We first used a swing with our son when he was maybe a week old. He didn't tolerate it for long, so it didn't get much use for the first two months. Then at about two and a half months he started wanting to be held a little less and started spending more time in the swing. Now at 3 months he...
Sounds like your routine is wonderful for him. If he's doing well, there's really no need to rush the solids. The latest recommendation is to wait until 6 months before introducing any solids, although all babies are different and some are ready to start sooner than that (if he seems...
It's not a "false positive," it's just an evaporation line. If you read the instructions on the package, every HPT gives a specific time frame in which you need to read it. If you read it after that time (usually 10 minutes) then the results are invalid as you may have evaporation lines. If...
Sounds like you have the basics pretty well covered. I would add fliers (or maybe business cards) with your dog's picture and information and your contact information to post at the trail head and hand out to other hikers just in case you and your dog get separated. I would also pack an extra...