Bottle Warmers, Lactation Consultants and 11 Things About Being A Dad

The hosts of the Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast, Frank and Carlo, return for Episode 24, sharing their experiences with new parenthood and navigating the joys and challenges of raising a baby . They open with lighthearted banter about the changing seasons and the transition from winter to spring . Frank updates listeners on his 7-week-old daughter, Josie, noting how quickly she's growing and changing .  

 

Crash Test Daddy: The Mom Cozy Bottle Warmer

Frank introduces a new "Crash Test Daddy" segment, focusing on the Mom Cozy Bottle Warmer. He details its features and benefits, emphasizing its ease of use and accurate temperature control for warming baby bottles. The discussion also touches on the challenges of introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby and finding the right nipple .  

 

11 Truths About Being a Dad

Frank shares 11 truths about being a dad, sparking a discussion with Carlo . These truths cover a range of fatherhood experiences, including:  

 

• The inevitability of letting your children down  
• The power of a father's words  
• The indescribable joy of being a father  
• The importance of documenting memories  
• Prioritizing your relationship with your wife  
• The increased productivity parenthood demands  
• How children reveal your own flaws  
• The fleeting nature of bad days  
• The necessity of winning the battles you choose to fight  
• How fatherhood makes you both softer and stronger  
• The importance of having fun and embracing your inner child  

Family Visits and Easter Reflections

The hosts share stories about recent family visits, including Frank's cousin's visit and Kelly's parents' visit . They also discuss their Easter holiday experience, with Frank recounting his experience as a reader at church and Carlo offering his perspective .  

 

First Time Away and Baby Shopping

Frank describes his first time away from the baby on a business trip and his eagerness to return . He also shares his excitement about baby clothes shopping, including a visit to Carter's and Oshkosh and his surprise at the cost of the adorable outfits .  

 

Feeding Josie and Solo Parenting

Frank details his experiences with feeding Josie with a bottle, highlighting the learning curve and the satisfaction of being able to provide nourishment . He also recounts his first time solo parenting while Kelly got a haircut, managing to get Josie to sleep .  

 

Baby Room Plans and Baby Races

The episode concludes with a brief discussion about plans for Josie's nursery and Frank's humorous ideas about training her for "baby races" .