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This Isn't Baby Food
It doesn’t take that much parenting expertise to guess that a whole piece of steak isn't such a great idea for a small kid. While it may seem incredibly appetizing, there’s no way that those tiny teeth are able to chew on such a generous portion of medium-rare steak. Since small children’s teeth are still growing and developing at such a young age, it is usually advised that they eat specific foods that are easier to chew and digest.
But this father had something else in mind. When he realized how delicious his steak was, he thought, why not just give the kid their own piece? Obviously, he didn’t really mean it, but he couldn’t help but snap a shot of the hilarious moment.
Multitasking At Its Best
If there is one skill that parents quickly develop when they become parents, that’s the art of multi-tasking. When a baby comes into the mix, there is so much more that is added into a parent’s daily tasks that finding time to do some of the things one loves can be hard. But this dad wasn’t willing to let that stop him from his daily time playing video games. So what did he do?
He adapted, and by the looks of this photo, he adapted well. As he held his child in his arms, he decided to use his hands to grab the controller while balancing the baby’s bottle with his chin. Genius!
Learning It The Hard Way
Again, there is no parenting manual out there for teaching every single thing one needs to know before having a child. While we may learn as much as we can in advance, there are unpredictable situations that one simply has to adapt to and learn from. That’s the case of this dad and his kid, who were probably not ready for this little fail to happen during a flight.
It seems like the dad was trying to give the kid some water, but the kid wasn’t quite ready to drink from such a big bottle. So instead, a whole lot of water spilled on the kid’s face and both the dad and kid’s expressions say it all.
When Nothing Is Under Control But You Pose Anyway
Sometimes one just has to accept the situation, smile, and move on. Or at least that’s what we get from this hilarious photo of a dad who seems to have accepted his fate. Now, we don’t really know exactly what happened, but something definitely went wrong before this photo was taken. And yet, the dad was determined to grab that baby tight and accept the fact that his t-shirt was completely wet with some sort of liquid.
It could be that the baby dropped something on him or he dropped it on himself, or an unfortunate spit-up incident took place, we’ll never know. At least the baby seems to be completely calm and comfortable, and absolutely unbothered by the situation.
This Is Not A Swimming Diaper
Diapers are probably one of the best inventions that ever happened. They are supposed to make our lives and babies’ lives easier, and the options out there are endless. There are tons of brands, sizes, and uses, which can be a great thing, but it can also be pretty overwhelming sometimes. For one dad, it seemed like the difference between a swimming diaper and a regular one was not that clear, so he just went with his gut.
Unfortunately though, when getting his kid ready for a swim, this dad went ahead and used a regular diaper, which probably wasn’t the greatest idea as we can see in this photo.
When Bath Time Goes A Little Crazy
One of the coolest things about parenthood is the fact that so many people out there can relate to the struggles that sometimes occur. While everyone obviously has a different experience and faces different challenges, there are a few things that are often relatable, and that includes bath time. The face of this father of four kids says it all, and the whole bubble situation tells even more. We doubt that he knew this was going to happen when he started drawing a bubble bath for the kids.
Things got out of control really fast, and when he realized it there was not much he could do anymore besides sit and reevaluate his life choices.
Protecting Videogame Time At All Costs
When playing video games became a harder task as soon as a baby came into the mix, this dad didn’t sweat it for too long. He just decided to take matters into his own hands, and to find a solution that would allow him to play his video games in peace. He went ahead and grabbed his kid’s playpen, placed it all around his playing space so that the kid would have no way of crossing to the other side.
The smile on his face tells us that he’s pretty proud of his innovative solution, though we wonder what his partner thinks about it. The kid also looks pretty pleased with the arrangement though.
This Dad Didn’t Quite Master The Art Of Overalls
Here’s the thing, there is a reason why overalls are called “over alls.” That’s because they are supposed to be over something and to be put over other clothes. But we admit that looking at the semantics of the word is probably the last thing on a parent’s mind. Hilariously, this dad thought he was doing a great job when he dressed his daughter with cute overalls and dropped her off at daycare.
