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 some of your most precious family memories? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how to digitise VHS tapes at home without spending a fortune. I’m Dan, and my spare room currently holds … 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
How often should grandparents babysit? First off, it completely depends on your family. If your parents live more than two hours away, regular childcare just isn’t realistic. I can’t tell you what you should do, but I can share what is working for us right now. For our family, the answer is 2 to 3 … Read more
My wife and I have made a bit of an annual tradition out of visiting the Seaham Food Festival over the last three years. Year one was fantastic, blue skies, not overly packed, duck loaded fries, and spotting Bryony from The Great British Bake Off. Year two? Absolute torrential rain (classic British summer!). This year … Read more
Why we chose a non-WiFi video baby monitor over smart apps and cloud feeds. An honest 8-month dad test on the VTech VM924’s battery life, travel ease, and ultimate nursery privacy.
A 09:49 AM car crash, a ruined KIT day, and 9 unexpected hours alone with my 10-month-old daughter. Here’s how I survived my first big solo parenting shift without panicking.
Yeah, I agree. Buying a pram / travel system for your baby is a nightmare. When my wife and I first looked at pushchairs, I nearly choked on my coffee. A brand-new Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2 Travel System with all the bells and whistles can easily push past £1,500. Which is a hell of … Read more
A week ago my wife went back to work, leaving grandparents babysitting with a baby schedule for their first full day looking after our nine month-old daughter. Up until then, grandparent visits had been all smiles and cuddles. But last week? Last week, my parents learned that babysitting a baby full-time in 2026 isn’t all … Read more
Well, it’s Sunday evening. If you’re wondering what a realistic weekend routine with a baby looks like for working parents, I missed my window to post this on Friday night because, well, tiredness won. But as I sit here reflecting on how the weekend just vanished, I realised my weekend lie ins are officially gone. … Read more
So, I wanted to start a blog. And this is it. Welcome to my breakdown of the daily routine of a working dad with a nine-month-old. I’ve wanted to do this for ages, but I usually end up finding something else to do, mostly getting easily distracted by shiny new shows on Netflix. But here … Read more