Wondering if you can actually travel with a baby or toddler? Scared of meltdowns on planes? Stressed about packing bottles, diapers, and strollers? You are NOT alone, Dad! This week we’re breaking down exactly how to travel with little ones, what to expect, and how to keep your sanity while showing your kids the world.

We get real about traveling with babies, toddlers, and twins — the good, the bad, and the truly hilarious moments. From prepping your travel day to handling public diaper blowouts, we’ll help you plan, pivot, and keep things fun.

This week’s episode covers:

- How to pack for a trip with a baby

- Flying with a baby for the first time (and how to stay calm!)

- Road trip with a toddler or infant

- How many diapers to pack for flights

- TSA rules for baby formula and breastmilk

- What to do if your car seat gets lost

- Travel gear essentials for dads

- Keeping baby’s routine on the road

- Renting baby gear vs. bringing it all

- Managing expectations (yours and theirs!)

- Creating family memories while traveling

- Strategies for managing naps, feedings, and sleep

- Why you should still travel with your kids

- and MORE!

Ready to build a lifetime of memories — even with a diaper bag in hand? Hit play and let’s go, Dad.

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- Join the Spit-Up Society (our free dad community): TheDudelaCo.com/join

- Follow us on Instagram: @the_dudela_official

- Get gear recommendations and travel checklists at: TheDudelaCo.com

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ALL the things new dads NEED to hear (but rarely do) — from pregnancy shock to showing up well

This week, we sat down with Leila from the Learning to Mom podcast to get real about what it’s actually like becoming a parent — especially when you didn’t see it coming.

We talked through:

Laila’s surprise pregnancy story and journey to choosing life

What prenatal depression looks like (and why it often gets missed)

What partners actually need to do during pregnancy

How shame and fear can shape early parenthood

What women wish dads understood during those early months

Encouragement for dads who feel unprepared

Why you don’t “lose yourself” — you grow

Whether you're expecting twins (like John), navigating emotions, or wondering how to support your partner better, this episode is packed with honesty, laughs, and gut-check wisdom from both sides of the parenting equation.

🍼 JOIN the Spit-Up Society (our free dad community): TheDudelaCo.com/join

🎧 Listen to Learning to Mom:

https://www.learningtomompodcast.com/

Follow Laila: @learningtomom.podcast

Get other Dudela updates: TheDudelaCo.com

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In this episode, we sit down with Catie Schwein, certified doula, founder of Beyond Birth Denver, and mom of two, to unpack everything dads didn’t know they needed to know. We talk about what doulas actually do (hint: it’s way more than just birth support), how they help moms and dads through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and how Catie’s background as a PA led her into this world.

Catie shares the biggest misconceptions about doulas, the surprising tools she keeps in her birth bag (ever heard of a labor comb?), and her top tips for first-time dads trying to figure out how to help. We also cover the difference between OB and GYN, when to hire a doula, and what dads should never forget to pack in the hospital bag.

Whether you're weeks away from welcoming a baby or just trying to understand your role in the delivery room, this episode is full of honest insight, funny moments, and practical advice for navigating dadhood with confidence.

Guest: Catie Schwein

Instagram: @beyondbirthdenver

Facebook: Beyond Birth Denver Community Group

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Turning dudes into dads — one diaper at a time. Meet John and Michael, two new dads navigating fatherhood with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of spit-up. In our first episode, we unpack what Dudela is all about and why new dads need this now more than ever.