UNUSUAL USES FOR USUAL THINGS: BABY ITEMS
Who knows there were so many ways to use these products....use diapers as an ice pack or a heating pad, use baby oil to slip off a tight ring or peel off a bandaid painlessly, use baby powder to absorb grease stains on clothing or dry shampoo your pet, reuse that empty diaper wipes container to store things like sewing supplies, art supplies, feminine products, etc.....
DIAPERS
- ice pack: i learned this from the hospital in the maternity ward: drench a diaper (small size, like newborns or size 1) with water, let it soak, then put in freezer. use as ice pack
- heat pad: soak a diaper then put in microwave for 2 minutes. check that it’s not too hot for comfort and then apply to your achy part
- keep a plant watered longer: before potting a plant, place a diaper in the bottom or the flowerpot -- absorbent side up. it will absorb water that would otherwise drain out the bottom and will keep the plant from drying out too fast.
- pad a package - okay so this doesn’t look very nice, but when you’re in a hurry, doing a last-minute mailing and if it doesn't go out today, the birthday girl may or may not receive it, it’s better to pad your beautiful sculpture/adornment than to have it received in pieces.
BABY POWDER
- dry-shampoo your pet: rub a handful or two of baby powder into your pet’s fur. let it settle in for a couple of minutes, and follow up with a thorough brushing. your dog will look (and smell) great
- absorb grease stains on clothing: drying foods can be dangerous business --if you get a grease splatter on your clothes, try dabbing the stain with some baby powder on a powder puff (or cotton pad). rub in well, then brush off excess powder. repeat until gone
- clean your playing cards: ever got annoyed by how sticky cards became after excessive games of poker? place cards in a plastic bag, along with a bit of baby powder, seal the bag and give it a good shake.
- slip on your rubber gloves: when the powder layer inside the gloves wear out, give yourself a light dusting with baby powder. your gloves should slide on good as new
- remove mold from books: let books thoroughly air-dry, then sprinkle some baby powder between the pages and stand the books upright for a few hours. gently brush out remaining powder from each book
- dust off your flower bulbs: before planting, savvy gardeners know to place flower bulbs and about 3 tablespoons baby powder in a sealed plastic bag and give it a few gentle shakes. This will reduce the chance of rot, and keep away moles, voles, grubs, and other bulb-munching pests
BABY OIL
- remove a bandage - rub it around the adhesive parts on top and around the edges, once it starts to loosen, let the child finish the job to help him/her overcome the feat of ripping off a bandage. Geriatric patients who have very sensitive or fragile skin may also want to try this
- make your own bath oil - mix a few drops of your own favorite perfume or cologne to ¼ cup of baby oil in a small plastic bottle, shake well and add it to your bath.
- Buff up your golf clubs: dab a few drops of oil on a chamois cloth or towel and polish the head of your club after each round of golf. no need to pay big dollars for chrome-plated carbon steel golf club heads!
- slip off a stuck ring: lubricate the ring area with a generous amount of baby oil, then swivel the ring around to spread the oil under it, you should now be able to slide the ring off your finger effortlessly.
- clean your bathtub or shower: remove dirt and built-up soap scum around your bathtub or shower stall by wiping surfaces with 1 teaspoon baby oil on a moist cloth. use another cloth to wipe away any leftover oil. finally, spray the area with a disinfectant cleaner to kill any remaining germs. this technique is also great for cleaning soap film and watermarks off glass shower doors
- shine stainless steel sinks and chrome trim: rub stainless steel sink by rubbing them down with a few drops of baby oil ion a soft, clean cloth. rub dry with a towel, and repeat if necessary.
- remove latex paint from skin: rubbing your skin with baby oil is an easy, fast, way to remove latex paint off your skin. cleanse with soap and hot water
- treat cradle cap: cradle cap are unsightly, but is usually harmless. to combat this, gently rub in a little baby oil and lightly comb it through. wash hair within 24 hours to remove the oil, repeat when needed
BABY WIPES
- use this in place of those expensive Clorox-sheets. if the wipes you have are scented, bravo!
- keep a pack handy in your car--they’re great for wiping your hands after pumping gas, mopping up small spills in the car, and cooling your sweaty brow after a run. place in Ziploc bag to sustain its life
- Soothe a burn: you can temporarily soothe a burn by patting the area with a baby wipes, bonus if they are one of those types that are infused with Vitamin E, or aloe.
- remove makeup: it’s one of the fashion industry’s best-kept secrets. if the wipes are gentle enough for your newborn’s delicate skin, it is also definitely gentle enough for your face! great for removing that stubborn black eyeliner.
- Surface cleaner: can be used to clean surfaces you normally would with those Clorox wipes: clean PC screen, keyboard, scrub surfaces of bathroom, etc….
BABY WIPES CONTAINER -
don’t throw these containers away! there are so many things you can re-use them for. Tip: Use a blow dryer on high setting to heat up the label on the box to remove label (the heat will de-attach the adhesive). I use 12x12 paper stock for scrap booking to decorate (especially the pre-made pages that has cute letters and things on them)
- make a first-aid kit: father your own choice of essentials and label
- organize your stuff: these boxes stack pretty well too. Label appropriately and you’ve gotten yourself a great organizing project--good for sewing supplies, arts and crafts, ribbons, or even office supplies such as receipts, bills, photos, etc….
- Use as dispenser: use that dispenser that came with the box in a creative way---use this as a dispenser for a roll of yarn, twine, or ribbon. simply remove the container’s cover, insert the roll, and thread it through the slot in the lid and reattach the cover. optional: decorate
- store your plastic shopping bags: do you save plastic shopping bags for use later? Each container holds about 40 to 50 of these bags
- make a piggy bank - convenient place to dump pocket change
- store workshop towels or rags - a baby wipes container can be a welcome addition in the workshop for storing rags and paper towels
- great for the bathroom--ladies, store your monthly feminine products in here. decorate box.
- condiments - do you stash those extra ketchup packets and mustard packets you get from fast food orders? now you have a place to keep them!
- hold extra chargers/cords - perfect size to keep those extra iPad, iPhone, Android, and wires you don't recognize but keep anyway. I would also buy some twist ties from the dollar store to keep them tangle-free
- cash box - having a yard sale? use this as your cash drawer!
- Nail supplies - perfect size for cotton pads, nail colors, buffers, etc…
- Random office supplies - notepads, sticky note pads, pens, staplers, etc….
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