Life in the Dad Lane

It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the trip to Italy, more of the babysitter search, suffering through jet lag, getting closer to first steps, the progression of communication, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's month 9 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the fussy phase, veering into naughtiness, planning for a trip abroad, and a slight detour from the Diaper Diaries. *** The Wonder Weeks app Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's month 9 of being a new dad and it's been a tough week. Lane talks with Ed about the wonder of hand-waving, things that are scary, a babysitter update, Mother's Day gift options, nicknames, playing music, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Let's Dance, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton

It's month 9 of being a new dad and we've got a special guest with us! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about bottle feeding and milk re-heating, the 9-month checkup, and the inability to finish a podcast with a squirmy 9-month-old as a guest. *** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sle...

It's month 9 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the previous 9 months, first steps, the week of foods, performing on stage with your baby, meeting people - and animals - in the neighborhood, juggling work and parenting, what you look for in a babysitter, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's month 8 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about which 9 months have gone faster, a fall scare, baby's first word, having his son there during an emotional play rehearsal, a hiccup in the sleep schedule, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guid...

It's month 7 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about new developments in crawling, standing, and sleeping, what's been on the menu, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle

It's month 7 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about traveling to San Diego, food updates, baby's demeanor, a sleep update, considering a babysitter, latest milestones hit, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.   *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle  

It's month 6 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane (and his son!) talks with Ed about adjusting to mom going back to work, baby's favorite books, sleep pressure, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle You Are New by Lucy Knisley Llama Lla...

It's month 6 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the walking/crawling prediction, travel updates, favorite toys, preparing for mom to go back to work, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's month 5 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about holiday preparations, sleep training updates, reflecting back on the year, looking to the new one, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.   *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's month 5 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the importance of being a podcast that doesn't have all the answers, setting the tone for the holidays, tracking events, children's clothing labels, sleep training updates, his wife's continuing recovery journey, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.   *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide f...

It's month 5 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about their trip to Florida, crawling predictions, changing in sleeping habits, milestones in rolling over, decibel levels, preparing for the holidays, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's month 4 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about introducing solid foods, further sleep training, the importance of bibs, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.   Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's week 18 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about further developmental changes, exposing Baby Compton to technology, sleep training, and to make up for last week, a double dose of Diaper Diaries!   Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief The Happy Song by Imogen Heap https://open.spotify.com/track/6snoOAATGyud5oaIT9gwws?si=...

It's week 17 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane is really going through it, and talks with Ed about yearning to connect with his son and sleep training. There's no new installment of the Diaper Diaries this week, but we think you'll understand. 

It's week 16 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about Baby's first road trip, the sleep sack vs. the swaddle, pressure sleep and sleep schedules, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.    Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

It's week 14 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about Baby's first cross'country plane trip,  the struggles of parenthood, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.  Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents Paperback by Alexis Dubief

It's week 13 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the wonder of mirrors, music to rave and sleep to, words of wisdom from Bob Odenkirk, The Wonder Weeks app, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.    Music For Babies to Rave and Sleep To by Graham Smyth https://open.spotify.com/album/12uNls1rk0iXTJEznKIPj3?si=H1IQ0w6cTJu4WOubvSxyUg

It's week 12 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about Counting by months instead of weeks, the discovery of hands, having visitors, outside noises, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. 

It's week 10 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about The Purple Phase, the miracle of feeding, baby products, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. 

It's week 9 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about making real connections with the new baby, dealing with the new stress of parenthood, wrestling with balancing worklife and parenthood and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.   

In this episode, Ed Placencia and Lane Compton talk about mushy dad brain, following a lactation consultant, music playlists, names and nicknames, advice to new parents, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.

In this episode, Lane tells Ed about Making real connections with the new baby, dealing with the new stress of parenthood, wrestling with balancing worklife and parenthood and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.

This week Lane and Ed discuss the road to C-section recovery, initial thoughts of balancing dad/work life and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.