As anyone in possession of a toddler will gladly tell you, wrangling one is akin to putting a sweater on an octopus. The best tips come from parents who’ve been there and know the score. We’ve collected some of the handiest hacks to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls, from unnecessary spills to bath time tantrums.
High and dry
Does your toddler squirm when you try to dry in between their toes after bath time? Skip the struggle and use the low setting on your hair dryer to do the job in seconds.
Pop culture
Treating your tot to an ice lolly? Pop the stick through a fairy cake case to catch the inevitable spills from sticky, melty pops.
Use your noodle
Pool noodles can be used for everything from protecting little fingers from slamming doors (great DIY here) to keeping little ones from falling out of their big girl/big boy bed (place a long pool noodle under the sheet on the outside of the bed to create a hidden barrier).
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