A mum has revealed her genius bottle trick that helps to soothe teething babies – something she wishes she had known as a first-time parent.
Sara shared a video of her clever hack on her TikTok page @sara.and.ramal, which has since gone viral, amassing over 3.1 million views.
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The video begins with Sara taking apart a baby bottle and filling the teat with water.
She then screws the lid back on and places it in the freezer.
Once the water has frozen, she removes the bottle and covers the teat with a sock.
She then gives the frozen bottle to her baby, with the sock making it comfortable for the baby to hold.
The frozen teat acts as a soothing tool, allowing the baby to put it in their mouth.
Cold items, such as teething rings, are commonly used to ease teething discomfort by naturally numbing the gums and reducing swelling.
This method also provides relief for babies struggling with the discomfort caused by their emerging teeth.
Rather than purchasing a teething ring, freezing water in a baby bottle allows Sara to save money on additional baby items.
Her video has garnered over 64,000 likes, with 329 people flocking to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One person wrote: “Great life hack.”
A second added: “Great and smart mum hack.”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “Great for first-time mums.”
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Time-saving mum hacks
Morning Routine
Nighttime Preparation: Set out clothes for yourself and the kids, pack lunches, and organise backpacks before bed.
Effortless Breakfasts: Keep simple, healthy breakfast options on hand, such as overnight oats, smoothie packs, or pre-made breakfast burritos.
Meal Planning
Weekly Meal Prep: Dedicate time each week to plan your meals to eliminate daily decision-making.
Bulk Cooking: Prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for future use.
Hands-Off Cooking: Make use of slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal prep.
Ready-to-Use Veggies: Purchase pre-chopped vegetables or chop them all at once to save time during the week.
Household Chores
Daily Laundry: Do a load of laundry every day to prevent a buildup of dirty clothes.
Continuous Cleaning: Encourage kids to clean up after themselves and perform small cleaning tasks throughout the day.
Efficient Multitasking: Fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning.
Organisation
Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents.
Daily Decluttering: Spend a few minutes each day decluttering to maintain an organised home.
Organised Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to locate.
Kid Management
Prepared Activity Bags: Have bags packed with essentials for various activities (e.g., swimming, sports).
Routine Visuals: Implement visual charts to help kids follow their routines independently.
Task Delegation: Assign age-appropriate chores to children to foster responsibility and reduce your workload.
