Bear Wrestling

Lately, Marley has been loving wrestling around with this huge bear. She is always talking to it, slapping it around, biting him. She loves to play with the bear… look!

iPhone Pictures

I always forget that I have all these great pictures on my iPhone and forget to upload them to the computer. Anyway, here are some pictures I thought you might like

Male Supernanny? – It’s in the works

ABC America is moving forward with its plans fr a male-based Supernanny spin-off.

ABC has decided today to go ahead with its plans for a male, Supernanny spin-off. ABC will play the pilot episode in the fall of 2008.

The show is pretty much going to be just like the original Supernanny, still a child behavior expert helping a family in trouble… but instead of some British lady, a scruffy Chicago child therapist Mike Ruggles will take on the job.

“With a guy, he can connect with dads in a different kind of way,” executive producer Nick Emmerson said. “It’s really powerful stuff.”

Ruggles’s method to stopping family fights will be different as well. Ruggles encourages parents to learn how to play with their kids and get to know them.

“It feels different to have a guy come in to work with your kids,” Mr Emmerson said. “A woman has a woman’s touch, and people are more accepting and ready for her advice. We had to find the right person who has real authority and a gentle touch as well.”

From ABC news

Baby Stuff Sucks

Why is there nothing for us Dads? I mean… trying to find some stylish stuff for dad and baby is next to impossible. There is literally nothing. I mean nothing. (I have been using a old Swiss Army carry on bag.) I am now on a personal conquest to find the best stuff for the new for us dads. I’m going to try to stay away from the cheap black normal diaper bags and the stereotypical camouflage bags that these diaper bag makers seem to think that all men like. But if that’s all I can find, that’s all I can find. I’m gonna put a Amazon Store soon that has stuff that dads want for the baby and himself… well at least myself.

9 Signs of Teething Babies

Marley is really going through some changes right now. She is figuring everything out. She most recently discovered how play with her tongue, I guess. She is always sticking it out, flicking it like a little snake, and even licking and biting at the air like dogs do when you blow in there face. It, really funny to sit and watch her discover her own body and surroundings.

A while ago I thought Marley was teething, I could have been wrong because now she is really showing almost all the signs of teething. If you think your baby may be teething check this list out. I got most of this from Katharina Bishop’s parenting advice.

1. Irritability: When the fist tooth gets closer to breaking through, the baby’s gums might get more and more sore, often leading to fussiness and crying.

2. Drooling: When the baby starts her teething process you might see a ton of drool… lots more that normal. Teething makes the babies lots, some more that others.

3. Coughing: Because of all the extra drool, your baby might cough of gag occasionally. As long as there are no other signs of a cold, and no fever, some coughing is normal.

4. Chin rash: If the baby drools lots and lots, the constant contact of drool on the face might cause a rash on the chin and mouth. Just make sure to wipe the baby’s face often to help the baby from getting a chapped chin and mouth.

5. Biting & gnawing: A teething baby will gnaw and gum down on anything. The pressure from biting helps relieve and numbs the pain. There are tons of good teething aid that will really help the baby feel better.

This is the best teething aid I have found

The First Years Massaging Teether This colorful vibrating teether can help increase circulation in your baby’s swollen gums and reduce the swelling and discomfort associated with teething. Your baby just bites down on the star points and gentle vibrations instantly begin to massage his gums. A non-replaceable battery guaranteed to last at least four months from the date of purchase is safely sealed within the handle. Massaging Teether

6. Cheek rubbing and ear pulling: Pain in the gums might also effect the ears and cheeks especially when the molars start to come in. This is why you might see your baby rubbing their cheeks or pulling at their ears. But keep in mind that if the baby is constantly pulling at their ears, they might have some kind of ear infection, so keep an eye out for that.

7. Diarrhea: Most parents usually notice diarrhea like poop when the baby is teething. This is considered by lots of parents to be the most common symptom of teething. This is because of all the extra drool and saliva that the baby is swallowing. But if the diarrhea lasts for longer than a day straight, you might want to call a doctor.

8. Mild fever: Many parents find that their baby will get a mild fever during teething. If your baby has a fever of 102 degrees for longer than 2 days… call a doctor.

9. Not sleeping well: Babies might not sleep so well. Waking up during the night may become common when teething, especially when molars are coming in.

On average, the fist bottom tooth comes in around 7 months, but as early as 3 months, and as late as a year. Or a little sooner or later in rare occasions. Babies teething patterns are also hereditary, so if your teeth came in early, chances are your babies will too!

Stay at Home Dad Lesson- Thawing out frozen breast milk

Now that I am at home with the baby most of the time, feeding the baby is priority #1
Here is the best way to get the frozen milk ready for the baby to drink.

1. After the baby wakes up you have to feed the baby. Now, since Marley is still on breast milk, this means thawing out some of the frozen breast milk. The best way to thaw out breast milk is to hold it or place it in warm water. Just warm water. Hot water will ruin the milk and the good stuff in it. That is all you need to know about it.
2. Do not thaw it in the fridge… it takes too long. Do not put it in the microwave… too hot, so is the stove. Only thaw it in warm water.
3. You can put the bag or bottle of frozen breast milk in a bowl filled with warm water, then every few minutes, put more warm water in it. Or just put it in a container under the faucet of running warm water.
4. You can serve the milk when it is room temperature, but body temp is best.
5. Remember that the thawed out breast milk is only good for 24 hours.
6. Do not waste any milk! That stuff is precious, do not waste it!

You can get more information from Dr. Sears here!