10 PARENTING HACKS that will change your life! TODDLER TIPS 👶🏼

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In today's video I share 10 toddler hacks that will help you navigate day to day life with a little one! From keeping Sage occupied during diaper changes to instilling positive behaviours, I hope that you find these nuggets as helpful as I have!
0:00 Introduction
2:50 Use a mesh bag for laundry
3:39 Use jumbo mega blocks for bath time
4:34 Electric toothbrush for diaper changes
5:54 Clothing organizer for baby clothes
7:02 Have them help
8:13 Toys at highchair post meal time
9:27 Use dish soap on stains
10:24 Change your toddler outside of their bedroom
11:28 Have cupboards available that are baby safe
12:29 Don't say "No" all the time
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Nikole xo

[@HealthNutNutrition]

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[@LaurelAnne1216]

I cackle laughed when sage was throwing the stacking cups off the counter and you walked by hahhahaha TRUTH

[@alexandrac6177]

I’m still pregnant with my first, but my own parents tried to avoid “no” also! They were more of the approach that you mentioned with “yuck”, tho. Rather than say “don’t do that” or “no” they would just tell us the consequences. For example, if we were running somewhere we shouldn’t have been they might say, “that will hurt you” or “you’re going to fall”. When we did, we learned to trust what our parents said to us, and we turned out to be extremely well-behaved children everywhere out in public.

[@michelemuelhauser]

As for berry stains on clothes I always use hot water an vinegar an let it sit for about 5 minutes, give it a rinse and they are as good as new!

[@thegennychan]

Something about the no and dont do thing you said. Im a child educator and what you said is so true. Not only does it remind them of what they wanted to do like "dont touch it", it doesnt tell them the expected action. Ok you dont touch it... You throw it, lick it, pock it, kick it... But if you say "can we use something else to play?" They will have to think and make a choice theyll get a good reaction for! It helps them develop their judgement as well as decision making.

[@samanthamessina8427]

Lovely to see you! And once again impeccable timing- got a brand new toddler who just started throwing tantrums this week 😅 You are glowing and we so appreciate you mama!

[@brilliantbutblue]

Wishing you Matt, Sage, Cashew and Chloe a Happy Easter 🐣🐇

[@juliatokiohotellover]

Teaching children the power of the word no is very important (literally teaching them consent!). But it is important to use it appropriately in a way that teaches boundaries instead of it being a default.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I agree and I also think that when overused it takes away the meaning behind it. I would rather save it for when she is in actual danger so she knows when I say no I mean it.

[@juliatokiohotellover]

@@HealthNutNutrition Absolutely agree!

[@trinity6diversia]

My kiddo loves helping to sort laundry, she was about 9 months when she started and she's such a big help! I give her all the bibs and burp cloths and she moves them from one pile to the other, it's so cute!

[@raecat90]

Thanks for the ideas! Toddlers really do love to mimick and help! Definitely would like to see a food one.

[@MommyDani2]

We've just started the electric toothbrush changing hack and omg you're a genius! Works perfectly, changes are so quick and easy now. Thank you!

[@cassieleefryeklund5623]

My daughter loves the Caroline cupboard. She also has a "treasure" box in the kitchen just toys for the kitchen. It is the only way I can work in the kitchen.

[@amykollasch]

Yes! Everything you touched on is exactly what I have been doing for years and have shared with my friends. It definitely works. For laundry I give my child the job of finding all of the socks and then try and match them. So less stressful.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Ooh I love that idea!

[@chloesheather9131]

So many helpful tips. I’d love to see toddler food ideas/hacks 😊

[@melanieriddle7268]

I am so blown away how Matt is such a hands on dad ,you have such a good man.

[@michellewilkinson5403]

Everything in this video is amazing! You have it all spot on! Doing an amazing job for a new mum🤗 I have 8yo, 5yo, 3m old. I'm telling you now 👌 keep at it. I always get compliments on how well behaved my 2 are. They are amazing little soles 🥰 Im so proud of them every day!

[@ashwiniramdas3558]

Could u please share sagees collection of books

[@adventurouslifesquad]

Yess love these Hacks I too also allow my kids to help with taking the laundry out the dryer its so much fun for them.

