Josh Duhamel Totally Gets the Sharing Baby Photos on Social Media Thing

By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.

We love when Josh Duhamel shares photos of his adorable son Axl on social media, and REDBOOK readers have made it abundantly clear that they do too. We couldn't wait to ask Josh about his favorite Instagram subject, and we finally got our chance when he teamed up with Advil's Relief in Action campaign to help kick off National Volunteer Week. Get ready to "aww"… a lot.

What's changed the most in your life since Axl was born?
"When a baby comes along, that just comes first. You want to be there for everything, so it's been about trying to organize my time a little better. We literally both want to be there and see everything. It doesn't feel like much of a compromise; it just sort of naturally happens."

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What's been the best part about watching Fergie as a mom?
"Her ability to entertain extends all the way to infants. I try to entertain, but Axl isn't as interested as he is when she does. She's a good teacher and very attentive. It's been really fun to watch."

We love when you share Axl photos, but do negative comments affect you at all?
"I don't read 'em, usually. You tend to start growing a thick skin when you're in this business long enough. We're proud parents, and we like to share our baby as much as the other parents."

Have you had any issues with photographers?
"We're very protective of him, and so far there haven't been any issues with the paparazzi. If it gets out of hand; though, it'll be a different story."

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What are you most excited to teach Axl?
"For me, as far as the parenting part of it, it's really going to be about what my parents did. My parents were very active in giving back, and that's one of the things we want to teach our kid. We don't want him to think that any of this comes easily. Nothing meaningful can really be accomplished without the help of many."

A lot of parents put restrictions on their children's diets; any plans to do that?
"We're both pretty health-conscious, but we're not going to be crazy about it. I can think of occasions when parents were overbearing, and then their kid just goes nuts when he's on his own. It's about moderation and teaching the kid as much about food as you can. My mother is very healthy, so it's just part of the way that we were raised, and we'll do the same for Axl."

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What's surprised you the most about babies?
"How quickly they start to catch onto things and how responsive they are. Even though they seem like they're not paying attention, they really are. Axl is starting to say words and learn how to crawl around. He knows what his name is. I've loved seeing him go from a helpless baby into a little boy."

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