For expecting and first-year dads. No question is too basic.
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My son has been swaddled since birth and he LOVES it. But he's starting to roll and I know we need to transition soon. Some people say start at 3 months, some say wait longer. He's
So my son Lucas is 5 months old and we're in this weird phase where he falls asleep fine on his own for like 20 mins, then wakes up screaming. The ONLY way to get him back down is
Going back to work in 2 weeks and honestly I'm spiraling a bit. Been home with my daughter for 3 months and I feel like I've just gotten to know her. She's smiling, recognizing me,
We got one of these on a recommendation and used it for the first 2 months with our newborn. Loved the peace of mind but also... I was checking the app constantly? Like obsessively
My MIL keeps saying we're 'too strict' because we don't want visitors holding our 2-month-old when they're sick. She came by with a cold two weeks ago after we specifically asked h
So our dog (golden retriever, normally super chill) got jealous and literally tried to get into the bassinet at 2am. We were awake anyway because baby was crying so at least we cau
We've checked everything - temperature, straps aren't too tight, tried white noise, singing, nothing works. The second we hit the road our 4-month-old is just screaming. We're stuc
Okay so my wife is combo feeding (breast + bottle) with our 6-week-old and I've noticed it's like constantly a thing. She's always either nursing or pumping or bottlefeeding, and s
Okay so I think I'm finally getting the whole dad thing. My daughter has been slowly developing personality since she was born but the past week she's been doing these actual inten
So my wife has been on maternity leave and I'm back at the office. She's asking me to do at least one night feeding during the week so she can get a solid 4-hour block of sleep. I
We have the basic Marpac Dohm and honestly it's loud and kind of annoying. Looking for something that actually masks sound without being a jet engine. Budget around $60-80. Suggest
My wife can listen to our 4-month-old cry for 10 minutes troubleshooting what's wrong. I last about 90 seconds before I'm internally screaming. She's not acting superior about it o
Not angry, not upset at the baby, just... annoyed at the sound? My daughter is almost 3 months and when she cries hard I feel this flash of irritation before the instinct to help k
My wife went to get her hair done today and I stayed home with our 6-week-old. Took him to Whole Foods. He ate, didn't cry, didn't explode, we were fine. I know this is normal for
My son just turned 5 weeks old and I'm losing it. I thought I'd be more patient as a dad but I'm apparently the opposite. Wife says something reasonable like "can you watch him for
Took the wife and 8-week-old to brunch in Seattle yesterday and I was so anxious the whole time I couldn't enjoy my eggs. Every time the baby made a sound I was like 'oh god is he
Considering getting one for peace of mind with our newborn. The reviews seem mixed (a lot of false alarms) but also some parents swear by it. Anyone here actually use it? Is it hel
I know everyone says new parents don't sleep but like... nobody really prepares you for how it actually feels. My daughter is 7 weeks old and I genuinely can't remember the last ti
Our 5-month-old runs hot and we're always worried about overheating. He kicks off blankets but needs something. Are there breathable sleep sacks that actually work or are we overth
Took my 4-month-old in for a checkup and the waiting room was a petri dish of germs. There was literally a kid coughing directly at us. I was standing there trying to shield my son