Let’s face it—keeping a child’s outfit spotless is about as realistic as a unicorn doing your taxes. ✨🦄 But instead of losing sleep (or sanity) over the never-ending stains, let’s just embrace the chaos. Here are three classic ways your kid’s wardrobe gets a makeover—and how to handle it.

1️⃣ The “Spaghetti Picasso” 🍝🎨

It starts with a nice family dinner and ends with your toddler’s shirt looking like a Jackson Pollock painting—except in marinara. You could try a bib, but they’re just going to yank it off right before the first bite. The real solution? Dark-colored clothes and stain remover on standby. Also, maybe start calling it a “custom dye job.”

2️⃣ The “Mud Bath Enthusiast” 🌧️🛁

It rained. There’s a puddle. You blinked. And suddenly, your child has merged with the Earth. Shoes? Gone. Pants? Unrecognizable. Socks? A distant memory. You could chase them down, OR you could just carry a backup outfit at all times and act like this was part of your plan. After all, “adventure stains” build character, right?

3️⃣ The “Mysterious Sticky Hands” 🫣🍭

You haven’t seen them eat anything remotely sticky. And yet, their hands? Sticky. Their shirt? Sticky. Your couch? Now sticky. Scientists are still trying to solve this mystery, but in the meantime, we suggest carrying wipes like they’re a precious commodity and accepting that your laundry pile will never stop multiplying.

At the end of the day, messy clothes mean happy, busy kids. And that’s a win. (Right? RIGHT?! 😅)