Tips For New Dads

Tips for new dads regarding all from the couvade syndrome to how to bond with your baby and why MOM acts so weird...

New moms have midwife visits, breathing classes, pregnancy yoga, support groups, lactation consultants, maternity leaves, playgroups, post pregnancy yoga classes and you name it.

New dads have... well... I don't know. Not much in terms of preparation and support. Unless he actively seeks it, of course.

A new dad (a very tired new dad) described his view of being a new father:

"Well, as a new dad, our mission is to help out, but of course it is limited, since we can't breastfeed.

Instead we can work to bring home money, clean the house, do the laundry, do all the shopping, cooking, planning, taking care of the garden, diapering (day and night), burping (day and night), taking the baby out for stroller walks during the weekends, so that mom can sleep, volunteer to take care of all the early mornings, and of course, give my wife foot massage.

And not complain of course.

And be very understanding when she complains about being tired."

New moms also have gazillion of websites (including this one) offering all sorts of advice throughout the pregnancy and taking care of a baby. Without doubt a lot of these tips are completely relevant dads too, but how about the stuff that is more relevant for dads than moms?

Not very impressive!

That's something we'd like to change!

So welcome to our section with tips for new dads. Our "expert dad", Chris, will guide you through lots of issues around being an expectant or new dad.

Top Tips For New Dads

• Pregnancy And Childbirth Tips
• Relationship With Mom
• Stay At Home Dads
• Gear And Gifts
• Bonding Questions And Tips
• Stories And Polls

Pregnancy And Childbirth Tips

• Couvade Syndrome or Expectant Dad Symptoms
• Childbirth Video Clips
• Tips For Dad During Childbirth
• Newborn Baby Looks

Relationship With Mom

• Becoming A First-Time Daddy - The Most Unexpected Changes In Life
• Sex While Breastfeeding, Tips and Real Life Stories
• Dad's Guide To The Breastfeeding Hormones

Stay At Home Dads

• Survival Tips for Stay At Home Dads
• Rising Trends in Stay At Home Fathers

Gear And Gifts

• Tips For Buying The Right Baby Gear
• List Of Newborn Needs - What Stuff To Buy And Not
• Gift Tips For New Dads - to show mom
• Gift Tips For New Mom

Bonding Questions And Tips

• The Importance Of Father Involvement
• Bonding With Baby - Dad Guide
• Newborn Activites Tips
• Baby Doesn't Want Dad (Baby Help Line Question)
• Baby And Daddy Problem (Baby Help Line Question)
• Baby Screams When Dad Goes Near (Baby Help Line Question)
• Baby Prefers Either Dad Or Mom (Baby Help Line Question)

Stories And Polls

• Daddy's First Diaper Change
• Happy Dad At Diaper Change
• Son Wants To Look Like Dad
• Baby Brawls Like Dad


• Poll: Does Dad Feel Left Out With A New Baby In The House?
• Poll: Becoming A New Dad - What Was The Most Difficult Adjustment?

You will also find plenty of general baby care articles in the right column.

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