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7 days off dad duty: and I hated it
I’ve just spent six nights away from home, doing all the stuff I love doing, free of the responsibilities of being a dad, and I can’t believe how much I missed it all. On the face of it, the past week has been very cool. I spent three days Read More …
When does a baby become a toddler?
This is a genuine question, because I’ve got no idea. I still think of Sonny as a baby, but only because I always have done. He’s big, loud, almost 14 months old and standing on his own two feet, so does that mean my little boy’s turned into a toddler?
Family walk: Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire
Here’s a cool thing to do if you want to see awesome scenery, spectacular wildlife and meet some incredibly friendly and helpful people – go and have a walk around RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve.
VIDEO: how to bore a baby to sleep…
Just take him for a sunny walk in the woods. Works every time for me!
How (not) to have the perfect family car picnic
I must officially be middle-aged, because my new favourite meal involves an estate car, a flask of tea, a packet of chocolate digestives, and a few snack-sized pork pies. That’s right, we’ve become a car picnic family! Only problem is we’re rubbish at it.
Review: Vaude Shuttle Premium child carrier
The Vaude Shuttle Premium is designed for serious walkers who want their kids to share their outdoor adventures. The feature spec is high and so is the price, so is it worth it?
The best year of my life – summed up in one picture
Happy, crazy, funny, adventurous, unpredictable, daft as a brush, up for it. That’s my little boy Sonny, who turned one this week and has just given me the most ridiculously brilliant year of my life.
Cycling with babies: a beginner’s guide
So you’ve decided to take your baby for a bike ride, but how the hell do you do it? Here are eight simple tips for cycling with babies that will get you started on your family biking adventures.
Review: Isbjörn Cozy Highloft Jumpsuit
I generally gauge the quality of baby outdoor gear by the amount of noise Sonny makes. If he’s loud and angry, it sucks. If he’s quiet and content, it’s a huge thumbs up. And happily the Isbjörn Cozy fits into the second category.
Best thing about being a dad? Becoming a big kid again!
The thing that scared me most about becoming a dad was that I’d become boring and stop doing all the stuff that made my life fun. Turns out the opposite is true – I’ve become a big kid and rediscovered so many things I’d forgotten I loved!