{"id":6017,"date":"2017-06-22T01:55:47","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T15:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/?p=6017"},"modified":"2024-03-22T16:41:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T05:41:40","slug":"10-clever-baby-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/10-clever-baby-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Clever Hacks for Baby Proofing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"307\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-16491 csco-lazyload\"  style=\"width:600px\"  title=\"Labels for Kids\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1024x307.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Life with a little one can be tricky at times. Let us help you with our list of clever hacks for baby proofing your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-inflatable-pool-safe-play-area\">1. Inflatable Pool Safe Play Area<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"830\"  height=\"821\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6030 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Inflatable-Pool-Safe-Play-Area.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Inflatable-Pool-Safe-Play-Area.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Inflatable-Pool-Safe-Play-Area-720x712.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Inflatable-Pool-Safe-Play-Area-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Inflatable-Pool-Safe-Play-Area-640x633.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Convert an inflatable pool into an amazing safe baby&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/53c92826e4b0a11d417be0fd\/t\/54c990d6e4b0d8961be07b80\/1422495969040\/Indoor+play+in+the+baby+pool+playpen.+CanDo+Kiddo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">play area<\/a><\/span>. This would also make a great ball pit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-baby-proofing-cupboards-with-pet-collars\">2. Baby Proofing&nbsp;Cupboards with&nbsp;Pet Collars<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"640\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6031 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-Baby-Proofing.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-Baby-Proofing.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-Baby-Proofing-150x150.jpeg 150w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Save money on baby-proofing your cupboards by using dollar store&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.onecrazyhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dog-collars-for-baby-proofing.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">pet collars<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hack also prevents cupboard door damage by not having to stick anything onto the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-sun-safe-shaded-sand-pit-tent\">3. Sun-safe Shaded Sand Pit&nbsp;Tent<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"716\"  height=\"723\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6026 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Shaded-Tent-Sand-Pit-1.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Shaded-Tent-Sand-Pit-1.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Shaded-Tent-Sand-Pit-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Shaded-Tent-Sand-Pit-1-640x646.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay sun safe by pouring sand into a small tent and making a shaded tent&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"http:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/6gEZITj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">sand pit<\/a><\/span>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-race-car-track-shirt\">4. Race Car Track Shirt<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"850\"  height=\"655\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6028 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-BSK-Racecar-Track-Shirt.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-BSK-Racecar-Track-Shirt.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-BSK-Racecar-Track-Shirt-720x555.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-BSK-Racecar-Track-Shirt-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-BSK-Racecar-Track-Shirt-640x493.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Playtime can be anywhere with this awesome race-car massage track&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/road-massage-mens-tshirt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">t-shirt<\/a><\/span>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-beach-baby-basket\">5. Beach Baby Basket<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2448\"  height=\"2448\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6027 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2448px) 100vw, 2448px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket.jpg 2448w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Beach-Baby-Basket-640x640.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring a laundry basket and a blanket to the beach to make a cute portable beach <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/originals\/df\/9f\/4c\/df9f4c5c5a5dd14cfe6e94d55efb1238.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">baby bed<\/a><\/span>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"307\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-16491 csco-lazyload\"  style=\"width:600px\"  title=\"Labels for Kids\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1024x307.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-recycled-bottle-tap-water-extender\">6. Recycled Bottle Tap Water Extender&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"692\"  height=\"841\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6196 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Sink-Extender.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Sink-Extender.jpg 692w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Sink-Extender-640x778.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Convert an old plastic bottle into a <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onecrazyhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kids-sink-ideas.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">tap extension<\/a><\/span> for the little ones who can&#8217;t quite reach yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-converted-a-shoe-hanger-into-an-organiser\">7. Converted a Shoe Hanger into an Organiser&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1038\"  height=\"1056\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6033 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Shoe-bag-organiser.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Shoe-bag-organiser.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Shoe-bag-organiser-720x732.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Shoe-bag-organiser-768x781.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Shoe-bag-organiser-1007x1024.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Shoe-bag-organiser-640x651.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Convert hanging shoe storage into a handy baby gear&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1SQakb5Qmuw\/VLlF49MBVQI\/AAAAAAAAVqk\/XUMwjCbjgzc\/s1600\/021.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">organiser<\/a><\/span>. A great way to also store toys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-egg-carton-paint-brush-holder\">8. Egg Carton Paint &amp; Brush holder<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"790\"  height=\"857\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6198 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Paint-Brush-Egg-carton-1.png\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Paint-Brush-Egg-carton-1.png 790w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Paint-Brush-Egg-carton-1-720x781.png 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Paint-Brush-Egg-carton-1-768x833.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Paint-Brush-Egg-carton-1-640x694.png 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Re-use an empty <a href=\"https:\/\/img.buzzfeed.com\/buzzfeed-static\/static\/2017-01\/11\/18\/asset\/buzzfeed-prod-fastlane-02\/sub-buzz-14196-1484175849-6.png?downsize=715:*&amp;output-format=auto&amp;output-quality=auto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">egg carton<\/a> to make painting time a whole lot less messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-bath-time-shower-cap\">9. Bath-time Shower Cap<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6023 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Bathtime-Shower-Cap.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Bathtime-Shower-Cap.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Bathtime-Shower-Cap-150x150.jpg 150w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make bath-time baby safe with this adorable no-tears&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.woohome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hacks-parents-should-know-13.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">bath cap<\/a><\/span>. No more soapy eyes or hard bath times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-popsicle-drip-catching-cupcake-wrapper\">10. Popsicle Drip Catching Cupcake Wrapper&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Baby Proofing\"  class=\"wp-image-6195 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Baby Proofing\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Drip-Catcher-Coffee-Lid-1.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Drip-Catcher-Coffee-Lid-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Drip-Catcher-Coffee-Lid-1-667x1000.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Drip-Catcher-Coffee-Lid-1-640x960.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop the messy popsicle drips by putting the stick through a<span style=\"color: #3366ff\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/moms\/Food-Hacks-Kids-35431946?crlt.pid=camp.eD86Yn5taCEk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">cupcake wrapper<\/a>.<\/span> What a great idea!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to get organised with your bub this year, you&#8217;ll love our huge range of super cute personalised baby items. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">labels for kids<\/a> are waterproof &amp; stay stuck in the dishwasher &amp; steriliser too. Mums love our range of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">name labels<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for all of their baby&#8217;s stuff including bottles, shoes &amp; lunch boxes. Our selection of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\/iron-on-clothing-labels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">iron on labels<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;has saved thousands of mums from having to replace hats, shoes &amp; clothes items when their little one is attending Daycare. Want to get organised? We&#8217;d love to help. Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">name labels<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;here &amp; get up to 65% off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoyed our list of 10 clever baby hacks &#8211; do you have a baby hack you can share with us? Let us know! Looking for some fun activities to keep your little one out of the cupboards? Check out these toddler approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/decorating\/20-activities-for-toddlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art &amp; craft activities<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life with a little one can be tricky at times. Let us help you with our list of clever hacks for baby proofing your life! 1. Inflatable Pool Safe Play Area Convert an inflatable pool into an amazing safe baby&nbsp;play area. This would also make a great ball pit! 2. 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