10 MOM HACKS that will change your parenting life! 👶🏼✨

[@brittanybalyn]

Happy Monday, let me and the other parents know your hacks in the comments below! xoxo

[@purple3506]

Best to refrain from dating as a single mom. Children are 40x more likely to get s abused if they live in a home with a non bio related man. They are 20x more likely to die of physical abuse again, usually from the mom's boyfriend. Look up Darkness to Light for more info

[@mandanaweingartner153]

I love your shirt

[@laurenhartso]

Newborn parents: wear the least amount of clothes (or layers) appropriate for the weather when you go to the doctor for baby. You will be sweating without fail 😂

[@brittanybalyn]

Hahaha omg that’s a good one

[@mulletmaggie]

Omg yes!!! I always leave the doctor's office drenched in sweat

[@DanielaSotoC]

how about when they're two and cant stay still and cry the whole time 😅

[@erinwhite8456]

I never would have thought of that! I don’t even have kids lol but if someday I ever do I will remember this advice ☺️

[@treesuh587]

Lmao this is one I would’ve never thought of but so true 😂

[@ASMRKay_]

Okay but that sock sizing tip is gold!

[@brittanybalyn]

💖💖💖

[@MeaganNoelleP]

I love these! One thing we do is for each of my kid's 1st birthdays we opened savings accounts for them. On the invitations for their 1st birthday we say on the back of the cards "In lieu of traditional gifts consider donating to their college fund" It might be tacky to some but it was well received with our family and friends. We plan on giving them their account at the time the graduate from high school. It doesn't have to be college... but it's an account I want them to use to invest in their future. Whether it be college, trade school, or a passion.

[@wonderland1911]

Same but we buy them gold!

[@alexxls8505]

The sock tip! So simple & I can personally benefit from it myself too lol one thing I love doing since my daughter was a newborn is talking through whatever I’m doing when shes around, even if she’s not focusing on me directly. So when I’m cooking and she’s on the high chair eating her snack I talk through the steps and describe what’s going on, give her a sec and she responds. She’s 15mo now & It’s like having a back & forth convo

[@smartgirlcode]

I have a sock tip! I wash my baby's cute print socks in a wash bag. 👶🏼👍🏼 I immediately pop them in the wash bag, and that way the never get lost. 😊

[@alisonhyde5373]

I’m not even a Mum but these were amazing! So practical and made so much sense

[@shawniewilson9116]

I love #10! I also use that with my kids. I didn’t know about them only hearing the last of the sentence. I always thought it was because kids respond better to positivity, rather than always being thrown negative at them haha 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Mala_Mia1]

Omg that sock one... I was aware of the recommendation to stick the same sock so that they all match, but I didn't even think about how helpful it would be to have a slightly different sock when they go up a size. Totally gonna start doing this!

[@justlikehearts]

you’re a good mom! your channel is helpful

[@jordenwadley7438]

Toddler hack when my daughter needs to wait for something she really wants (like a minute or 2 until I can get it) I tell her to count to 20 until she can have it. She is almost 2 and this has saved me SO MANY TEMPER TANTRUMS

[@ShanaLoraine]

The Water Doodle Mat is absolutely amazing for mess free drawing, not only are the markers filled with just regular water they take a second to refill and is great for any age.

[@angelinaguevara2634]

I literally love your videos so much, I have a baby that will be a year old this week and I cannot thank you enough for all the videos you’ve created to help first time moms like me

[@thayerwilliams905]

The idea to change the color or type of sock when you size up so you can tell the difference between them and the old socks is low key brilliant. And just in time! Mines going to finish out growing his current socks in a couple months!

[@brittanybalyn]

Yess so simple but very game changing! ✨

[@MultiDaisy1995]

Tip #10 was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@mariellemon3252]

Great tips! Along the same line as the sock- buy all of the same plates and bowl! I am so annoyed we have round, square, rectangle plates that we can’t stack 🫠

[@Artbytyestudio]

Would you do a video about the activities you do with Arrow? I have a 1 year old son and Want to know what are some fun / learning activities would be good to try!

[@olivia_ismyname]

It’s so true! My daughter isn’t even 2 yet & if she spills she grabs her own towel (most of the time) & starts to clean it. If I’m sweeping she grabs her mini broom & the list goes on! My daughter loves cleaning cause she’s always seen me clean 🤣

[@luvvy888]

Thanks Brittany! I am a mom of 3 boys and my 1 year old twins are struggling because I’m struggling mentally. Going to try some of the things you’ve said

[@riribeasley4741]

The cleaning tip!! Yes! I also won’t clean (unless it’s needed for safety or whatever) until everyone is home (including Dad)cos it’s all our responsibility to keep the house clean and I want her to see equal contribution. Plus my job during the day is to care for our daughter - not keep a house!

