When it’s Dad’s turn to look after the kids, well their methods for keeping everyone in check or entertained aren’t always the same as mum’s. Proving my point are these dads and their genius dad hacks.
Mums … look away … what happens with Dad, stays with Dad!
It’s true, even though you might present a united front as parents, your individual parenting styles probably differ. I can confidently say after many years of trying to get my husband to parent / look after our kids in the same way that I do, I’ve given up.
Dads do it differently
At the end of the day, as long as everyone is still alive, fed and happy, then what does it matter? You do you boo. What happens on Dad’s watch, well, that’s on him. I’m out of here to get my hair done or nails done or catch up with friends, heck even eat a hot McDonald’s burger in blissful silence in my car in a car park. Dad can entertain those kids however he sees fit.
And so this compilation of Facebook Dad hacks is exactly that. Now I’m quite sure some of these were quick snaps just to rile up his baby mama but you get the drift… so without further ado, here are some stellar tongue-in-cheek dad hacks for keeping the kids in control.
11 Genius parenting dad hacks
1. How to turn a tank top into an instant highchair!
This is actually a pretty awesome dad hack for anyone who can’t wrangle a highchair open without losing a finger.
2. Is there anything gaffa tape can’t do?
Gaffa tape is a sure-fire way to ALWAYS know where the baby is. It’s a powerhouse tape that keeps everything (and everyone) in place! Point in case below!
3. The nap restraint
The perfect solution for when dad wants a nap but the baby definitely does not. Toys and tethering, awesome! Definitely not sleeping
4. Let’s play the game ‘resort staff’
Much like the ‘fun’ cleaning games mum likes to have with the kids, dad has the resort game down to a fine art. Drinks, snacks and towels are all at your service!
5. The ‘no crawl’ cot tether technique
The onesie tethering technique is great for when dad is just plain tired of chasing a crawling baby.
6. Calm the baby and eat your cake too
When rocking the baby is like a stable table but not, paper plates for the lightweight win!
7. Drink stop hits different when you’re a dad
Drinks for two! How many straws does it take to get a drink around here?
8. No swaddle, no worries!
If dad missed the swaddling origami folding technique, all will be ok with this dad hack. Just straight up and over!
9. Don’t leave dress-ups to Dad
Dress-up day at the childcare centre? The cutest little bikie gang member I ever did see. But also, please don’t let that be a permanent marker.
10. Game on!
Where there’s a will there’s a way with gamers … and who’s going to let a hungry baby interrupt gameplay? Not these dads!
11. The multi-hold covered
This is a dad hack I’ve haven’t seen before and frankly, I have no idea how this guy came up with it. Nonetheless, it’s a multi-hold win for baby carrying, though one doesn’t seem too content in the pants pouch. Parenting, it’s a tough gig!
Ahhhhh all of these dad hacks are classic dad moves. Tell us, would any of these dad hacks surprise you if you saw them happening in your home?
