Della's Dad

It's been quiet because Della has been keeping Dad very busy but Della's Dad is still here! Mark, the father of a 9 month old joins the show to help Adam unpack all the changes and new challenges that start to hit you at the three month mark.

From sleep regression and sleep training to rolling over, moving around, needing stimulation when they can finally understand when you're not paying attention to them!

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Spoiler alert... it doesn't get easier! Rhys just had his third kid and he joins the show to talk about some of the challenges that remain whether it's your first or your third kid... there's some not so glamorous stuff too like breast feeding and vasectomies...  plus we unearth our first dad of the year nominee with a trip to the emergency department.

Resources:
- "Save our sleep" by Tizzie Hall
- Back massager

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At the two month mark, Della's Dad is joined by Rob from Chicago, father of a 1 year old to talk about that magical moment when your baby really starts to interact with you... plus missing out of social activities, starting on solids and good grandparent related advice

Notes/Resources:

• What up with that (SNL)
• Private photo sharing app: Tiny Beans
• Baby tracking apps:
  • Baby Connect 
  • Cubtale

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At the six week mark, Della's Dad is joined by a fellow new dad, Jonny, father of a six month old boy. They compare notes on fussy newborns, time management and being present during the precious brief time our kids are so young.

Products/Resources:

• The Wonder Weeks App
• Nanit baby monitor
• SNOO Baby bassinet 
• Dr. Brown's baby bottles

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Part Two of our conversation with Dan from Michigan - we covered a lot of ground the other week so here's the rest of our chat which includes more birth stories and a mixture of good and bad advice... language warning.

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Della is one month old! We're re-joined by Nik, fatherhood veteran, so Adam can cover the current state of Dad-ness four weeks into this journey. It's dominated by sleep deprivation battles, big time poos, bathing, singing and a little bit of raging against the machine.

Products mentioned:

• The SNOO (newborn bassinet/crib)
• Love to Dream - Zip-up Swaddle (sleep sacks)
• The Cubtale app (to track sleep)

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After a dream start with a newborn, everything they tell you about started to happen with little baby Della in week three... the father of a two year old girl, Dan from Michigan, joins the show to remind Adam how to still enjoy it... this episode was aided by a few beers to end a long week for both Dads, so apologies in advance for it's loose nature ;)

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Robin, a father of an 18 month old, joins us from LA to talk Della's Dad through his second week with a newborn, discusses the return to work situation and shares his family's labor/birth story... plus a few laughs and as always some key tips and advice for parents to consider.

Notes & Resources:

• BOOK: "Guide to your baby's first years" from the Mayo Clinic
• Medela breast pump
• Hands free pumping bras
• Bottle sterilizers:
  • Wabi
  • Tommy Tippee

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Adam goes solo on this episode to do a deep dive into what the labor, hospital and delivery (birth) experience was for little baby Della. Listen in for some key tips and advice as well if you're about to go through it.

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Della's Dad talks through the first week with a newborn baby girl and is joined by a veteran of fatherhood, Nik, father of 3, to digest those initial feelings and experiences plus offer some pearls of wisdom.

Notes & Resources:

• Tresillian's Parent's Help Line (Australia) 1300 272 736
• The Doona
• The Peanut (Snuggle Me / Dock A Tot)

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