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ReviewsScotts Weekly Review - Safe and Sound Car Seat
We got the Safe&Sound Car Seat as a gift and initially I thought "it's a good looking car seat". Here's what I found:
Cons
Submitted by scott on Sun, 06/05/2012 - 7:23pm
Dads choice awards: top free iPhone apps for toddlersHere's a list of top free iPhone apps for Toddlers. Surprisingly there are actually not that many (useful ones). There are lots of variations of memory games, flash cards and sound apps but by and large they are all the same. The ranking of the apps below is determined by votes (one vote per day max). You can submit any other toddler apps to get them included in the ranking. Votes: 178   Kids can match - animalsWell designed an implemented "memory game" (matching pairs) app for older toddlers (2-3 years). -Submitted by the Secret Panda Society ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Votes: 174
Votes: 171
-submitted by Raquel Votes: 161
Votes: 161
Submitted by stefan on Tue, 10/04/2012 - 10:59pm
Easter AppsPredictably the Easter season has also affected iPhone and iPad developers and as a result they have come up with a number of Easter-themed Apps. If you're stuck inside this Easter or just want to avoid the mess that comes with a game of Egg Toss - check out the following free Easter Apps for a bit of entertainment on your iPhone, iPod or iPad over Easter.
Submitted by stefan on Thu, 05/04/2012 - 1:10pm
Does my child look good in this?Emma Brannam at TV3 News discovered our Dressify App and did a nice segment on the news this morning! Dressify delivered an instant fashion result on screen and provides definitive answers to the ultimate question of whether you child looks good in the outfit they are wearing!
Download Dressify here - it's free. DIYFather.com
Submitted by stefan on Thu, 22/03/2012 - 9:40am
The sh*t that ends up in baby wipes
Submitted by stefan on Thu, 06/10/2011 - 1:03pm
Father's Day gift idea for dads and kids
Amazon.com: My Little Geek (9780473186180): Andrew Spear, Sarah Spear: Books Thanks to Dave for alerting me to this book! Enjoy, Stefan
Submitted by stefan on Mon, 29/08/2011 - 5:11pm
The new dad
Enjoy, Stef
Submitted by stefan on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 1:58pm
The Amazing People Club
There's a free eStories/Audios give away every month for people who join (which is free). This month are giving away the ‘Thomas Edison – Father of Invention’ eStory. If ever you needed an example for your kids of a guy who just wouldn't give up to achieve his vision (literally) - Thomas Edison would be it. Enjoy! -Stef
Submitted by stefan on Wed, 29/06/2011 - 10:57am
Most dad-friendly product ever - animotoIn all the years of doing DIYFather I haven't come across anything more dad-friendly than a site called Animoto. Seriously ... it ticks all the boxes for dads:
Forget all the lame slide shows you were going to put together for the family on special occasions - use Animoto to produce very slick looking videos in a few minutes ... this clip took less than 5 mins to put together:
Submitted by stefan on Mon, 23/05/2011 - 11:34am
Go the f**k to sleepSo what's the big deal about Adam Mansbach's book "Go the f**k to sleep"? The big deal is that (as you can guess from the title)it is written like a children's book but uses profanities in verse. It's kind of funny (ish) but gets very repetitive after the first 4 pages ... ah well, that hasn't stopped thousands of people ordering it on Amazon (and getting it to the #1 spot on the bestseller list). Personally I don't think it's that hilarious, outrageous and amazing as everyone makes it out to be - but hey let's applaud the authors for going where no other children's book has gone before! -Stef
Submitted by stefan on Tue, 10/05/2011 - 9:56pm
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This weeks product review is on Safe & Sound Car Seat, Pyper has just about grown out of her capsule, I'm a bit sad about that as it meant we had to buy another car seat ... so more money down the drain. But once again it's all about safety so there's no excuse really.
Kids sing along songs
I here Ewe - Animal Sounds for Toddlers
Shapes Toddler Preschool
Toddler Flashcards (free)
Obviously baby wipes are designed to contain a lot of nasty stuff after they have been used. But I didn't know they already contain a lot of it straight out of the package! In recent weeks there have been widespread product recalls of baby wipes because some brands contain a chemical called "iodopropynyl butylcarbamate" (IPBC) which is believed to be toxic when inhaled. The use of IPBC for cosmetic products is restricted in many countries and it is linked to skin conditions (not surprising when you consider that it was originally designed / used for wood and paint preservation). 
My Little Geek - a fantastic "children's book" which adults will enjoy too. Written by Andrew and Sarah Spears, this little gem is certain to become an international hit. Check it out on Amazon
If you've always wanted to read some research on dads in the 21st century - here's your chance. Prof Brad Harrington at the Center for Work and Family, Boston College just published a major study on contemporary dadhood. His report "The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted" contains an in-depth portrait of working dads in the US. Key findings include that 21st century dads see their role equally as “breadwinner” and effective caregiver. The new generation of dads want to be engaged parents and successful professionals at the same time. Hence the inevitable conflict. 
