Q&A: Hospital bag must-haves, sibling introductions & investment accounts for kids

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re answering YOUR questions - but fair warning: we had a lot to say (40 mins worth) before we got there. In our defense: shampoo recs, steak temperatures, and daddy/daughter dances felt important at the time (LOL). 

OK SO FIRST… We talk about 5AM toddler mornings (is this a phase?!), using ChatGPT to survive your inbox, and the very unexpected realization that if you have a nut allergy… you might want to check your shampoo ingredients. We also debate 2-in-1 shampoo (dealbreaker or fine?), and Harrison pitches his “best worst idea of the week”: Tinder… but for streaming services.

From there, we get into pregnancy things no one warns you about - including dental issues during pregnancy (are dentists still running the biggest scam in America?! IYKYK) - and why dads showing up to “mommy & me” classes might actually be one of our favorite cultural shifts. We talk daddy/daughter dances, the #1 toddler birthday party idea that parents will actually enjoy, and why themed dinner parties deserve a comeback.

Then we spiral into food takes (you can’t order burgers medium-rare in Canada?!), whether sending food back is ever worth it, and finally dive into your Q&A questions: should a new baby bring a “gift” for their sibling, what really matters when choosing an OBGYN, what to prepare for before labor, and what actually belongs in a hospital bag - including the one item I would never, ever skip.

We also talk about what we’re most excited for with a baby boy, whether there’s a “best” season to be pregnant, and if we’re planning to open investment accounts for the kids.

We wrap with a comment section debate that got people fired up (apparently ppl are really pro-spanking???) and a Bicker of the Week about wearing your partner’s clothes before they do (which OF COURSE is fine IF they are pregnant lol). 

LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!!!! 

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast

00:03:55 ChatGPT for emails = a legit time-saver

00:05:11 Are 5AM wakeups just a toddler phase?

00:06:39 If you have a nut allergy, check your shampoo ingredients??

00:11:07 What's the deal with 2-in-1 shampoo + conditioner?

00:12:21 Best Worst Idea of the Week: “Tinder for streaming”

00:15:11 Dental issues during pregnancy

00:17:38 Dads at “mommy & me” classes?! 

00:22:28 Are daddy/daughter dances still a thing?!

00:24:51 #1 Toddler birthday party idea (that you’ll actually WANT to attend)

00:25:27 Dinner party theme ideas 

00:30:50 You can’t order burgers medium-rare in Canada?! 

00:34:17 Are we out on sending food back?

00:36:55 Q&A: Should the new baby bring a “gift” for the toddler?

00:40:30 Q&A: OBGYN experience during and after delivery?

00:48:32 Q&A: What should I prepare for going into labor?

00:50:28 What’s in my hospital bag

01:02:36 Q&A: What are you most excited about with a baby boy?

01:05:27 Q&A: Best season to be pregnant?

01:06:39 Q&A: Are you planning to open 530A accounts for the kids?

01:10:21 In the comments: Does spanking work?

01:13:03 Bicker of the Week: Wearing your partner’s clothes first

01:15:23 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

#twoparentsandapod

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