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IKEA Hacks: 10 Reasons Every Parent Needs The Raskog Cart

Ikea's Raskog cart is a parent's best friend.
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Kids have a lot of stuff... and a lot of those things are really tiny (LEGO and Shopkins, anyone?). It's hard for us parents to figure out how to organize it all in a way that's both accessible and, well, attractive. This is where IKEA hacks come in handy, especially the Raskog cart.

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This utility cart comes in three different colours and it has so many uses. While some people use it as a mobile liquor cabinet or a side table, we have some ideas for kids.

From craft supplies to books, this storage unit on wheels has many uses.

Parent Hacks For Ikea's Raskog Cart
Mobile Library(01 of10)
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Containing kids' books is a challenge we love (we want our kids to enjoy books, after all). And this cart is the perfect solution.Source: Pinterest (credit:Pinterest)
Baby Clothes(02 of10)
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Keep your wee one's clothing in reach with this handy cart.Source: Glitter Guide (credit:Glitter Guide)
Doll Bed(03 of10)
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The Raskog can even turn into a doll bed. Source: Laugh Til You Sprinkle (credit:Laugh Til You Sprinkle)
Cloth Diapers(04 of10)
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Not everyone is into disposables. This cart works well for all your cloth diaper needs, too!Source: Ms. Danaryan (credit:Ms. Danaryan)
Make Believe(05 of10)
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What kid doesn't love to play make-believe. This cart can hold all kinds of dress-up supplies for the good doctor, veterinarian, store clerk... whatever your child decides.Source: Love Them Madly (credit:Love Them Madly)
Snack Station(06 of10)
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Play date? Birthday party? Get the snacks prepped in this handy, easy to clean cart.Source: Zitzman Family (credit:Zitzman Family)
Homework Station(07 of10)
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Kids don't always want to do homework in their rooms or at the kitchen table. Why not have their supplies move around with them? You can easily park this by their desks in their room, though.Source: Smashed Peas and Carrots (credit:Smashed Peas and Carrots)
Toys(08 of10)
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OK, this goes without saying, but the Raskog is perfect for all your kids' favourite toys: LEGO, Duplo, Shopkins... you name it.Source: Hysterically Ever After (credit:Hysterically Ever After)
Craft Cart(09 of10)
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Add some pails, jars, and magnetic containers and you have the perfect arts and crafts station!Source: Ramblings of a Suburban Mom (credit:Ramblings of a Suburban Mom)
Nursery Essentials(10 of10)
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Diapers? Check. Wipes? Check. Butt cream? Check. Keep all the necessities close by in the Raskog cart.Source: A Little Delightful (credit:A Little Delightful)

The only question we have, IKEA, is why does this cart cost $30 in the U.S. and $70 here in Canada?

We posed this question to Maja Boricevic of Ikea Canada and she explained Ikea here and south of the border operate as two separate businesses. "While IKEA is able to secure global contracts with respect to the volume of our goods, our products are purchased at different cost prices around the world," she explains. "In Canada, the cost price for goods is higher than the U.S."

Ah well, these handy carts are still worth it.

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