11 Ways to Give Baby Gear a Second Life

Transform your "breast" friend into a nice neck rest for yourself or a lounge pillow for your little one's bedroom. Source: Instagram user mrs_mc_c

Cribs are the hardest things to toss, seeing as you use most of your baby budget to buy them. From desks to chalkboards, there are plenty of ways to give this piece of furniture a purpose after baby. Source: Frosted Gardner

The canisters' dividers make them great for storing snacks in lunch boxes or, for those trying to get back in prebaby shape, protein powder. Source: Instagram user tiffanychendry

We understand wanting to throw out the endless supply of bottles. But we suggest keeping one around to store and dispense cooking oil. Source: Flickr user shevoo

Stash a few teething rings in the freezer to act as an ice pack when your little one gets a bump, scrape, or bruise. Source: Flickr user seanmfreese

Since your tot's tub doesn't take up that much space, use it as an under-the-sink storage organizer. Source: Flickr user scottieT812

If you bought a stylish bag, there's no shame in using it once your tot is potty trained. It can also double as an overnight bag for your little one. Source: Instagram user Kelly_22teichroeb

The soft material makes burp cloths and bibs perfect for dusting the house. Source: Instagram user keepeminstiches

Once you move from breast to bottle, you probably won't have as much use for your nipple cream. But keep it in the medicine cabinet. Lanolin, the main ingredient in most creams, is great for treating diaper rash, loosening a stuck zipper, or getting rings off a swollen finger. Source: Flickr user pamlovespie

Babies tend to grow out of clothes weeks after we buy them. Donate some of the nicer ones, but keep a few around to use as outfits for dolls and stuffed animals. Source: Instagram user teddybearunna

Why toss out a perfectly comfortable mattress when you can turn it into a reading bench, dog bed, love-seat cushion, and so much more? Source: Small + Friendly