

Mum hacks for the summer: these tips go viral
Instagram videos showing practical tips for everyday life with children are very popular. Here are two cool tips for the summer.
Videos with the caption "Things I wish I knew as a first time mum" are currently very popular on Instagram: These are the things I wish I had known when I first became a mum. I've also seen reels like this in my timeline and immediately thought: "Oh, I wish I'd known that earlier, it would have saved me a lot of trouble."
Here I'll show you two hacks for this trend that I personally find very practical and that are perfect for summer. Both come from influencer Nataliia Saam.
Eat delicious ice cream - with a muffin tin
When my two-year-old son eats ice cream, the T-shirt can go in the bin afterwards. Well, or at least in the washing machine. It's always a mess: he can't lick it as quickly as the delicious ice cream melts and runs down the stick. The influencer recommends making a small hole in the centre of a muffin tin and sticking the ice cream through it - and the ice cream container is ready. The video has already been viewed 1.3 million times.

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Using baby socks that have become too small
My sons may be past the crawling stage, but this trick is really practical: as soon as your child's socks no longer fit, you can cut off the bottom end. You can then pull the cut-off sock over his knees as protection when you're out and about on uneven terrain. Practical, for example, on a stony beach or in a playground with little grass.

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This video by Nataliia even achieved 1.8 million views. I find that particularly interesting, as the mum has just over 3,000 followers. However, her videos seem to be a sure-fire hit.
A true local journalist with a secret soft spot for German pop music. Mum of two boys, a dog and about 400 toy cars in all shapes and colours. I always enjoy travelling, reading and go to concerts, too.