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#2

It's Not Medicine, It's Pepsi

Final score:

269points

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Željko Erak 6 years ago

what if its placebo?

22points

#3

Metal Dad Lvl 80

Final score:

268points

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Michel M. Prins 7 years ago

This is genius!

17points

#4

Keep Your Toddler Busy By Letting Them Paint The Fence With Water

Final score:

264points

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Samantha P 8 years ago

Best idea ever!! The kid still has something to do and if the kid gets something on the clothes then it will dry with no stain!!

38points

#5

Use A Fitted Sheet To Keep The Sand Out At The Beach

Final score:

260points

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Gabriel Denis 8 years ago

So why go at the beach ?

57points

#6

Recycle Old Cot Into A Craft Or Work Spot For Your Kids

Final score:

254points

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Adam Lee 8 years ago

This is so creative!

45points

#7

Hide Your Candies In Frozen Beans Bag

Final score:

250points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

HILARIOUS.... Not many kids would bother to look inside a package of Edamame!

51points

#8

Put A Bean Filled Glove On Your Baby's Back When You Want Your Kids To Feel Loved, But You're Too Tired

Final score:

231points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

One of the best ideas here! I'm surprised this hack isn't further up the list!

50points

#9

Baby Head Protector

Final score:

207points

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Robert Robi Z 5 years ago

Don't worry, bee happy

7points

#10

Leave Your Kids With Their Creativity In The Empty Box

Final score:

206points

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Superluminal1 8 years ago

Thinking inside the box!?

67points

#11

Color Their Routine And Teach Time Management

Final score:

203points

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Kjorn 8 years ago

bath before supper?

32points

#12

Put Stickers On Your Kid's Shoes To Teach Them To Put Them On The Right Feet

Final score:

193points

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Kjorn 8 years ago

don't think the sticker would stay there more than one day

56points

#13

Put Your Kid To Work By Turning Chores Into Fun Games

Final score:

179points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Very creative! (And removable too, once the chore is complete)

28points

#14

Make A Table Hammock With A Bedsheet For Your Kids

Final score:

162points

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Liz Miller 8 years ago

I want an adult version for myself!

91points

#15

Turn a Coffee Cup Lid Into A Drip Catcher

Final score:

159points

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Fatemeh 8 years ago

Not just for children! For all mankind!

54points

#16

Detangle Doll's Hair With Dish Soap And Hair Conditioner

Final score:

145points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Skip the dish soap (unless the doll hair is dirty) just use the conditioner and it works. I've used it on all my nieces dolls.

62points

#17

Use Butcher Paper To Create An Endless "White Board"

Final score:

140points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Why not just put the white board up and save the hassle of the picture frame and worse yet, a 5 lb. roll of paper hanging above your child's head?

69points

#18

Give Your Kids Controllers That Are Not Hookep Up. They Will Play Like This For Hours

Final score:

139points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

It's all fun and games until they figure it out. And today's kids would NOT take too long to figure this out.

67points

#19

Use Toilet Paper Rolls To Create A Garage For Toy Cars

Final score:

135points

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Melissa Gladden 8 years ago

We gave our sons tons of pvc, connectors and lots of marbles. Gave him hours of constructive entertainment

29points

#20

Keep Baby Still During Photoshoot By Using Dad As A Prop

Final score:

131points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Very clever! Any baby would love to cuddle on top of daddy!

28points

#21

Give Your Kids This To Help Them Battle Scary Monsters At Night

Final score:

120points

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Niềng Răng Lăng Xăng 8 years ago

and every morning you will find out the bed is wet....

40points

#22

Starting In Kindergarten, Put Your Child's Graduation Year On A Large T-Shirt And Take A Picture With The Same T-Shirt Every Year To Watch The Child Growing Up

Final score:

120points

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Gustavo Colli 7 years ago

That's adorable, I will certainly apply this one day

2points

#23

Cover Your Baby's Crib With A Sheet. This Will Keep Baby From Getting Bitten Up By Mosquitoes

Final score:

110points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

It also protects the sun from hitting their little eyes.

40points

#24

When You Can't Find Your Glasses Or Charger Just Make A Hunting Game For Your Kid To Help You

Final score:

100points

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Liz Miller 8 years ago

Ok I need to do this for all the items I've lost somewhere in my home. Can i borrow someone's kid?

74points

#25

Use Slick Paint To Prevent Slipping On The Floor

Final score:

97points

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Áine Caulfield 8 years ago

And on the knees of baby clothes as they learn to crawl!

27points

#26

Create A Chart On The Prescription Bottle To Track When You Give Your Kids Their Medicine

Final score:

84points

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Cassie 8 years ago

Good idea!

