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Makeup is meant for adults; there are no two ways about it. Sure, kids can experiment and have fun with their mom or older sister's makeup, but only with adult supervision and within the framework of playing dress-up. Aside from the fact that adults encouraging children to wear makeup hild can cause body image issues that a child shouldn't have, some makeup contains chemicals that aren't designed for children's skin and can cause irritation and rashes. One father discovered this the hard way when his wife experimented with her makeup on their two-year-old child, which caused her to break out in a rash. A parenting war erupted over who was right.

For many new parents, the magic of having brought a new life into this world is almost unimaginable. You start to plan all kinds of activities and outings under the assumption that you will never grow tired of your little bundle of joy. You wake up every morning longing to grab your child and dance like no one's watching. Oh, you sweet, innocent, naive little fawn. Wait a couple of weeks and reality will set in. Once you have kids they're with you everywhere. You're either holding them or they're climbing on you. You try to get a moment's peace but they're grabbing your shin and hanging on for dear life. Somehow they never get tired of it. How do they never get tired of it??

So, to help new parents cope with the growth of a new appendage in the shape of their child, we put together a list of all the awesome things you can do while holding your baby.

Having a baby is hard work. Suddenly, your life revolves around this tiny human who depends on you for survival, and you better know what you're doing. Since parenting is a very much 'learn on the job' type of role, parenting basics don't necessarily come naturally, especially if you don't have children. One guy proved this while staying at his sister and brother-in-law's house when he relocated their sleeping baby from its nursery into a stroller in the hallway just so that he could have sex with his girlfriend in the nursery. Understandably, the situation left the baby's father fuming because the baby's blanket had fallen over his face, which could have been a fatally dangerous situation. He posted on Reddit's Am I The A**hole, explaining that his wife, who wasn't in town at the time, claims her husband is overreacting. Redditors disagreed and had A LOT to say on the matter.

Having a child is a beautiful, magical miracle that many people feel very lucky to do. It also happens to be one of the most painful things a person could possibly go through, but hey, men are stronger than women right? I digress.

The point is, after all that work, and planning, and pain you'd hope that the final project is at least presentable. But then this alien creature comes sprawling out of your insides and you realize that thing is yours and it's pretty crazy. Obviously, it's beautiful, it's a baby! It's the purest thing ever, but damn they can be funny looking too. It's okay if you've had these thoughts too.

When it comes to baby names, the limit does not exist. There are so many themes, cultures, biblical references, and more to choose from. However, sometimes choice isn't necessarily a good thing. A Reddit user asked the nurses and midwives of Reddit if they've ever tried to talk parents out of particular baby names, and boy, did they have quite the names to share. Evidently, parents are a little off their rocker sometimes. Scroll down to hear names that are hilariously out of this world. 

Giving birth is without a doubt one of the most beautiful miracles to occur every single second in this life. Side-note: Isn't that crazy? However, even though it is a precious thing, it is uncomfortable, painful, and gooey. I don't know about you, but my mom loves to remind me of that too. I guess childbirth/raising children are both one of those things that you never fully understand until you give it a go.

Ah, childbirth. One of the most common miracles that literally occurs every single second. I'm not kidding. There's an average of 250 babies born every minute, look it up! It's kind of like one of the secrets in life that everybody understands at their own pace. But once you know, you know. Some parents share it casually with their children, and some will create magical stories to distract their children from inevitably asking them what S-E-X means. Not today Charlie, it's time for bed.

You're probably all familiar with 'Instagram VS reality'; the concept that things are never as Instagram perfect behind the scenes as they appear in the finished product. Well, this isn't just something that influencers suffer from. Babies also have a hard time living up to the Pinterest-esque photoshoot ideas that their parents had in mind for them. After all, it's not easy telling a newborn baby to give their best duck face! Check out these hilarious but adorable baby photoshoot fails, and don't tell me your heard isn't melting.

Announcing your pregnancy to friends and family is an exciting moment for all couples. Whether it's face to face, via text, or facetime, there are many creative ways to relay the big news. Although some couples don't have any creativity at all, others go all out. And then there are the ones who go a little... too all out. These ridiculous (or cute if that's your thing) pictures may or may not give you some inspiration on how to announce your pregnancy.

Dads often get a bad rep when it comes to parental responsibilities, and if this guy is anything to go off, we have no idea why. Not! Kenny Deuss from Belgium has taken parenting humor to a whole new level by photoshopping his baby daughter into various dangerous situations and sending them to the baby's mom whenever she checks in on them. The first time nearly gave her a heart attack, and we're not surprised. From browsing a baby gun website to sitting on cliff edges, to being trapped in a washing machine, Kenny certainly knows how to make a picture raise some eyebrows. Thankfully since then, she has gotten used to this odd parenting style and even looks forward to them. But she sure must have a lot of patience for Kenny and his antics. Check out some of his hilarious photoshop works of art below, and you can visit his Instagram page for more of his masterpieces.

You know those times when you have to wash the floors, but also look after your baby while it crawls all over said floors? If only there were a solution to this particular predicament. Well funnily enough, there is, and it comes in the form of this magical baby mop onesie that you can find on Amazon. Is it ethical? Probably not. But is it a great gift to give to parents of toddlers who love clean floors? Absolutely.

Babies are adorable, even when they're doing gross (albeit natural) things like throwing up, pooping, and peeing everywhere. And what's even more adorable is when their parents catch these moments on camera. Check out these hilariously cute pictures of babies making faces while they poop, which somehow wouldn't be as sweet if these were the faces of adults. 

If you love babies (who doesn't?) and you love memes (again, who doesn't?!) then you're in the right place. Meet the badass babies of the internet, who give us LOLs and cuteness. Whether you're a parent or not, these memes are relatable and give us all the feels!

The thing about being famous is that your face is recognized across the globe. Whether it's Beyonce, Ryan Reynolds, or Drake, their faces will be known in almost every country in the world. But did you ever wonder what those famous faces looked like when they were young, before the fame hit? Did you ever think about how Justin Timberlake looked as a baby or how Adele looked when she was a beaming toddler? Could anyone have predicted that these faces would one day be recognized by millions? We've collected some of the most famous faces in the world when they were young... scroll through and see if you would ever pin these as the faces that would one day be famous. 

Today's society assumes that everyone wants to be a parent. And while many people do, there are plenty who don't and their rights and opinions are are equally as valid as those who do want kids. Someone started a hilarious Twitter thread listing all of the reasons why babies are problematic, which, although meant as a joke, does raise some points which those who choose not to have kids might use in support of their argument. Read through this funny thread and see how much you agree with the points! 

If you're a fan of TV sitcom Friends (who isn't) and adorable baby pictures (again, who isn't?!) then you'll love what's coming up! Mandy Penn, a photographer from Colorado decided to get creative during COVID-19 lockdown and dressed newborns up as the cast of our favorite TV show using the most adorable props and costumes. Not only do these pictures melt our hearts, but they make us want to sit down and binge through Friends on Netflix right now. Enjoy scrolling through these insanely cute pictures.