Dad can do it, or a purely male conversation about children

Hello, old man! I haven't seen you in ages. How are you, how is your Natasha? I heard you're going to give birth.

How is it already??? Holy shit, congratulations! Who! Oh, son, that's cool!

An ironclad reason to celebrate! Come on, I've got something here.… Come on, I say! I'll tell you a lot of interesting things: my friend says that my advice to young dads is invaluable :–)

Just don't start - worries, work! Who of us doesn't work? Then why did you have a child!? Okay, don't sulk. Believe me: father–child communication is special. The buzz is incredible. You will see how the little one grows, changes, begins to understand the world...

In short, come in! Masha, set the table for us – Serega and I will have an important conversation!...

Need a reliable stroller

Oh, it's starting: "it's not a man's business." What century do you live in?! Get rid of stereotypes – Dad with a stroller is cool! Other wives get jealous))

And think about it: do you often just have to walk in the fresh air? Leisurely, looking at nature and the people around? And if you go out with a kid, you can relax at the same time!.

The main thing is that the child sleeps soundly))) So what does that mean? That's right – we need the best possible stroller. Now I'll show you what I have – I bought it six years ago, it grew small, but I don't want to sell it – I was waiting for someone to give it to.

Look:  this is Carrello Vista. Not a wheelchair, but an all-terrain vehicle! When Dashka turned one, we moved to the village. We walked every day, regardless of the weather. That's exactly what I chose. Look at the hood, what a thick fabric! And it adds up in two clicks.

I recently saw a similar one from a neighbor – it's just as powerful and reliable, with big wheels. But the model of this or last year is Vista Air is called. 

Boasted: he says there is also a cradle in the kit. Therefore, if you don't want mine, I recommend Vista Air. You won't regret it. And you won't be ashamed in front of men))

Feeding a baby is a thrill!

...Mash, will the dumplings be cooked soon? We have to eat something...

Speaking of food. Is there enough milk? That's cool. Dashka and I soaked ourselves with these mixtures... and then, when the complementary foods were introduced, I liked to feed her with purees.
What are you doing? Yes, I fed it myself! My wife couldn't get enough of it – she ran away to a neighbor for tea at that time.   

And there's nothing complicated about it! I'll put it simply: all you need to do is fix the child correctly and keep them occupied: they don't want to think about food even while eating, you know.

The high chair is a wonderful invention of mankind. When my wife tried to persuade me to buy it, I honestly had doubts for a long time. I thought: what they won't come up with to cut down the money… But no, it's a cool thing!

I explain: first of all, as I said, the child does not like to sit still while eating. He turns around, grabs a spoon with his hands, kicks with his feet… Put him on the couch and he turns somersaults, and food splashes all around. If you sit on your lap, you have to use one hand to insure yourself all the time, and use the other with a spoon... it's inconvenient.
And the high chair is a friend's business: you put it down, fixed it with straps, threw toys on the table top – and you feed yourself, “playfully".

There is a special feeling about it. You watch it open its mouth, imagine that food gives a child health and strength, and you get high. I somehow got carried away with feeding, I didn't notice how Natasha took my picture. Then I posted a picture on Instagram – there were hundreds of likes and comments, like: perfect dad, all that))

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Oh, the dumplings are ready! By the way, my Dasha just loves them, my wife cooks chicken meat especially for her) Malaya says that after the dumplings she dreams of pink ponies))

But when I was little, I never slept after eating. We even consulted with the doctor, worried that this was not the norm. Reassured: he says yes, most children like to sleep after meals, but if not, it's okay.

At that time, we even thought about buying a special motion sickness center to lull her to sleep after eating. There are some – here you have both a high chair and a cradle. Gently swings, controls the movements of the child – if he starts to move too actively - enhances the swing. There is a remote control, there are mobile applications. You can even accompany your sleep with nature sounds or calm music. Cool stuff!

Well, it's convenient for parents: I fed them, immediately, without picking them up, lulled them to sleep, and you can lie down quietly on the sofa next to them. When he wakes up, you'll hear.

Come on, let's have a good and healthy sleep for your little one!

But what about car trips?

…Did you pick up your Audi from the repair? ...How are you selling? Why!? You can't do without a car right now!

What do you mean, "we're going to stay in the city anyway"? And at sea by car, as always? So what if it's a child! So what if it's small!?!

Listen: humanity has long figured out how to adapt the needs of children to the needs of civilized parents. Have you heard about the car seat? 

Yes, I understand that it's too early for yours to get into the car seat. Do you know what a car seat is? I'm telling you. It has long been thought out how convenient and safe it is to carry children who cannot yet sit in cars.

There are small car seats. Practically– they were just such baskets, he took them by the handle and carried them. I attached it to the back seat headfirst (that's the only way to carry babies), and you're driving yourself. There are more versatile chairs – suitable from zero to 12 years old. In them, the seat rotates 360 degrees, the height of the backrest is adjustable, so it is suitable for both toddlers and older children.

I used the usual one, I bought a beushie. While malaya could not sit, her wife held her in her arms during trips.

By the way, that's why I'm following the new products now – we want to have a second one! So, there's just an awesome thing – a three-in-one stroller. There's a cradle for you, and a walking block (you're using a baby carrier), and a baby carrier. It is called Carrello Aurora. Everything is mounted on one running block, so even the car seat does not need to be carried in your hands. When Natasha and I mature to the second one, it will be my first purchase!

Therefore, forget about the sea! I'll charge you a magnet for your advice.

Self-taught walker

Oh, did I tell you how our Dasha learned to walk? It was a cosmic joke! She's been crawling on all fours since she was 9 months old. I drove around the apartment – be healthy. And we put our summer stroller in the hallway when we returned from a walk – we didn't even fold it, there was a lot of space.

And somehow I come out of the kitchen - and this stroller is coming at me. By yourself! What the hell… I look in – and Dasha somehow managed to grab it, get (!) to her feet – and pushing in front of her, went forward! I mean, we weren't even close))

Only then did we buy her a walker. Special ones are for her to continue learning to walk according to her own method. There, the jumper is removable on the bottom base, and there are handles on the top so that the child can comfortably walk by holding on to them.Dasha spent a month and a half like that and stomped around the apartment and yard with them. Then she let go and started running on her own two feet.

Dasha stomped around the apartment and yard with them for a month and a half. Then she let go and started running on her own two feet.

When you buy a walker, pay attention not only to quality and reliability. That goes without saying. Modern walkers are often equipped with additional options. These are all kinds of game panels so that the child has something to do while sitting or walking in a walker. By the way, these panels are often removed, and you get a table where you can put toys and something edible.

Another useful additional feature is swing. Special runners are attached to the sides of the lower base, which can move downwards and turn the walker into a swing. Then the child can sleep in them.

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Well, Father, hold on!  

Being a dad doesn't just sound proud. This is a great responsibility and an essential life experience. But what if dad is a new kid, and the experience of other dads boils down to the fact that “the best parent is mom, and don't worry at all, dude!”

A dad who is next to you is not only cute. It is very important. First of all, for the baby. It is important to feel his strong arms, to hear his soothing voice, to bury your nose in his thick beard...

But besides the fact that he is the best dad in the world, he is also the main family provider of goodies and giver of gifts. And Dad, tired after work, sometimes needs help just like mom. Not even help, but support. 

It's good that they are assistants: high chairs, walkers, strollers... So that dad would be happy next to his child and would pick him up more often.

Hold on, Father, for you!