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Belt up - it is the law!
Millions of British parents are facing fines of up to £500 unless they
comply with new car seat laws for children. Recent research reveals that less than 1 in 3 parents have the appropriate equipment. 17 July 2006 15:17 GMT
The laws governing how you transport your children in cars are about to change - later this year (September 18), children under 12 or under the height of 4'5" will have to be in car seats, on booster seats with backrests or booster cushions when travelling in England or...
Japanese toilet training freaks out children
Japanese animation can be used to inform, entertain and, in this case, deeply disturb! 6 July 2006 11:07 GMT
Whilst casually browsing youtube (honest) the dadblog came across the following video.

Toilet Training

We'll never look at toilet training in the same way again. Wait until the end of the clip for the "dancing bean" moment...
Dad Tip of the Day
"Take a deep breath before attempting to calm a colicy child, as they pick up on your stress and cry even more" 8 June 2006 10:55 GMT
Todays tip comes from Ben Harvard Taylor, having discovered the joys of a colic riddled child.

He says "Take a deep breath before attempting to calm a colicy child, as they pick up on your stress and cry even more. It's always stressful to see your child in pain,...
Product testing department doubles workforce
The Dadblog gets its second product tester 2 June 2006 22:14 GMT
The dadblog product testing department has doubled in size overnight, with the birth of little Harry. Weighing in at 7lb 3ozs he lists his interests as "food, sleep and whatever Daddy wants, but is not yet allowed to have".

As the male element of the product...
Playground taunts rife at celebrity highschool
Do celebrity parents ever have to think about playground taunts for their children? 28 May 2006 7:55 GMT
Congratulations to Brangelina on the birth of their daughter.

Hot on the heels of yesterday's news that good old Gwen had named her child Kingston, Brad and Angelina have gone one better and announced that they too have given their child a stupid name: Shiloh...
Baby Boy for Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani gives birth to baby boy in LA. 27 May 2006 13:58 GMT
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have become the proud parents of a baby boy - Kingston James McGregor Rossdale, delivered by caesarean section at celeb's favourite, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in LA on Friday 26th May.

Kingston weighed in at a respectable...
Five-star potty luxury for the design conscious
Contemporary design comes to potty training with this all in one ablutions bench 25 May 2006 9:12 GMT
Cool potties are already becoming a bit of a favourite on the dadblog and this one is certainly up there in the design stakes.

It also appears, on first inspection, to be the ultimate in function as well, with a number of nifty elements built-in to make the initial...
Just go with the Flo
Hair washing hell and bathtime blues need no-longer dominate your day 24 May 2006 8:55 GMT
Bathtime has long been a challenge for parents the world over. An unhappy child, a slightly harassed parent and gallons of water can often end in disaster, especially if your child doesn't like having its hair washed.

Addressing this problem is Flo, aimed at transforming...
Baby Brother is Watching You
Keeping an eye on your kids has just taken on new meaning with the introduction of the baby brother project 16 May 2006 13:27 GMT
Big Brother is arguably the reality TV phenomenon of the past decade. As we approach yet another summer marathon, this little jem of a story crossed Pocket-lint's desk.

It appears that the concept of 24 hour monitoring is being applied to one particular baby in...
Children of Satan reside here
Will the auspicious June date spell torment for some? 6 May 2006 12:46 GMT
I remember well the moment I first saw the Omen. It was one of those defining moments that imprinted itself so vivdly on my mind that I can still recite great trenches of dialogue from the film. The relevation that evil was alive and well in the world, signified by the 666...
Mountain Buggy triples the fun
What do you do when mother nature plonks three ankle biters on your mat? Will this latest innovation be road-block hell or totddler transport heaven? 3 May 2006 10:13 GMT
It's slightly scary to think that, as parents, you may have three children at the same time who require a buggy. It's even more terrifying when you think that, on occasion, you may have to look after all of them at the same time!

With parents increasingly leaving...
Designer cots get the thumbs-up
A truly amazing bed for the most pampered of babies 28 April 2006 12:19 GMT
This cot has to truly be the ultimate in luxury. Not content with a traditional format, designers behind the Intellicot Cot have really gone to town.

The cot carries some nifty features including automatic rocking, cool air circulation, a built-in lifting system...
Banana Splits no more
Keeping your car, your child and your home free from random detritus is a challenge at the best of times and every little thing helps... 20 April 2006 16:26 GMT
We're not really sure if this is for real, or if we're just the victim of a belated April Fool's prank.

