Dave

Dave

A stay at home dad and blogger. I'm lucky enough to have 2 wonderful children and the full set, a boy, and a girl! When I get a minute I like to share this tiring but amazing journey and my experience by writing!
Cool mist ultrasonic humidifier with finger in the cool water

What is the Best Cool Mist Humidifier for Baby?

Cool mist humidifiers use spinning discs and ultrasonic waves to make vapor. With a cool mist humidifier there’s absolutely no chance that your little one could get burnt. The water inside is cool and they pose less of a danger. The best cool mist humidifiers have a host of features and we’ve found them for you.

Baby feet in on anti slip rubber mat for bathroom

What’s the Best Baby Bath Mat?

Here’s everything you’ll need to help you choose the bath mat that’s a perfect fit for your family and a list of the top products we’ve researched and listed for you!

Babywearing Safety Guidelines

Baby Carrier & Wrap Safety – BSAFE

Is babywearing safe? What can you do to ensure your baby is never in any potential danger while you both are sneaking in some snuggles, hands-free?

Bundle of toddler friendly Wii U games

Wii U games for toddlers! – A bargain console

Something to amuse your toddler? Do they show an interest in technology? Get them moving around and interacting! For not very much money you can have hundreds of hours of fun with a Wii U. Believe me, my son has, and still does!

A father being silenced with duct tape by his son

Dad Rant – Little things that make parenting tougher

Parenting is tough, it’s tiring, stressful, but rewarding, enlightening, and amazing, in fact you can throw a truckload of adjectives at the word ‘parenting’ and all of them will stick…. What I want to get of my chest are some of the little things that annoy me. Over the last 5 years or so I’ve … Read more

Why can’t you remember being a baby?

Ever wondered why your preschooler can remember aspects of being a baby but you can’t?

Well, it’s to do with childhood amnesia and the SciShow explains everything….

When do kids develop empathy?

It helps a lot in understanding child behavior if you start to understand their mental development.

They don’t know you’re angry, upset, frazzled or tired until they reach a certain age. It’s an interesting topic as a parent to dig a little further into.

This is a great episode of the SciShow that outlines the different types of empathy and when it begins to develop.

Baby front facing in a carrier

What’s the Best Baby Carrier in 2024? (+Reviews)

There’s something for everyone in our collection of the best baby carriers. A premium quality and award winner, a budget alternative, an all time best seller and a selection of the best wraps. We’ve also included a lowdown on carrier types, carrying positions, safety and features!

A carrier with joined shoulder straps and good back support

Which is the best baby carrier for back support?

Childbirth gives you the most loving and life-changing gift anyone could possibly want. Unfortunately… It can also give you back pain! When you want to carry baby for a while with a back problem a carrier is much a better solution than your arms. So what do you look for when you want the best carrier for a bad back?

What’s the best baby carrier for dad?

For Dads, baby carriers have to be practical, well designed, functional not be pink… In this roundup, we’ve got you covered. Most carriers could easily be used by mom or dad so If you just want the best carrier, that’s here. But if you want something that makes a little more of a dad statement, that’s here too 🙂

What’s the Best Baby Carrier for Hot Weather?

Lucky enough to be travelling or live somewhere hot? You’ll want a carrier that doesn’t have you dripping with sweat after 30 mins of use. Mesh panels that promote airflow are what you need to look for. If your children are old enough you’ll also want to choose to carry them on your back (but more on that in a minute)!