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How a Dad’s Mental Health Shapes Infant Development — Evidence and Early Steps
New Dad Basics

How a Dad’s Mental Health Shapes Infant Development — Evidence and Early Steps

New studies link fathers' perinatal mental health to infants' social, language, and cognitive outcomes. Practical screening and early steps to protect development.

Traveling With a Baby: TSA, Car-Seat Rules, Sleep Strategies, and a Packing Checklist Young Dads Can Trust
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Traveling With a Baby: TSA, Car-Seat Rules, Sleep Strategies, and a Packing Checklist Young Dads Can Trust

Essential guide for young dads: TSA tips, airplane car‑seat rules, rear‑facing advice, sleep strategies, and a packing checklist for stress‑free travel.

Sleep‑Training Together: Practical Co‑Parent Methods to Share Nighttime Work
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Sleep‑Training Together: Practical Co‑Parent Methods to Share Nighttime Work

Practical co‑parent sleep‑training strategies to split night duties, follow safe‑sleep guidance, and help your baby learn independent sleep while protecting parents' rest.

A Dad’s Guide to Infant Vaccines (2025): What’s New, What to Expect, and How to Talk to Your Pediatrician
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A Dad’s Guide to Infant Vaccines (2025): What’s New, What to Expect, and How to Talk to Your Pediatrician

Updated 2025 infant vaccine guide: key schedule changes, common side effects, safety reporting, and scripts to discuss vaccines with your pediatrician.

Car Seat Safety & Recalls: How to Check, Install, and When to Stop Using a Seat
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Car Seat Safety & Recalls: How to Check, Install, and When to Stop Using a Seat

Learn how to check for car-seat recalls, register your seat, install it correctly, and know when to replace it after a crash or at expiration.

AI, Privacy, and Baby Tech: A Dad’s Checklist for Secure Monitors, Apps, and Cloud Services
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AI, Privacy, and Baby Tech: A Dad’s Checklist for Secure Monitors, Apps, and Cloud Services

Checklist for dads: protect baby monitors, apps and cloud backups from AI privacy risks. Settings, purchase tips, and quick steps to safeguard family data.

Buying Used Baby Gear Safely: Recall Checks, Cleaning Steps, and What to Avoid
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Buying Used Baby Gear Safely: Recall Checks, Cleaning Steps, and What to Avoid

Smart guide for young dads: check recalls, sanitize used baby gear, and learn which items to avoid buying secondhand to protect your baby and budget.

Screen Time and Early Development: Clear Rules and Practical Alternatives for Ages 0–3
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Screen Time and Early Development: Clear Rules and Practical Alternatives for Ages 0–3

Practical, evidence-based screen-time rules for babies and toddlers (0–3). Learn age-by-age limits, why co-viewing matters, and screen-free activity alternatives.

Smart Nursery Tech: Which Monitors and Sleep Aids Actually Improve Safety
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Smart Nursery Tech: Which Monitors and Sleep Aids Actually Improve Safety

Which nursery monitors and sleep aids truly improve infant safety, which features to prioritize, and how new dads can avoid overhyped gadgets with tips.

From Purees to Finger Foods: A Month-by-Month Solid Food Roadmap for Dads (6–12 Months)
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From Purees to Finger Foods: A Month-by-Month Solid Food Roadmap for Dads (6–12 Months)

Month-by-month solid-food guide for dads (6–12 months): feeding steps, texture progression, allergy-safe tips, sample menus, and quick troubleshooting.

Baby Care 101 for First-Time Dads: Bathing, Diapers & Safe Sleep
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Baby Care 101 for First-Time Dads: Bathing, Diapers & Safe Sleep

Practical step-by-step baby-care guidance for first-time dads: safe bathing, diapering basics, and sleep-safe setups. Tips, quick checklists and resources.

Newborn Sleep Basics for Young Dads: Create a Safe, Soothing Night Routine
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Newborn Sleep Basics for Young Dads: Create a Safe, Soothing Night Routine

Practical, safe newborn sleep guidance for young dads: learn AAP-recommended practices, soothing night routines, feeding tips, and when to consult your pediatrician.

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