Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Mumsnet classics

Relive the funniest, most unforgettable threads. For a daily dose of Mumsnet’s best bits, sign up for Mumsnet's daily newsletter.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

Original poster

The two parenting tricks that I learned years too late.

280 replies

SharingMichelle · 01/05/2016 12:42

  1. Give them music and headphones for long car journeys. Shuts them right up. My eldest is 10 and I've only recently learned this.
  1. Peel the negative space off the sticker sheet and your small child can peel off the stickers independently. Without ripping them. Yes, even cheap stickers. WHY didn't anyone tell me this one??!
OP posts:
ScoutsMam · 01/05/2016 16:57

The stickers thing is genius.

Mine is that baby vests have those weird necks so you can pull them down and off when they shit up their backs. Was on my second child when I realised this.

NarcyCow · 01/05/2016 16:32

The sticker one may be life changing Shock

pitterpatterrain · 01/05/2016 12:50

Oooh like the stickers one fab! Thanks

HeartShapedBox · 01/05/2016 12:45

Ooh, the sticker ones good! Thanks for that Smile

albertcampionscat · 01/05/2016 12:45

Had never thought of the second one. Thank you!

Swipe left for the next trending thread