Constipation
Here at DadLabs, we explore many medical conditions that may affect your baby. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle the subject of constipation. They talk with pediatrician and "Baby 411" author Ari Brown who explains what constipation in an infant is like. She tells parents what to look for in baby poop, what solid food can cause your baby to be constipated, and what high fiber foods can help. She'll also share three tips that dads and moms can use, and when to check in with your doctor. If you've got stories or tips about this topic, leave a comment on this video or share them with us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 675 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. #Permalink
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Constipation

Here at DadLabs, we explore many medical conditions that may affect your baby. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle the subject of constipation. They talk with pediatrician and "Baby 411" author Ari Brown who explains what constipation in an infant is like. She tells parents what to look for in baby poop, what solid food can cause your baby to be constipated, and what high fiber foods can help. She'll also share three tips that dads and moms can use, and when to check in with your doctor. If you've got stories or tips about this topic, leave a comment on this video or share them with us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 675 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Bringing Kids to a Fancy Restaurant

Taking the family out for dinner at a restaurant can be a fun activity for parents and kids. But what about taking your kids out to fancy restaurants for fine dining? In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Shawn Cirkiel, chef and owner of Parkside, located on Sixth Street in Austin, Texas. Also a dad, he tells us why going to a gourmet restaurant is great for your children, and he shares his philosophy of cooking. Learn what kind of food and menu he recommends for other dads. If you have thoughts about taking kids to upscale restaurants, drop a comment on this video or let us know at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 674 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

How to Build Great Couch Forts

In the latest episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy discusses one of the most fun activities for kids, building couch forts. He shares three helpful hints to make your couch fort more stable. Find out about some cool accessories which will help make construction of a fort even more exciting by adding tunnels, lighting and more. If you've got some tips on how to make great play houses or play tents, leave a comment on this video or visit us at DadLabs.com and let us know about it. DadLabs Ep. 673 is brought to you in conjunction with Man of the House.

Cutting the Umbilical Cord

The labor and delivery is over, you're a dad to a new baby, and you are presented with the opportunity to cut the umbilical cord. Dads, do you cut the cord? Or do you let the doctor do it? In this episode of The Lab, DadLabs talks with OBGYN Dr. Karen Jaffe about the process of cutting the umbilical cord. Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad share their cord cutting experiences. If you have thoughts about cutting the cord, let us know by dropping a comment on this video or visiting us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 672 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Family Travel Tips

Daddy Clay recently returned to DadLabs from his annual summer vacation family trip. In this episode of Quality Time, he shares some tips for traveling with kids. Check out his family vacation photographs taken with a new digital slr camera and see which camera bag he recommends. He also advises dads to splurge on an adventure like a fishing charter. His children were able to see whales on the boat during their fishing trip. We want to know how other parents choose their family vacations. If you've got great stories or ideas about traveling, leave a comment on this video or let us know at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 671 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Chore Matrix

Getting your children to do their chores is one of the toughest tasks a parent will face. In this episode of The Lab, DadLabs reveals the secret to getting your kids to help out with household chores like cleaning and picking up toys. First, we'll take you through the phases moms and dads will face during this parenting challenge. Then, we'll tell you take you into The Matrix - The Chore Matrix. Learn how chore charts for kids can encourage them to help out around the house. We'll even show you a few fun and creative chore chart examples from our own youngsters. If you've had luck using a chore chart, leave a comment on this video or let us know about it at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 670 is brought to you in conjunction with Man of the House.

Rosalind Wiseman: Queen Bees and Wannabes

In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay interviews Rosalind Wiseman, author of the book "Queen Bees and Wannabes". One of the most popular parenting books, it is a guide to parents about how the world looks like to your daughter. She tells us about the latest edition, which incorporates new chapters on things like social networking and boys. Find out what dads can do to help their daughters through adolescence and the impact a dad can have on relationships. Learn why conversations with both moms and dads are important for sons and daughters. DadLabs Ep. 669 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Baseball Techniques

If you love baseball, you’ll love this episode! In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Brad takes his kids to a coaching camp, sponsored by Chevrolet, at Minute Maid Park: Home of the Houston Astros. With the help of experienced coaches, his kids learn the fundamental basics of baseball: HITTING, FIELDING, THROWING and BASE RUNNING. If you have any tips on coaching youth baseball, let us know at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 668 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Me Time

In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle the subject of negotiating "me time" with your wife or spouse. The dads talk with an expert who explains the impact the energy level of a parent has on his or her children. They also share their tactics for having their own quality time. How should a dad of a newborn approach me time? Can exercise or driving to kids sports practices be good alone time for parents? What is the best way to negotiate for me time without creating conflict? If you've got thoughts on this subject, drop a comment on this video or visit us at DadLabs.com and let us know what you think. DadLabs Ep. 667 is brought to you in conjunction with Man of the House.

Parents: The Next Generation

DadLabs is back with another episode of The Lounge, the series where dads and moms answer some of the most important questions in parenting. This week we ask these parents: How are we, as parents, different from our parents? Find out what these mothers and fathers think. Let us know your thoughts on parenting other people's kids by commenting on this video or visiting us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 666 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.