As promised – here are more simple parenting life hacks to make your life a little easier!
1. Use a mesh lingerie bag to wash sippy cup parts in the dishwasher. No need to buy a special basket and it is easier to find space for it in your top rack! -see pic
2. So many things come in cloth or plastic zippered bags (think sheet sets). Avoid the frustration of not being able to find small items when travelling and use these to pack small baby (or personal) items (i.e. baby socks, nail clippers, etc) in your suitcase. -see pic
3. If you cloth diaper and have microfiber inserts you are not using, they make great dusters. As a bonus, many microfiber inserts from one-size diapers are the perfect size to attach to those dusting/mopping systems that typically use disposable cloths. -see pic
4. Use an inexpensive toiletries travel bag (or other small bag) as a mini-diaper bag and keep one diaper, some wipes, and a flour sack towel (to use as a changing table cover) in it. This way you can easily toss it into whatever purse you are using that day or leave in the car as an emergency diaper change while you run errands or whatnot, rather than hauling an entire diaper bag with you everywhere you go! -see pic
5. A pool noodle can be used multiple ways to help childproof your home. Cut a 5-6 inch section off and then make one cut lengthwise. Slide the section onto the side of a door near the top to prevent pinched fingers. Use a similar method to create bumpers for chair and table legs. A pool noodle can also be used under the fitted sheet along the edge of your child’s bed to prevent him from rolling off.
6. Regardless of whether you use cloth or disposable diapers, if you ever find yourself in need of wipes, baby washcloths and warm water make a great reusable wipe!
7. Dirty diaper and no changing table in sight? Recline your stroller as far back as it will go and change away!
What parenting life hacks would you add to my list?
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