Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads,   ISBN:9780743251549

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We purchased this book (along with another) so that my husband had something to read while I am busy with all the women focused baby books. Hands down this is the better of the two we purchased. He loves it! Its very easy to read, has photos, instructions, and is easy to navigate. It really is geared towards men, and the role that they play in being a parent to a newborn. I would recommend this to those who want something guy focused and very informative. We're very pleased with this purchase.

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Hubby seemed to really like this book ~ approached fatherhood with a laugh. But as the days go on, I realize he really did learn alot of different things. I would recommend this book, and will probably pass it on to other future dads. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is the lack of labor/late pregnancy info.

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This small book is hilariously funny, but also extremely informative. I expected it to be a put-down of men and how inept they are with babies, but it isn't like that at all. It's a very intelligent explanation of infant behavior and needs, and of how a father can be just as good a parent as a mother. Practical guidelines abound: how to baby-proof each room in the house, how to change a diaper, how to make a baby laugh (not to mention the reader!) There are also helpful hints on how to alleviate as much of the mother's stress as possible, and explanations as to why she feels so weird and lousy. By the way, I'm a grandmother, and both my husband and my son-in-law are excellent fathers. I bought the book for myself, to remind me of which parts of the house need baby-proofing, but my daughter borrowed it right away and I haven't gotten it back!

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I first picked this book up while walking around the Baby Depot, and after 5 minutes I was hooked. Its unlike any other help book written for the often interpretted clueless father. It gets straight to the point and offers many helpful ideas. I'd recommend it to anyone, but especially a dad to be.

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I cannot recommend this book enough for the analytical, introverted person becoming a parent. All the key info on baby care is there, with dry humor and excellent diagrams. Readable in 5 minute sections, I belly laugh every time I open it.