Parenting hacks that every mother and father need to know

Most parents are on the constant lookout for ways to make their life easier while keeping their children happy. While some parents posted their clever tricks to keeping their children - and homes - clean and tidy, others shared safety tips including placing a milk bottle over a door knob. Taking it a step further, one clever mother revealed that she exchanged household chores in return for TV time, teaching her children about responsibility and rewarding. One mother shared her clever hack on how to keep your child clean while eating a sticky lolly- by simply placing a paper bowl around the stick, in a gallery of genius tips Another parent revealed she taught her children responsibility and rewarding by swapping household chores for TV time Bingo! Another clever mother kept her daughter clean by using corn on the cob aids for eating fruit This little man is kept entertained by the magnetic wall in his bedroom- and it helps his spelling too A clever DIY board with a range of standard household instruments ensures this little one is kept entertained all the time This mother navigated the post-bottle stage by placing a straw in a hole created by a corkscrew through the lid One mother placed an old feeding bottle over a door knob to safety proof the home and stop her toddler from escaping A laundry basket placed in a bath ensured this youngster stayed upright and safe during bath times One clean-conscious mother revealed she places her little one in a plastic bucket when he eats sticky things This little lady helps her mother with the washing up in her own miniature sink made by a simple bin These little ones are able to share their creative flair on a simple shower curtains taped to the floor This little fellow is on grown up duty, painting the fence with water while his parents are busy in the garden One parent revealed the best way to keep your child occupied in restaurants is to pack toys and children's crockery Another clever mother keeps her twins happy when they travel by bringing food sectioned into a pretty lunchbox For those sick of the sound of their children's toys a simple bit of cellotape over the microphone muffles the worst of the noise Clever!