[@thayerwilliams905]

Oooo. I love both your points in this

[@tajat866]

Great points!

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Yesss love the way you prioritize your child 👏👏👏

[@riribeasley4741]

@@juicysmolliette2852 lmao sucks to feel stuck in gender roles I guess! We aren’t even married. I do lots more than just “play with my baby” including working in my own business. We are a household where everything is split 50/50, including money. Tell me you don’t know what being a SAHM is like without telling me 🙄 I guess I’m “lucky” I have a supportive partner who isn’t living in 18th century gender roles and expecting me to be his cook, cleaner & slave.

[@Sssilentlaugh]

@@juicysmolliette2852 I’m rolling my eyes so hard rn. Keeping a toddler out of trouble is 100 percent a full time job. Trust me.

[@sheshallbeclever]

Oh I NEEDED this video! Thank you so much! My hack, if you're a stay at home mom just have enough sets of clothes for 2 weeks (if you do your laundry weekly). It's so much easier to store, maintain, and pick out outfits if you keep it minimal and simple!

[@typeAmomfriend]

These are good tips! I’m definitely upgrading my coffee. That will be a highlight! And you are right #10 is a game changer! Say what you want them to do!!!! My tip is try to find a way to say yes whenever you can!!! This is also a game changer… even if it’s yes in ten minutes we can go to the park. So much better than No, not right now. Shutting them down. 🌻💛🌻

[@marce22111ify]

My favorite "creative" activity for my almost 2 year old is water/light markers! They sell these huge matts that change color with water and light for them and she gets to draw on a large area and I don't have to stress because she's drawing with water and light markers 😁

[@Phoxa8]

Those socks are really the best. Toy rotation is awesome.

[@shimmergirl13]

I’m so glad I wasn’t the only mom who tried a help yourself snack bin that was a total fail, as in all the time was snack time 😂

[@lindsay5900]

Thanks so much for sharing Brittney! Loved all of your tips!

[@tinahuangyucin]

There’s a thing called “magic water canvas”, for kids to use water to draw on a canvas, great way for them to draw and play but no creating a mess!

[@kaitlinross4348]

The last tip especially!! I struggle so much with this. I feel like I’m constantly telling my toddler no because I just can’t think of the words to say and she’s going to hurt herself!

[@michalaberanova807]

I absolutely agree! My daughter wants to clean her teeth, clean house, put garbage in place ect.

[@emilyjenkins4294]

OMG SHES SO BIG. !!!!! I remember watching you when she was just born. 💖

[@karlacamilleestrada7265]

#9 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Vans! Best toddler shoes

[@karlacamilleestrada7265]

Btw I love your sweater 😍

[@wiildonex3]

omg number 10 is SUCH a good hack especially for tough moments

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Everyone thinks their phone is listening… try having a kid. 😂 yessssss i never thought of it this way

[@arianakamran2745]

Love these!!! Really appreciated the mess free colouring recommendation! Any other toy recs?? Need to spice things up

[@hollyparsons4234]

Sock idea is genius!!! When my twins (boy and girl) were under 2 Probably we always wore tights (like what you wear with dresses/skirts in the winter so you don’t have bare legs) in the winter under their clothes because I found they always wanted to take socks off and it was annoying!! Was so so good and made life so easy! I know they are meant for girls but whatever it was for ease and another layer or warmth in the cold!

[@thayerwilliams905]

Oohh! The tights idea is awesome! My kid literally doesn't care if his feet are until it's in the 40s. I'm the same way. So him taking his socks off wasn't a big deal, and I was constantly defending myself about not forcing him to wear them if he didn't want them. BUT his dad is one of those people whose feet are absolutely always cold, and if his feet are cold, he's cold. I've seen him feeling cold at almost 80 degrees. It's insane to me. But I've been thinking about what if kid 2 gets his feet and they're literally always cold? How do I deal with the sock falling off problem for that? I think I just read my answer!

[@JulzSavard]

Yes! The toy rotation! Started doing this last month. Question: where did you get the Disney plush dolls? So cute!

[@KalaBader]

I’ve seen them on Amazon just type Disney plush dolls

[@leenymick7745]

I am totally trying the last tip. My daughter is 2 in November and i really try to do the " i know you want to climb.i know you are frustrated. It's dangerous, mommy needs to help you etc. But most times she just freaks out bc she thinks i am telling her no. Its gonna be tricky to rewire my brain but practice i shall. Ty!!!

