Baby's & Kid's 1st Furniture Spotlight

Baby's & Kid's 1st Furniture is an independent family owned retailer located in Houston, Texas. They carry a huge variety of baby gear, bedding, furniture, apparel, accessories, strollers, and car seats. Thoughtful, well-trained, and experienced employees listen to parents to discover what they need for their new family. From shower registry to parent classes such as Baby101, infant CPR, and car seat safety and installation taught by certified technicians, Baby's & Kid's 1st Furniture has it all. Huge selection, Dad friendly, and Mom approved. Visit www.babys1st.com. Episode #828 is sponsored by BabyBjorn. Please visit DadLabs.com and join the conversations in the community forums.

DadLabs Supports Movember

DadLabs Supports Movember. Every November, men across the country and around the world put their upper lips to work in order to raise awareness and money for diagnosis and treatment of men's cancers. The movement began Down Under, where a mustache is known as a "Mo" -- hence Movember. Our own Brad Powell is doing his part by teaming up with the men of Dad 2.0 to grow a wicked trucker 'stache all in the name of charity. Brad has as his guest one Burt Boles -- redneck mustache and fitness guru. Please support Brad's mustache, cancer research, and dudes worldwide by making a contribution to Movember today. Ask your doctor about screening for prostate and testicular cancer, and lead a healthy lifestyle. Movember is also about prevention of cancer. Movember is also a project of the Livestrong Foundation, based right here in Austin, Texas. Episode 827 is brought to you by Baby Bjorn. Hosted by Brad Powell.

NurturMe Organic Baby Food

NurturMe Organic Baby Food. Ep 826 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.
NurturMe Organic Baby Food is dried organic fruits and vegetable for children from 4 months to 4 years. Similar to rice cereal but with more flavor and nutrients. You control the consistency of NurturMe by adding less or more liquid in preparation, much like rice cereal or oatmeal. You can use breast milk, milk, or water. As your child ages NurturMe can be added to rice cereal, oatmeal, pasta, yogurt, or even condiments like ketchup and other foods your child eats everyday. The dried powder has a 24-month shelf life and once prepared, can be kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. NurturMe is a great nutrient boost to your childs food. It currently is available in 6 flavors, sweet potatos, squash, peas, apple, carrot, and banana with more flavors coming soon!

How to Choose the Best Pacifier

How to Choose the Best Pacifier. Today in the Lab we hear from Baby 411 author and pediatrician Ari Brown on the subject of choosing a pacifier for your baby. The AAP now recommends that all parents use a pacifier as a part of their Safe Sleep Guidelines to prevent SIDS. But which pacifier is right for you and your baby? Ari is joined by her favorite lactation consultant Linda Hill and she weighs in on the Great Binky Debate. She prefers a rounded shape to the nipple -- not flattened or flange shaped as this will cause abnormal breast feeding and potentially hurt mom. Weaning from a pacifier should happen at 4-6 months of age. Your local independent baby specialty store will have a good variety of pacifiers to choose from. Thanks to Baby's and Kid's 1st Furniture. Ep 825 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Preventing SIDS: New Safe Sleep Guidelines

Preventing SIDS: Revised Safe Sleep Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Since the AAP recommended that parents place babies on their backs for sleep, the cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has decreased significantly. The AAP has updated their recommendations to clarify what parents can do to best prevent SIDS and keep babies sleeping safely. A safe crib has only a mattress with a snugly fitted sheet -- no bumpers, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, monitoring devices. And remember, drop-sided cribs are no longer recommended! Follow these guidelines to prevent the threat of suffocation and SIDS. Clay Nichols and Brad Powell host.

Episode 824 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Trout Fishing in America Plays DadLabs

Trout Fishing in America Visits DadLabs. A live performance from one of our favorite bands! Trout Fishing in America consistently create some of the best kids music to be found anywhere. We love the tuneful, witty, playful music of Trout Fishing in America. Here we see Keith and Ezra as they perform their new songs for Daddy Brad's kids (and their school). The guys discuss their new book Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important, starring Chicken Joe, who is a cat. The project brings together storytelling and music, two strengths of TroutFishing. The best thing about this music is that kids and adults can both enjoy Trout Fishing in America. Just watch how the kids respond! Hey, Idaho, are you listening? Episode 823 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Lisa Loeb on Her Latest for Kids on DadLabs

Lisa Loeb Talks About Her Latest for Kids on DadLabs. Lisa Loeb has just released a new book and CD entitled Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing Along and she discussed it with Clay Nichols in this episode of DadLabs. Her new CD has ten awesome tracks, featuring both traditional and original songs. Some great old camp songs alongside delightful new material from this talented songwriter, and mom! Inspired by the TV show Zoom, Lisa Loeb has created an album that can be an activity for the whole family. The accompanying book has fun illustrations, crafts ideas and all the lyrics to the songs so mom and dad can sing along with the kids. Many of the songs are inspired by summer camp. Steve Martin even plays banjo on the album. Sweet! We love this book/CD combo and your family will, too. Clay Nichols hosts. Episode 822 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

CycoCYCLE Review: DadLabs Seal of Approval

CycoCYCLE Review: Wins DadLabs Seal of Approval. It's not a tricycle. It's not a unicycle. It's a Cyco Cyle, and we're putting it to the test in the DadLabs.This unique wheeled and pedal driven riding toy is the invention of the brothers Scott and Kurt Comstock. We interview them to find out what inspired them to make such and unusual and fun toy. Then we turn some kids loose on the Cyco Cycle to try it out. This fun bike-like hybrid is fun for stunts, riding two up and generally goofing around. Kids are drawn to the CycoCycle and find creative ways to use it. This really extends the life of this toy. We love that encourages kids to be outside, getting exercise, and also encourages them to be creative and adventuresome. Dads can ride double with their kids on the CycoCycle and that is double awesome. Thats why we awarded the CycoCYCLE the DadLabs sea of approval.Episode 821 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

How to Make a Scary Video With Your Kids

How to Make a Scary Halloween Video with Your Kids. The really scary thing about Halloween is that it is over so fast. The day after parents are left with a pile of used costumes and spooky decorations. All the makings of an amazing movie! One way to get the most value for your Halloween budget -- make a video that you can share with friends and family and enjoy for years to come. This videe includes tips on choosing a subject, the right camera, shooting editing and posting your scary home horror movie online. Practical advice on making an amazing Halloween video with your kids from the dads that have more than 700 video episodes to their credit. Get your little zombies on film, or video, and they might be the next YouTube star, or at least the bobbing apple of grandmas (googly) eye. Episode 820 is brought to you by Kmart and Kmart.com

Nissan Leaf Test Drive at the Livestrong Challenge

Nissan Leaf Test Drive at Livestrong Challenge. Daddy Clay and his two sons head to the Expo for the Livestrong Challenge fitness and fundraising event and while there meet champion cyclists and test drive the new Nissan Leaf. We interviewed professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer, and got a sense of the sacrifices required of an Olympic medalist and Tour de France stage winner. He also explains the Innovation for Endurance initiative. Meanwhile, Daddy Clay likes the roominess of the Leaf, the torque off the line, and the electronic gadgetry. Daddy Clay's teen son declares the car very un-golf-cart-like. It's the DadLabs version of Top Gear, as we take a look at the Nissan Leaf. Hosted by Clay Nichols. Episode 819 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.