But it didn’t take long until the mom was notified by the daycare teacher that her kid arrived with no shirt on. As soon as she heard it, she just knew who was responsible.
Taking Baby In A Diaper Bag
Going to places with a diaper bag is a must when you’re a new parent, it just becomes one of those things that one automatically grabs before leaving home with a kid. But this dad wanted to find something more practical, so he simply grabbed the diaper bag, put the diapers and his kid in it, and was ready to go. That way, he wouldn’t have to grab a bunch of bags, a stroller, plus his kid, it was just a faster way of taking everything and everyone.
But while the solution seemed quite smart at the time, we’re not sure it will work in the long term. And funny enough, the baby’s expression seems to show some concern around the situation.
When Doing Laundry Goes Wrong
Parents divide the chores in the house differently, it really depends on what works for each of them and what’s the best way to take care of the baby. While in some households the mom takes on the baby’s laundry and the dad takes on the dishes, in some homes unfortunately things are not so equally divided. But this dad wanted to help out with the clothes, only he didn’t quite know that there were several sensitivities to it.
On his first try, things went a little wrong and the result couldn’t be funnier. He probably washed the clothes with a setting that made them all shrink, making them more suitable for a Barbie.
When The Kid Doesn’t Hold Tight
After one look at these photos, we just know that the entire idea of swinging on that rope with a kid on this dad's shoulders wasn’t so great from the start. But hey, who doesn’t love having some fun with their kids? We’re pretty sure that they both had tons of fun, and ended laughing about the little girl's head-first dive into the foam pit. It does look painful, though!
It probably wasn’t very helpful that she covered her dad’s eyes when they started swinging. At least they’ll have this memory captured on camera forever.
Bye Bye Screen
When you have a kid, accidents can literally happen all the time. In those days that there’s no daycare or kindergarten and a parent spends the entire day at home with the kid, there is always a high chance that something won’t go so well. It looks like this parent had one of those days because their kid managed to make some collateral damage to their phone and probably some other things.
And the problem is that our smartphone screens are already so sensitive, they're almost too easy to break even before a toddler picks them up.
Finding Some Unusual Inspiration For A Haircut
With so many malls, barbershops, and hairdressers closed over the past two years, many of us had to adapt and find ways of cutting our own hair and the hair of our loved ones. And while some of us may have gotten the hang of it, the rest of us are still struggling to understand how to not mess up someone else’s hair. Instead of going freestyle, this dad just went ahead and grabbed some inspiration from the Simpsons.
Somehow, he thought that would be a great idea, but we're pretty sure mom wasn't feeling it. Hey, it'll grow back eventually!
Homage To Charlie Brown
When this dad dressed his kid in a Charlie Brown pullover, he just had to create his own homage to the timeless character from Peanuts. Honestly, it would be hard for anyone to resist the urge to do the same since it is impossible to ignore the resemblance between the baby and the character. Now, we don’t know if this was Halloween or just an impromptu dress-up session, but we have to give props to this dad because this kid is rocking the outfit.
These are certainly the kinds of memories that one will always cherish every time they look at this picture and remember that funny moment.
Baby Darth Vader
It looks like Charlie Brown’s dad wasn’t the only parent out there dressing their kids up as characters. This dad went a little bit darker, after an entire day spending time with the kid at home. With lockdowns and quarantines happening worldwide, sometimes one just needs to find creative ways to stay entertained, and that’s exactly what this dad did. We have no idea whether the mask was bought for this specific occasion, or they already had it at home.
This dad decided to carefully place the mask on the kid’s face and snap a picture. It resulted in a tiny Darth Vader who looks completely harmless.
Completely Bundled Up
Many parents around the world have been using the art of swaddling to calm their babies. The practice has been used by parents for the longest time, and it has been keeping babies warm and safe whenever they are swaddled properly, of course. But this dad was looking to try something a little bit different, and instead of using the usual method to swaddle his baby, he decided to try something completely unconventional.
His approach involved putting the baby’s arms inside their pants, after pulling them all the way up. That way, almost the baby's entire body was swaddled, it just didn’t look that comfortable.
