Simple Mom Tricks With Objects From Around the House

Some wee ones like to sit on regular chairs but aren't tall enough to see over the table or eat with ease, so try a telephone book.

My grandma used to prop us up on a firm telephone book and covered it with a bath towel. The thick phone directory provides the right amount of height for most lil ones and the terry towel adds an element of cushion and prevents small kids from slipping off during dinner.