New dads, you don't know it yet, but your back is going to be killing you in a few days. When you take that baby home in the little carrier on the first day, you're going to feel a little twinge when your spine curves a little to the side of your favored arm. Because the baby carrier is wide, you have to hold it out even further from your body than a suitcase or briefcase, … [Read more...] about Baby Lift Strap – a must-have for new dads
Gadget Of The Day
Boon snack ball
Boon Snack Ball - Simple, but elegant, our kids fight over these little balls filled with goldfish or other snacks. I don't put them in their lunches though, for fear of losing them in the crowd. The ball breaks in half for easy cleaning, but the orange (or pink) top also swivels open for easy open closed for snacks. $6 from Amazon and BabiesRUs. … [Read more...] about Boon snack ball
Baby Light and Clip – great gadget for fingernail-clipping dads
Baby Light and Clip - Nail Clipper for Babies If you've ever struggled to cut a baby's finger or toenails, you'll love this little gadget. It's a very simple little tool that incorporates a basic baby fingernail clipper and a light so you can clip in the dark while they are sleeping. And, if you've ever cut down too close and actually cut your baby (yes, it does happen) because … [Read more...] about Baby Light and Clip – great gadget for fingernail-clipping dads
Combi chopsticks trainer
We see a lot of baby gadgets, and mostly my wife points to the door and says, "out with them." Though there are tons of things that dad might think are cool, moms seems to have a very practical sense when it comes to the big category known as gadgets. That is not to say they can't be wildly impractical when it comes to over-priced linens and diaper bags, but that is another … [Read more...] about Combi chopsticks trainer
Naughty Monsters
These are time out pillows made in the form of friendly monsters. We never used time outs very much, but I can see these adding a touch of warmth to the time out idea. PS: we found out that they are not that fun after all. A menacing voice threatens to eat the child the next time he has to go on the time out pad. … [Read more...] about Naughty Monsters