Moms Vs. Dads
It’s always so hilarious to see some of the different ways that parents care for and play with their kids. The approach to parenting may vary a little bit or enormously between mothers and fathers, and though there are exceptions, the general idea is that one parent is usually a little bit more over-protective than the other. In this case, we can see clearly that the mother is much more protective, and very careful when going down a slide with their kid.
The dad, on the other hand, is having the time of his life while his baby literally speeds down the slide with the funniest expression ever.
Safety Always Comes First
It’s always so crazy to think about the fact that babies are tiny and incredibly delicate, and somehow they’re often in less than ideal situations when it comes to safety. Kids are curious and constantly learning about the wonders of the world, so we can’t blame them for grabbing, jumping, kicking, and doing everything they can to discover as many new things as possible. However, this father was growing increasingly concerned about how curious their kid was being, to the point that he couldn't take his eyes off them.
In order to take a break, he decided to make a little joke by tying the baby’s onesie to a chair and snapping a photo to share with mom. We wonder how she felt about it all!
Some Stylish Baby Bath Time
While that other dad working with bath bubbles was struggling a little bit, this dad seems to be having the best time of his life with his squeaky clean baby. Since his baby didn’t really have any hair yet, he decided to create some neat bubble hairdos for his little one. He obviously got very creative, giving them a Santa Claus beard and Elvis Presley’s hairstyle.
The baby looks like a total trooper, just chilling in the bath while dad does the funniest things. In fact, it looks like the little kid is finding the whole game hilarious.
A Trip To The Toy Store Is Never Dull
It’s rare to find a kid who doesn’t love going to the toy store with their parents. Toy stores are literally paradise for little kids, with tons of toys and entertaining possibilities. It was this father and kid’s fun day at the store, and this dad decided to have a little fun. And since they were already surrounded by toys, why not have some fun with some of them instead of waiting until they got home?
A colorful pinscreen caught their attention right away, and while trying to figure out how it worked, the dad simply placed it on his kid’s tiny face.
Doing Too Many Things At The Same Time
As the day goes by, the tasks continue to pile up until they become completely overwhelming when one is a parent. That gives room to tiny funny mistakes that only someone who was utterly distracted would do. We can only imagine how often parents find objects misplaced all over the house, all because of a moment they were probably doing way too many things at the same time.
This dad somehow managed to put a WD-40 in the fridge after using it, though we all know that there is no reason to refrigerate a WD-40. We can only imagine how stunned his partner was when they found a random WD-40 in the fridge.
Fun Times At Home With Dad
With the ongoing global health crisis, parents from all over the world have become really creative when it comes to entertaining their kids. And while being constantly at home has been a challenge to everyone, for some families, it was the perfect opportunity to spend more fun time together. This dad was feeling adventurous that day since he chose a very irresponsible though fun game to play with all of his kids.
He grabbed a mattress and literally told all kids to get on it, including himself, to then slide down the stairs while hoping that no injuries would take place. There’s no doubt that they had tons of fun.
There’s Always A Solution
This girl kept getting annoyed with the hair on her face while she was playing around with her friends, but unfortunately, neither dad nor she had taken a hair tie. But that didn’t stop this dad from using his parenting skills to adapt to the situation and to find an alternative solution. It didn’t take long until he found a zip tie around, and decided to try it on his daughter’s hair. He placed it carefully, closed it, and voila!
She could now play and run around in peace without having a bunch of hair flying over her face. We do hope they managed to easily take it off though.
Cake Is Cake, No Matter What Shape It Is
When a kid’s birthday is approaching, parents usually ask them what type of cake they would like to have for their special day. This includes their favorite flavors, the theme, and the shape of it. For the longest time, there have been a group of usual suspects such as cartoons, football cakes, and whatever is trending in children’s worlds at the time. What we have never seen around though is a cake with the shape of a runny nose, so this dad’s artistic cake is definitely a first!
Either the kid asked for it, or the dad decided to pull a prank on him, and we can’t help but laugh at how realistic it looks.
