Ah, so you’re trying to convince your toddler to get rid of the pacifier.
I feel your pain.
We can all agree on a few things…
First, at some point, every kid has to stop using the paci, binky, baba, or whatever you call it.
Read more6 Pacifier Alternatives for Toddlers You Have to Try
If you hope to ever get out of the house with your baby, you better have two really high-quality things…
… a stroller
… and a baby carrier!
While strollers are an awesome (and easy) way to tote baby around, carriers offer a couple of unique benefits.
Read moreThese Are the 3 Best Baby Carriers for Big & Tall Dads
Installing car seats is no one’s idea of a good time.
Most of us parents want to, ideally, do it once and then never think about it again.
But it’s not always that easy.
Read moreCan’t Get Car Seat Tight Enough? 9 Fixes to Try Right Now
One of the first things you should know about newborns is…
… they can’t hold their head up on their own!
Their little neck muscles just aren’t strong enough for the first month or more.
Read moreThese Are the 3 Best Fully Reclining Strollers for Newborns
Car safety technology has come a LONG way.
Think about it… seatbelts weren’t even mandatory until 1968!
It wasn’t until the 1980s that it became mandatory for young children to ride in car seats.
Read moreThese Are the 3 Best Car Seats for Cars without a LATCH System
Teaching another tiny human being how to go to the bathroom is a daunting task.
When that human doesn’t have the same peeing mechanics as you do, AND you’re on your own…
… oh boy.
It can be a seriously intimidating job.
Read more9 Crucial Tips for How to Potty Train a Girl (As a single dad)
So you’re feeling brave…
… and want to take the little one camping!
You’re definitely in for an awesome time. But camping with a baby or young toddler definitely has its challenges.
Here’s a big one: How do you keep an eye on them when they’re sleeping in the pack and play or travel crib and you’re awake, having fun?
Read moreThe Best Battery-Operated Baby Monitors for Camping
If you’re planning on traveling a lot, hauling baby around by yourself, or are just plain curious…
… it can really help to know the approximate weight of a car seat or the weight of a booster seat.
The answer really depends on what kind of car seat you’re talking about.
Read moreThis Is the Average Weight of a Car Or Booster Seat (Plus examples)
A baby swing can be an absolute lifesaver during baby’s first few months at home.
When you find yourself with a difficult sleeper who can’t seem to get cozy in a bassinet or crib, sometimes the motion from a swing is the perfect solution.
The motion often soothes them. Remember, they aren’t used to staying totally still. In the womb, mom was moving around constantly!
Read moreThe 3 Best Baby Swings for Small Spaces & Apartments
When I first found out how many people ask or wonder about this question, I was stunned:
Do babies have gills in the womb?
They can’t be serious, right?
But the more I thought about it, the more the question made sense. After all, babies need oxygen, and while in the womb they’re submerged in amniotic fluid.
So how do they breathe?