14 Gag-Worthy Things People Do Only After Becoming Parents
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Little ones can be tiny, adorable creatures that induce smiles from anyone they encounter, but they can also be sticky and crusty creatures that are borderline disgusting. Oftentimes, these tiny vessels of poop, vomit, and snot make less-than-sweet messes that their parents are left to clean up. Luckily for many moms and dads, they become numb to certain things that they once considered nasty and don't realize that their prekid self would probably have been cringing the entire time. Check out these 14 gag-worthy things most adults didn't do until they became parents.
Put Your Hands Down Pants in Search of Poop
When your little one is squirming around and you have a sinking suspicion that it's time for another diaper change, sometimes putting your hand down the back of his or her diaper to see if you feel anything is the easiest (and fastest!) way to know without making them sit still unnecessarily.
Ingest Spit-Up
They're just so cute that you want to hold them above your face and watch them giggle — until they projectile spit up directly in your mouth.
Dig For Boogers
When a baby has a massive boogie and there aren't any tissues readily available, parental fingers are equipped to remove gunk and snot from delicate noses.
Stock Up on Butt Paste
Lathering a baby's bum with cream might not seem so bad, but when you've just changed an epic soiled diaper, you might cringe at the thought of getting too close — let alone with your bare hand.
Catch Vomit in Your Hands
Whether it's spit-up from a newborn or partially digested macaroni and cheese from a toddler, parents have a talent for catching vomit in an attempt to contain the mess.
Analyze Someone Else's Questionable Bowel Movement
From the consistency and frequency to the color and smell, if something seems off about your little one's soiled diaper, you're going to take note — and potentially a picture for the doctor.
Get Urine in Your Eye
Parents of little boys learn very quickly how easy it is for little ones to spray them directly in the face during a diaper change.
Clean Up Someone Else's Puke
It seems to be a universal rule across all kids: no matter how close they are to a trash can or toilet, that vomit is going to end up anywhere but.
Remove Floating Turds From Bathwater
When you discover a little turd floating among the bubbles and toys during a peaceful bathtime, what else is a parent to do but reach in and snatch it?
Test If Something Is Chocolate or Poop
Whether you've found a brown substance on the back of your arms or turned around to find your toddler completely covered in it, you're bound to have at least a quick moment of pause as you wonder whether you're about to touch poop or chocolate.
Manhandle Soaked Sheets
From bed-wetting and late-night vomiting to an array of other bodily functions, parents have been left incredibly grateful for mattress protectors as they gather up soaked sheets as your little ones make themselves comfortable in your bed.
Put Your Hand Down the Toilet
The toilet is the perfect height for little hands to drop their favorite toys — and Mommy's iPhone.
Suck Snot Out of Their Nose
Between the bulbs and various snot-sucking contraptions, physically removing green gunk from someone else's nose can feel pretty intimidating — but it's worth it for bedtime.
Wipe Away Toe Jam
As cute as little toes are, when removed from baby socks, they can be filled with stinky toe jam that's just waiting to be wiped away.