Jumping Monkeys

I just heard the Jumping Monkeys podcast, and I like it.  This podcast covers various topics of parenting in the digital age.

30 second rule

A while ago, I mentioned a study that states that bacteria gets transferred even with a 5 second exposure.  A new study now shows that wet foods like apple slices are good even after 30 seconds, and hard food can stay on the floor even longer.

It looks like we were right when we were kids.

[via Strollerderby]

Pachelbel's Canon for Parents

[via Left Coast Mom]

Fitted baby bath

I am surprised that I haven't seen a contoured baby bath.  Our daughter tends to list to the side when giving her her bath.  If the baby bath is contoured, like a racing seat, she would remain secure.

Cool kids bedroom

This is a pretty cool bedroom.  They separated the two beds from a bunk-bed and built a loft.  I am looking forward to doing something like this when the kids get older.

[via Daddy Types]

Potty-Training Anime

Our daughter has decided that she is ready to potty train.  Maybe she will like to see this hilarious video:

[via Strollerderby]

Biking to Independance

We just got our son a "big kid" bicycle.  After he helped me with putting on the training wheels, we went out for a ride around the park.

While out there, I envisioned him getting older riding his bike.  I can see him riding around the park, while we play there.  Then when he is older, I can see him riding his bike with his friends through the complex.  Then I can see him riding around the block, not crossing the streets, when he is a little bit older.

I think that this is one of the major milestones of childhood, where they become more independent.