by Maggie Downs posted in Parenting

When all else fails in my household, I head to Ugly Renaissance Babies for a solid laugh.
The concept of the Tumblr is simple: funny comments + ugly babies in art. (Yeah, they're not all Renaissance pieces, but I won't judge. If it's not baroque, don't fix it.)
When I really started to look at these pieces, I realized they're more than just a source of comedy. They're great for child-rearing inspiration as well. Check out some of the parenting tips I've found lurking in classic paintings.
? If you prefer to nurse with a breastfeeding cover, employ the use of a drape and two creepy cherubs.
Photo by Gianni Dagli Orti/REX/Shutterstock
 
? Does your child have difficulty sleeping through the night" Try acupuncture. Photo by Gianni Dagli Orti/REX/Shutterstock
 
? Babies are intuitive and pick up on your emotions, so keep 'em guessing. Gaze upon your child with a look that says, "Ugh. You again."
(Bonus: Swaddle your baby in a loaf of challah.)
Photo by Gianni Dagli Orti/REX/Shutterstock
 
? Who needs a night nanny when you could use demon goats"
Photo by Alfredo Dagli Orti/REX/Shutterstock
 
? Forgot your pump" No worries! Simply express your milk in the general vicinity of your baby's face.
Photo by Gianni Dagli Orti/REX/Shutterstock
 
? Some mothers find it easier to skip the baby stage altogether by giving birth to a tiny Paul Giamatti instead.
Photo by Gianni Dagli Orti/REX/Sh...