Showing posts with label parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parenting. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Baby Hacks

 We all need things that will make life a little easier especially when we have a baby on our hip. Therefore, I am going to make a list of things that will help out everyone who has a baby or will soon have a baby on their hip.

1. Storing Pacifiers- There are a few ways you can do this. First there is always storing them in a ziplock bag. Second, store them in a small container. 


2.  Sock Storage- Use a mesh bag to store all you babies socks. This is an easy way to keep the babies socks in a safe place without having to organize them in a drawer.



3. Handy Baby Items- Store baby essentials in a wire basket that is easily moved for a faster and cleaner cleanup


4. Keep Tiny Hands Clean- Use the babies onesie or sleeper to keep their tiny hands out of the mess while you change them


5.  Mom’s Clean Hands- Use a soft makeup brush to spread diaper rash medicine on babies butt and keep your hands clean


6. No Mold- To protect your baby for mold that will set up in their bath toys, fill the holes with hot glue.


7. Keep Baby Bottles Smelling Fresh- Use toothpaste and water to deodorize baby bottles.


8. Keep Up With Medicine Doses- Write the date, time, and how much on the side if the bottle with a sharpie to keep an accurate check on doses.


9. Portable Changing Station- Use a wipe box to store you wipes, extra clothes, and diapers for on the go.


10. Trade Out- Trade out Puffs snacks for Cheerios 









Tuesday, January 12, 2021

DIY Baby Proofing

If you don’t have a lot of money these are some simple ways you can do to insure that your kids are safe.




1. Keep the fridge closed with command hooks and hair ties.
2. Prevent toilet paper unraveling with a hair tie.
3. Cover outlets with Band-Aids.
4. Use socks to prevent doors from being opened.
5. Baby proof table/door edges with pipe insulator or pool noodles.
6. Tie loose curtain strings up high with command hooks.
7. Use a round screw-lid Tupperware container to stop them getting into off-bounds areas.
8. DIY fabric baby gate
9. Set up a portable fence
10. DIY indoor fence
11. Tennis balls to cover sharp edges
12. Cushy throw pillows for a soft landing
13. Puff craft paint/hot glue socks to prevent falls
14. Fabric and Velcro to hide electronic and dvd
15. DIY fabric cords for book cases

Monday, January 11, 2021

Baby Proofing

When you are a new parent you automatically worry about if your baby or toddler is gonna be safe. There are many different ways you can baby proof your house. In this post I will make a list of ways to baby proof with items from a store.




1. Smoke/Carbon monoxide detector
Lowes: Universal Security Instruments Battery-Operated Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector

2. Fire Extinguisher
Amazon: Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack

3. First Aid Kit
Amazon: First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit (FAO-442)

4. Non- slip pads for rugs
Walmart: Mainstays Rug Saver Non-Skid Non-Slip Cream Rug Pad Fits up to 5' x 8'

5. Baby Safety Kit
Walmart: Safety 1st Safety Essentials Childproofing Kit (46 pcs), White

6. Refrigerator Locks
Walmart: Safety 1st Multi-Purpose Appliance Lock (2pk), White

7. Stove knob cover
Walmart: KIDCO S323 STOVE KNOB COVERS 5PK

8. Toilet seat lock
Amazon: Toilet Lock Child Safety - Ideal Baby Proof Toilet Seat Lock with 3M Adhesive | Easy Installation, No Tools Needed | Fits Most Toilet Seats - White (1 Pack)

9. Baby Gate
Walmart: Regalo Easy Open 47-Inch Super Wide Walk Thru Baby Gate, Bonus Kit, Includes 4-Inch and 12-Inch Extension Kit, 4 Pack Pressure Mount Kit and 4 Wall Cups and Mounting Kit

10. Tv and furniture straps
Amazon: Safety 1st TV & Furniture Safety Straps, Black, Multi, 2 Straps