box while traveling.
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Another idea for better letter recognition:
Place some duct tape over a toy’s speaker to decrease the sound.
Place a napkin over your sleeping baby while eating out and enjoy your meal.
Pack your kid’s outfits in Ziploc bags for every day when packing for vacation to avoid digging through the entire suitcase. Place the dirty clothes into the same Ziploc bags.
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Use a shoe organizer for storing stuffed animals.
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Keep your kids’ fingers from getting sticky.
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Couple your kids’ socks to avoid the morning chaos.
Or you can buy all the same socks and not worry if they match each other.
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Use towels of different colors for each family member.
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“Keep an old, battery-less remote near the working unit so your kid has buttons to press while you control the channels.”
Use a bottle-opener or keys to punch the foil on the top of drinkable yogurts, especially when on a trip.
Paint each sector of a kid’s clock face in a different color — it will help them remember the time easier.
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Keep your kids engaged while you’re busy with other stuff.
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Use a spoon to quickly peel a hard-boiled egg for breakfast.
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A rectangular plastic container can help you build snow blocks for a snow house.
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Keep grated or whole vegetables frozen — it will help you quickly cook zucchini pancakes or other dishes loved by your kids.
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Add some plastic wrap and seal it over your kid’s shirt to keep their clothes from getting dirty.
Place an egg inside a whisk before dying it. It will prevent your kids from getting dirty and your kitchen from getting messy.
How to share one tub of ice cream among several kids:
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