If you don’t know this yet, allow me to be the first to tell you: Babies need a lot of stuff. Diapers, wipes, bottles, burp cloths, teethers… I could keep going. So, one of the most important things you’ll purchase for your baby is your diaper bag. Why? It’s where all the stuff goes. To help you make the best choice for you, we’re here with the best diaper bags of 2024, according to 43 real families like yours. Instead of one reviewer sharing bags they may or may not have actually tested, you’ll get the genuine feedback of multiple parents who spent their hard-earned money on these diaper bags ..read more

Woom has earned a reputation in the kid’s biking world for pedaling some top notch bicycles (pun intended). Some critics have called the Woom 1 the BEST balance bike for your toddler—even perfect. So… is it? As an outdoors/dad stuff enthusiast, I couldn’t resist finding out.  In this Woom 1 balance bike review, I’ll dive into whether spending a bit more money on my toddler’s bike truly made a difference. Did she enjoy it more? Did she learn to ride faster (or better)? I’ll also address some commonly asked questions and give my ultimate verdict: Is the Woom 1 truly the best balance bike on ..read more

If you’re here, you’re probably asking yourself something like this: Does my small child truly need a subscription for toys? Because the Lovevery Play Kits are exactly that—a box that comes to your house every 2-3 months full of age-appropriate toys for your little one. We had the same question, so we tested the kits twice over the span of a few years. In this Lovevery review, we go over our experience with an infant box (“The Looker”) and a toddler box (“The Analyst”). We’ll also help you understand what your options are for purchasing boxes (if you decide this is for you), while we give you ..read more

When you add a child to your otherwise peaceful dinner, things will never be the same. Will it be more entertaining? Yes. Chaotic? Certainly. Will the high chair you choose actually matter? Well… maybe. We reviewed the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair —  an adjustable, tray-less chair that frankly costs as much as a high-end car seat — to find out.  In this Stokke review, we’ll go over: What makes the Stokke unique Assembly Size and features Pricing and where to buy Is the Stokke worth it? FAQs Please note: Fathercraft is reader supported, meaning if you click a link and make a purcha ..read more

Wait — my baby doesn’t sleep in a crib?!  If you’re like we were, you might think babies sleep in their crib. You spent an hour (if you’re lucky) assembling a crib, you painted the nursery, you hung pictures and decorations, and you carefully picked out the best bedtime stories. This is where the baby will sleep… right? Well, yes (hopefully), but it might take a few months… According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “It is recommended that infants sleep in the parents’ room, close to the parents’ bed, but on a separate surface designed for infants, ideally for the first year of life ..read more

When is the perfect age to teach your little one how to ride a bike?  Traditionally, your kid needs to be old enough and big enough to handle a bicycle that has training wheels.  I’m sure we all have fond memories about taking off the training wheels…or maybe not… I distinctly remember being a kid and having the training wheels taken off my bike.  We were in the van on the way home from church and I spent the whole trip building up the courage to ask my dad, “Can I try riding my bike without the training wheels?” There is a neighborhood kid in elementary school that made the dec ..read more

Look, it’s a bird! No, it’s a plane!! No – it’s a wagon…stroller…thing… it’s the Evenflo Pivot Xplore Wagon!! So, which is it? A stroller or a wagon? Technically a wagon. But you’ll likely find yourself using it like a stroller more often than not. How? We’ll get into that later.  If you have the need for something bigger than just a single stroller, the Evenflo wagon is definitely something to check out. Whether you have 1 child and a bunch of stuff, or 2 kids, this wagon is up for the task. After using this wagon at the zoo, the beach, camping trips and simply walking around the neighbo ..read more

Look, it’s a bird! No, it’s a plane!! No – it’s a wagon…stroller…thing… it’s the Evenflo Pivot Xplore Wagon!! So, which is it? A stroller or a wagon? Technically a wagon. But you’ll likely find yourself using it like a stroller more often than not. How? We’ll get into that later.  If you have the need for something bigger than just a single stroller, the Evenflo wagon is definitely something to check out. Whether you have 1 child and a bunch of stuff, or 2 kids, this wagon is up for the task. After using this wagon at the zoo, the beach, camping trips and simply walking around the neighbo ..read more

This is a question that every expectant father asks himself: “Am I ready to be a dad?” It’s a daunting question with a lot to unpack. Even if there isn’t a little one on the way, this is still an important consideration before making the commitment to bring a child into the world. So, ARE you ready to be a dad?  Let’s go over the 5 points on the checklist. You can also take our quiz, which is here, near the bottom of this article (though you lose points if you skip ahead. Just kidding. Kinda.) Am I Responsible? Being a father is one of the biggest (or the biggest) responsibilities a guy c ..read more

This is a question that every expectant father asks himself: “Am I ready to be a dad?” It’s a daunting question with a lot to unpack. Even if there isn’t a little one on the way, this is still an important consideration before making the commitment to bring a child into the world. So, ARE you ready to be a dad?  Let’s go over the 5 points on the checklist. Am I Responsible? Being a father is one of the biggest (or the biggest) responsibilities a guy can have. You are responsible for raising your child to become a functioning member of society. You have to equip them with the tools to succ ..read more