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Kristen Bell Shares Clever Diaper Hack For Parents In A Bind

"BOOM."
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As a mom of two, Kristen Bell has a few tricks up her sleeve.

Kristen Bell doesn’t hesitate to share the lessons she’s learned as a mom. And that includes parenting hacks.

On Thursday, the actress posted a photo on Instagram of a diaper hack she figured out during a plane ride.

“Quick fix for a broken pull up when you’re on an airplane?” she wrote in the caption. “Hair tie. BOOM. Next question.” Bell also added the hashtag “#mom.”

Bell and her husband Dax Shepard have two daughters, 4-year-old Lincoln and 2-year-old Delta. 

The actress’ parenting hack received more than 146,000 likes on Instagram. Many fellow parents praised the mom for her creativity and shared their own child-rearing hacks. 

“Parenting is all about winging it,” wrote on commenter. “Great idea.”

“#MacGyverMom,” added another. 

Kudos to Kristen Bell for keeping it real. 

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Kristen Bell Red Carpet Photos
2016 Emmys(01 of13)
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Actress Kristen Bell arrives at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (credit:John Shearer via Getty Images)
"Bad Moms" Premiere(02 of13)
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Kristen Bell attends the premiere of STX Entertainment's "Bad Moms" at Mann Village Theatre on July 26, 2016, in Westwood, California. (credit:Todd Williamson via Getty Images)
"Refugee" Screening(03 of13)
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Kristen Bell arrives at the Annenberg Space for Photography on April 21, 2016, in Century City, California. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
2016 Summer TCA Tour(04 of13)
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Kristen Bell arrives at the 2016 Summer TCA Tour - NBCUniversal Press Tour Day 1 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 2, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California. (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)
"The Good Place"(05 of13)
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Kristen Bell attends the "Good Place" press line at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2016, in San Diego. (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
"The Good Place" Premiere(06 of13)
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Kristen Bell attends the NBCUniversal 2016 Upfront on May 16, 2016, in New York. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
"Zootopia" Premiere(07 of13)
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Kristen Bell, who gives voice to the character of Priscilla, poses at the premiere of "Zootopia" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California, on Feb. 17, 2016. (credit:Mario Anzuoni / Reuters)
"The Judge" Premiere(08 of13)
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Cast member Dax Shepard kisses his wife, Kristen Bell, at the premiere of "The Judge" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California, on Oct. 1, 2014. (credit:Mario Anzuoni / Reuters)
2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards(09 of13)
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Kristen Bell arrives at the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Feb. 21, 2015. (credit:Danny Moloshok / Reuters)
Target "Falling for You"(10 of13)
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Kristen Bell attends the Target "Falling for You" event at Terminal 5 on Oct. 10, 2012, in New York City. (credit:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Target "Falling for You"(11 of13)
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Kristen Bell attends the Target "Falling for You" event at Terminal 5 on Oct. 10, 2012, in New York City. (credit:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
2012 Do Something Awards(12 of13)
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Kristen Bell arrives at the 2012 Do Something Awards at Barker Hangar on Aug. 19, 2012, in Santa Monica, California. (credit:Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Kristen Bell arrives at the 2012 Do Something Awards at Barker Hangar on Aug. 19, 2012, in Santa Monica, California. (credit:Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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