As moms, I know we’re always looking for shortcuts that can give us at least the illusion of more hours in the day.

There are never enough, and so we look for “hacks” to give us back a little of what we need – at least that way we can convince ourselves its’s possible to keep up.

If you’re looking for things that actually work, these 14 hacks come tried and proven.

14. Plus you can disappoint them when it’s not gum

Double bonus, if you ask me.

@hello_happy_mom

Mom hack time! And ..Thank you guys for 150k🎉 you guys are the best❤️ #fyp #momhack #hack #crayons #art #kids #foryou #thankyou #150k

♬ original sound – hello_happy_mom

13. Information that would have been useful to me several months ago.

But perhaps YOU can put it to good use!

@survivalmodemom

Avoiding accidents during diaper change #momhack #momhacks #babiesoftiktok #baby #fyp

♬ original sound – ♡☆sofi☆

12. Remember she said gently.

Even if you’re pretending to be a horsie.

@courtney_andcrew

Easiest way to burp a baby!!! #mom #momhacks #hacks #newmom #baby #babygirl #PetStory #Kolors #SafeguardSplash #fyp #tips #momtips

♬ original sound – courtney

11. Here I thought we were all guessing.

Just me, then?

https://www.tiktok.com/@morgs1929/video/6787026570205728005

10. Very cool craft idea.

Where do they come up with this stuff?!

@hello_happy_mom

The BEST craft for kids! Find it here 👉🏻bit.ly/HelloHappyMom #fyp #amazon #favorite #crafting #kids #momhacks #hacks #musthaves #toddlers #diy

♬ original sound – hello_happy_mom

9. You don’t break as many handles that way.

Just me again?

@babyymadzz_

‼️MOM HACK, Your welcome 😘‼️ #momhack #fyp #foryoupage

♬ Savage – Megan Thee Stallion

8. Anything that keeps poop off my house.

That’s the goal. It’s minimal.

@whatsupfagans

PARENTING HACK! How to prevent your baby from taking off their diaper at night! #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #momsoftiktok #momhack #babyhack #diaper

♬ SHIMMY SONGTRADR 30 HIT WONDER – Artist manager manager

7. Less annoying than singing.

But probably messier.

https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilescobar_/video/6806757515112615174

6. This works!

Or at least it makes you feel like you’re doing something, which also works.

@mommyacademy

Easy frozen washcloth teething ring #newmomlife #newmommy #babytips #babyteething #teethingbaby #momlifehack #momhack

♬ Say So – Doja Cat

5. I love this idea.

All of the oats, none of the chemicals.

@mountainmamacarley01

♬ original sound – Carley

4. I do not miss these days.

But maybe I would if I’d know this hack.

@kiana.kahn

This is LIFE CHANGING! #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #lifehack #babiesoftiktok #momsoftiktok #momlife #momhacks #babyhacks #fyp #foryou #mybaby #diy

♬ original sound – Kiana Kahn

3. For the little squirmer in your life.

Luckily, babies love straightjackets.

@crismasanvisapkota

its totally work😉#babytiktok #fyp

♬ original sound – nessa

2. But what if it breaks??

Anxiety city.

@tiktokbabyaviandblake

Mommy hacks for babies that get bored of their toys easily! 😁 #momhacks #babyhacks #babylove #tiktokbabies #avifans #distance

♬ original sound – TiktokbabyAviandBlake

1. My kids would LOVE this.

If only I were more organized.

@athomewithshannon

All the SECRETS to my Kids Self Serve Fridge life changing Mom Hack!! #homeroutine #littlethings #momlife #momhack #fyp #fridgeorganization

♬ Dance Monkey – Remix – maximum tone

Going to incorporate some of these, for sure!

Which one are you going to try? Tell me in the comments!