Being a fully-fledged adult is exhausting. While being a child wasn’t always peachy, its advantages definitely outweighed those of adulthood.

Where we once feared the bogeyman, we now fear the far more petrifying demons called responsibilities. We didn’t know how good we had it until it was gone and now there are certain things we’re pining for.

Here are 10 of the things we believe should be reinstated for adulthood to make life that little bit easier...

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Sippy cups

If you’ve ever had a particularly heinous hangover or just the general shakes, I’m sure this one has crossed your mind. We need more closed containers. Ones that allow us to drink lying down whilst nonchalantly napping, spared of the worry of potential spillages.

(This could be us)

Blow up furniture

It was comfortable, it was affordable and it could be cleaned with a baby wipe. In fact, bring back anything that can be cleaned with a baby wipe.

(This could easily be us)

Micro-scooters

We don’t understand why these aren’t the primary mode of transport. They may have been the cause of many a dislocated hip but they should be reinstated purely for their foldable convenience.

(This could also be us... with some training)

Bambams

Think about the genius of this one. It was a large, padded area filled with slides and balls and swings. All hard surfaces were heavily protected creating a space for children to fling themselves full force into just about anything. We’d welcome an adult version.

(We could be coming down those slides)

Nap-time

Dear nap-time,

It wasn’t over. It still isn’t over.

Take us back.

Sincerely,

Every adult.

(This is currently us)

The bold corner

Another stroke of genius that would unfortunately be considered social exclusion if we continued it into our twenties. But seriously, lets bring back a spot to send all the rude people. Just think about it. Consider it.

(This could obviously be us)

Lego Calendars

Did anyone else count the days until holidays, build a corresponding lego tower and feel the glee of removing a piece per day? It was much more efficient than Goggle notifications.

(This could be our life)

Play-dates

Scheduled time for play, eating and organised fun should be mandatory. If we had assistants, we’d be telling them to clear our schedules.

(This is the harsh reality) 

Free toys with food

Remember breakfast used to include a toy? Actually, remember breakfast?

(These could be ours) 

Buggies

We saved this one until last because of its sheer brilliance. The concept is just phenomenal. Imagine the tiredness you feel at the end of a working day - that heavy eyelid feeling that comes circa 7.00pm on a Thursday with the shin splints and aching arches. Now imagine all that disappearing because someone is following you around with a super comfortable reclining chair with wheels. Get tired, take a seat, rest your weary eyes and be comfortably pushed to your destination. The dream.

(There are no actual words for this)