11 parenting hacks that are actually the worst
Parenting hacks are all over the internet. Sure, many of them are genius and make life so much easier, but others seem pretty absurd. And, hey, maybe these hacks that we’re poking holes in work for you, and if so, great?but behold our list of what we consider to among the most ridiculous parenting hacks making the rounds on the internet.
1. Filling a glove with rice or beans and placing it on your sleeping child
Photo: Pinterest
If your kid is used to falling asleep with your hand on their back, you could, theoretically, place a weighted glove on there instead. But we think it might be kind of troubling for a child to wake and find their parent’s detached “hand” in bed with them. Hard no on this one.
2. Fix a broken Barbie doll Photo: Funky Junk via Pinterest
This is equal parts funny and creepy. If your child loses the head off of their Barbie, you could be resourceful and draw a smiley face on the Barbie’s neck, leading to years of therapy. Or you could, you know, throw the broken toy in the garbage. (Hey, are headless Barbies recyclable" Asking for a friend.)
3. Haul strawberries with a straw
Photo: Lets Live, Love, Laugh via Pinterest
OK, so this one actually works (we tried it), but it’s not without fault. Unless you have super sturdy straws?the flimsy dollar store ones that come in a pack of 7,000 don’t cut it?you’re better off just lopping off the top of your berry like every other human on planet earth.
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