Congrats!

You made it through all of the questions and surprises that come along with having a newborn–because now you have an extremely enthusiastic toddler on your hands!

Caring for a toddler comes complete with a whole new set of questions like:

• When did he learn to say “no?”
• What’s the best breakfast to give him a good start to the day?
• What is the deal with this whole potty training thing?

Yes, nothing quite tops one of the biggest milestones your toddler will face, potty training.

In this article, I want to break down the differences between training pants vs. pull-ups and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both!

So…what is the difference between training pants vs. pull-ups?

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When you’re planning for a new baby you’re faced with all sorts of questions, like:

• What will his middle name be?
• Is there a bottle that’s better than others?
• Will he sleep in our room at first?

When it comes to where your baby will sleep, many parents choose to have their bundle of joy sleep in the same room for the first several months.

In some cases, the baby might be sharing a room with an older sibling, or perhaps you’ll move your baby around to different rooms in the beginning. In cases like these, it makes sense to look at smaller sleeping options like the mini-crib and the pack n’ play.

In this article, I want to break down the differences between a mini-crib vs. a pack ‘n play and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both!

So…what is the difference between a mini-crib vs. a pack ‘n play?

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If you’re bottle-feeding your baby or using formula, you’ll find one of the most challenging parts of your first couple of weeks at home…

… is keeping up with all the dirty bottles!

There will be close to a dozen of them per day, at the beginning, which can be tricky for anyone to stay on top of.

(You haven’t lived until you’ve realized baby is hungry and you don’t have any clean bottles. Good times!)

When it comes to keeping them clean, you have a few options:

A bottle sterilizer vs the dishwasher vs hand washing. Which one is best?

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Today, there are more stay-at-home dads than ever. Estimates vary, but the numbers have been on the rise for decades.

Some recent reports say there are about 7 million men in the United States that act as primary caregiver to their children, with between 2-4 million of them being SAHDs (stay-at-home dads).

Still, there’s a shocking sentiment shared by more people in the United States and beyond than you would think. Few say it in such clear terms, but it’s obvious what people are thinking.

Stay at home dads are losers, pathetic, and lazy.

Is it true? Without a shadow of a doubt, absolutely not!

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Oh boy… (or girl).

The baby’s coming any day now. You can’t stop it or delay it.

So you better be ready!

At some point between 32-35 weeks pregnant, you should pack your hospital go-bag so you’re ready to run out the door should baby decide to make his or her grand entrance.

(It’s always at least somewhat unexpected, so it pays to be prepared ahead of time.)

But what should actually be in daddy’s hospital survival kit? What should dad pack in the hospital go-bag?

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It must be tough to be a baby or a toddler and not be able to reach the dinner table!

Luckily, there are plenty of nifty devices they can sit down in and enjoy a meal as part of the family.

If you’re a new parent, or maybe just a rusty one, you might be wondering about the two most common options (outside of stacking phone books on a chair):

What’s the difference between a high chair vs a booster seat?

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One of my favorite ways to organize your child’s artwork is to turn some of it into an amazing keepsake.

Sure, you can take one of the best pieces and frame it.

Or you could take 20-30 at a time and turn them into a beautiful, hardbound photo book.

The two best done-for-you services to accomplish this are easily Artkive and Plum Print.

They’re similar in a lot of ways, and both are great, but there are a few key differences to consider if you’re trying to choose between Artkive vs Plum Print.

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Woohoo! Congrats! You’re having a baby!

You’re understandably super excited, and possibly super overwhelmed by all of the choices that you suddenly have available to you. There are just so many decisions, like:

• Glass bottles or plastic?
• Formula or breastmilk?
• What the heck is an umbrella stroller?
• How will you decorate the nursery?
• And, what will your baby sleep in?

That last question seems to have an especially large number of options, so let’s take a look at two of the most common sleeping options for newborns: Mini-cribs and bassinets.

They can both be great options if you are looking for a smaller alternative. Perhaps you’re limited on space, or you plan to have your baby sleep in your room and need something that will fit near your bed.

In this article, I want to break down the differences between a mini-crib vs. a bassinet and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both!

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Congratulations! You have a new baby on the way!

This is an exciting time, and it’s also a time for a lot of planning and decisions, like:

• What should be the theme of the nursery?
• Should we use cloth or disposable diapers?
• What car seat should I use?
• Where will the baby sleep?
• And, what will he sleep in?!

Today, there seem to be so many options of where your new baby can sleep.

If you plan to have your baby sleep in your room at first, have a small nursery, or your new baby will be sharing his room with a sibling, then you may have already considered some options for small spaces, like the cradle and the mini-crib.

In this article, I want to break down the differences between a mini-crib vs. cradle and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both! So…what is the difference between a mini-crib vs. cradle?

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It’s time for dads to do more.

Don’t get me wrong; this generation of dads is the most involved and engaged we’ve ever seen (here are some cool dad statistics to prove it).

But the numbers don’t lie, and the truth is that the division of labor in most households still falls mostly on women — even working moms.

The benefits of dads doing more chores around the house are proven and undeniable. The example you set for your kids is overwhelmingly positive and has a big impact on the way they view relationships when they grow up.

Besides, pitching in more often is the right thing to do, and it makes you a better man and a better dad.

Here’s a list of typical chores dads do or can help out with. Man chores, you might call them!

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