If you look at parenting schedules on Instagram, everything looks perfect. The baby wakes up smiling, eats organic kale, and naps for two hours while the dad gets a full workout in. That is not my life. My daughter is now 10 months old, and we have finally found a 10 month old daily routine … Continue reading My 10-Month-Old’s Daily Routine: The Real WFH Dad Version
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Baby Milestones I Didn’t Expect to Care About (But Totally Do)
I used to think baby milestones were these big, obvious things: first steps, first words, maybe the first tooth. The kind of stuff that gets announced on social media with professional photos and elaborate monthly updates. Then I became a dad to my daughter, and I discovered that the baby milestonesthat actually matter are completely … Continue reading Baby Milestones I Didn’t Expect to Care About (But Totally Do)
Dad’s First Solo Day: What I Learned Taking Care of the Baby Alone
The sound of the front door closing has never felt so final. I stood there in the hallway, holding our three-month-old, watching through the window as my wife's car pulled out of the driveway. She was off to spend the day with her sister—her first proper break since the baby arrived. I'd insisted she go, … Continue reading Dad’s First Solo Day: What I Learned Taking Care of the Baby Alone
Baby Sleep Routines: What Worked, What Failed, and What We’re Trying Next
Let me be honest with you—if someone had told me before becoming a dad that I'd spend more time googling "baby sleep routines" at 3 AM than I ever spent researching anything in my life, I would've laughed. But here we are.Especially when dealing with challenges like the 4-month sleep regression, which can turn everything … Continue reading Baby Sleep Routines: What Worked, What Failed, and What We’re Trying Next
New Dad Tips: How to Survive the First Few Weeks with Your Newborn
Alright, dads. You're in. Or you're about to be. That "deer in the headlights" feeling? We've all been there. The baby is coming, or maybe they're already here, and you're suddenly realising that you're responsible for this tiny human who seems incredibly fragile. These new dad tips will help you navigate those critical first few … Continue reading New Dad Tips: How to Survive the First Few Weeks with Your Newborn
Bottle Decisions: How to Choose the Best Baby Bottle for Your Newborn: Avent, Medela, and More Reviewed
Hey Dad. Welcome to one of the first big parenting decisions: choosing the best baby bottle for newborn feeding. Walking into the baby aisle and seeing the wall of bottles is enough to make your head spin. There are different shapes, sizes, materials, and vent systems... it's a lot. We’ve all been there, standing in … Continue reading Bottle Decisions: How to Choose the Best Baby Bottle for Your Newborn: Avent, Medela, and More Reviewed