[@walkersikeia]

Omggggg one kind of sock! Idk why I didn’t think of that 😭

[@chameleondesiree2271]

Dang it, lol. Dad & baby are in bed & I’m up doing the dishes right now completely hooked on the podcast you mentioned! 😅😨😬🫣

[@mimilovinglife4544]

That last hack was everything thank you I’ve been having murders with the stairs gonna try your way see where it gets us.

[@ashleyschultz6217]

I definitely recommend the box of oddities podcast!! Kat and Jethro are AMAZINGGGG story tellers. ❤️❤️

[@91dikon]

The sock tip is amazing

[@ftmbytalita]

Taking notes over here lol 😂 The socks, oh the socks.. I wish I knew this tip earlier 🤣🤣

[@beegonzales7513]

Dot markers are a big hit with toddlers and prek but get the more expensive pack!!! There less messy and soooo many free printables oneline

[@marykmotherhood]

OMG love le last tip. I never thought about speech to that degree. So crazy!

[@brittanyalaska]

My son turns 2 next month, he wears crocs all the time! They're perfect for daycare where he has to wear shoes all day but his feet get sweaty so they're so breathable for his lil feet

[@THERODEYBUNCH]

Great haks thanks especially for 10 kids 🥰

[@MitelefonoRoman]

I was a single mom.I was also with narcissist! You are doing a great job.Do not forget to also take care of you.

[@joannestephanie]

Happy Monday! Thank you for this video, this really helps with my 23month old.

[@brittanybalyn]

aww thank you, I'm so happy you found my tips helpful

[@shawnasuomi206]

YES, thank you! These are thoughts/ideas that I have but you put them into a nice and concise video.

[@renam9296]

Such good tips and tricks. I have my first baby coming in December. I'm gonna use all these tricks!

[@howtooperatewithabrokenmin689]

The water wow is a fun & less messy thingy.

[@Thelilmissbz]

When you were talking about the laundry, that’s me 💀😂 I have too many clothes

[@deepalwaghela4822]

A very very helpful video, it was great to know things that i did not know and now when i think i can relate so much to how can i bring some changes in my toddler's routine, thank you so much♥️♥️♥️

[@tahinajafi4401]

Great tips! I already do some of them but could definitely use others

[@elife415]

Great tips!!

[@erikahamberg8700]

number 10 was exactly what I needed to hear. I've been trying to do something similar, but havn't really found a way to do it...

[@talt22]

Loved this video! Thank you

[@justFreya5]

What I have done for socks is put them in a mesh laundry bag before putting them in the washer and dryer...3 years in and haven't lost a sock yet

[@laurastewart7879]

For a mess free sensory activity (probably better for outdoor spaces!) SOAPY WATER 😂 and jugs for filling and pouring

[@myonnguyen8378]

I would love to know where you get them wooden toys from. They look so cute, interesting and like they will last for a while

[@madiidrew]

Brittany I’ve been seeing you wear all of this Good Moms Club stuff & I NEED it!!! Is it merch you’re releasing or is it from a different company???

[@brittanybalyn]

It’s from sun peony coconut! I’m just a big fan of them 💖

[@georgiabrown9516]

This is such a helpful & positive video ❤️ needed this, I have a 13 month old and find all of these so useful

[@brittanybalyn]

aww yay, you got this mama!

[@taramisu1483]

Wait.. did you just use that psychology talk thing on me ? Cuz I’m totally coming back here Monday lmao 🤣

[@xkimberinax]

Color code a wardrobe! If everything matches kids have complete freedom to pick what they want and mama is happy with a great dressed toddler! Win win!

[@xkimberinax]

I still color code my 8 year olds clothing!

[@emr5320]

Love all your videos! Arrow is so cute in this video she’s turned me into a big mush ball! lol. She’s a year older than my baby but she really reminds me of her so I just want to see more Arrow content lol! Please show more cute baby! And you two are so sweet to watch!

[@meglud8681]

This was a great title to this video! I never felt more seen than seeing arrow directly sitting on your chest and your still laying on bed. Been there.

[@bobbiro2e362]

Can you link your daughter’s toys? I feel so lost trying to pick out the best few toys we will have for our little one. Thanks, love your videos!

[@Ray-pt5bi]

Less is absolutely more, with Toys. Absolutely. Too much choice is detrimental. Same for gifts at birthdays and Christmas. The only things I Always accept books, or things She needs, or small things She wishes for (pins for her back pack, a new bell or light for her bike). The socks tip Is great. About snacks: if She wants One before dinner, She can choose it for After dinner, and put it on a Little plate or in a cup, ready for After dinner/naptime. This usually satisfies my daughter. Might depend on the Kid. Great idea about the cleaning in front of children.

