To someone new to the parenting world, having a toddler can be likened to having a tornado run through your house. The house is a mess, and you must balance cleaning, cooking, and taking care of your child along with all the other work you have. Suddenly you will find yourself short on time and energy but with a lot of work left to be done. In these situations it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan, ideas that are not just practical but also ensure your life is made a lot easier. In this article, we’re giving you seven hacks that will greatly benefit the parents of an active toddler.
- Snack Shelf
One of the most painstaking jobs for any new parent is feeding your child. There’s a lot of thought that must go into when and what you must prepare. A snack shelf is a solution to this problem. Simply arrange an assortment of healthy snacks on a shelf in your pantry and direct your child to that every time they are hungry.
- Indoor Pool
Inflatable pools are fun when it’s hot and summer is in full swing. But did you know they can be useful even during the colder months? You can use it to ensure your kids remains in a certain area. Make sure the area is somewhere you can clean up easily, to avoid a new problem at hand. Fill it up with balls that are used in kids ball pits and watch your little one have a great time.
- Toothpaste Cleaner
One of the problems with giving kids markers is that your entire house is their canvas. If you’ve ever tried to get rid of these marks, you know how troubling it can be. To save yourself the time and the effort, use a little toothpaste on the marks, clean it with a washcloth and watch it disappear.
- Glue For Their Shoes
The last thing you want is your child falling over and hurting themselves on the floor. Wood flooring and even certain carpets can become very slippery especially with young children running around on it. Hot super glue is a quick fix solution for this problem. Just a few drops of this glue on the bottom of their home slippers or shoes is enough to ensure your child is safe.
- Make Cleaning A Game
Kids love playing games and having fun, in any shape or form. If you can teach your kids to clean up after themselves, you are saving yourself a lot of trouble. Make sure to assign a selected drawer or bin for each child. Make it challenging by having them complete it within a specified time and offer a reward every time they do a good job.
- Healthy Popsicles
Getting kids to eat anything healthy can be a cumbersome, time-consuming task. However, if you’re smart about it, you can find a way to squeeze it into their diet. Make some healthy fruit or vegetable smoothies, pour them into an ice tray and add popsicle sticks to them. Give your children these frozen treats that they are sure to enjoy.
- Napkins Are Lifesavers
You will have to get used to the fact that young children spill, and make a mess wherever they go. This is why it is always better to be prepared for any incident rather than regretting a mess on your expensive carpet. Carry napkins which are easily washable or just carry a lot of paper napkins.
Nothing can compare the joy of becoming a parent. It is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Hopefully, these seven hacks will help you save some time as well as effort and leave you feeling more prepared for the coming months. What is your biggest problem with your toddler? What do you plan on doing about it?
