Chubby Legs, First Tickles, Dance Parties and an UppaBaby Crash Test : Episode 23
Welcome back to Episode 23 of the Gray Hair and Daycare Podcast! Baby Josie hits TWO huge baby milestones in one day! Join older dad Frank (55) and seasoned dad Carlo (56) as they dive deep into the hilarious chaos and profound joy of parenting later in life with a newborn baby.
This week, it's all about baby's firsts! Frank is ecstatic about the arrival of chubby legs and shares the heartwarming story of Baby Josie's very first tickle and genuine baby smiling moment. We explore the realities of fatherhood at 41 days in, discussing how time flies, the surprising "honeymoon phase" Frank feels he's in, and the constant amazement of the "disappearing baby" phenomenon as she changes daily.
Learn about tracking infant development using tools like the CDC Milestones App and the Huckleberry App, get an update on the diaper change situation (including the infamous diaper blowout saga and the discovery of the wetness indicator stripe!), and hear Frank's thoughts on when to stop swaddling.
We also compare parenting tips and experiences then versus now, touching on the importance of paternity leave and work-life balance, generational differences, and why Frank feels so grateful for his current situation. Plus, hear Frank's unconventional (and funny) methods for soothing a gassy baby – involving imaginary skiing and karate!
In our Crash Test Daddy segment, get a detailed baby gear review and demo of the UppaBaby Mesa V2 infant car seat and the UppaBaby Minu V2 travel stroller, complete with setup, features, and pricing. Essential info for any new dad or parent-to-be!
This dad podcast covers the emotional rollercoaster of parenting later in life, the funny side of family life, reflections on cherishing fleeting moments, listener feedback in the Silver Fox Mailbox, and much more.
CHAPTERS:
0:00:00 Intro: Chubby Legs & First Tickle!
0:04:26 Honeymoon Phase & Older Fatherhood
0:05:43 Happy Mom, Easy Baby?
0:08:25 Parenting Then vs. Now (Paternity Leave)
0:11:00 Generational Differences in Work Ethic (Starbucks Story)
0:12:49 Retail Horror Stories (Working "The Rock")
0:14:29 Silver Fox Mailbox (Listener Feedback)
0:16:58 Failing at Monthly Baby Photos
0:17:57 Baby Photoshoot Success
0:19:47 When to Stop Swaddling (Frank Was Wrong?)
0:21:21 Diaper Update: Avoiding Blowouts & Stripe Discovery
0:23:57 Crash Test Daddy: UppaBaby Car Seat & Stroller Review
0:28:59 Demo: Using the UppaBaby System
0:32:24 What Just Happened: CDC Milestones App
0:35:00 Pediatrician Checkup & Weight Gain
0:41:33 The Disappearing Baby Phenomenon
0:42:25 Baby Engagement: Art & Music (Dance Party Time!)
0:44:39 Funny Soothing Techniques (Skiing & Karate)
0:49:10 Hitting the Wall: Trading Cars & Stress
0:54:22 Car Seat Realization: Baby's Growing Up Fast
0:57:10 Carlo on Facing the Empty Nest
0:59:29 You Don't Have To, You Get To
1:04:06 Baby Talk & Old Wives' Tales (Tickling Feet)
1:05:31 The Unexplainable Joy of Fatherhood
1:07:10 Reflecting on the Journey to Fatherhood
1:11:26 First Mass with Baby & Outro
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
UppaBaby Mesa V2 Infant Car Seat: https://uppababy.com/car-seats/infant/mesa-v2/
UppaBaby Minu V2 Travel Stroller: https://uppababy.com/strollers/minu-v2/
CDC Milestones Tracker App: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html
Huckleberry Baby Tracker App: https://huckleberrycare.com/
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