A NEW mum has shared an inventive hack for keeping her toddler comfortably cool in the summer months.
In her successful Instagram series “Things I Wish I Knew As A First Time Mom”, mumfluencer Autumn Grace, aka @honestlyautumnb, says she relies on none other than frozen marshmallows.
The unique technique has been an instant hitCredit: honestlyautumnb/Instagram
Explaining the reason behind her niche choice, Autumn said it was the perfect solution as actual ice packs are far too cold to hand over to her child.
So, instead, she came up with the idea of trying out marshmallows – and it worked so well she wants other parents to know all about it.
As footage of her placing the sweet treat in the freezer played out, Autumn told her followers: “Next time you get marshmallows, put them in the freezer.
“These make the best ice packs for tiny humans because they don’t get too cold.”
The video, which has been liked over 14,000 times, has been an instant hit with other social media users.
One wrote: “Wow best tip! Love this so much!!!” A second added: “Whoa!!! That is amazing!!! Thank you for this tip.”
A third was in agreement and said: “OMG! I will stop right now at the market on my way home to get a bag of marshmallows.”
As others hailed the hack “genius”, some shared what they use to keep their child cool, or to soothe them if they’ve hurt themselves.
Agreeing that normal ice packs are far too cold for their little one, one parent wrote: “We love ketchup packets for that too.”
While others commented that they were “also great for sore throats” as another alternative remedy.
Autumn, who describes herself as “a first time mom sharing some hacks, has amassed quite the following since joining Instagram.
She now has 277,000 followers and regularly posts updates of everything from how to get your child to eat on their own to removing child clutter from your home.
Autumn says marshmallow ice cubes have come to her aidCredit: honestlyautumnb/Instagram
This is the latest tip in her popular Instagram series targeted at first time parentsCredit: honestlyautumnb/Instagram
