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In this episode of 832 Weekends, Tony dives into the challenges of bottle refusal, a common struggle many parents face when their baby hits the 4- to 5-month mark. Babies at this age are developing preferences, becoming more aware of their surroundings, and even teething, which can lead to unexpected resistance to bottle feeding.
Tony shares practical strategies to ease this transition, including:
Checking the bottle nipple flow to match your baby’s needs. Experimenting with new feeding positions and different bottles. Timing bottle introductions when the baby is calm. Using familiar breast milk or formula for comfort. Enlisting help from others to break associations with breastfeeding. Making feeding time fun with songs, rocking, or toys.With patience and a bit of trial and error, most babies will adjust. Listen in for these tips and Tony’s personal experience navigating bottle refusal with his own little one.
Suggested Articles for Further Reading:
What to Do When Your Baby Refuses the Bottle - A comprehensive guide with actionable tips. Bottle-Feeding Tips for Breastfed Babies - Insights from La Leche League on transitioning between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. How to Overcome Bottle Aversion - Expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics on dealing with bottle refusal. -
In this episode of 832 Weekends, Tony shares his first experience flying with a 4-month-old baby, including the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From booking surprises to in-flight crying, he covers what went right, what went wrong, and how to prepare for smoother travels with an infant.
Check out these articles for more information:
Flying with an Infant: Tips for a Smooth Trip
This article offers a comprehensive guide on flying with a baby, from what to pack to keeping your baby calm during the flight.How to Survive Air Travel with a Baby
A helpful resource covering everything from booking tips to in-flight entertainment for your little one.The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Babies and Toddlers
A must-read for parents traveling with young children, including advice on navigating airports, packing efficiently, and staying sane during delays.Let us know your own travel tips or stories by sending a message to the show. Happy travels!
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Many babies experience changes in sleep patterns around month 3. This episode focuses on what sleep regression is, how to handle it, and how to adjust routines to encourage better sleep. Here's what worked for me - maybe it'll help you too!
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Let's discuss what parents can expect during the third and fourth month of parenthood, such as increasing awareness and developmental milestones. We'll also talk about how baby is more alert and interactive, but still in the "4th trimester" phase, needing a lot of soothing and attention.
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The Hatch Rest, Hatch Go, and Hatch Grow are available at https://www.hatch.co. Seriously, it's just a great company and product lineup.
The Huckleberry tracking app is available at https://huckleberrycare.com.
The Lovevery Play Gym is available at https://lovevery.com/products/the-play-gym and yes, it's expensive...but ask someone to buy it for you as a baby shower gift like we did. :D
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Hand foot and mouth disease hit our kid on week 11 - it was relatively casual overall, but it was his first illness (and our first as parents). It was a learning experience for sure. Here are my takeaways as a new dad.
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I've found a few things are key as a new dad: a travel stroller, a stroller/car seat/bassinet system, and a rocker that works with all seats.
I'm sure I'll find more recommendations soon, but these are the three I've found key in the first 2 months of my kid's life.
Here are the links for products I mentioned:
Snoo: buy / rent
Doona: travel stroller / car seat system
Nuna: versatile stroller, carseat, bassinet
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2 months in and I haven't killed the kid yet. Here's what I've taken away from the second month of being a brand new dad.
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At 37 years old, I have multiple degrees, I've travelled 40 countries, and I've done a lot of things I shouldn't say here.
I successfully avoided touching any of my friend's kids. Spoiler alert: that changed when I had my first kid in July 2024. Time to grow up, ya'll.
Join me on the dad journey as I figure out parenthood. I did the math and I only have the next 832 weekends before my kid, Lincoln, starts to drive. God help us both when that happens.