Life in the Dad Lane

It's 14 months of being a first-time dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about baby's first steps, changing the number of naps, another trip under his belt, embracing music, a list of spoken words, learning to let your child just…play and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

*** Ella Jenkins - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AdaJlzNcOpdrvMSBN92Wp?si=5d-6R5tISKifPc-ym9PuqA

It's 13 months of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about whether or not he's still a "new" dad, change sin sleep routines, trash truck adventures, the art of mimicry, looking back at the summer and forward to upcoming travel, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

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Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's 1 year of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the first the first birthday party, the 1-year check-up, tackling stairs, words and comprehension, re-directing negative energy, and a special True/False game on the myths of fevers to replace the Diaper Diaries.

*** Jamberry by Bruce Degen

It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the first sickness, putting down the bottle, the first dentist appointment, an out-of-nowhere "Nell" reference, his first Father's Day as a father, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the trip to Italy, more of the babysitter search, suffering through jet lag, getting closer to first steps, the progression of communication, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's month 9 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the fussy phase, veering into naughtiness, planning for a trip abroad, and a slight detour from the Diaper Diaries.

*** The Wonder Weeks app Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's month 9 of being a new dad and it's been a tough week. Lane talks with Ed about the wonder of hand-waving, things that are scary, a babysitter update, Mother's Day gift options, nicknames, playing music, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

*** Let's Dance, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton

It's month 9 of being a new dad and we've got a special guest with us! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about bottle feeding and milk re-heating, the 9-month checkup, and the inability to finish a podcast with a squirmy 9-month-old as a guest.

*** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's month 9 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the previous 9 months, first steps, the week of foods, performing on stage with your baby, meeting people - and animals - in the neighborhood, juggling work and parenting, what you look for in a babysitter, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's month 8 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about which 9 months have gone faster, a fall scare, baby's first word, having his son there during an emotional play rehearsal, a hiccup in the sleep schedule, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

*** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster