Parenting Hacks

[hellorain]

i've been thinking of a few things that i want to remember for next dc. anyone got any more?

if baby/toddler doesn't like getting face washed, get a flannel with a character on (we have peppa pig) and make it give them a kiss! then scrub quickly

keep dribble bibs for flannels and reusable face cloths

make up a box with nappies/wipes/creams in and have one in the bedroom, living room & baby's room. water bottle and snacks are good to add too if you are going to be stuck under a feeding baby for a while!

trying to think of more...

Hi hellorain, You should check out this post, it's got loads of parenting hacks for of all ages, so whatever age your child, you can get a bit of help!

I would say there are a few things - I always got my DD to do things herself if she objected to me - ie this isn't an option either I do it or you do - do you want me to show you how?

Water and face thing - I made sure to go swimming when 6 mths and have a shower after which stopped the whole face and water protestations.

Despite trying not to give her my food "things" she is a bit fussy - still not as fussy as me which I count as a win - she will also ask to try stuff and has great going out manners and always had - I never allowed her to get off her seat when small and if she did we left - only needed to do that once.

Follow through when you say if x then y do it - no matter how inconvenient otherwise they don't think you mean it.

I always let her pack her own bag for things then check - haven't really needed to check since she was about 8 (time away etc.) She only forgot knickers once!!

Try and do messy stuff somewhere other than home so you don't have to clean up

Sit at the table to eat