Dads Are Battling It Out to See Who Can Stack the Most Cheerios on Their Babies

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Just in time for Father’s Day, a group of fathers have come up with a hilarious way to pass the time with their little ones. Sure, babies are adorable, but let’s be real—they can be pretty dull. They don’t do much aside from smiling occasionally and, well, let’s say they have some less-than-pleasant habits too. While we cherish them, their entertainment factor can run low. I mean, how many times can you genuinely get excited about a vacant grin, right?

Enter Life of Dad, a social media platform geared toward parents from a dad’s perspective. They’ve ignited a viral trend where fathers nationwide are seeing who can stack the most Cheerios on their snoozing babies’ faces. It all kicked off when a dad named Jake Thompson from Life of Dad shared a photo of his peacefully sleeping baby with five Cheerios teetering on top of his head. He then dared the internet to beat his record.

We chatted with Jake, one of the platform’s founders, who confirmed the idea blossomed from sheer boredom. “I was just stuck on the couch with a sleeping baby, and my older kid left a bowl of Cheerios lying around. I started stacking them and the higher it got, the funnier it became,” he told us. “A week later, I figured I’d turn it into a challenge and shared it as a meme. I thought five was unbeatable—didn’t expect it to go viral!”

And go viral it did! Jake believes the challenge transcends socioeconomic and cultural barriers, uniting parents through the universal desire to stack cereal on their children’s faces. And boy, did folks rise to the occasion!

This dad totally crushed the five-Cheerio record:

And this one took it to the next level:

Hats off to these dads for finding a fun way to liven up life with infants! As a father of a five-month-old myself, I can relate. My little one does four things: smiles, cries, eats, and poops. As much as I adore him, I sometimes wish for a little more action! Sure, I have a five-year-old who provides more interaction—movies, catch, and conversations—but the baby? He’s like a cute little accessory.

Thanks to Life of Dad, it’s a bit more entertaining now! It’s fitting this trend took off over Father’s Day weekend; after all, it’s definitely a dad thing. Moms probably wouldn’t dare stack anything on their precious babies’ heads! Luckily, there hasn’t been any outrage—because, honestly, isn’t everyone a bit tired of the endless parental judgment on social media? This is just harmless fun.

As long as you don’t wake the baby, that is! It’s all giggles until you hear that dreaded cry. Then the joke’s on dad!

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In summary, a new trend has emerged where fathers are stacking Cheerios on their sleeping babies as a fun challenge, showcasing a lighthearted way to bond with their little ones. This viral sensation has united parents in laughter and creativity, offering a refreshing break from the typical parenting routine.