[@rachelmeyer3123]

I just love your videos, they are so thoughtful 😊 Some mess free options are Melissa and Doug -water wow -magicolor -color blast Amazing and they all are great for travelling they have little inserts to hold the markers or paint brush. Thanks for your wonderful videos all the way from British Columbia, Canada 🍁

[@amena92]

Love your videos!!!

[@laly22lully]

[@brittanybalyn]

I keep hearing about these - I'm going to have to get some for my daughter!!

[@hollyparsons4234]

We do car wash - warm soapy water in a washing up bowl with scrubbers/cloths and they clean their toys outside (slide, play car/truck and any other plastic outdoor stuff they have) but they know not To “wash” anything else (like my mums windows 😂) mine are nearly 3!

[@anad5238]

Woahh!!! This is what I just needed 🤗🤭 love your videos 🥰

[@brittanybalyn]

yay I hope you enjoyed it!!

[@daisyjackson2349]

So helpful! What was the crime podcast you mentioned btw?

[@kayaconstance]

hi love! where is your jumper from? love it! all the best, fellow mummy vlogger xxxx

[@jazziithomas8097]

I cracked up at what she said at 7:45 . Kids hear and copy/repeat all the things you don't even realize that you're doing. Sometimes I call mine little echos lol Also, about #10, one thing that I find works wonders is telling your child the correct thing to do instead of telling them what NOT to do. You can't do a don't.

[@valentinamarambio7084]

Love it! Thank you

[@bandanaghosh8637]

Thanks for updating

[@IA.P8]

Awesome video thank you! ♥️ Can you please tell me where is sweater and necklaces are from? 🙏🏻

[@yarazard]

Just FYI, those Amazon white socks run small. So size up two sizes is what I would recommend. Or maybe I just have a huge baby lol… which i do

[@tamigarbarino6036]

Lol I totally grabbed my toddler by the back of his shirt the other day as he tried to run away from me in a parking lot 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@samiraarni2062]

We like the water wow books. They can draw with a pen filled with water and then an image appears on the page. You can have a little mess if they open the pen. But it would only be a little water.

[@ghitajinahi3021]

hi . just wanted to say that she looks exactly like her father .... beautiful baby girl

[@lynnstapelberg8086]

Awesome video, thank you. My son is 20 months and I fee like this will help me a lot!!!!!

[@lynnstapelberg8086]

O and I have ni hacks. Must say I feel very overwhelmed from the beginning and I do struggle a lot. 😭

[@millidw8070]

Tip #5 made me thumbs 👍🏽 up

[@megm22]

Melissa and Doug scratch pads are great!

[@soniacortez7874]

Britney!!! You should write a mommy book with all these hacks! Honestly you’ve helped me sooo much and I think a book for parenting would be great!!

[@mayzie2323]

These are wonderful hacks. One of the top true crime podcast that is my favorite is called The First Degree with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek. Soooo good. Edge of your seat good. Enjoy.

[@baconettam.8122]

Great last tip.

[@melindaswanson9670]

The sock thing has never been that big of an issue for me but I can see how this might be the case for multiple kids. The mess free marker idea I thought was going to be great but then my kid kept putting the pen in her mouth 🙄. What has been good now that she is almost two is water based markers because they just wash off.

[@PamelaBigelow]

Some great hacks!!!

[@devinjames5685]

Me listening to Brittany say “buy two pairs of shoes! That’s it!” And me knowing full well my 16 month old has 7 pairs 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@a.a.8005]

But keep in mind she lives in an area where the weather is generally the same. Living in an area that experiences weather changes require more than two shoes ;)

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Same !

[@mulletmaggie]

Where do you buy all your toddler snacks??? I live in Canada and we dont have any of those brands here. I would love to have those PB&J dippers and Solely gummies for my daughters lunches!

[@kochfamily147]

Do you have a link to your matching Crew necks? ❤️❤️

[@bellachiong3390]

Yes mama true crime podcast and a mask is right up my alley 👍 😊✌️#momlife #momdowntime

[@samanthamoore5498]

Omg arrow is so cute

[@nicholemakesstuff331]

I have a 4 yr old that has started to act like a 2 yr old again. It’s so hard. I’ll try #10 on him since he wants to run when he’s not supposed to. Great video! I did all these things minus #2 when I had my son 😋🥰

[@emmielevi2232]

literally why would i clean when my baby naps… like can i have some time off also 😂

[@kaysiecardenas9901]

Thanks Brittany! Just one comment, I have the mess free markers, and my toddler was painting on top of my bed, now my sheets have yellow spots 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ChelseaHeartsDomos]

Where are the good moms club and sweatshirts from?!