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Good books for 1st time dads?

sstrom22sstrom22 member
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Can anyone recommend a good book for a first time dad?  I'm feeling like he's not really getting it -  probably because he's not going through the same stuff as I am and it's not a reality yet. 

I would like to get him a book that explains what's going on, includes him, and isn't overwhelming.  Something guy friendly too and preferably with a sense of humor so a guy would like it :)

Thanks ladies!

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    I got The Expectant Father for DH. He has been reading it and seems to like it ok. It has led him to spark some conversations I think he otherwise wouldn't have, and I think the content is a good balance of what he's likely to be going through, what I'm likely to be going through, and what we should be preparing for. I like it.
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  • xenabeexenabee

    I second that suggestion--best I've found.

     

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  • panda10panda10 member
    My husband likes the book Dad Labs. It's funny, and my DH has even referenced it, so I guess it's good!

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  • JT325JT325 member
    I got DH "My Boys Can Swim" and "What to Expect when your Wife is Expanding."  They are both humorous, while still being informative about pregnancy.  DH thoroughly enjoys them both. 

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  • KatieSfeb2012KatieSfeb2012
    My husband also got The Expectant Father. He has brought up a couple of topics he read about so I think it must be pretty informative.
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  • PickyNikkiPickyNikki member

    Another vote for The Expectant Father. DH looked at a couple different books in the store, decided on that one, and has liked it so far. He says it has a sense of humor (and was written mainly by a man), which is why he picked it.  

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  • amandadotamandadot

    I bought my DH "The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion: A Survival Guide" I thought it would be appropriate since he grew up in a land of men. It's great! He loves it, it's very funny and has a lot of helpful hints. I think, it also comes with some recipes, since he made pancakes the other day. 

     

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  • keiko2010keiko2010 member
    I recommend "the Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin.  He's been reading it and is learning a lot!  things even I didn't know about!  lol
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  • MommaTraceyMommaTracey member

    A woman with her young daughter in the bookstore recommended "Pregnancy Sucks for Men". I got it for him and he's reading it. I actually got the kindle version so I could see what he's reading as well.  He's finding it helpful.  

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