The Stroller Has Many Uses
Baby strollers can have so many uses, including carrying a baby, carrying things, and more recently, there are even strollers that let you skate and carry things at the same time. But when it comes to carrying both a baby and groceries in one stroller, then one may be stretching it a little bit. Yet, that didn’t stop this dad from creating his little hack and finding an interesting solution to use the stroller capacity in full.
The little kid under all of the groceries doesn’t seem to mind so much, and that’s perhaps because they are used to having their stroller acting as a trolley.
Not Wasting Any Ketchup
It’s pretty clear by now that some dads have their own methods for getting things done, and some of these methods can be quite unconventional. This can look differently for many dads out there, but sometimes it involves implementing the three-second rule when food is dropped on the floor, and sometimes it could even mean that consuming an expired product is sort of okay.
This dad is doing neither of those things, instead, he is showing all of us that just because a bunch of ketchup fell on his kid’s face, that doesn’t mean that he should waste it. So instead of cleaning it with a tissue, he literally ate it.
Something Doesn’t Add Up
Breakfast is arguably the best meal of each day, and for many kids, that means yummy oatmeal, cereals, pancakes, or a sandwich. But this dad wasn’t so lucky this morning, because as he was making his kid some oatmeal, he mistook cinnamon for curry powder. If this is not something that is usually on the dad’s task list, then we can understand why he was confused by the unsuspecting powders.
The colors are similar, the packaging is almost the same, there are simply a thousand reasons why this would be confusing. We do hope, however, that he realized his mistake before the kid ate it, otherwise, we can only imagine how weird the taste might have been.
Being Safe On A Walk Is Important
With kids constantly running around from one place to another, it may sometimes be difficult to keep track of where they are and how safe the situation is. To overcome this, some parents like the one pictured here, have resorted to using a “kid leash” to make sure that their children are walking right next to them or behind them. And while we understand that some kids are more hyperactive than others, therefore making it really hard to keep them close, using a leash on a kid has been a very controversial topic out there.
While we believe in the premise that each parent should do what is best for them and their kid, this dad should be ready for the pushback.
A Smelly Situation
Smelly diapers are just one of the many things that become a daily occurrence when someone becomes a parent. Some parents just throw the diapers away in the trash, while other parents prefer to use diaper disposal. However, some parents forget that when one owns a diaper disposal, the very first thing they have to do is place a bag inside of it, so that they avoid touching smelly and dirty diapers.
Plus, forgetting to put the bag might result in what this dad was struggling with. The entire diaper disposal was completely full, which meant that they had to clean it up. Because there was no bag, they had to clean it by touching those dirty diapers again.
This Dad Had The Best Intention
Sometimes a person is just trying to do what they’re told, but they completely misinterpret the task. That’s what this dad did when his partner left him alone with the baby, and he found himself completely clueless when it came to the baby’s diaper. His partner sent him a message that read: “start using four diapers now.” As soon as he read that, he thought that he had to literally put four diapers on his baby, though he admitted from the start that the whole thing was a bit of an overkill.
When he texted his partner back, she clarified that he was supposed to use size four diapers and not four pairs of diapers on the poor baby.
This Dad Mistook Milk For Laundry Powder
Now, we don’t really know what’s up with these companies that literally create products that are opposite to each other and then put them in the most similar packaging ever. So, to this dad’s defense, these two bottles look really similar, so we can’t really blame him for using each of them for something completely wrong. The guy hilariously managed to put almond milk in his washing machine and then used the laundry detergent for his kid’s cereals.
Hopefully, everyone noticed it on time and no one was affected negatively by it. At least they have something pretty hilarious to laugh about.
When That Slice Of Cake Looks Too Good
Here’s another example of the impressive multi-tasking skills parents get when they add a child to the mix. When one has a newborn, it’s not as easy to do day-to-day things such as washing the dishes, doing the laundry, eating, or even showering. Suddenly, everything has to be done according to the baby’s schedule, and parents don’t always manage to get to everything.
