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Best toddler puddle suits | 2021

The Outdoor Dad / January 9, 2021

Full body suits are great for keeping young kids dry, warm and clean on winter walks. We test out three of the best toddler puddle suits for 2021.

How to climb trees with kids
Dad knowledge, Family adventures

11 tips for climbing trees with kids

The Outdoor Dad / December 1, 2020

Climbing trees with kids is fun, adventurous and simple. All you need is the right tree and a head for heights – and you’re off!

Thule Urban Glide 2 pushchair review
Product reviews

Review: Thule Urban Glide 2 pushchair

The Outdoor Dad / November 18, 2020

The Thule Urban Glide 2 is the best pushchair we’ve tested on muddy trails. If you like getting off-road with young kids, it ticks every box

why all adults should ride scooters
Dad knowledge, Product reviews

6 reasons why you should buy an adult scooter

The Outdoor Dad / October 26, 2020

Scooters aren’t just for kids – there are plenty of great options for parents too! Here are six reasons why you should buy an adult scooter.

teach your kid to ride a bike
Dad knowledge

How to teach your kid to ride a bike

The Outdoor Dad / October 6, 2020

Teaching your kid to ride a bike is one of the most rewarding experiences as a parent. But where do you start? Here’s how we did it…

Old Hunstanton beach
Dad knowledge, Product reviews

Why active kids need protective summer clothing

The Outdoor Dad / September 3, 2020

It’s easy to think protective kids’ clothing only matters in winter, but high temperatures and blazing sun make it vital in summer too.

Ooni Fyra portable wood-fired outdoor pizza oven review
Product reviews

Review: Ooni Fyra portable wood-fired outdoor pizza oven

The Outdoor Dad / August 17, 2020

The Ooni Fyra portable wood-fired outdoor pizza oven is fun, simple to use, brilliantly designed, and cooks pizzas in 2 minutes! Here’s our review…

Mobility scooter broken leg
Dad knowledge

Surviving lockdown (and 2 kids) with a broken leg

The Outdoor Dad / August 5, 2020

Well, what a plonker. As if the summer of COVID wasn’t already stressful enough, I decided to turbo-charge the hassle by snapping my left leg in half trying to ‘surf’ down a toddler slide.

are air tents good for family camping
Dad knowledge, Product reviews

Are air tents good for family camping?

The Outdoor Dad / May 11, 2020

We recently tested our first inflatable family tent – the Easy Camp Base Air 500 – and loved it. But in general, are air tents good for family camping trips? Here’s our verdict….

Kiddimoto U-Zoom scooter
Product reviews

Kiddimoto U-Zoom scooter review | Great design, poor durability

The Outdoor Dad / May 6, 2020

The Kiddimoto U-Zoom is a good starter scooter for young kids and toddlers. Easy to handle and folds down small; but ours fell apart after a year! 

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