Parenting tricks and tips from those who’ve been there…

Every parent has them: those little shortcuts that save you time (and sanity).

Here are 10 pieces of parenting wisdom from real parents – all the proof you need that mum (and dad) always knows best.

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Cheat the baby book.

Cut creatively.

Paint time in the bathtub.

Clean while they get clean.

Double-wrap the bed.

Give everyone a hook.

If you can breastfeed, do it.

But bottles can be easy.

You can't argue with a timer.

Let them do it themselves..

What is your parenting short cut?