It looks like this dad of a tiny newborn wasn’t ready to pass on that yummy slice of cake, so he had to adapt to the situation. In the end, he managed to keep the baby sleeping while placing the cake on his back.
When The Baby Puts Dad To Sleep
Parents out there will agree that sleep deprivation is huge during the first years of a child’s life. While we all know about it, no one really understands the extent of how little sleep one gets until they actually have a kid. By the look of this picture, this dad was completely exhausted when he started the night routine with his kid. Somehow, instead of putting his kid to sleep, the dad gave in to the tiredness and ended up falling asleep on the kid’s crib.
At some point, mom came in to check in on them and found the kid holding dad’s hand as he got a very needed nap.
As Long As The Baby Is Comfortable
The toy and baby accessories industries are huge, and we’re constantly introduced to new accessories that are supposed to make parents’ lives easier. Some of them can be quite sophisticated for daily use, so it may take a few tries until the parent finally understands how it all works. This dad had his attempt for a baby carrier for the first time, and we can’t really tell what exactly went wrong here.
What we can see, however, is that the baby hasn’t really been placed in the correct way, but they couldn’t care less because that nap seems to be going very well. As long as the baby is secure enough, we can only give props to this dad for not giving up.
Baby Sticker
Here’s another one where we can’t really decipher what’s going on. What could possibly be the reason behind this dad placing a “baby” sticker on his kid’s forehead? The dad was probably joking around, and we can only assume how bored he must have been to grab a sticker, write the word baby on it, and put it on his baby. Luckily, the kid can’t really understand anything and seems to be completely unbothered by the joke.
One day when they grow up they’ll get to see just how much fun their dad used to have on those days that they were simply stuck at home.
Apples Look Just Like Onions
Now, here’s another debatable one, are apples and onions that similar that one could be mistaken for the other? One would think that the smell, the color, and the texture would give it away, but hey, it seems possible to mistake the two after all. This dad somehow managed to send almost an entire onion in his kid’s lunch box, and the kid didn’t notice it until they were in school.
Can you just imagine how confused they were when they realized that they didn’t get their usual apple that day and got a whole onion instead? Hopefully, it was just another reason for a good and funny memory.
Why so Blue?
Kids love playing with whatever they get their hands on, and most of the time they don’t really understand the extent to which what they’re doing can be a bit of a problem. This kid was home alone with dad when he somehow found a bunch of blue paint. So what did he do? He poured it all over himself and was completely covered in blue when the dad checked on him.
And the worst thing is that there wasn’t just blue paint on the kid, there was blue paint all over the floor, the couch, and probably the entire house.
A Stunning Pancake Face
Here goes another example showing that things can get really interesting when dad is left home alone with the kid. Some dads just have this endlessly creative way of playing with their kids, which somehow involves grabbing an entire piece of pancake and placing it on the child’s face. But of course, they didn’t just put the entire pancake on the kid’s face. They actually cut two holes for the eyes, one for the nose, and another one for the kid’s mouth.
While this may be hilarious, we can already hear a ton of parents saying “food is not a game.” So hopefully, this was just a one-time joke.
Helping Dad With The House Chores
When mom announced that she was going out, this dad and his kid were probably ecstatic to be having an entire day for themselves. The day would be filled with lots of games, yummy food, and just doing all the things they didn’t get to do when mom was around. But of course, the dad couldn’t help but send a few pictures to his partner that would very easily catch their attention.
He decided to give the little kid a nail, told them to hold it, and then pretended to be ready to start hammering. We are guessing that he was just making fun of the situation and that he didn’t really hammer on anything.
Popcorn All Over The Place
The popcorn industry has made our lives pretty easy when it comes to safely and easily making popcorn at home. Usually, the process only involves choosing the flavor we want, placing the package in the microwave, and putting in just the right amount of time that will result in a bowl full of yummy popcorn. However, this dad doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo, which resulted in a popcorn fail.
Instead of quickly making some snacks for a movie night with his kid, he managed to spill the entire thing on the microwave. Although that resulted in the hot mess pictured here, everything was still in there, so perhaps they were still able to eat some of it.