Parent Hacks

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Makeshift “peek-a-boo” nets you a few wiggle-free seconds to change a diaper

in: Poop, Pee & Potty

Martin's wiggly baby tip: My daughter is 8 months old and is wriggling and rolling like nobody's business – especially when we're trying to put on a fresh nappy (I guess you call them diapers). One way I've found of creating a few seconds' wriggle-free window of opportunity is to cover her face with whatever's […]

“Bumless” diaper lets diaper rash air out while containing the pee

in: Poop, Pee & Potty

This is why I love Parent Hacks. Where else are you going to hear this stuff? From Katherine (with no photo for obvious reasons): When my son was about a year old he suffered from a horrible, horrible diaper rash. His poor bum was raw and painful. I knew I needed to let his skin […]

Bedtime Ice cubes satisfy thirsty kids AND help them stay dry at night

in: Poop, Pee & Potty

Bethany's hack for potty training families: When my 3 yr. old was learning to stay dry at night we wanted to help without dehydrating him before bed so my hubby had a wonderful idea. He puts a few large ice cubes into the cup with just a little water. Our son can only drink a […]

Other sources of diaper disposal bags now that we all use reusable grocery bags

in: Poop, Pee & Potty

It never occurred to me just how much I used paper and plastic grocery bags until they all disappeared due to my faithful use of my canvas grocery totes. I find myself getting a lot more creative in my search for trash bags. Here’s L’s inventory, inspired by our recent discussion about storing unwashable Ziplocs […]

Keep unwashable Ziploc bags in the diaper bag

in: Poop, Pee & Potty

I'm trying to reduce my disposable plastic bag use, but Ziplocs have become such a part of my routine I find them indispensable. I rewash mine and dry them on the kitchen counter, but some are simply unwashable. Here's how Harmzie uses them: Can you stand one more Ziploc bag use? I know. They just […]

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Asha Dornfest is the author of Parent Hacks and other books, and former co-host of the Edit Your Life podcast. More about Asha »

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