Bath Time Blunders & Baby Fears: Fatherhood Tips from Gen X Dads : Episode 33 Part 2

Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare, the podcast where the combined age of the hosts is 111, but the humor in life is strictly toddler-level. In part 2 of Episode 33, Frank and Carlo dive headfirst into the "People Tub" transition. Being a dad at this age means trading in your cool factor for memory foam knee pads—because raising kids is a lot harder on the joints than it used to be. We're sharing essential baby advice on the products that actually work (and the ones that cost $11 for a piece of plastic). In this session of fatherhood advice, Frank breaks down his latest "Crash Test Daddy" findings, from the magic of Baby Dove to a bath mat that looks like a frog. We also discuss the evolution of childhood fears—from Carlo's terrifying 1970s toy horse to Frank's legitimate trauma from Jethro Tull album covers. Whether you are looking for fatherhood tips, relatable parenting mistakes, or just want to feel better about your own dad life, we've got you covered. Stick around as we discuss older dads navigating the "North Side Lean," dog weight gain due to baby scraps, and Frank's secret plan to become the next "Elf on the Shelf" mogul. Chapters: 0:00 – Halloween Hangover: Sheiks, Gas Crises, and Batman 1:15 – Crash Test Daddy: The "People Tub" Transition 3:00 – $14 Soap vs. Dollar Store Dreams 4:30 – Saving Your Knees: The Toodly Bath Kneeler 6:15 – Mr. Frog & The $11 Drain Stopper 8:00 – 70s Bath Toys: Playing with Screws 11:00 – The "North Side Lean" & The $600 Baby Bill 12:30 – Fat Dogs & Baby Scraps 14:00 – New Fears: The Evil Food Processor 19:00 – Jethro Tull & Ozzy: Childhood Traumas 24:45 – Frank's Big Project: The Mouse House & Self-Publishing 27:00 – The Jennifer Garner Effect: Elf on the Shelf Secrets Products Mentioned: Baby Dove Sensitive Skin Wash: https://tinyurl.com/BabyDoveSensitive Toodly Bath Kneeler and Elbow Rest Set: https://tinyurl.com/ToodlyBathKneeler JoyCano Frog Bath Mat: https://tinyurl.com/FrogBathMat Footnation Fun Bathtub Stopper: https://tinyurl.com/FunStopper Munchkin Baby Bath Toy Squirts (8-Pack): https://tinyurl.com/SquirtToys ICOPUCA Cloud Shopping Cart Cover: https://tinyurl.com/PinkCloudCartCover   If you need a parenting coach who specializes in "Gen X Dad Energy," hit that subscribe button!