Best Father-to-be Books

by lakeerieartists

If you know a father-to-be, then you know someone who needs a little guidance. Here is a list of the best books for new dads that are written for men.

There are many resources for new dads from books to videos to classes. However, new dads and dads-to-be often get neglected.

Fathers-to-be often have lots of questions that they do not feel comfortable asking, and these books are for them. Whether you buy one for yourself or give one as a gift for a dad-to-be that you know, each of these books is written for men, and makes the entire pregnancy process easier and more fun for new dads.

Many of these books are written from a humorous point of view, which makes them fun to read and share with the mom-to-be.

Written from the Dad's Point of View

If you are a dad, or dad-to-be, you know that you need to hear advice from a guy's point of view. The stuff they write for new moms just won't do, because guys just don't think about things the same ways as women.

Questions crop up that you can't ask your wife, but need to know if you are going to be a dad. So here are some great books that you can buy to help you along.

My Boys Can Swim!: The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy

My Boys Can Swim!: The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy

Finally—A Pregnancy Book That Won't Put Men to SleepMy Boys Can Swim! tells real men everything they really want to know about pregnancy, such as: How much is it going to cost? ...

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Hit the Ground Crawling: Lessons From 150,000 New Fathers

Hit the Ground Crawling: Lessons From 150,000 New Fathers

Hit the Ground Crawling gives men a realistic idea of what to do and what to expect when their baby arrives. It covers issues that more than 150,000 attendees of the nation s la...

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Get Prepared for Fatherhood

Becoming a parent is both an exciting and overwhelming thing for both the mother-to-be and the father-to-be. The expectant father should be aware that not only is his mate's life going to change drastically, but his own as well. There are several things a dad-to-be can do to make the nine months of pregnancy go smoothly for his partner and himself, as well to ease himself into the dramatic new role he will playing once the baby is born. These books will help get the new dad get ready.

Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months

Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months

There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy—this book's here to help you avoid all (most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you...

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Be Prepared

Be Prepared

An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense...

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Don't Feel Jealous of Baby, Participate Instead

If the father-to-be is feeling jealous or not getting enough attention, participating more in the prelude to birth will help him feel included. By reading these books, articles, and magazines to learn all about pregnancy and childbirth, and caring for a new baby, he will have insight as to how the fetus is developing.

This is an extremely special time for a couple to share together, learning about their growing baby. Listening to the baby's heartbeat and seeing the baby move can truly not only bond mother and father-to-be, but to help bond them to baby as well.

The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers

The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers

FATHERHOOD DEMYSTIFIED! Finally-a manual for new dads that deciphers the immensely confusing world of fatherhood and gives crucial tips and advice from a man's point of view. No...

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Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked-Out New Dad

Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked-Out New Dad

Anyone who’s seen Judd Apatow’s smash hit Knocked Up knows that many modern men are still clinging to their inner child. So what happens when this man-child finds out that he’s ...

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Updated: 02/06/2015, lakeerieartists
 
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MBC on 04/23/2015

Great advice about participate. It may be strange a first but the rewards are so worth a little short term discomfort.

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