
Justin is a London based dad of three. As well as being a content creator, he's also interested in all things tech, law, software engineering, and photography related, and likes to cycle in his free time.

Through his content, Justin aims to show the true reality of personal parenting alongside fun activity recommendations to do as a family. He focuses a lot on sustainability as his family tries to live in an environmentally conscious way.

Follow him [on Instagram](https://instagram.com/alldadstalk).


Justin


What I have learnt from my first born experience is that you don’t need thousands of baby products to survive a trip to the playground, but if you don’t tick everything on the very essentials list, well, you’re in trouble. A clever changing bag is one of those mandatory essentials organiser which could make parents’ life much easier.

A while ago someone from the lovely Pacapod team wrote to me asking if I was willing to review a changing bag for dads. I was intrigued as it has been marketed as the only baby bag that brings together three bags which function as one – ‘a changer bag, cool bag and a beautiful handbag’.

![paca-pod-changing-bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611946222/IMG_6177_dcbc9c0060.jpg)

But let’s see if that’s the case.

I’ve chosen the sleek Gladstone bag which you can easily see in photos below (a rather rainy winter day well spent running around the maze gardens of the Ham House in Richmond).

![paca-pod-changing-bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611946226/IMG_6761_81da1e9e56.jpg)

The bag comes with a Feeder Pod meant to keep food and bottles insulated, which we don’t make much use of, not because it’s not a great feature, but because we’re not using any bottles for the baby. Yet. Then, here comes the Changer Pod which is so cleverly designed to help you out in those change-the-nappy-NOW emergencies. The changer pod is also great for changing rooms when dining out for example, as you have everything in one place without having to check five pockets for the nappy cream.

Keeping the two hygienically apart is one of the best features I find great about the PacaPod.

![paca-pod-changing-bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611946221/IMG_6163_b4031e4418.jpg)

As soon as the pods are removed you would be amazed to see how much space you’re left with so you can use the bag on its own. When Aly @allmumstalk doesn’t borrow it (or forgets to return it for days), I am taking it to the office as my laptop fits in perfectly. However, despite being a brilliant changing bag, I must add that this bag of mine had already been on at least 10 flights in the three months and it makes THE BEST TRAVEL BAG for a dad.

I’ve noticed that being more organised while having all essentials in place means I’m faster at executing the emergency baby jobs (any new parent knows changing and feeding are just a few tasks among the many others so one must be prepared).

![paca-pod-changing-bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611946222/IMG_6760_bdc3e99609.jpg)

In a nutshell, this is the bag all dads would appreciate for its cleverness and versatility.

![paca-pod-changing-bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944525/3_C895_DB_7_55_C9_43_E9_8_BC_6_A73_D1_B3_EA_690_5a83961b3c.jpg)

The Pacapod bag has been gifted, all opinions are mine. After extended research in the bags for dads area and comparing it to a couple I have previously owned, I must say this one is a keeper.


What I have learnt from my first born experience is that you don’t need thousands of...

Dads with bags - PacaPod


It’s been 11 years since Aly and I were both dreamy students with lots of plans and no clue about how far we’d get together. We didn’t even think about co-sleeping dramas, teething, grumpy babies, mushy pea stains, witty poo talks or nursing pads. Neddless to say I never thought I’d become the man spending weeks researching on baby carriers and changing bags (now I’ve got two baby changing bags!). But here I am now talking buggy life and eco diapers…

![jord-wooden-watch](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944940/EA_3645_A2_62_C1_4_D29_A84_F_B2_A6937321_CB_461ef588fd.jpg)

Nonetheless, I’ve learnt that making time for ourselves to take it all in is so important. Celebrating your other half aka tribe co-sleeper survivor with a bit of shopping for a Valentine’s Day gift feels nice. It’s true, the no anniversary, out of the blue gifts are always winners, but when it comes to festive seasons I’ve been learning from my mistakes: Do. Not. Show. Up. Empty. Handed! Ever! Despite her saying ‘darling, you shouldn’t have!’

