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Adjusting to "We"
By Leslie O., mom-to-be
Dad and I are so excited about our baby on the way! A couple of weeks ago he started kissing my tummy and whispering "I love you" before bed every night. That inspired me to start saying “WE love you, too.” It's a great way for the three of us to bond before the baby is born.
Bonding with baby
By Doug Z., dad of two, Double-Duty Dad
Do stuff with just you and the baby. You will get to know your kid one-on-one and Mom will appreciate the break. Dads that are only around their kids when Mom is around really miss out on a chance to build a relationship with them early in life.
Double use for laptop bags
By Michael G., dad of two, Computer Geek
Always be prepared. Buy a small laptop bag to carry diapers, wipes, plastic grocery bags (for disposing of diapers), formula, replacement clothing, rags, and snacks everywhere. They are cooler than diaper bags or fanny packs, and smaller than backpacks. Plus you will still be able to use it when baby grows up.
Get your rest
By Matt B., dad of two, Dad Who Needs His Zzzzzs
If you can, sleep when they sleep, particularly during the weekend when it’s typically the working-dads’ turn to take over. It’s really the only way not to be exhausted in the first few months.
Real men and poop
By Kevin G., dad of three, Multi-tasking Dad
Real men aren’t grossed out by poop. We quickly volunteer to clean it up, and we do it without gagging or (notably) holding our breaths. Make sure you always use a changing table or a changing pad so things don’t get to out of control.
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Keep your house fresh
By Rick J., dad of one, Thoughtful Dad
Invest in a diaper genie, or at the very least seal the dirty diapers in plastic grocery bags before you throw them away. If you don’t you probably won’t notice that your whole house smells; but anyone who visits will notice, although they will never mention it (kind of like the cat thing.)
Changing baby boys
By Steve B., dad of three, Dad on the Run
Use two diapers to change a boy, so that the “barrel” is always covered.
Teething tips
By Brad M., dad of one, 24/7 On the Job
For teething, give them something out of the ice box: pop cycles (still in the plastic), frozen waffles, frozen French fries, pretty much anything ice cold.
Be the early bird
By Peter S., dad of three, Creative Dad
Get up first and take care of a simple chore or two. Start the coffee. Feed the dog. Change the baby. And bring your wife a cup of that coffee.
Soothing a crying baby
By Brandon S., dad of three, Hands-On Dad
Hold them close, stand on a couch, and gently shift your weight from one leg to another. I have no idea why this works (or where I heard it); but it worked perfectly for 2 out of my 3 boys.
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Hair-washing tip
By Nick S., dad of one, BrandNewDad
I found out the other day that you should consider washing baby's hair last if they seem to be uncomfortable in the bath. We lose most of our body heat from the head. Getting our heads wet only makes us colder. So wash baby's body first, without getting their head wet, then finish up with the hair.
Seat switching simplified
By Bob G., dad of two, Blogger Dad
Today's Dads are carting the children around town just as much as Mom, and it's a pain to move car seats back and forth. My tip is to purchase extra seat(s) that stay in your car. But if you have daughters like me, make sure to tell your wife not to buy the bright neon pink seats!
It’s the little things
By John Y., dad of two, StartingOverDad
Identify a really lousy job, or at least a job your wife hates, and do it for her when you get home from work. Without fanfair. So empty the diaper pail. Take out the trash. Scrub a big greasy pan.
A quick call goes a long way
By Jeff H., dad of two, Keeping It Simple
Make a point of calling your wife every night before you come home with the simple question: Do we need anything I can pick up on the way home?
Help keep the family sane
By Mike G., dad of one, Just Call Me Magellan
Although it’s tiring and you’ve got work in the morning, being able to help mom out at night these first few months is critical to everyone’s sanity (especially your wife’s).
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