Training for the Diaper Dash, Baby Led Weaning, & the first "Dada" : Episode 30 Part 2

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 Connect with The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast: YouTube youtube.com/@TheGrayHairDaycarePodcast Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564744242266 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ghdc.podcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ghdcpodcast Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-763647385 X (Twitter) https://x.com/GHDCPodcast Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Gray_Hair_Daycare/ Website www.ghdc-podcast.com EMail [email protected]