"This Might Be Inappropriate, But It Works For Us": Moms Are Sharing Their Tried-And-True Parenting Hacks To Solve Any Everyday Annoyance

 Before I had a baby, I told myself there were many things I'd never do as a mother. But now, hell, I'll do just about anything that gets me five minutes of peace and quiet, a toddler who eats one single bite of her vegetables, or to avoid a tantrum in a public setting. So redditor u/Live-Judge-1410 asked, "What are some mom 'hacks' you think others should know?" Here are genius tips straight from parents that are pretty much guaranteed to improve your quality of life with kiddos.

1. "Pretend their favorite action heroes/TV characters have their very own recipes for things like 'The Flash's favorite Lightning Lettuce™️ (aka Caesar salad) and 'Hulk Sauce' (guacamole). I've come up with lots more along the way. I lied a lot, but now I have a six-year-old who is a great eater."

2. "Set timers to limit whining. 'Ok, I’ll give you a little more time, but once you hear the timer go off, that’s it, and I don’t want to hear any arguing.' The same goes for playtime, screen time, or whatever."

3. "Do chores with your toddler. They love to help. It fills in the day, meaning that during nap time and when they go to bed, you can relax or do things you enjoy."   

  4. "Small laundry bags keep baby socks from getting sacrificed to the laundry gods. Socks go from baby feet to the bag. When it's time to wash, the bag gets zipped and goes into the wash. All the socks stay together."

5. "Any transition you must do (losing pacifiers, sleeping in a big kid bed, etc.), do it on a Friday night. You can usually expect about two really rough night's sleep, so it's best to do it on a weekend when you don't have to go to work the next day. By Monday, you'll usually be in pretty good shape."   

 6. "Stock up on Pedialyte popsicles. They feel like a treat but won't wreck them with sugar."