![jord-wooden-watch](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611947905/375340_C3_D9_E3_4778_8995_EEE_1_CB_9253_E2_2f2c224a9d.jpg)

This year I went for a more unique gift which would surely tick more boxes on her wish list: great accessory (when I actually understand women’s fashion), smart, sustainable, green because it’s actually made of wood, therefore the choice was rather easy: this pink [watch](https://www.woodwatches.com/series/frankie/purpleheart-and-plum/#alldadstalk). She’s already wearing it which is a good sign I might have nailed another great present (yet it’s only fair as not long ago she surprised me with a wooden watch from the Jord men’s [shop](https://www.woodwatches.com/shop/men/#alldadstalk), so I can’t honestly say the inspiration wasn’t there).

For more browsing inspiration, here’s the women’s [shop](https://www.woodwatches.com/shop/women/#alldadstalk).

![jord-wooden-watch](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944546/9_BD_9725_B_6537_49_D8_9_EFB_49_A338_D8_C7_AC_5094c5a426.jpg)

Nonetheless the wooden watch was still very much a surprise from the moment she opened the beautiful presentation wooden box to the moment I put the watch onto her wrist. The only downsize is that Amelie doesn’t seem to understand that this watch doesn’t fall into any teething jewellery categories!

![jord-wooden-watch](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944516/2_BAB_4717_D609_4348_A4_AB_18_CC_22056_DD_5_5a8c2a2071.jpg)

COMPETITION

Today you can enter to win a $100 credit to use towards a Jord wooden watch of choice by entering this [GIVEAWAY](https://www.woodwatches.com/g/alldadstalk). Regardless of the outcome, every participant who doesn’t win still goes home with a special 10% off discount code by entering.

The contest will close February 11th at 11:59pm. Both the $100 and the 10% off codes will expire on 2/25.

Good luck!

![jord-wooden-watch](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611947804/B8_EA_67_B8_79_A0_4_AD_6_A549_5_FB_63638_DD_3_A_e30f7841e8.jpg)

Photography credit [Anna Pawleta Photography](https://www.annapawleta.com/)

Wooden Wrist Watch


It’s been 11 years since Aly and I were both dreamy students with lots of plans and no...

Our time is NOW


> WE HAVE SO MUCH TIME AND SO LITTLE TO DO. STRIKE THAT, REVERSE IT!

Trying to remember who said that, yet, gosh, don’t you feel this way when you watch a child turning into a completely different one with the passing years? As owner of a three year old toddler, it feels we had been having several different children in one every time we go down the memory lane and dare to touch the photo albums and phone folders. From sweet babyhood to the terrible two (which were terrible indeed, we’re both still trying to recover!) and now going through the threenager’s stage, I can honestly confess I’ve personally had to make huge efforts to embrace the harsh tantrums and white nights. But it’s all worth it when you remind yourself to freeze time and watch them go…

![daniel-wellington](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611947551/img_1648_b3b80f778d.jpg)

Here’s a timeless Daniel Wellington piece, my daily reminder to slow down, enjoy the ride and spend more time with the ones that count. I’ve partnered up with this cool brand to offer our readers a brilliant discount of 15% off everything on the website by using the code ALLDADSTALK15 (valid until the 15th of July 2017). In my 20s I’ve been a watch collector and constant researcher because let’s be honest, there’s very little accessorising men can play with. Except for my wedding band I got in my early 30s, there’s nothing much I could use to compliment an outfit (not a huge fan of bracelets or rings) so a good watch will always do the trick.

![daniel-wellington](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944955/img_1645_d3b35f6b4a.jpg)

I chose to feature a Daniel Wellington watch because legend says they aren’t released until they are completely perfect (in true Scandinavian style). The brand prides itself on being fashion forward and innovative, yet simplicity seems to be the focus and this is where they got me engaged. From colourful to leather straps, there’s plenty of options for you to choose from (founded in and operating from Sweden, within three years Daniel Wellington managed to get selling watches across 144 countries and all continents). I have partnered with Daniel Wellington in order for our readers to get a cheeky 15% discount on their timeless timepieces. It’s so simple, just enter the code ALLDADSTALK15 when you buy your chosen watch to receive 15% off the price.

![daniel-wellington](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944955/img_1646_f52a853978.jpg)

The harder part of the whole process will be deciding which one to get. So which one is yours?

![daniel-wellington](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944951/img_1638_61dd260b13.jpg)

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