AI-powered dad survival

The funny, practical
parenting app for new dads.

Dad Mode is a funny, practical parenting app for new dads, helping with baby chaos, snack ideas, travel prep, reminders, mess rescue, and 2:37am “what do I do now?” moments.

12+ tools for nappy blowouts, mystery crying, meal planning, trip packing, and “should I say this?” moments.

Dad Mode — 2:37am, bottle chaos, dad buffering, the app talks you through it
Built by a real dad Works at 2:37am 12+ dad tools Mum-approved
Dad Mode — Mum asleep, floor creaking, dad on a stealth mission with a bottle at 2am

2:37am. Floor creaking. Mission critical.

Dad Mode helps you survive the night shift — instant guidance, feeding tips, and settling hacks while everyone else sleeps.

See what's inside

Your full Dad Command Centre.

Click through every feature. No signup needed.

AI Dadvisor

Ask anything. Get real answers.

Type your panic into the Dadvisor and get structured, practical advice — with a dad joke to keep you sane. Works at 2am, 4am, and every other ungodly hour.

  • Structured advice: what to do, what to say, what NOT to say
  • NZ-specific tips (Plunket, Healthline, local resources)
  • A dad joke at the end — because you need one
Dad Mode Dadvisor mascot — AI-powered dad advice

Try it live

Ask the Dadvisor. Right now.

Type a real parenting question and watch the AI answer — live, no signup needed.

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Who it's for

Dad Mode is for everyone in the village.

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New dads

Who want to be useful — not just present

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Partners

Who want to share the load, not add to it

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Sleep-deprived parents

Who need simple answers, fast

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Mums

Who are tired of explaining every tiny thing

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Gift buyers

Looking for a funny-but-actually-useful baby shower gift

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Grandparents

Who want to help but things have changed since 1987

The real problem

You're not useless. You're just under-briefed.

Baby crying? Mum exhausted? Bottle warmer blinking like it's launching a spaceship? You want to help — but sometimes you need simple instructions, fast.

Dad Mode gives you clear next steps, dad-friendly explanations, and the occasional joke to stop you spiralling in the hallway at 3am.

Dad Mode — Poo stain on white onesie, dad entering battle mode with Mess Rescue

Poo stain. White onesie. Dad entering battle.

Mess Rescue gives you instant stain-fighting instructions — from blowouts to spaghetti disasters. Save the outfit. Keep the victory.

Your toolkit

12 tools. Zero judgement.

Everything a dad needs — from 2am feeds to Christmas planning.

The Dadvisor

AI-powered advice for every 2am crisis. Ask anything, get real answers with a dad joke.

Snack Hub

AI-powered age-appropriate meals and snacks that grow with your baby.

Travel Ready

Smart packing lists, snack plans & activity ideas based on your destination.

Mess Rescue

Step-by-step cleaning guides for spew, poo, food stains, and mystery marks.

Dad Radar

Smart reminder hub for Plunket visits, nappy runs, and "buy flowers" emergencies.

Special Moments

Birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas — gift ideas, food, decorations, sorted.

Mum Check-In

Helpful prompts so Mum doesn't have to ask for every little thing.

Should I Say This?

A relationship-saving filter for tired dads with zero impulse control.

Dinner Rescue

Survival meals for tired households. Not MasterChef. Just fed.

Memory Book

Save moments, export beautiful PDF keepsakes. Themed for any occasion.

Gift Wingman

Never turn up empty-handed again. AI-powered gift ideas for every occasion.

Apology Builder

When "sorry" isn't enough and you need actual words that work.

Dad Mode — Day trip with baby gear everywhere, dad in logistics mode using Travel Ready

Day trip. Baby gear. Dad in logistics mode.

Travel Ready builds your packing list, snack plan, and activity ideas — so you can leave the house without forgetting the nappies. Again.

Memory Book

Turn chaos into
keepsakes.

Save your favourite moments — first smile, first word, the epic nappy blowout story — and export them as a beautiful PDF memory book. Themed for birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, or just “Dad's Greatest Hits.”

  • Photo memories with captions & dates
  • Themed PDF exports (Birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas)
  • Personalised titles — "Juniper's First Year" style
  • Print-ready or share digitally
Included with every plan — no extra cost
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Dad Mode Memory Book

Juniper's
First Year

A collection of chaos, love, and wins

47
Memories
12
Photos
365
Days

For Abby, from Brogan & Juniper

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The difference

Most baby apps track the baby.
Dad Mode trains the dad.

Baby trackers are useful. Dad Mode is different. It helps dads become more useful in real time — especially during the messy, tired, funny, slightly chaotic parts of family life. Less spreadsheet. More survival guide.

Let's be clear

What Dad Mode is NOT

Another tracker that turns your phone into a spreadsheet

A medical app pretending to be a doctor

A wellness brand that makes you feel guilty

A subscription trap — pay once, done

Dad Mode — Snack chaos in the kitchen, tiny demands, dad improvising with the Snack Hub

Snack chaos. Tiny demands. Dad improvising.

Snack Hub gives you age-appropriate meal ideas, fussy eater strategies, and quick wins — because 'cheerios again' isn't a long-term plan.

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Built by a real dad,
because the 2am panic is real.

Dad Mode was born from the exact moment every new dad knows: baby crying, mum exhausted, house cooked, and dad standing there like a confused NPC holding a bottle warmer.

So I built the app I wished I had. Not a textbook. Not a tracker. Just clear, funny, real help for the moments when you need it most.

Founding access

Get in early. Help shape the app.

Lock in lifetime access at the founding price.

Founding price available for the first 100 dads.

Best value

Founding Dad

For early dads only. Locks in all future updates.

$49NZD one-time
  • Every feature unlocked (12+ tools)
  • All future updates included
  • Founding Dad badge
  • Help shape the roadmap
  • Memory Book PDF export
  • AI Dadvisor unlimited

Monthly

For dads who want to test it first

$8.99NZD/month
  • Every feature unlocked
  • Cancel anytime
  • AI Dadvisor unlimited
  • Memory Book PDF export

Dad-to-dad guarantee

“Use it for 30 days. If it doesn't save you one fight or one 2am Google search, email me and I'll refund you. No drama.”

— Brogan, founder & fellow tired dad

Secure payment via Stripe. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Questions?

The important stuff, answered.

Dad Mode helps with everyday parenting confusion. It does not replace doctors, Plunket, Healthline, or emergency care. When in doubt, get proper medical help.

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Dad Mode — Birthday tomorrow, balloons missing, dad staying calm-ish with Special Moments planner

Birthday tomorrow. Balloons missing. Dad staying calm-ish.

Special Moments helps you plan birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day and more — so you can nail the big moments without the last-minute panic.

Ready to stop guessing?

Enter Dad Mode and become slightly less confused by bedtime.

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