Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-119-27579-4 (ISBN)
Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhood Your new baby is nothing short of a miracle—and it's no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound through every stage of their first year. Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies takes the guesswork out of being your baby's primary caregiver, giving you sound instruction and helpful advice on looking after your baby, the essential gear you'll need to baby-proof your home, practical solutions to common parenting challenges, and so much more.
Whether it's due to a fledgling economy or a simple sign of modern times, more and more men are staying at home with the kids while their breadwinning wives or partners deal with rush hour traffic. Whatever the reason you've decided to take on the role of Mr. Mom, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies offers all the friendly guidance and trusted tips you need to be a fantastic full-time parent.
Look after your baby and teach children great skills
Help your partner through pregnancy, birth, and beyond
Follow the habits of highly successful dads
Be a hands-on, stay-at-home dad
If you're a proud papa-to-be, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies ensures all your bases are covered, so you can spend less time fretting about fatherhood and more time cherishing your wee one.
Sharon Perkins, RN, has been a registered nurse, mostly in maternal-child health, for 30 years, a mother to five children for much longer, and a grandmother of three for the 14 best years of her life. Stefan Korn is a father and New Zealand-based Internet entrepreneur. Scott Lancaster looked after his daughter full-time for the first two years of her life and experienced being a stay-at-home dad (SAHD).
Introduction 1
Part 1: From Here to Paternity: Conception to Birth 5
CHAPTER 1: Fatherhood 7
CHAPTER 2: Getting Pregnant 27
CHAPTER 3: Pregnancy: A Drama in Three Acts 41
CHAPTER 4: Preparing for a Baby in the House 61
CHAPTER 5: It’s Showtime! Birth 89
Part 2: The First Year 109
CHAPTER 6: Being Dad to a Newborn 111
CHAPTER 7: The First Three Months 137
CHAPTER 8: Months Three to Six 161
CHAPTER 9: Months Six to Twelve 183
Part 3: The Toddler Years 207
CHAPTER 10: Toddling Toward Two: Months 12–24 209
CHAPTER 11: Charging Toward Three: Months 24–36 233
CHAPTER 12: Adding to Your Family 251
Part 4: The Preschool Years 263
CHAPTER 13: Fun and Games 265
CHAPTER 14: Health and Nutrition 281
CHAPTER 15: Getting an Education 305
Part 5: What Happens When 319
CHAPTER 16: Being a Stay-at-Home Dad 321
CHAPTER 17: Serious Illness and Losing Your Baby 331
CHAPTER 18: Disabilities, Disorders, and Special Conditions 349
CHAPTER 19: Separation and Divorce 363
Part 6: The Part of Tens 389
CHAPTER 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Partner’s Pregnancy Experience 391
CHAPTER 21: Ten Ways to Bond with Your Newborn Baby 397
CHAPTER 22: Ten Ways to Engage with a Toddler 403
Part 7: Appendixes 409
APPENDIX A: Resources for Dads 411
APPENDIX B: Glossary 417
Index 431
| Erscheinungsdatum | 17.08.2016 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 211 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Schwangerschaft / Geburt | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-27579-2 / 1119275792 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-27579-4 / 9781119275794 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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