Calling all older dads and Gen X dads! Frank and Carlo are back with more fatherhood advice and tips on being a dad in the second half of Episode 30. They finish their catch-up session with major baby advice and news from Josie, making for a truly memorable moment in dad life.

Get the scoop on baby Josie's first "Dada," the new favorite baby carrier, and the genius "baby led weaning" approach that has the dogs living their best lives. Frank also shares a story from his first family trip to the State Fair and reveals the hilarious and competitive Disney cruise "Jack Jack baby races" he's already planning for.

This episode is packed with essential fatherhood tips for raising kids and some laughs about common parenting mistakes. Listen in for both the emotional milestones and practical guidance from your favorite parenting coach duo, all with a healthy dose of humor in life! You won't want to miss it.

#GrayHairDaycare #GenXDad #GenBetaBaby #ParentingHumor #BabyLedWeaning #FirstWords #DisneyCruise #BabyRaces #DadLife

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Crash Test Daddy: Ergo Baby Carrier Review!

3:53 - A Papoose That Doesn't Make You Look Like a Papoose

7:05 - What Just Happened: Teething & Baby Led Weaning

8:52 - Boron Camellia Teething Drops: A Game Changer

9:57 - Baby Led Weaning: A Messy, But Effective Approach

11:51 - The Dogs' New Diet: Baby Led Weaning

16:22 - The Picky Eater Stain Treater

18:29 - First Trip to the State Fair 🐮

21:01 - Hand-Me-Downs Are the Best Downs

21:49 - First "Dada" & First Roll Over on the SAME DAY! ❤️

24:19 - Disney Cruise: The Jack Jack Baby Races

26:46 - The Mind of a Competitive Baby Racer

28:39 - A Bookcase for the Mouse Hole

30:07 - My Haircut Adventure: A Lesson in Dad-Zen 🧘‍♂️

Relevant Links Mentioned:

• Ergo Baby Omni Classic Baby Carrier: Available on Amazon for $134, it is a good option for babies from 7 to 45 pounds. The new model is more expensive but not necessarily better, according to Frank.

• https://ergobaby.com/omni-classic-midnight-blue?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=17158690963&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17154282930&gbraid=0AAAAADk2sN2Wlc4KFnJxARO6yh1Op4hHN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw58PGBhCkARIsADbDilwf8nw8olaZ0wrG9wSa5eFaCB5eUJjgSyQyzNaU9OkFnzRt4D_U3v4aAp5PEALw_wcB

• Boiron Camellia Teething Drops: This product is available on Amazon for $10.52 and is a homeopathic medicine that helps with painful gums, irritability, and minor digestive upsets that can be associated with teething.

• https://www.amazon.com/Boiron-Camilia-Teething-Relief-Doses/dp/B08P38CLVC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OiuUVncyKyrzJ2mXwgDSSc0Rnu-LaBFOscPKYdyfd1AOJsCEZwIgHK8sETXWcX3JifhM_4-glXxowkplfS6sSNxUgX4d299rTwFWd_-PuCJ8lwDjJcX7IHLsficfG3wr3M9zSGTDRiZSolr_boOBQbvQhnps5exwajDNrFRKr_dCUaOI3IpWjm4rIaB7UF0DcOGHjRej3IIIvwjg92WJQZ0TM8k1lRC-NWATIHMsxJjeVwrr7aww4O4-A4mFFCTGGckVEjmFamBMvZXaycWUQwrHbWe4p_Een5V0egdc5AU.0PGr6a59ojcv9S1_WyOV1lis1fhvYBPwVlHkHjg6Xcs&dib_tag=se&hvadid=686284398409&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9005083&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9392825972875423864--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9392825972875423864&hvtargid=kwd-870984545268&hydadcr=7662_13589736&keywords=camilia%2Bdrops%2Bfor%2Bteething&mcid=54409ce02cde3a46bfda5d0bbc610fe9&qid=1758561667&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

• Solid Starts App: A subscription-based app ($99/year) that gives parents step-by-step guidance on baby led weaning, including suggestions, recipes, and how to introduce foods that might cause allergic reactions.

• https://solidstarts.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20751224597&gbraid=0AAAAAqMwPx6SS6zMI5VLSmfl1ykQ5_4eq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw58PGBhCkARIsADbDilynlaHGdzsU8LZ1eupaxLja2T-BOtEfuX-dAgnrWyq4xY93tQ07z1UaAvVXEALw_wcB&hcUrl=%2Fen-US

• Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater: A stain remover that is a pre-treater for messy food stains, especially from things like carrots and sweet potatoes.

• https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5D35C50E-4429-4B02-85C1-0F608DD6E4DC?aa_adgroupid=159870360694&aa_campaignid=21199340764&aa_creativeid=ad-696805705338_kwd-376350851894_dev-x_ext-&maas=maas_adg_api_585989782980515964_macro_1_36&ref_=aa_maas&gad_campaignid=21199340764&gbraid=0AAAAAobA0kyAy5XjV6dBYI-dh8qI7_8if&gclid=Cj0KCQjw58PGBhCkARIsADbDilwUd_s7DDBGk3mCQJLngAJnFYrWwir4svgkZGnbaSKDL2QeQlGNIJEaAiGwEALw_wcB

• Pottery Barn Kids/William Sonoma Bookcase: Frank built a bookcase from this brand for the nursery.

• https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/cameron-standalone-bookrack/?catalogId=10&sku=5599728&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Bookcases&cm_ite=5599728_14728146703_aud-1748045563153:pla-327533561682&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14728146703&gbraid=0AAAAADqwyxxan_TrJmXk3eFY3dXM_4nNI&gclid=Cj0KCQjw58PGBhCkARIsADbDilwFOmBtdoD4fEM_5ac8cjyJ5jzW2WY2vDzW0uFwKZ5AJIFYwF2GE94aAkpjEALw_wcB

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