Baby Bargains
Parents have many options when it comes to baby gear. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Denise and Alan Fields, authors of "Baby Bargains", a book that helps new dads and moms navigate the world of baby products. They tell us about some of the trends they've seen including "green" and organic baby products. They also tell us if they've noticed an increase in participation by fathers in choosing items like baby monitors, car seats and more. Find out what the average cost of baby gear is for the first year. For more information, check out their web site: babybargains.com. DadLabs Ep. 735 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. #Permalink
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Baby Bargains

Parents have many options when it comes to baby gear. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Denise and Alan Fields, authors of "Baby Bargains", a book that helps new dads and moms navigate the world of baby products. They tell us about some of the trends they've seen including "green" and organic baby products. They also tell us if they've noticed an increase in participation by fathers in choosing items like baby monitors, car seats and more. Find out what the average cost of baby gear is for the first year. For more information, check out their web site: babybargains.com. DadLabs Ep. 735 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Survivor Dad: Feeling Feverish

All parents will be faced with the unfortunate situation of having a sick kid. In the latest installment of Survivor Dad, stay at home dad Nathan offers a few suggestions on items to have on hand when you have a sick baby. They include Tylenol, a digital thermometer, a snotsucker, ear plugs and more. He also reveals the differences between oral, rectal, ear, and axillary temperatures when trying to determine if your baby has a fever. Survivor Dad Ep. 5. DadLabs Ep. 734.

BabyBjorn Babysitter Balance

One of the most essential pieces of equipment parents will need for a new baby is a bouncy seat. Today in The Lab, Daddy Clay reviews the BabyBjorn Babysitter Balance. The bouncer is designed so that the baby's natural motions create a gentle rocking of the seat. It's available in a variety of colors and fabrics and has a number of different accessories that go with it. And since these bouncers can hold newborns as well as kids up to 29 pounds, it's a great value for dads and moms. This bouncy seat earns the DadLabs seal of approval. DadLabs Ep. 733 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Local Baby

Many parents are interested in feeding their babies healthy baby food. In this episode of The Lab, we talk to Local Baby, an Austin-based organic baby food company. All of their fruits, vegetables and proteins are sourced and made locally. Learn more about their products as well as what some of the health and environmental benefits of locally grown produce and food are. Do you have a similar community supported agriculture (CSA) service or farmer's market in your area where you can buy locally grown food? Tell us about it at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 732 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Yoga Throwdown: Clay vs. Brad

As the FitFatFit weight loss challenge winds down, DadLabs looks for a great workout to close out this year's health and fitness competition. What better way to get in shape than with a good old fashioned yoga throwdown? Daddy Clay takes his vast Wii Fit experience and pits it against Daddy Brad in a battle to see who can outpose who. Miranda instructs the dads in a variety of yoga poses and officiates the contest. If you'd like to give yoga a try, check out our live yoga broadcast on Thursdays at 3 p.m. EST immediately following the DadLabs Live Show. DadLabs Ep. 731.

Family Time Rocks with DadLabs

In this episode of Quality Time, singer Sara Hickman interviews Daddy Clay, Daddy Brad, and Daddy Troy about creative family activities. Sara is the Texas State Musician of the Year and is also a member of Family Time Rocks, a musical group that sings about families getting creative together. What are some fun family activities the dads like to do? One dad suggests writing music and songs with your kids and putting on a concert. Another dad goes the filmmaking route and makes movies with his children. Check out the clips from his home video. Taking things apart and building toys or science projects is another fun thing for parents and kids to do together. To learn more about Family Time Rocks or to download their album, check out their site at familytimerocks.com. For more on Sara Hickman, visit her site at sarahickman.com. DadLabs Ep. 730.

Food On The Table

Studies have shown that dads are becoming more involved in shopping for groceries. Today in The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Manuel Rosso, founder and CEO of Food On The Table, a web site that can make this task easier for parents. FoodOnTheTable.com offers users recipes and a grocery list based on meal preferences and what's on sale at your local supermarket. Their goal is to help families eat healthier and save money on food. Each recipe is developed by a chef and can be prepared in under 45 minutes, leaving more time for family dinner. DadLabs Ep. 729 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Survivor Dad: Dealing With Diapers

As Survivor Dad tells us, poop is one constant you can count on when you have a baby in the house. In this episode, he's talking diapers. Learn some quick facts about diaper changes including how many diapers parents will use with an infant. He demonstrates the FuzziBunz cloth diapers he uses with Asher and also shares the costs associated with them including how much is spent on washing and a diaper pail. Find out when he uses disposable diapers. Survivor Dad Ep. 4. DadLabs Ep. 728.

When Babies Attack!

Are you a parent of a baby who likes biting, hitting or other forms of infant violence? In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad talk to Hal Runkel, author of the book "Scream Free Parenting" about this issue. How can a dad or mom discipline their child when he or she becomes aggressive? How should siblings or other children react? Is spanking an acceptable punishment for this behavior? Check out the video for answers to these questions and tips on dealing with this problem. What do you do when babies attack? Let us know at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 727 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Yoga For Dads?

Yoga seems to cater more to moms, but, can yoga also be for Dads? Today on The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Neal Pollack, author of "STRETCH: The Unlikely Making of a Yoga Dude". Listen as Neal insights some of his wisdom and watch as Brad and Clay try yoga first hand here at the office. If you're dad that has questions or concerns about starting your yoga practice, don't miss this episode! Episode 726 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.