Newborn Handbook for New Dads - by Roy Benaroch (Paperback)

About the Book

Covering everything from burping and naptime to filing for paternity leave and setting up a safe play area, this is the complete survival manual for first-time dads. Discover more than 100 things dads can do to help their baby--and their partner--thrive in the first year.

Book Synopsis

The ultimate guide to caring for a newborn, written especially for dads by a pediatrician and father. Makes the perfect Father's Day gift for any new dad!

Congratulations on your new baby, dad! The next few months will come with a lot of joy, a lot of changes, and a lot to learn--and this book for first-time fathers is here to help. Written by a dad and pediatrician, it's filled with supportive and straightforward advice especially for dads. It's your one-stop resource for everything from birth and basic newborn care to baby-proofing your home, discovering your parenting style, and being there for your partner.

Get ready to celebrate your first Father's Day with:

• Your baby's arrival--Start with guidance for creating a birth plan, choosing a pediatrician, arranging for childcare, and other essential steps you'll want to complete before the baby comes.
• Ways to navigate your feelings--Becoming a dad is a big deal--and this new dad book can help you come to terms with your pride and excitement, as well as your fears, anxieties, and stress.
• A focus on the newborn stage--Get detailed information on the growth and developmental milestones you should look out for during the first week, and each month until your baby is 3 months old.
• Essential answers and advice--How exactly do you dress a tiny baby? Change their diaper? Put them to sleep? This all-in-one handbook for the expectant father has you covered!

Grab the Newborn Handbook for New Dads and navigate the first steps of parenthood with confidence!

Review Quotes

"Dr. Benaroch goes beyond what a dad can find on an internet search. This book is for all the men whose last interaction with a baby was when they themselves were in diapers." -- Naline Lai, MD and Co-founder of the popular pediatric blog Two Peds in a Pod

"This handbook written by an experienced pediatrician and educator combines humor and heart to reassure and excite dads about their joyful journey into parenthood. Besides outlining the changing infant activities over the first three months of life, it also encourages fathers to consider their own growth as a parent and partner." -- Susie Buchter, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University

"Uniquely penned by a pediatrician who doubles as a dad, 'Newborn Handbook for New Dads' brilliantly guides first-time fathers from birth plan to baby-proofing. This survival guide goes beyond standard how-to's -- it addresses dads' hopes, fears, and everything in between -- making it an essential companion for every new father's exciting journey." -- Stanton Stebbins, MD, FAAP, General Pediatrician and Father

About the Author

ROY BENAROCH, MD, is a father of three, and has been a general pediatrician for more than 20 years. This is his third book for parents. His blog, The Pediatric Insider, has had more than 5 million views since its inception in 2008.