The ULTIMATE lazy parent’s guide to distracting the kids

Clever solutions = big fun for little ones. The bedtime routine, bath-time, cooking, playing and non-structured activities can create great distractions when you need them. 

You can implement these in no time. Get ready to win at parenting... 1. Simple DIY wall graphic Get some black board paint and chalk and make a road on your child's wall. This game that never gets old. Junctions, pedestrians and animals can all be drawn on as obstacles. 2. Bath-time toy storage Baby will be delighted and safe with this versatile household item. No longer having to reach for their favourite coloured ducky will hopefully mean no tears and a happier bed-time scenario. 3. Ball Pond  An inflatable pool and some different coloured bouncing balls will provide endless entertainment. The kids will worship their new Supermom and you can buy different types of plastic play pools that are handy for all types of fun activities inside and outside of the home. 5. Superhero spray Monsters lurking under the bed? Tssk. No problem. Keep this monster-zapping spray within reach if your child is scared or has night terrors to disperse fear in an instant. Magic, no? 6. Toilet manners made easy A little wall sticker can keep the kids in line with house rules. This clever addition will stop the toilet roll from rolling out the bathroom door and down the stairs. Fabulous. 7. Clips Struggling with bits and bobs and not enough hands to pick everything up? An inexpensive clip on the back of your high chair can work wonder for efficiency. Big problem. Simple solution. 8. Just in cake (case) Save trouble by preparing for a spill with a rubber cake case. Cleaning up crumbs, finding lost bits off toys or preventing a sticky spill inside awkward car spaces will no longer be a big deal. Slip out the case with the mess inside and pat yourself on the back. 9. Little teether Pop the babies soother into the freezer for a couple of minutes. The cooling effect in their mouth might help to ease the pain of new teeth forming. So simple, but this is tried and tested by the HerFamily.ie team and it works.   Pics via OmgFacts