[@scarlethruano538]

I love this video very informative. My son will be 1 next month so some tips before is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. You're an amazing mom!

[@ashwiniramdas3558]

Very helpful video as my baby girl is 11 months old now and she gets crazy all the time I change her diaper and ended up showing her fav songs

[@pamelaq6185]

Sage is soooo cute! Yes please to the food hack video 🙌 I got out a blueberry stain out the other day w lemon juice and some dots of dish soap. Treat stain as soon as you can and make sure it's out before you put in dryer.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I’m going to try the lemon juice!

[@maggieboehm8531]

This was a great and helpful video thank you!

[@brandi92y]

Good video… I also appreciate the time stamps! 😄👍🏻

[@lauren7738]

Would love to see your food hack videos! Love your content 🙂

[@rahelmekonnen9281]

Thank you for sharing. Please I need the food hacks too.

[@allisonpurse1513]

Great tips and I’m definitely going to try with my one year old!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Let me know how it goes!

[@traciem5729]

Was a waiting for your video my fav channel much ❤

[@billhop2263]

Fab video. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@sqpacupuncture6415]

We do stand up diaper changes!! so much easier than wrestling the baby alligator

[@HealthNutNutrition]

😅🤣🤣

[@haloSrising]

Hi Nicole I got a question about the high chair what is that attached to a surface how safe is it I just worry about falling out that’s why I’m still on the fence about purchasing.. I also love the part where he said Sage likes to show you all her gymnastic tricks during diaper change and I laughed so hard because my daughter is the same way and I have to give her something to distract her with might give the toothbrush a go

[@ashwiniramdas3558]

Happy Easter🎉

[@evanneofficial]

That clothing organiser thing is soo amazing haha I saw you use it in a vlog and bought it for my own underwear and I love it

[@HealthNutNutrition]

It’s held up so well!

[@KC-rx5eu]

saw this from your previous i think it was the traveling vlog? and still use it for my now toddler’s clothes!

[@cjgamer830]

Good Hacks Nikole! 🥰❤

[@leisytoledo4093]

Thanks! I’m definitely going to try the changing area hack. My 11 month old doesn’t want to go in the dark bedroom to be changed either. I take him and start singing “ the wheels on the bus….” And I give him something to play with but he definitely doesn’t like it. Happy Easter!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Let me know how it goes! I honestly find it’s made a huge difference for us

[@anitarud7482]

Where did you get your sweater? I want one like that! So cute

[@NikkiScatch84]

I’m not a mom but these are great tips!

[@biblestudyqueen20]

Haven’t even watched yet and I’m liking the video. I need all the hacks I can get

[@HealthNutNutrition]

☺️

[@Agc0606]

great tips !

[@cijide]

My daughter is 11, but I still love watching for the sweet Sage content 🥰

[@svsqueens]

Love your shirt. Can you link it?!?

[@ashwiniramdas3558]

Bigg hii to sage and Nicole🥰

[@amparogee7267]

Very useful video

[@estherdantuma8372]

We've been having such a difficult time with our 2 year old lately! Reading Janet Lansbury's blog and books have been a MAJOR game changer!

[@keshakellogg5995]

YES YES YES to Janet Lansbury (and everything she learned from RIE!)!

[@loopy18lau]

Isn’t she brilliant! I love her podcast

[@kimbystone]

Cool hacks. Smart to leave a cupboard for her to play in and not change in her bedroom.

[@briannav5090]

Love this! It was very good advice! Also where are her shoes from? I love them

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Target ☺️

[@briannav5090]

@@HealthNutNutrition thank you ❤️ and sage is very beautiful btw! She’s getting so big time is passing so fast!

[@madhushimangalajeewa5754]

Isn’t the lego abit too dangerous during bath time? Since they can step on them? Unless its the soft ones .

[@katetimbers3520]

Thanks for these helpful hacks! Love Sage’s sneaks with bows. Can I ask where you found them?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Target! They have so many great toddler shoes

[@sarahroberts7374]

Toddlers all over the world are obsessed with the router 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Im in the UK and our babies here keep going for it!

