Category: parenting

Insulated food bowls
There are lots of insulated mugs out there, and even lots of insulated food jugs. But for a kid's lunch, I was looking for a smaller, shorter/wider c ...

Insufficient Iron, Insufficient Labeling
A long list of European import formulas distributed by a company called Able Groupe (no link, can only find a maintenance company) through the websit ...

Euro Formulas: Worth It?
"If I have to feed formula, at least it should be the best formula, right? My friend used European formula, and her baby thrived on it. Should I do th ...
Finding Licensed Home Daycare
For my younger kiddo I decided to expand my search for childcare to include in-home daycares. This post is fairly Washington State specific but it's ...
Educational Apps
Screen time limits are out the window for most pandemic families.
Most of the good apps require purchasing to get rid of the ads. Ads are pretty ...

TV Teletherapy
There are loads of high quality kids shows that can make it easier to handle specific situations. Like bibliotherapy, but TV!
Episodes and Links b ...
Dr Dad’s Tips for Doctor’s Visits
Take photos.
Take photos of your baby on the scale – now you’ve got the date (in the timestamp information) and the weight. Plus a cute picture o ...
Dr Dad’s Tips for Oral Medication
Medication Tips
If your kiddo is getting oral medication, get lots of syringes. The pharmacy might only include one in the bag but will happily gi ...
FDA Regulation of Infant Formula, or, why are people recommending toddler formula for my infant
For a long time I've been referring to infant formulas as "FDA approved" or "not FDA approved." Turns out that's not a thing.
It also makes it all ...

Adages Explained: Never Wake a Sleeping Baby
Should you, or should you not, ever wake a sleeping baby?
It depends.
For the first few days, before babies are in a 'fed' state, they tend tow ...