Dad’s Guide to Baby’s First Year For Dummies

Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhood Your new baby is nothing short of a miracle and it's no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound through every stage of their first year. Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies takes the guesswork out of being your baby's primary caregiver, giving you sound instruction and helpful advice on looking after your baby, the essential gear you'll need to baby-proof your home, practical solutions to common parenting challenges, and so much more. Whether it's due to a fledgling economy or a simple sign of modern times, more and more men are staying at home with the kids while their breadwinning wives or partners deal with rush hour traffic. Whatever the reason you've decided to take on the role of Mr. Mom, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies offers all the friendly guidance and trusted tips you need to be a fantastic full-time parent. Look after your baby and teach children great skills Help your partner through pregnancy, birth, and beyond Follow the habits of highly successful dads Be a hands-on, stay-at-home dad If you're a proud papa-to-be, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies ensures all your bases are covered, so you can spend less time fretting about fatherhood and more time cherishing your wee one.

Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhoodYour new baby is nothing short of a miracle--and it's no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound through every stage of their first year. Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies takes the guesswork out of being your baby's primary caregiver, giving you sound instruction and helpful advice on looking after your baby, the essential gear you'll need to baby-proof your home, practical solutions to common parenting challenges, and so much more.Whether it's due to a fledgling economy or a simple sign of modern times, more and more men are staying at home with the kids while their breadwinning wives or partners deal with rush hour traffic. Whatever the reason you've decided to take on the role of Mr. Mom, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies offers all the friendly guidance and trusted tips you need to be a fantastic full-time parent.* Look after your baby and teach children great skills* Help your partner through pregnancy, birth, and beyond* Follow the habits of highly successful dads* Be a hands-on, stay-at-home dadIf you're a proud papa-to-be, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies ensures all your bases are covered, so you can spend less time fretting about fatherhood and more time cherishing your wee one.

Introduction 1Part 1: From Here to Paternity: Conception to Birth 5CHAPTER 1: Fatherhood 7CHAPTER 2: Getting Pregnant 27CHAPTER 3: Pregnancy: A Drama in Three Acts 41CHAPTER 4: Preparing for a Baby in the House 61CHAPTER 5: It's Showtime! Birth 89Part 2: The First Year 109CHAPTER 6: Being Dad to a Newborn 111CHAPTER 7: The First Three Months 137CHAPTER 8: Months Three to Six 161CHAPTER 9: Months Six to Twelve 183Part 3: The Toddler Years 207CHAPTER 10: Toddling Toward Two: Months 12-24 209CHAPTER 11: Charging Toward Three: Months 24-36 233CHAPTER 12: Adding to Your Family 251Part 4: The Preschool Years 263CHAPTER 13: Fun and Games 265CHAPTER 14: Health and Nutrition 281CHAPTER 15: Getting an Education 305Part 5: What Happens When 319CHAPTER 16: Being a Stay-at-Home Dad 321CHAPTER 17: Serious Illness and Losing Your Baby 331CHAPTER 18: Disabilities, Disorders, and Special Conditions 349CHAPTER 19: Separation and Divorce 363Part 6: The Part of Tens 389CHAPTER 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Partner's Pregnancy Experience 391CHAPTER 21: Ten Ways to Bond with Your Newborn Baby 397CHAPTER 22: Ten Ways to Engage with a Toddler 403Part 7: Appendixes 409APPENDIX A: Resources for Dads 411APPENDIX B: Glossary 417Index 431