Beardy Dads

Episodes

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   Episode 31: One Year Later

   Episode 31 marks the first birthday of this podcast. We catch up on what happened over Christmas, how you handle the (spoiler alert) truth about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy and what the future holds for this podcast. Having … Continue reading →

   Jan 12, 2015
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   Episode 30: Holidays are coming

   With Christmas nearing, Episode 30 is here our plans for the day, coping with pets and babies and what else we’ve been up to. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a … Continue reading →

   Dec 9, 2014
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   Episode 29: Strong Magnets

   Episode 29 brings more of our unique blend of “research, experience and guesswork”. Birth music, Dad’s bag for the trip to hospital and 4 year old’s homework all come under discussion. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or … Continue reading →

   Nov 17, 2014
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   Episode 28: Sleeping?

   After a slightly longer than intend break, we’re back with Episode 28. Find out if we’ve been getting any more sleep since the last time. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave … Continue reading →

   Nov 3, 2014
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   Episode 27: Not sleeping

   Yet more feedback on our favourite bottle prep machine, libraries and a general lack of sleep. Episode 27 is brought to you by two very tired Beardy Dads. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in … Continue reading →

   Sep 28, 2014
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   Episode 26: School

   Episode 26 brings news of Toby’s first week at school and Oliver’s signing vocabulary. We get some listener feedback on the Tommy Tippee Perfect Prep machine as well as colic. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find … Continue reading →

   Sep 14, 2014
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   Episode 25: Back

   After a short break, we’re back with episode 25. More correspondence, more induction, more sterilising. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, questions or general … Continue reading →

   Sep 1, 2014
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   Episode 24: Looming

   We’re on to episode 24 with a bumper load of listener correspondence and some live loom band action. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, … Continue reading →

   Aug 10, 2014
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   Episode 23: Hot

   It’s episode 23 and we’re all too hot. Keeping everyone cool, packing for the birth and loom bands are just some of the topics this week. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and … Continue reading →

   Jul 27, 2014
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    Episode 22: On Tour

    The Beardy Dads have been on tour. Well, more like a holiday. We’re joined in Episode 22 by our wives for some first hand tips on going away with kids. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find … Continue reading →

    Jul 13, 2014
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    Episode 21: Postman Pat

    Episode 21 has lots of listener news, approaches to middle names and a rant about Postman Pat. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, questions … Continue reading →

    Jun 22, 2014
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    Episode 20: Awake

    We’re back for another episode of our ramblings on being a dad. Joined by an awake Oliver, we talk reusable nappies, father’s day and bedtime routines. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and … Continue reading →

    Jun 8, 2014
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    Episode 19: Weaning

    Episode 19 is here with a dose of weaning and eczema, including some information from an actual medical professional. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any … Continue reading →

    Jun 2, 2014
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    Episode 18: Discipline

    Episode 18 brings a dose of Baby Sensory, sleep patterns and going on time out. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, questions or general … Continue reading →

    May 18, 2014
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    Episode 17: Teething

    After a week off, we’re back with Episode 17 full of teething, rainmakers and changing room etiquette. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, questions … Continue reading →

    May 11, 2014
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    Episode 16: Going Away

    Episode 16 brings a decidedly non-beardy contribution, some thoughts on time away from home and enrolling at nurseries. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, … Continue reading →

    Apr 27, 2014
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    Episode 15: Home Schooling

    We’re back with Episode 15, in which Nick fails to remember how old his daughter is, takes a guess and gets it wrong – she’s 10 weeks old. Meanwhile we discuss home schooling, first aid and play dough. Download this … Continue reading →

    Apr 20, 2014
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    Episode 14: High Chairs

    We’re back with more tips, reckons and contributions. Swimming, high chairs and photography are all discussed thanks to listener contributions. Have something you’d like us to talk about? Then get in touch! Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast … Continue reading →

    Apr 13, 2014
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    Episode 13: Dunking

    Soft play, swimming and some more books all come up in episode 13. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a review. If you have any tips, questions or general feedback you … Continue reading →

    Apr 6, 2014
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    Episode 12: Buggies

    In our Mothering Sunday special, we completely forget to mention the day – hopefully you didn’t. We talk about how we picked our buggies, the wonders of charity shops and some more book tips. Download this episode or subscribe to … Continue reading →

    Mar 30, 2014
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    Episode 11: Routine

    Episode 11 brings you Roo doing his impressions of Oliver’s latest noises, Nick almost too tired to finish sentences and a discussion about routines. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and leave a … Continue reading →

    Mar 23, 2014
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    Episode 10: #stubblerash

    Following last week’s appeal to the audience, we’re back with episode 10 and lots of names for bits. Roo’s been to the zoo, we hear from Peter Fletcher and discuss stubble rash. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast … Continue reading →

    Mar 16, 2014
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    Episode 9: Disposable vs Reusable

    In this week’s episode, your overly tired hosts discuss baby bouncers, nappies and buggy boards. We also realise we need listener guidance on a particular subject. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes and … Continue reading →

    Mar 9, 2014
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    Episode 8: Car Seats

    Two months in and we’re still going strong. The world of car seats and photo books are amongst the topics up for discussion, along with a slightly unusual contribution. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us … Continue reading →

    Mar 2, 2014
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    Episode 7: Quantified

    The kids are sleeping, the dads are chatting. This week we talk about the quantified lives our babies are leading, trips out of the house and hear about “The Dummy Fairy”. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or … Continue reading →

    Feb 23, 2014
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    Episode 6: New Arrival

    With the arrival of Nick’s baby, we talk about how it was the second time. Coping with overnight feeds, hospital security tags and 3D baby scans all come up for discussion. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or … Continue reading →

    Feb 16, 2014
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    Episode 5: Correspondence

    This week we hear from David Monro on his experiences of having twins and answer some listener questions. We talk about how we handled the news of impending fatherhood, managed our paternity leave and came up with baby names. Download … Continue reading →

    Feb 9, 2014
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    Episode 4: Monitors

    With Nick’s baby now overdue, we stay on schedule for episode 4. We compare notes on baby monitors, getting sleep and answer a listener’s baby-throwing question. We also hear from listener, Rob Grundel, on how he prepared his 3 year … Continue reading →

    Feb 2, 2014
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    Episode 3: Sterilising

    Coping with caffine, sharing news and photos, nodding at strangers and sterilising bottles all come under discussion in this week’s episode. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast or find us in iTunes. If you want to contribute, you … Continue reading →

    Jan 26, 2014
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    Episode 2: Antenatal

    We’re back for more. This week we talk about finding out the sex of your baby, antenatal classes and what’s in your overnight bag. We also welcome our first listener contributions. Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast. You … Continue reading →

    Jan 19, 2014
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    Episode 1: Births

    In this episode, we start at the beginning and talk about our experiences of birth Download this episode or subscribe to the podcast. Links TENS machine Pet feeding bowl Half-pipe changing mat Bath seat sponge Bath seat

    Jan 12, 2014