Running an Ergobaby Embrace washing machine cycle is completely safe and straightforward. Can you put an Ergobaby Embrace through the washing machine? Yes, you can put an Ergobaby Embrace through the washing machine safely. When you use a baby sling every single day, it quickly becomes a magnet for milk, drool, general muck and the … Read more
If you’re currently browsing car seats, good luck, there are loads to choose from. This is our Joie i-Spin 360 Review. When we were looking, we ended up buying both versions of Joie’s 360-degree rotating seats for our cars: Both seats meet the standard R129 safety regulations (this should be top of your list), both … Read more
Advice for expecting dads usually boils down to generic lists about buying nappies, but becoming a dad is the single biggest shift in your life. It stops being just about you and your wife, and suddenly you have to figure out what kind of father you actually want to be. Looking back ten months on, … Read more
Paternity leave for dads usually passes in a complete blur, and sitting here trying to write about mine 10 months on, I can confirm God it went by fast. I completely get it now when people say “the days are long, but the years are short.” Since our daughter arrived in October 2025, time has … Read more
We’ve used the Huckleberry app every day for 6 months straight. Using it to track naps, sleep, feeds, nappies and medication. We also used the Premium version and its SweetSpot sleep predictor, so this isn’t a review based on downloading the app for five minutes. So here’s my Huckleberry App Review. It’s our experience of … Read more
If you’re looking for a Tutti Bambini Nova Highchair review from someone who’s actually used one for 10+ months, here’s our honest experience. When we were prepping the nursery before our daughter arrived, my parents generously bought us the Tutti Bambini Nova 11-in-1 Highchair Package. I remember unboxing it, clicking a few pieces together (it … Read more
The Zello Portable Pro Max Sound Machine is one of those baby products that sits quietly on the end of her cot or on top of the changing drawers, doing its job without fuss. It’s so reliable that it’s almost forgettable. Full Disclosure: This isn’t an ad, and I’m not getting a single penny in … Read more
If you’re currently sitting on Google at 11 PM searching “9 month old showing no signs of crawling,” take a deep breath. Two weeks before turning 10 months old, our daughter was showing absolutely zero interest in moving across the floor. I was genuinely convinced she was going to skip crawling entirely. Then, literally overnight, … Read more
I recently made a move that many music fans are quietly considering: ditching Spotify for CDs / MP3s. Why? Because I realised I was paying over £150 a year just to listen to the exact same 50 songs on repeat during my daily drive. Between work, surviving 9-month-old behaviour changes at home, and making sure … Read more
“Dan, what are you doing? Starting a blog in 2026? Don’t you know blogging is dead? SEO is dead, blogs are trash, don’t you know AI is taking over, you won’t make any money. Everyone is on TikTok, YouTube, or podcasts, that’s where the money is!” Is it, though? I’ve spent over 10 years creating … Read more
A few days ago, I wrote an honest post about the challenging 9-month-old behaviour changes we’re currently battling, from changing mat escapes to baby biting. But parenting isn’t all backaches and battle-cries! For every chaotic moment at this stage, there’s an absolute golden milestone that makes you stop, smile, and think: “Yeah, this dad gig … Read more
Do you have boxes of old VHS and camcorder tapes tucked away in the attic or a spare room, gathering dust while holding priceless family memories? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how to digitise VHS Tapes at home! I’m Dan, and my spare room currently holds around 40 VHS tapes and around 20 camcorder … Read more
I use our baby carrier at least once a day. Honestly, outside of the cot and the pram, it is probably the thing we use most. Here’s an honest, long-term review of the Ergobaby Embrace in Heather Grey, how a UK Sling Library expert validated our choice, how we transitioned to world facing mode, and … Read more
Let’s be completely honest for a minute: 9 to 10 month olds are chaos. We love them to bits. Watching them learn new skills and hit milestones is incredible. But some days, their new habits leave you standing in the middle of the room rubbing your aching back, asking: “WHY?!” Between learning to crawl and … Read more
Is your dog getting fat from baby food dropped under the highchair? You’re not alone. The moment our 9-month-old daughter started sitting in her highchair to eat solid food, our dog’s life changed forever. Throwing food is just one of the many challenging 9-month-old behaviour changes we’re dealing with right now. A few months into … Read more