[@mamoonanaz2915]

Good 👍

[@KC-rx5eu]

I need to try that electronic toothbrush hack! It really is a toddler’s dream to show us their gymnastic skills while trying to change a poopy diaper 🥴😂

[@eminemilly]

My 9 month old lol can't get a video of her cruising that much but during a diaper change she's cruised the whole room at lightning speed lol

[@trishaines2813]

OMG my daughter is literally at the stage too where she TOUCHES EVERYTHING too! Thank you for this tip! It's such a habit to say "those negative words"

[@HealthNutNutrition]

It’s a lot 😅

[@RoutinenReich]

Hi, thanks for the hacks! Do you have any suggestions for what to do instead of saying no when you can't get up and redirect them?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

A quick example would be: let’s leave that alone it could hurt you instead of NO put that down. I feel that the first word always being no ends up getting them angry right away so instead I try to switch it up and explain why she can’t play with it.

[@RoutinenReich]

@@HealthNutNutrition thanks a lot, I'll try that!

[@lorijeanfinnila]

I'm saddened that I can't find anti-inflammatory sea salt snacks because of the seed oils they use. I used to get away with it but now with an autoimmune disease I can't. I WISH you could help me track down those healthy sea salt good oil salty snacks with no sugar or preservatives. Praying. Update: I'm sorry Nikole, I'm thinking Keto as well to keep my simple carbs down in between meals with a thyroid disease which is one of the few ways to keep my much needed weight down because my numbers are so well I can't take medication.

[@Raniversal_]

Good

[@liciapopernack4508]

Where is your sweater from? Thanks!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Aerie ☺️

[@dg7426]

Those Megablocks have a prop 65 cancer warning

[@kentnatalie2486]

Once you’re back home, do you think you will get the helper tower for the kitchen for Sage?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yes! I can’t wait for things like that with sage

[@kentnatalie2486]

@@HealthNutNutrition ❤️

[@amandamartelli8811]

Toys in the bath also cleans the toys!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yes it’s a nice added bonus!

[@JJ-mh4xd]

Food videos please don't know if I could have as much patience as you.

[@IrineMilshina]

Ahaha, toothbrush! we also use it for distraction😅

[@jessicamansfield6660]

I’m gonna have to get an electric toothbrush lol

[@Xochie]

At 8:45, Sage had me cryingggg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jacqueline.4264]

I need to practice on not saying no 😅😅

[@SmileforaSecond]

I really appreciate your strategy on redirecting them to something else instead of saying no. What do you do in situations where the baby is doing something that would be a serious safety risk, and it isn’t just something that would be annoying to the adults? So like if she climbed onto the dishwasher when it was down and tried to grab a knife? How do you teach her that she truly cannot be touching the knife? Redirecting just seems like diverting her attention, but does she actually ever learn that she shouldn’t be touching the knife? I hope that makes sense. I would much rather not have to say the word no 1 million times a day. 🤗😁

[@surlespasdondine]

Nikole said somewhere she uses "no" for dangerous situations. My niece used to sit next to electric plugs and go "no no no".😂

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yes exactly we definitely still use no but I think it’s over used. If she’s in a dangerous situation I get serious and make it very apparent that it’s a hard no.

[@tahinajafi4401]

You better lineup your next distractions because she's gonna get bored of the toothbrush sooner than you think. Even though I hid them after nappy change. So far I've gone through a multiple colors click pen, a compact mirror, my floss, a Mickey mouse bobblehead, some squeaky toys and a tiny old-fashioned alarm clock (that I always set to ring/ vibrate) to name a few and my baby is just 1 year old :v

[@tahinajafi4401]

And I obviously know that. Plus her child is older so she's definitely more experienced, which is why I watch her videos. Duh

[@tahinajafi4401]

Lol it sure wasn't my way of telling her I know better. We're all just sharing here. Peace

[@VanessaAlvesPiper]

Oh, I wish Built Bar was lactose-free! :(

[@grahampavelka7633]

😅😅😅😅

[@ashwiniramdas3558]

Now u put videos once in a week?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

No still two but we’ve been traveling with a toddler so doing what we can 😉 there will be another video up on Saturday instead of Friday this week!

[@ashwiniramdas3558]

@@HealthNutNutrition waiting 😍