Caring For Toddlers: 5 Parenting Hacks To Make Toddler Care Easier

One of the most difficult years for parenting is the toddler years. Most toddlers are undisciplined, unpredictable and filled with so much energy. Learning effective parenting hacks can make your life much easier.

Parenting.com shared some of the most useful parenting hacks during the toddler years. Although toddler care will always be difficult no matter what, these tips can turn the difficulty level a couple of notches down.

1. Parenting Hack During Bedtime

#toddler not sleeping through the night? Here's how to help them get the sleep they need.https://t.co/CeAjmySA3H pic.twitter.com/Sa686le6wB

— BabySleep101 (@BabySleep101) April 8, 2016

Some toddlers fall out of their beds while sleeping. You can prevent this by placing rolled-up towels under the sheet of the bed's edges.

2. Parenting Hack During Mealtime

Poor eating habits could start as early as the toddler years https://t.co/EIIczUAjwI pic.twitter.com/P0SdSJUzSD — nzherald (@nzherald) April 8, 2016

Bibs are usually no match for a wild and energetic toddler during meal time. You can put on a big shirt on your toddler while eating a meal instead of a bib.

3. Parenting Hack While Doing Chores

Who said she’s too young for housework? Teach them while they are young!!! #ToddlerCleaning pic.twitter.com/afscpsXFcB

— Mimi Rose (@Mimiroseandme) November 26, 2015

"Give your toddler a damp microfiber cloth and let him dust and wipe down surfaces," Parenting.com advises. "Chore practice may not get things perfectly clean, but it makes him feel involved in household jobs and sets him up for more responsibilities as he grows."

4. Parenting Hack For Potty Training

Potty training is easy with the superior leak protection of Pampers Easy Ups. pic.twitter.com/i5XzaMxtw7 — Pampers (@Pampers) April 1, 2016

Toddlers usually have difficulties using toilet tissue rolls. One of the best parenting hacks is by placing a box of pop-up tissue paper near the toilet instead.

5. Parenting Hack While Shopping

When you leave a toddler to do the shopping, of course @organixbrands puffs and bath crayons are first in! pic.twitter.com/ZzozrQnE1I

— Laura Byrne (@LauraLeighBlogs) April 2, 2016

Many toddlers throw tantrums in order to get their parents to buy them toys. "Tell him you'll add it to his birthday or holiday wish list, or that you'll consider the request if he still wants it in a week," What To Expect shares.

Do you know of other parenting hacks that can make toddler care easier? Don't forget to share your ideas in the comments section below.