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Toy Spotlight: Snap Circuits Jr.

Remember the electronic projects kit you had as a kid? In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy reviews today's version, the Elenco Snap Circuits Jr. This product is one of the coolest educational toys for your kids. They can work on fun science projects using an electronic circuit and build things like a laser gun or a water alarm. Moms and dads will enjoy this learning toy too. DadLabs Ep. 598 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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DadLabs has always had a certain comfort level with breastfeeding and breast pumps. (Ask Daddy Brad about that last one.) Last year, Daddy Clay was lucky enough to meet Marla, the breast pumping mom from Medela. (Check out their meeting at https://www.dadlabs.com/Gear-Daddy/how-to-reassure-breast-pumping-moms.html) As fate would have it, he ran into her and her nursing bra again at this year's ABC Baby Expo. This time, it's awkward. DadLabs Ep. 597 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distribute ...

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What dad hasn't been faced with having to bring their kids to work on the occasional school holiday? At DadLabs, we're here to help our fellow dads by providing parenting and child care tips on how to make this experience memorable for both parents and children. And your co-workers too, of course. DadLabs Ep. 596 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Brad travels to the ABC Baby Expo to learn about the latest baby products from Avent Baby. The brand was started by a dad and their first product was a baby bottle. Just like the first baby bottles, the latest Avent bottles are designed to reduce colic. Other products include a baby monitor for the nursery that eliminates interference, and features a nightlight, music, and intercom. Check out more Gear Daddy for other baby gear product spotlights from th ...

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Are you the parent of a child who has been requesting their own Facebook page? In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay sits down with the authors of "The Smart Parent's Guide to Facebook" to discuss this parenting dilemma. They give advice on what the appropriate age is for kids to start social networking, and also provide Internet safety tips on how to avoid things like cyber bullying. DadLabs Ep. 594 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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Windows are one of the main child safety hazards in a home. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy reviews a new safety product from KidCo designed to make windows safer for your kids. The KidCo Mesh Window Guard is expandable to fit a variety of window sizes and has no metal bars. It also has a quick release lever and meets all ASTM safety standards. DadLabs Ep. 588 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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If you could choose the date of your baby's birth, would you? Many parents are doing just that by participating in a new trend in early parenting, conception travel. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad offer advice on how to plan your own "ovulation vacation" with a few travel tips. We also talk with dad who gives us his reasons for wanting a pregnancy at a specific time of the year. What potassium-rich food does he recommended eating for improved fertility? We'd love to k ...

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Are you a dad or mom looking for a fun family outdoor adventure that your kids will love? In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy reviews one of the coolest outdoor activities, geocaching. Geocaching combines outdoor hiking with a treasure hunt. Get some snacks together, grab your GPS and some maps, and head outdoors on the trail to search for one of the many hidden geocache containers. DadLabs Ep. 591 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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The subject of drafting a will is a difficult, yet important, conversation that parents should have, particularly because it can be used to establish guardianship of your children. In this episode of The Lab, attorney Julia Benkoski answers a few questions about wills. What does a will do? What is a living will? Do you need a lawyer to help you draft a last will and testament? Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad weigh in with their thoughts. We would love to know what other dads and moms have to say ...

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Parents are faced will all sorts of dilemmas when it comes to raising their children. One topic that is the subject of a big debate is whether or not kids should be allowed to play outside on their own away from mom and dad. Daddy Clay tackles this important parenting subject in this episode of Quality Time. Is this a good way to teach your kid independence? How do other parents feel? How real is the threat of abduction? What are the most dangerous situations for a child? Should you strap a ...

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Ever hear of the hormone relaxin? Should a dad ever talk to mom about getting back to her pre-pregnancy figure? In this episode, Daddy Clay talks to Julie Jumonville of UpSpring Baby, makers of Walking Wings and Milkscreen, about their product called Shrinkx Hips which is designed to provide constant, even pressure to guide a mom's hips back to their pre-pregnancy position. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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In this episode of Quality Time, Daddy Brad straps on his dancing shoes and heads out to the Little Lounge Lizards Dance Party. Held monthly at a dance club, this event lets kids and parents have fun and dance and get some exercise in too. Dancing can be a great family activity. DadLabs. Ep. 587 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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What do kids learn from Christmas? In this special holiday DadLabs episode, a few moms and dads weigh in and tell us what their children think about Santa Claus and other holiday traditions. They also share a few of their special holiday and Christmas day memories. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from DadLabs.com! Ep. 586 Distributed by Tubemogul.

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In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy introduces us to a toy from Mattel Toys, the Mattel Mindflex. This game allows a user to move an object just by using their mind. The Mind Flex reads brainwave activity and lets you control the movement of a ball through an obstacle course. Fun for kids, dads, moms and the rest of the family. DadLabs Ep. 585 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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Lego toys are always a hit with kids. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy finds out about the latest Legos at the Time to Play Holiday Showcase in New York City. Lego is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their Star Wars collection with the launch of some great toys including the Tie Fighter with Darth Vader, Clone Wars, and The Battle of Endor complete with Ewoks action figures. They also introduced us to a few other great lines, like the Power Miners mining-themed collection and ...

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DadLabs.com: In our latest installment of Real World Cribs, we visit the baby nursery of parents Clayton and Scott. This bedroom features a number of unique elements, such as their framed art that comes with a personal family touch. They've also refurbished old pieces of furniture, including a dresser found on the streets of New Orleans, and a baby crib used by many generations in their family. This Real World Crib is truly one-of-a-kind. DadLabs Ep. 583 is brought to you by Munchkin. Distr ...

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Educational toys are great options for parents to look at when buying gifts for children. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy introduces us to the Playmobil Pyramid. This toy is one of nine sets of the Egyptian Collection from Playmobil Toys. It includes all sorts of great features like breakaway walls and a scorpion trap. This learning toy also includes an interactive CD that teaches kids about ancient Egypt and pyramids, and features games and other fun activities. DadLabs Ep. 582 i ...

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The Rubik's Cube is one of those timeless classic toys that we all played with as kids. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy reviews the Rubik's Cube for the digital era. The Rubik's Touch Cube is an electronic version of the educational toy that uses touch sensor technology to move squares around. Children will love it, and dads and moms will too. In fact, we're wondering if Daddy Troy's kids will be able to pry it away from him. DadLabs. Ep. 581 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distri ...

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From a homemade bamboo crib to a hanging baby basket to a spinning blowfish, you must see this episode of Real World Cribs. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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Hey Dads and Moms: Relax! Today's parents are more anxious than ever about their kids safety, but they don't have to be (with a few major exceptions). In this episode Daddy Clay interviews Cara Natterson, pediatrician and author of Dangerous or Safe. Quick quiz: which is more dangerous for you or your child: eating fish or using cell phones? Watch this video, read the book, and find out. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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