Dads don’t babysit, they parent! Check out this ‘Don’t forget Dads’ Instagram account

By Hannah Schenker

Does your baby’s daddy get peeved by people praising him for “babysitting” his own child? That’s not babysitting, that’s called parenting! This ‘Don’t Forget Dads‘ Instagram account aims to remind everyone of this basic fact by sharing photos of dads doing their thing with their kids.

With nearly 850 posts and more than 119,000 followers, they are getting their father-focus out into the world – and we salute them. Big love to all the awesome dads!

“Father and son in a flower milk bath. Daddy was sooo proud to do this with his son. It was so touching!” @ellianagilbertphotography _ #dontforgetdads #birthwithoutfear #fatherhood #childhoodunplugged #postpartum #takebackpostpartum #milkbathphotography #dontforgetdads #postpartum #takebackpostpartum

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Jan 12, 2017 at 5:01pm PST

“One of Ryan’s favorite presents.” 🎁 Our #dontforgetdads tees start shipping again tomorrow. 📷:@kellyburnsgallagher

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Dec 27, 2016 at 7:19am PST

“Found these two like this last weekend. I’m not surprised. Always cuddling.” @thehobbsfarm #love #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Dec 15, 2016 at 10:01am PST

I rolled over to this last night, and now I’m pretty sure I no longer have ovaries. 😭😍 @vvulpesvvulpes #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Dec 14, 2016 at 10:15am PST

The realness of this #dadlife photo. 👌🏼 📷:@the.swanson.twins *his wife was right there ensuring everyone was safe. #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Dec 10, 2016 at 7:20am PST

This is everything. 💙 Also, just a few more hours to get 25% off #birthwithoutfear event tickets. Dads join often and love how much they learn! Code SOLIDARITY at link in @birthwithoutfear bio. 📷:@signebendix #dontforgetdads #takebackpostpartum

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Nov 29, 2016 at 4:47pm PST

Ice cream dates with dad. ✨Magical.✨ The transition from 1 to 2 kids usually has a few bumps and take ms some time. Taking your oldest out on a date is a great way to strengthen your bond as you adjust to a new normal.💕 Image via @likerowanaboat. #family #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Nov 22, 2016 at 1:23pm PST

Rancho Relaxo 💫 📷:@thesimplefolk_ #family #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Oct 31, 2016 at 8:01am PDT

When birthday weekends now look like this… 👨🏻👶🏻👶🏻👧🏻 📷:@hopeplescia @hangoveroflove #3under3 #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Oct 29, 2016 at 7:46am PDT

Dad life. Be present. You are enough. You are loved. You are needed. 📷:@mmbelle – dad:@ricken_31 _ #fatherhoodunplugged #motherhoodunplugged #documentyourdays #candidcatches #candidchildhood #dedicateddads #dontforgetdads

A post shared by Fatherhood Without Fear (@dontforgetdads) on Oct 9, 2016 at 11:03am PDT