Practical present ideas for first time daddy to be.

Maybe instead of babyshowers we should be throwing "you are about to have an adolescent" showers?

Yes children can be hard. Looking after a baby is as my son described '' Apiece of cake'' compared to what comes later.
There are no books to help you with that bit.

“Well I agree with them. Babies are easy: keep them fed, clean and at room temperature.

Children are hard.”

The most true statement I’ve ever heard

Well I agree with them. Babies are easy: keep them fed, clean and at room temperature.

Children are hard.

My son became a father when he was 19 years old.At the time he informed me that he did not want to be advised on anything because ''It will be all a piece of cake''
He now has five children and two grandchildren and is still unfazed by the whole thing.
His father had the same attitude. Feed them , keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer and everything will be alright. He just left it up to me to do it all.

youtu.be/Udj-o2m39NA oops its Samuel L Jackson (was sure it was Morgan Freeman... thats me off the GN pub quiz team :-D )

Can get the book on Amazon

Go the f*uck to sleep is also good (but better as am audio narrated by Morgan Freeman)

“Happiest Baby On The Block” by Dr Harvey Karp was given to my DH by a male co-worker before our oldest was born.

It ended up being our favorite gift! Tips on soothing a fussy baby.

Life saver

Stretchy slings are the newborn skin to skin slings and are also suitable for premature or sick babies, the formed "papoose" style are not so great for newborns, plus as you say, that type of sling is a very personal choice and usually a bigger outlay so better left to the parents to chose

Buy at £20ish quid you cant go far wrong so a stretchy sling is worth a gamble!

I don't know the book "Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting" but it's for parents 3-13.

And?

A baby's not just for Christmas

When expecting our first DH enjoyed the parenting books more than the baby books. It was nice to think ahead and chat about how we planned to raise them! even though those plans go out the window once they arrive LOL

Slippers and a snack basket for hospital
Perhaps a travel pillow for hospital?

I love the idea of a second sling so he can keep it his size. I love dads carrying babies.

I don't know the book "Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting" but it's for parents 3-13.

I don't know about the "dummies" series but the Matt Coyne book is certainly not of the "Dads are useless" sort!
And sling-wise, my son-in-law finds the one that is like a wrap doesn't work very well for him. He has been himself and chosen one that suits him and is happy with that one.

Great ideas already mentioned. Sure you will find something he will like.

Maybe one of those little succulent plants ( possibly faux as I don't think it will get watered ), with a card luggage tag saying if ever they need any help whatsoever, please don't be afraid to ask ? A little more open ended for them.
There ! I just had an idea of my own! Nope, no more inside there.

I suggested the "man sling" but I think that doesnt imply that he isnt capable. Its nice to have 2 so it can be left adjusted to each parents size. A stretchy sling for newborns is about £20 and you can get nice plain navy etc ones that dont look like theyre just "for mums" IYKWIM

I quite agree, Notanan when are we ever going to move forward...... my DS and DIL are due second baby shortly and he did more or less 50% of the childcare since the first three years ago! He would hate to stereotyped with “man colored” slings or “hopeless dad” books!!

Was gonna say the same GoodMama but didnt wanna be the threads moaning minnie (since already said to avoid the "dads are idiots who love beer" stuff)

But yes. Its "too soon" for babysitting to be mentioned for many new parents. Save that for the first christmas or generally 6 months +.

Be carful about "vouchers" for babysitting. The last thing a new parent wants is someone trying to separate them from their newborn.

I understand the thought, but to a lot of new parents this will come across as very self serving and can offend.

People dont use CDs now unless they are hipster collectors

A white noise machine, although also a bit redundant now with streaming

Vouchers for many hours of babysitting - the best present- ever.

A CD with lullabies?

Book wise this is good

www.onbuy.com/gb/parenting-books/calmer-easier-happier-parenting~c2978~p1080704/

Most dads I know hate the patronising "dads are idiots who dont know the difference between beer and babies" books & teeshirts etc and read normal parenting books.

That mentality is outdated and does not apply to most decent dads.

Haynes, yes the people who publish car manuals, publish a manual explaining babies and one for Dads. Light hearted but full of useful info. I think they are available from Amazon.