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Baby Registry Must Haves for Families with Two Dads

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On the heels of the historical Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage last week, we thought it was appropriate to delve into the baby registry must-haves for families with two dads, including highlighting the picks of some our favorite gay male couples. While every new parent may need a baby carrier, there are some special considerations to remember when you’re two dads (e.g., breastfeeding = not happening). Here, the top baby registry picks for families where dads rule.

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Stroller Handle Height
Two words: Handle Height.  Not all strollers are built the same and men are often taller than women. If you don’t want to be hunched over when pushing your pram, strollers from brands like Joovy, UPPABaby (see here), Britax B Agile and Inglesina all have taller than average handle height.

 

Patemm Diaper Changing Pad

Patemm Pad
Be prepared for diaper changes. Anywhere. This is especially true for daddies because men’s rooms don’t tend to have changing tables.  We love the Patemm pad because of its genius, award-winning round design that accommodates squirmy infants. Oh, and P.S., over at Gugu Guru we use the Patemm even when we have changing tables.

I Love My Daddies Organic Baby Bodysuit
I Love My Daddies Onesie from The Spunky Stork
Just because baby registries shouldn’t be all about the must haves.

The Guncles

Bill Horn & Scout Masterson, aka “The Guncles”
You might recognize Bill and Scout from the Tori & Dean show, where they made frequent appearances as part of Tori Spelling’s inner circle and the Guncles (gay + uncles) to her kids. Now, Bill and Scout are parents of their own with two littles, daughter Simone (5 years old) and son Bosley (10 months old). Here are their tried and true baby essentials, in their own words:

Born Free Bottle Genius

Born Free Bottle Genius
Bill tried to breastfeed but it was a disaster. KIDDING!  Obviously, with two dads we needed to bottle feed Bosley.  But there’s nothing more exhausting, difficult, and downright annoying, than fixing a bottle at 3am for a baby who’s screaming bloody murder. The Bottle Genius made it so easy to fix a nice, warm bottle in a matter of seconds.
RockaRoo Silver4moms rockaRoo

Our daughter Simone loved 4moms’ mamaRoo, but Bosley loved his rockaRoo.  He was a VERY fussy baby, and sometimes the only thing that would calm him down was the gentle rocking motion of this great infant seat.

 

baby pibu Newborn Essentials Skincare Kit - 9 pc
Baby Pibu Newborn Essentials Kit
Proper skincare is so important for everyone, especially newborns.  Baby Pibu makes a great gift set that includes every item a new parent needs to care for and nourish newborn baby skin for the first several months.  And you know you can trust the products, because they were created by Dr. Amy Kim, a dermatologist and mom.
tokidoki x LILLEbaby COMPLETE CarrierLILLEbaby Complete All Seasons tokidoki “Rebel” Baby Carrier
We love LILLEbaby carriers and the tokidoki ‘Rebel’ print is awesome.  But get them while you can.  They keep selling out.
BozNursery

The Stokke Sleepi shown in Bosley’s nursery.

Stokke Sleepi Crib
We used the Stokke Sleepi crib, which in its ‘Mini’ form can travel around your house on wheels and fit through door frames.  It was great for pulling up next to our bed for late night/early morning feedings.

