That moment of pure frustration every parent has experienced at least once

Being a parent is a fiddly business. Children come with so many necessary (and unnecessary) items.

Nothing prepares you for it, and nobody thinks to warn you about it.

From those first few weeks of baby monitors and musical mobiles to a decade later when you find yourself trying to figure out which charger belongs to which device and why on earth anyone in your inner circle thinks it's okay to give your child a gift that needs batteries, without also providing the batteries.

And a screwdriver with which to insert them.

Better still, they could insert the batteries BEFORE wrapping them up and giving the gifts your child. Now there's an idea!

I've been a mother for almost 15 years now, and I've experiences all of the tears and frustration that come with the unexpected demands of parenting, which has led me to create a handy 'battery box' I have kept close by and well-stocked for years.

When it comes to what to put into your 'battery box', it's down to you and your family's needs.

Start with batteries... add some screwdrivers, scissors and tape, and the rest is up to you!

Watch the video above to find out what sort of items I recommend for your 'battery box'.

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