Raising a child can be truly overwhelming. In fact, this poll showed that the first year of raising a baby can lead to more than 2,500 arguments. And that’s solely inside the family. If you think of all the parenting styles and techniques, there’s a whole other universe to be debated on which has been dividing parents since…. basically, the dawn of time.
So in order to get your mind sorted and see what really works and what doesn’t when raising a tiny human, it’s best to look at things in practice. Meet Lauren Mejia, a TikTok creator and mom to 22mo Brax who has been sharing child development hacks, Montessori and mama tips with her 350K followers on the channel.
Lauren's advice includes practical hacks she wishes she knew before having a baby, and they have been watched millions of times. So let’s see some of her best tips right below and be sure to share your experiences and thoughts in the comments!
#21
If you've lost and bought a ton of pacifier covers like me.. Store an extra in a Ziploc in your diaper bag to keep it clean and safe!
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5points
#22
Check to see if your neighborhood has a free little library for free books & to donate gently used ones!
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5points
#23
Freeze water inside of a paci when baby is teething It's great when they're breaking in those front four teeth!
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4points
#25
Have an empty wipe package? Turn it into a super simple plug cover (Discontinue use when your child gains the fine moto skills to open it themselves)
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4points
#26
Use a fitted sheet for easy sensory bin clean up or for a contained baby play center
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4points
#29
Has your kid ever gotten these hair ties stuck in their hair? Dab lemon essential oil on it & it'll pop right off!
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0points
#30
use a spatula/makeup brush to apply diaper cream so you aren't sticking your dirty hands into the jar
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-1point
