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.

How to Prevent RSV

How to Prevent RSV. It's almost cold and flu season, and there's one bug that parents really need to be aware of during the winter months: RSV. RSV is an infection of the respiratory tract. RSV infection can (and probably will) happen throughout your lifetime and is usually not a cause for concern. It is a threat to certain populations -- like small or pre-term (preemie) babies, or babies with heart or lung disease. The threat lasts until 18 months of age. Kids with siblings, that attend daycare, or have parents that smoke have increased risk. If you suspect that your child has RSV, see your doctor. RSV is one of the few viral infections that can be prevented. A substance called Synagis can help prevent RSV. If you child is in one of the risk groups, ask you doctor about Synagis. Check out the Centers for Disease Control and the American Association of Pediatrics for more information. Episode 818 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Top Strollers from the 2011 ABC Kids Expo

Top Strollers 2011 ABC Kids Expo. There were dozens of strollers on display at the 2011 ABC Kids Expo - some specialized, like umbrella strollers or jogging strollers, some for general use with impressive new engineering and features. Daddy Clay took a look at a lot of the strollers on display at the show, but picked only three to feature here. The Britax B-Agile comes from a brand known for safety and quality engineering -- a feature rich stroller. The self-folding Oragami from 4Moms has got the gadget wow factor. The Orbit Helix takes the art of the double stroller to a new level. All three are high-tech and beautifully engineered strollers that any dad would be proud to roll with. Ep 817 is hosted by Clay Nichols and brought to you by BabyBjorn