However, we found this so amusing we felt it worth sharing. A company has spent many man hours devising a way of protecting some of the most delicate of fruits...
Rock Gods start at and early age
Some children just don't suit fluffy bunnies and cute little kittens. Some are born to be rock gods... 19 April 2006 11:03 GMT
The baby clothing market is massive. Think of any item of baby clothing and it's likely there will already be 20 versions available from newborn upwards.

However, in our experience they're invariably twee, often involving cute little kittens or lolloping bunnies....
The electronic solution to bawling babies
Electronic gadgetry perpetuates into all avenues of child rearing, but is this one that really has a use? 12 April 2006 8:44 GMT
"You've paced the room, and rocked the cradle, you've tried feeding, burping and changing - but the baby is still crying and one of the most distressing aspects, especially for first time parents, is that you just don't know why."

The above was lifted straight...
It is Potty Time
A generation of children will soon have all their developmental needs catered for on DVD 11 April 2006 9:29 GMT
I've seen some bizarre products in the run-up to fatherhood but, to date, this one takes the biscuit. Now, thanks to the joys of modern technology your child is able to learn how to use its potty on glorious widescreen technicolour.

A special DVD has been produced....
Dads left holding the baby
A survey reveals the real parental split when caring for children 7 April 2006 9:59 GMT
Dads are increasingly responsible for the care and upbringing of their offspring if a survey, commissioned by John Lewis, is to be believed.

The retailer asked nearly 1000 women who would be the primary carer in the first year of their child's life. Debunking...
Man Bags that you'll actually want to own
The ideal solution for when you really can't face being seen carrying a pink, bunny pattern baby bag 5 April 2006 10:58 GMT
An enterprising american outfit has come up with the "flanker diaper bag" - a unique storage and retrieval system that helps guys pack and locate items necessary for the care of their child.

Split into "zones", each with a separate function, the bag promises to...
TV makes kids fat
A recent survey has revealed that watching TV whilst eating encourages kids to eat more 4 April 2006 20:43 GMT
Children who eat meals whilst watching TV, eat more food than they need - according to a recent study anyway. The researchers worked with 24 children and their mothers, feeding them lunch over 4 days. On two of the 4 days a cartoon was played during the meal.

The...
Dad Tip of the Day
Always tell your children that broccoli/sprouts/cauliflower cheese (or any food they dislike) that it is the favourite food of their current idol. They'll be eating those foods in no time flat. 28 March 2006 17:06 GMT
Todays tip comes from Julien Cozens. This time he's talking about toddlers...

"Always tell your children that broccoli/sprouts/cauliflower (or any food they dislike) that it is the favourite food of their current idol. They'll be eating those foods in no time...
Will Dads benefit from the budget?
The Chancellor has delivered what, many believe, is his final budget before taking the reins at the top. What has he delivered for families? 22 March 2006 14:15 GMT
In the past few years I've become slightly more interested in the budget - normally to find out how much more it's going to cost to fill my car, or how much more I would have to pay for my booze. Today however, with impending fatherhood on the cards, my attention has been...
Dad Tip of the Day
"When you find a toy that your child cannot be seperated from, buy several" 22 March 2006 9:10 GMT
Today's tip comes from James Williams, a man with an easy life on his mind.

"When you find a toy that your child cannot be seperated from, buy several - that way when one wears out/is filthy you'll have an instant replacement and won't have to trawl eBay for another...
Dad Tip of the Day
"When taking the baby with you on a social event, always pick the noisiest, brightest restaurant place you can find. The sensory overload will keep them quiet for hours." 15 March 2006 8:37 GMT
Today's tip comes from Julien Cozens, a hugely experienced father of two. If you have a liking for the social life and don't want a baby to compromise it, take heed of Julien's advice.

"When taking the baby with you on a social event, always pick the noisiest,...
Bait your kids - Part 1
There are times when we all want to be a little mischevious. Top tips included for an amusing life - just don't blame us when your child is irretrievably scarred. 14 March 2006 12:50 GMT
Over dinner one day a rather more seasoned father than myself introduced me to the concept of baiting your child, giving them nuggets of information that are plainly untrue, but which add hours of endless amusement for the parents.

Trawling through a number of...
Burn your boxer shorts
A group in the US is lobbying to apply a bit of "men's-lib", giving men the same right to choice as women regarding pregnancy 13 March 2006 10:28 GMT
It appears that political correctness pervades into every element of our society. In the US a men's group is calling the feminist movement's bluff with regard to “reproductive choice”. They say that if women have the “right” to terminate any pregnancy without a man's consent,...