19points

#27

Use A Plastic Egg To Keep Unfinished Lollipop Clean

Final score:

84points

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Simona Kibartaitė 8 years ago

Kjorn, you know, that there are more countries in the world, not obly usa? :)

28points

#28

Use A Fan To Inflate Your Children’s Bed Fort

Final score:

81points

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VTree 8 years ago

Lol this was me every night when I was little!! I thought I was so clever =)

17points

#29

Use Pool Noodle Will Protect Your Kids From Serious Injuries

Final score:

81points

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Lucia Colaco 8 years ago

And A Very Cool Way To Keep A Decorated Trampoline.

29points

#30

Use Frozen Marshmallows To Make A Great Ouchie Pack. Soft And Not Too Cold

Final score:

78points

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Weasel 8 years ago

'Ouchie'?

2points

#31

Turn An Old DVD Box Into A Coloring Case

Final score:

77points

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Roselientje 8 years ago

Very creative thinking

13points

#32

Put Colorful Glow Sticks In Your Kid's Bathtub To Make Him Feel Like Jedi

Final score:

70points

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Cass Posada 8 years ago

I will do this for me!

45points

#33

Turn A Builder Grade Vanity Into A Child Friendly Vanity By Converting The Toekick To A Step Drawer

Final score:

69points

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Robert O 8 years ago

Nice!

10points

#34

Keep A Door Open With Rubber Bands To Protect Your Kids From Getting Locked In The Bathroom

Final score:

68points

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Tin Vrban 8 years ago

Ahh, Americans.. -.- Use a normal door handle that anyone can use, even cats and dogs. 6-58398799a5f19.jpg

34points

#35

To Avoid Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes, Give Your Kids A Mix Of Dolls And Toy Cars To Play With

Final score:

66points

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Kids learn this c**p from their parents. Let the kid be a kid and play with WHATEVER toy they prefer.... I had both dolls, dishes, trucks AND army men!

76points

#36

Get Your Kid A Temporary Tattoo With Your Phone Number

Final score:

60points

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Lisa Boutin 8 years ago

Or use a fine point sharpie, let it dry and put liquid skin over it. Less expensive than custom temp tattoos

37points

#37

Keep Your Baby’s Eyes Safe And Dry With A Baby Shower Cap

Final score:

60points

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Daria B 8 years ago

Awwww..... That baby's a deep thinker already. ♥

22points

#38

Prevent Your Child's Toys From Floating Away In The Bathtub And Make Bathtime Generally Easier

Final score:

60points

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Cassie 8 years ago

Use a little tin tub instead of the basket to achieve the same result and save water. When kiddo outgrows the tub, you can use it as a cute planter or a toy box that doesn't look ugly in the living room.

27points

#39

Prevent Your Kid's Little Fingers From Getting Slammed In Doors With A Pool Noodle

Final score:

56points

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Lindsey Schwarte 7 years ago

I use this and it works like a charm! Love it! No smashed fingers, no kids locked in rooms, it's great!

15points

#40

Use These Animal Toothpaste Caps So They Don’t Forget To Brush Their Teeth

Final score:

50points

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Apollo 7 years ago

I want those for myself!

22points

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#41

Let You Kids Sit On Stability Balls While Doing Homework. It Can Help Them To Concentrate

Final score:

49points

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Clara Bunnell 8 years ago

My 5th grade teacher did that for my class. It was really fun and kept us active.

20points

#42

Put A "You Shall Not Pass" Sign To Teach Your Kids How To Save Toilet Paper

Final score:

49points

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Superluminal1 8 years ago

Not an encouraging sign when entering the bathroom.

33points

#43

Wash You Kid's Legos At Least Once A Month In Washing Machine

Final score:

44points

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Ksenia Cheskidova 8 years ago

Otherwise little angry germs will immunize your baby and he wouldn't have his astma

49points

#44

Use An Old Box To Make Them A Cardboard Slide

Final score:

40points

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Kaileigh the Kitsune 7 years ago

How are you suppose to get UP the stairs?

11points

#45

Put Velcro On Your Rugs. Easy To Lift For Cleaning But Stays In Place All Day Long

Final score:

40points

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Flora Polvado 8 years ago

Be careful on hardwood, the sticky can mess up the finish

5points

#46

Make A DIY Bottle Holder So That Babies Can Hold It Themselves

Final score:

37points

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HansasKansas 8 years ago

Really unsafe. Can lead to choking in children under 1 year old - still developing motor skills. Never do this.

