{"id":25290,"date":"2022-04-29T09:53:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T09:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=25290"},"modified":"2022-04-29T10:04:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T10:04:49","slug":"15-genius-hacks-that-parents-came-up-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=25290","title":{"rendered":"15 Genius Hacks That Parents Came Up With"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are 15 genius hacks that only a creative parent could think up!<\/p>\n<h3>1. Backseat Peace<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/car-e1651223766357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icepop.com\/funny-clever-parenting-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icepop<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10154571522384771&amp;set=a.10150476139124771&amp;type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jake White<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sick of your kids fighting in their car seats? This genius dad put partitions between them. No more fighting!<\/p>\n<h3>2.Newborn Photo Shoot Hack<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25293 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/newborn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"313\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifebuzz.com\/bestdads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LifeBuzz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Newborn photo shoots can be pretty tricky. To keep a sleeping baby happy during the photos, have either you or your partner act as the surface for the photo shoot!<\/p>\n<h3>3.Playpen Protection<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25294 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/playpen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/housesite.me\/go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HouseSite<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/littlebabywatson.com\/weekend-recap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Little Baby Watson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want to spend some time outside but need to be near your toddler? If your playpen has mesh sides, cover the top with a fitted sheet. That way, you can protect them from bugs and sun.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Sparkler Protection<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25295 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/sparkler.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slydor.com\/parenting-hacks-easier-part2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Slydor<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/charleston.citymomsblog.com\/ages-stages\/mom-hacks-new-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Charleston Moms Blog<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>To protect a child from the heat of a sparkler, use a plastic cup as a shield.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Activity Sticks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25296 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/sticks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/scribol.com\/lifestyle\/genius-parenting-hacks\/6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scribol<\/a>\u00a0\/ Learning This Life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When your kids complain of boredom, get them to choose an activity stick. Each stick will have an idea for a craft, game, etc. written on it.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Wifi Privileges<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/pin\/115334440437706813\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sick of your kids not picking up after themselves or helping with chores? Change the wifi password and list tasks that your children need to complete in order to receive that day\u2019s wifi password.<\/p>\n<h3>7.Makeshift Hammock<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25298 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hammock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"742\" \/><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coolcreativity.com\/life-tips\/30-genius-parenting-hacks-that-make-parenting-so-much-easier\/attachment\/20-genius-parenting-hacks-that-make-parenting-so-much-easier21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cool Creativities<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.joyfulabode.com\/how-to-make-a-woven-wrap-hammock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Joyful Abode (opens in a new tab)\">Joyful Abode<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Use a bed sheet attached to a low table to make a safe, child-friendly \u201chammock.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>8 .Cardboard Box Hack<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25300 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/box-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"672\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twentytwowords.com\/genius-parenting-hacks-that-every-parent-needs-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">22 Words<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/berrysweetbaby.blogspot.com\/2013\/06\/box-crayons-zen-activity-for-two-year.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Berry Sweet Baby<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>To deter your child from drawing all over your floors or walls, give them a cardboard box to decorate instead.<\/p>\n<h3>9 .Get Along Shirt<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25301 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shirt-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"792\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/pin\/115334440438355088\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>When your kids won\u2019t stop fighting, stick them in a \u201cget along\u201d shirt until they decide to make up.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Protective Bracelet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25302 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bracelet-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bracelet-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bracelet--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bracelet--150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twentytwowords.com\/27-amazing-parenting-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">22 Words<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/diyforlife.com\/child-bracelet-parents-phone-number-case-get-lost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diy For Life (opens in a new tab)\">Diy For Life<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to be out in a busy place, have your child wear a bracelet with your phone number on it in the event they ever get separated from you.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Fitted Sheet Hack<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/sheet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jandnroofing.com\/baby-beach-playpen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">J&amp;N Roofing<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teamjohnson1.blogspot.com\/2014\/07\/beach-time.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Team Johnson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Use beach bags, coolers, etc. to hold up the four corners of a fitted sheet. You\u2019ll have a safe, sand-free spot for your toddler or baby to hang out in!<\/p>\n<h3>12. Sweeping Hack<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25304 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/tape.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mapletreemontessori.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/sweeping-square.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Maple Tree Montessori<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To teach your child to sweep, tape out a square on the floor so that they have an area to sweep everything into.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Painting Activity<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25305 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paint.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paint.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paint-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paint-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/pin\/713398397194321849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Want to keep your kids busy? Fill a bucket with water, give them a paintbrush, and have them \u201cpaint\u201d the fence in the yard!<\/p>\n<h3>14. Sleeping Trick<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25306 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/glove.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thestir.cafemom.com\/parenting_news\/213389\/mom-rice-glove-newborn-hack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CafeMom<\/a>\u00a0\/ Facebook: Abigail Rivera Garcia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some small babies will only go to sleep when they\u2019re being soothed by a parent. To stimulate having your hand on their stomach or back, fill a glove with sand (just ensure it\u2019s not too heavy) and use it to comfort the baby.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Tub Transition<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25307 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/tb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"625\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption>source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/happyhomefairy.com\/tub-time-lifesaver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Happy Home Fairy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When your kid is in the transition phase between a baby tub and the big tub, put them in a laundry basket! The water will still come through the holes, but the child will be somewhat contained (you still have to supervise them, though!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 15 genius hacks that only a creative parent could think up! 1. Backseat Peace source:\u00a0Icepop\u00a0\/\u00a0Jake White Sick of your kids fighting in their car seats? This genius dad put partitions between them. No more fighting! 2.Newborn Photo Shoot Hack source:\u00a0LifeBuzz Newborn photo shoots can be pretty tricky. 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