Book suggestions for dad to be?

kmd91

Last night my husband and I were talking, and he said that he knows nothing about pregnancy and I need to get him a book or something. I did a little googling and found a few pregnancy books geared towards dads, but it's so hard to tell whether they're worthwhile shopping online.

So, I was wondering if any of you happened to have any suggestions on books you may have encountered that proved informative, but ideally not so dull that it'll be a waste of money and shelf space.

Falchas

I know this isn't what you're looking for, but do you have one of those week-to-week pregnancy books?  My husband and I read one together/separately with our first. (I think it even had a "for dad" section in each week)  We both liked it because it was a small dose of information a little at a time.  It was kinda like a mini book club for two (we're dorks, I know), we read our week and then discuss (usually in bed).  It was nice, especially now that we have a very active toddler, so between our son, allergies and being pregnant, I usually just pass out as soon as I hit the pillow.  Having our book talks are a good memory.

Now I want to revive the two person pregnancy book club, I'm getting nostalgic.

Embs33

Ive been looking for the same thing but haven't found anything yet!?

happylife7

"Dude, You're Going to be a Dad" and "Dude, You're a Dad". The first is about pregnancy and the second is about taking care of baby. I am getting both for my husband because he had the same concerns not knowing anything that goes on. 

kmkrushi

happylife7 said:

"Dude, You're Going to be a Dad" and "Dude, You're a Dad". The first is about pregnancy and the second is about taking care of baby. I am getting both for my husband because he had the same concerns not knowing anything that goes on. 

I got "Dude, You're Going to be a Dad" for DH, but he never read it. He got a pregnancy app for his phone instead, he'd read the week to week stuff on it. Mostly, though he just relies on what I tell him.

vomitrosa

I'd also suggest a pregnancy app! I send my fella the weekly updates I get about how the baby is growing and current size from my app. With my first pregnancy I bought my ex husband a daddy book, and he didn't crack the spine on that thing once. Unless your man is an avid reader! In that case go book crazy! I also heard the "dude you're going to be a dad" was a good one.

Pontot31

I got my husband a book called "my boys can swim!" It was a quick and funny read but informational.

aliciacs82

My husband loved Dude you're going to be a dad! He read it right when we found we were pregnant and it's helped a lot.

agerstner

My hubby doesn't like to read but he found the hospital/birth orientation very helpful! It was awkward at moments for sure but they definitely covered everything and were not shy!! I'm a nurse and it was even a nice refresher for myself on this side of the medical world

dearp

My husband liked From Dude to Dad. Be prepared though...now every time we talk about the baby he starts with "Well I read in my book that..." Your husband will think he knows more than any other dad or doctor on the planet.

drowe214

My husband liked "the expectant father: facts, tips, and advice). It goes month by month through pregnancy so he would read a chapter at a time and is written by a dad. He also likes "be prepared: a practical handbook for new dads, although thisis more for after the baby is born. I also agree that a birthing class was really helpful to him, he said that made it more real and he learned a lot. Finally, our hospital offered "daddy boot camp" that was a half day workshop run by dads who brought their infants (3mo) with them and then the dad goes back as a graduate with the baby when they are like 3/4mo.

zoihoku

happylife7 said:

"Dude, You're Going to be a Dad" and "Dude, You're a Dad". The first is about pregnancy and the second is about taking care of baby. I am getting both for my husband because he had the same concerns not knowing anything that goes on. 

My husband loved this book. He read a chapter a night until it was finished. It has some really good info "man-to-man" about things he should be doing for you and what to expect. I think it was really helpful. He's been trying to use some of the advice and it's keeping us both sane!

mmamstadt

My husband bought the book The Expectant Father and he loves it. So many books for dads make too many jokes about how hormonal the woman is and how you'll never have sex again, but this book is very mature and informative. It is also not a very large book for those guys who like to just get to the point.
Also, if he's an internet guy, my husband reads the pre dad thread on reddit. com. He has learned so much from guys who are going through the same thing and sharing their experiences.

anagle379

dearp said:

My husband liked From Dude to Dad. Be prepared though...now every time we talk about the baby he starts with "Well I read in my book that..." Your husband will think he knows more than any other dad or doctor on the planet.

My husband is reading this one too. He likes it so far.

dhimango

Mine started with Dude you're gonna be a dad. It's some good info, although very brief. He moved onto pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn. That one has more details, especially about being a birth coach, but isn't as technical as What to Expect.

lopezalonso

I don't know about books but DH watched the video version of the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and I thought it was very helpful for preparing us both for a newborn. We went in knowing a few techniques to soothe our baby and DH felt more confident. Also, the techniques REALLY work.

MargaretC5

agerstner said:

My hubby doesn't like to read but he found the hospital/birth orientation very helpful! It was awkward at moments for sure but they definitely covered everything and were not shy!! I'm a nurse and it was even a nice refresher for myself on this side of the medical world

DH and I took birthing, cpr and BF classes. He found those helpful because he is also not a reader. I used to review what I read in the pregnancy books with him each week. I think talking about it worked better for him then reading and it was nice bonding time for the two of us.

SquattingGryphon

My husband's reading list.

mmd320

My boyfriend is currently reading "Dude you're gonna be a dad" and loves it. He also reads the weekly updates on my app with me because he likes to know how big baby is and how he/she is developing.

Pontot31

lopezalonso said:

I don't know about books but DH watched the video version of the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and I thought it was very helpful for preparing us both for a newborn. We went in knowing a few techniques to soothe our baby and DH felt more confident. Also, the techniques REALLY work.

I also agree about watching this video. It was a big help! And easier than the book when I was dealing with a newborn.

Maybe even get your husbands to read some baby books. You'll be in such a haze those first few weeks after the baby and it's good for them to have ideas about how to help and an understanding about how newborns act.

pink*sheep

Pontot31 said:

I got my husband a book called "my boys can swim!" It was a quick and funny read but informational.

Yep, got the hubs this one the first time around. All the others were "too long" for him (his quote).

sherainegordon

The expectant father. It's informational and has a more mature tone than some of the others

miristod

My SIL got my husband What to expect when your wife is expanding ... He enjoys it