I also have young ones, but I'm not kilted full-time.

I like to keep a casual kilt next to the bed because it can be a faster way to get decent in the morning than trying to sort out trousers. As my wife points out, I don't have to sit down to put on a kilt.

My suggestion would be to get the kilt on first (takes about as long as pants if you have straps involved), then take care of a little cuddling. Put baby on the bed to watch while you put on sporran, etc.

The only advice I give to new dads is to remember that it won't break the kid to set him down safely and let him scream while you do what you need to. I had to learn this one the hard way. But the fact is, sometimes you do just need that three or four minutes to collect yourself. After seeing that he isn't going to be hurt while you get yourself together, go for it. Give extra cuddles afterward to make up for it.

-Patrick