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The Dad Year

Surviving — and loving — your baby's first 12 months.

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Flying With a Baby for the First Time: What to Pack, What to Dread, What to Embrace

By James Calloway
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Baby Bouncers: The Gear That Buys You 20 Minutes of Sanity

By James Calloway
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The Quiet Way Fatherhood Gives Your Life a Different Kind of Weight

By James Calloway
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The Best Baby Thermometers — Because Guessing a Fever Is Not an Option

By James Calloway
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Nobody Talks About How Lonely New Fatherhood Can Feel

By James Calloway
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Gifts for New Dads That Are Actually Useful

By James Calloway on Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Get the best dad gift ideas new baby from my curated list of practical gifts that new dads will truly appreciate.

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Strollers for Dads: What to Look For Beyond the Color Options

By James Calloway on Thursday, February 19, 2026
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I’m sharing my top picks for the best stroller for dads. Learn what to look for beyond color options and find the perfect stroller for your family.

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Do You Really Need a Baby Swing? (Short Answer: Probably Yes)

By James Calloway on Monday, February 16, 2026
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Looking for the best baby swing? My product roundup has got you covered with top picks and expert insights

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Newborn Essentials: What You Actually Need vs. What Looks Good on a Registry

By James Calloway on Friday, February 13, 2026
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Get ready for your baby with my newborn essentials checklist. I share the must-haves and nice-to-haves for new parents.

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Bottle Feeding as a Dad: How to Make It Work for Everyone

By James Calloway on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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As a dad, I learned that bottle feeding can be a breeze with the right techniques. Here are my bottle feeding tips for dads to make it work for everyone.

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The Best Apps for Tracking Your Baby’s First Year

By James Calloway on Saturday, February 7, 2026
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Discover the best baby apps for parents to track milestones and monitor development in your baby’s first year.

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Baby-Proofing Your Home: The Room-by-Room Checklist

By James Calloway on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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I’ll guide you through a thorough baby proofing checklist to protect your child from hazards in every room.

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White Noise Machines: The Unsung Hero of Baby Sleep

By James Calloway on Sunday, February 1, 2026
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I’m sharing my top picks for the best white noise machine baby to create a soothing sleep environment and improve your baby’s rest.

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Baby Monitors: What to Look For and What’s Just Marketing

By James Calloway on Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Discover the best baby monitor for your needs with my expert roundup of top-rated baby monitors, comparing features and benefits.

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How to Install a Car Seat Correctly — the First Time

By James Calloway on Monday, January 26, 2026
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Get it right the first time with my expert car seat installation tips and ensure your child’s safety on the road today.

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The Dad Year is a guide to your baby's first 12 months — written from a dad's perspective, for dads. Not a medical journal. Not a parenting manual full of terms like "secure attachment framework." Just honest, practical, sometimes funny writing about what it's actually like to become a father for the first time.

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