 Summer Infant Baby Zoom Wi-Fi Video Monitor and Internet Viewing System, Link Wi-Fi Series
Summer Infant Baby Touch WiFi Video Monitor & Internet Viewing System
A sleeping baby is a happy baby… and happy dads.  Our Summer Infant WiFi monitor gives us the peace of mind to know that Bosley is sleeping safe and sound.
Love To Dream Swaddle Up
Love To Dream Swaddle Up
Swaddling is hard!  The Love To Dream Swaddle Up saved our lives.  Bosley slept so much more soundly in his.
Bebe Au Lait Nursing PillowBebe au Lait Nursing Pillow
You might not think two dads would need a nursing pillow, but you need to have good support under your arm when your sitting up and bottle feeding the baby – otherwise your arm will go numb. Bebe au Lait’s pillow was a feeding must for us.
sean and kids
Sean Maher
LA-based actor Sean Maher and his significant other Paul are dads to two  kids–Sophia and Liam. Sean and Paul relied on an arsenal of carefully chosen essentials to help ease them into parenthood, plus many a bottle of chilled rosé and Blue Bottle Iced Coffee!
Diaper DudeDiaper Dude diaper bag
Every dad needs a schlep bag to tote around baby’s daily essentials. The various styles from Diaper Dude range from messenger bags and backpacks to more buttoned-up canvas totes.
sophie the giraffeSophie the Giraffe
Sure she’s everywhere, but this iconic chewing toy is a solid choice for new parents. Made from 100% natural rubber and food paint, you know you’re getting quality.
miracle blanketMiracle Blanket
“This saved us,” says Sean. When swaddling feels like an art form, this easy to use blanket creates the perfect swaddle every time.
 SleepEasy Solution
Sleep Easy by Sleepy Planet
This is the book and method that many Hollywood parents have relied on to get their babies to sleep. Written by two sleep specialists and psychotherapists, this guide has garnered quite the cult following.
Nose Frida
Nose Frida
This nasal aspirator from Sweden has helped countless parents find relief for their little ones’ stuffy noses.
 
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Splendid Clothing
Just as well made as the adult clothes, Splendid’s baby collection is super-quality, super-soft and super-adorable.

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Introducing Your Newborn To Your Dog

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The arrival of a baby into a home that contains your dog brings about a few issues and questions that need to be addressed both before the child arrives and after.

But before I give you a few quick tips on prepping the dog for the arrival and addressing issues during the arrival, I would like to note that no infant should ever be left unattended with any dog ever. It does not matter how long you have had your dog and how unaggressive the dog is, any dog can and will bite. For example, if you have ever picked up a dog not knowing it had a hurt leg, and the dog reacts to the pain by nipping at you, you can see that even faithful Fido will bite if he feels he is defending himself, when in pain, or in emotional distress. So please: no dog should ever be left alone with an infant.

When I am asked to do a consult to check a dog to see if there will be issue with a child, I run a few tests.

1. I make sure that I can freely take toys and treats from the dog. Even grabbing the toys or treats directly from the dog’s mouth. The majority of the time a child is bitten by a dog is because the child tried to take something the dog was guarding. Babies are grabby, combine that with a dog that guards toys or treats and that is a recipe for disaster. If you notice that your dog has an issue with resource guarding, consult a professional trainer/behaviorist for an evaluation and possible remediation plan.

KONG Medium Cozie Dog Squeaky Toy

1. Make sure that you can freely take toys and treats from the dog.

2. A seed test: I have sound effects loaded onto my laptop. One of these is a baby crying. I play the clip of the crying baby and observe the dog. If there is no reaction at all, that is a good sign. The dog might just look around, try to locate the source of the sound and be alert. That is also OK. Where I take note is if the sound of a crying human baby seems to cause the dog distress. Again, if you note distress, consult a professional. This is an easy problem to deal with with desensitization training.

Infant Cry Newborn New Born Noise Sound Effect

2. Play a clip of a crying baby and observe the dog. If there is no reaction at all, that is a good sign.

3.  See how the dog reacts at a playground with excited children running and screaming (as you will find out children like to do). What we are looking for is an abnormal focus on the children that are running.

Kids at a playground.

3. See how the dog reacts at a playground with excited children running and screaming

Again this alone might not mean anything but for dogs that have high prey drive, we do not want the child becoming the object of a game of chase for the dog. Also I look for general distress with normal noises from children playing. This can be addressed, but it is important to see when your dog becomes uncomfortable, so that you can keep your dog out of uncomfortable situations.

With common sense, a solid leader, and clear communication with your dog, bringing home baby should be joyous for all. If you notice anything at all that seems unclear, consult a professional and address it.

Zen Dogs John McDonaldJohn McDonald is the founder of Zen Dogs. Zen Dogs is a full service dog training program focusing on the relationship between human and dog first as a means for positive reinforcement.

For more information, visit https://zen-dogs.com.

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