Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Startup Dad! As parents we all need to go easy on ourselves at this time of the year. To bring a little holiday cheer to your lives I went back through 2023's roster of guests and highlighted their best and worst parenting purchases. You'll also hear a series of never-before-shared thoughts on the best and worst holiday presents they've ever given their spouse and the best and worst gifts they've ever received.

You'll hear from past guests: Adam Grenier, Alex Cohen, Casey Woo, Brian Balfour, Buster Benson, Gaurav Vohra, Aaron Huey, Darius Contractor, Eric and Sara Mauskopf, Mike Duboe, Nick Soman, Ryan Johnson, Trae and Michelle Stephens, Tom Willerer, Fareed Mosavat, Will Rocklin, Matt Greenberg, Ben Williams, Jake Wood, and Tobi Emonts-Holley.

In this episode we discuss:

* The best parenting product they've ever purchased

* The worst parenting product they've ever purchased

* The best or worst holiday gift they've ever given their spouse

* The best or worst holiday gift they've ever received

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In this episode, we cover:

[0:00] Intro and welcome

[1:32] Best parenting product ever purchased

[4:01] Worst parenting product ever purchased

[7:49] Best or worst gift they've ever given their spouse

[12:26] Best or worst gift they've ever received

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Show references for Best Parenting Purchases:

Butt Cream - https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/best-diaper-rash-creams

Blackout Tent - https://www.amazon.com/SlumberPod-3-0-Portable-Blackout-Sleeping/dp/B0B7PBRZX5?th=1

Umbrella Stroller - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella-strollers/

Night Nanny - https://www.care.com/c/what-is-a-night-nanny/

White Noise Machine - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-noise-machine/

Kids Tower / Step Stool - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g37342617/best-learning-towers/

Doona Stroller - https://www.doona.com/en-us/car-seat-stroller/discover-doona

Baby Gate - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-gate/

Travel Stroller - https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-travel-strollers-4177015

Nose Frida - https://frida.com/products/nosefrida

Sleep Expert - https://wellrestedmamas.com/sleep-training-consultant-coach/

Fellow Tea Kettle - https://fellowproducts.com/products/stagg-ekg-electric-pour-over-kettle

Onesies with Zippers - https://www.target.com/s/zipper+onesie+newborn

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