27points

#47

Keep Your Kids From Falling Out Of Bed With Pool Noodle

Final score:

36points

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Benny Lava 8 years ago

"This article is sponsored by The Pool Noodle Company"

85points

#48

Make A DIY Wall Shelf From A Wire Hanger

Final score:

36points

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Kaileigh the Kitsune 7 years ago

Love you forever toilet

7points

#49

Make A Reusable Babysitting Info Board

Final score:

35points

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Pamela Beuret 8 years ago

*^* Sid and Nacy got a happy ending after all....

30points

#50

Use A Laundry Basket And Rope To Make A Pull-Along Snow Sled

Final score:

30points

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Robert O 8 years ago

or spend 5 bucks on a sled

34points

#51

Use A Long Rope To Help Your Kids To Swing While Enjoying Your Drink

Final score:

29points

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Daria B 8 years ago

The picture's too small to tell, but she seems a bit upset... It's not about pulling the swing, it's about quality time with parents. I don't wanna judge, though, dunno the situation here, but this is how it looks.

41points

#52

Reuse An Old Shampoo Bottle To Help Your Little Kids That Can't Reach The Tap

Final score:

28points

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Eva Tóthová 8 years ago

why would you put there SO short tap anyway... nobody can wash comfortably their hands under that abomination

42points

#53

Cut Watermelon Into Little Sticks To Make It Easier For Your Kids To Eat

Final score:

28points

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Pavel Nekoranec 7 years ago

I do that for me as well ...

2points

#54

Use A Pool Noodle To Make The Edges Of Tables Safe For Your Kids

Final score:

26points

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Lazar Djokic 7 years ago

Gotta agree with Erika :)

5points

#55

Use A Hot Glue Gun To Seal Bath Toys

Final score:

25points

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Lazar Djokic 7 years ago

Okay Idea but when my brother plays with bath toys he loves to fill them with water and then squish the water out, like this bath time would be boring for him.

12points

#56

Get A Baby Stroller And Scooter Hybrid To Make Strolling More Fun

Final score:

24points

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Harvey Tydeman 8 years ago

that just looks dangerous for the baby

43points

#57

Mommy Tip: Just Bring The Feet Instead Of Your Kid When You're Going Shopping For Shoes

Final score:

22points

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Eva Vliese 7 years ago

Child needs to walk in it before buying them

2points

#58

Make Glittery Money To Bring Your Tooth Fairy Game To The Next Level

Final score:

21points

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Cody Eriksen 8 years ago

illegal by the way.. but still cool

34points

#59

Avoid The Torture That Is Stepping On A Lego In The Middle Of The Night By Using This Playmat

Final score:

21points

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Cassie 8 years ago

It's cute that you think the Legos will stay within the confines of the play mat. ^_^

166points

#60

Stop Losing Your Kid With Forget-Me-Not Kid Mittens

Final score:

20points

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Tiny Dynamine 8 years ago

So no different to holding their hand then.

31points

#61

Throw Hair Tail Around The Roll And Have The Situation Under Control

Final score:

18points

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Joel Ei 8 years ago

Better idea: keep bathroom doors closed/locked. Kids shouldn't be in there alone anyway.

27points

#62

Use Boxing Gloves As A Comfortable Backrest

Final score:

17points

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Daria B 8 years ago

The girl looks so tough those boxing gloves might actually belong to her. ♥

36points

#63

Use Bicycle Inner Tubes Tied Around Each Shelf So Your Baby Can't Access The Books

Final score:

16points

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Kaaro Palaganas 7 years ago

Or just supervise them when around the bookshelf. They need early access to literature.

5points

#64

Make Homemade Ice Cream With Sprite And Gummy Bears

Final score:

15points

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The Alchemist 8 years ago

And diabetes.

74points

#65

Use A Vacuum To Tie Your Daughter’s Hair

Final score:

13points

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Daria B 8 years ago

Still looks like it needs some skills and techniques....

19points

#66

Dip A Lollipop In Medicine Until Your Kid Takes It All And Then They Can Finish The Lollipop

Final score:

8points

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Alice Galipo 6 years ago

It's a sucker, it's not that big of a deal unless the medicine says take on an empty stomach.

0points

#67

Make Your Own Baby Video Monitor

Final score:

6points

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Tony Mascareñas 8 years ago

Good except the charger.

10points

#68

Get A Toddler 'Off The Nook' By Cutting Away A Small Piece Of The Nipple Each Time Your Child Uses It

Final score:

5points

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starla4 8 years ago

Great! Now how do I get her to stop sucking her fingers? I don't think this method will translate. Lol

37points

#69

Avoid Snow In The Gloves By Using Tape To Cover The Gaps

Final score:

-2points

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Tin Vrban 8 years ago

What if the kid gets frustrated because of sensory deprivation or itching and wants to take the mittens off, but they can't? Imagine yourself being helpless, even for a few seconds.

3points