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Summary: Great for Dads -- and Moms, too
Review: Every time I talk to an expectant dad or a dad with a very young baby, I enthusiastically recommend this book. It's actually fun to read and, of course, very informative. He breaks down each month to let you know what is probably going on with the baby, the mom, and, of course, the dad. My wife used to like to have me read it to her and usually found things she didn't know -- and my wife reads A LOT, especially about babies. Most guys don't talk to other guys about the experience of having a little one. Reading this book is like talking to a buddy who's a baby expert (and occasional stand-up comic).
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Summary: Being sexually aroused by my child is OK?????
Review: I will be a father in a few months and bought this book hoping to get some information on the things I can expect in the upcoming year. Like most new parents, there are tons of things that go through your mind and this book does not do a good enough job to explain in detail, nor prepare the father for what is to come.The author more or less tells you what his personal experience was like, and quotes "doctors" or "educated people", that seem to have only common sense to offer....YOU'LL BE BETTER OFF TALKING TO YOUR OWN PARENTS!!!!! The part of the book where he says.."before you throw this book in the trash....read on" where he says he felt so much love for his kid that he was sexually aroused ?????!!!!! WHAT?????
PEOPLE GO TO JAIL FOR THAT! Needless to say, WASTE OF MONEY AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER BOOK FROM THIS AUTHOR. It frustrated me so much when I read this, I wanted to call the publisher and complain but instead I threw it out.
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Summary: My Husband loves it
Review: My husband is a first time father and he was nervous and had a ton of questions. Like most men, he tried to figure it out on his own and was frustrated. I helped as I could but I already had an 8 year from a previous marriage so all the baby stuff was alot different for me because I had already experienced it. This book helped him relate to our daughter and it was written in a very 'matter of fact' tone. It was organized by the month and made it really easy to follow. The other good things were the general tips, etc in the book. I even pick it up to reference alot. It's a series and we are anxious to read the toddler book next year! I definitely recommend this for any new parents, not just dads. But dads will definitely feel very comfortable and find it to be written to their style and understanding. Enjoy!
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Summary: My Husband loves it
Review: My husband is a first time father and he was nervous and had a ton of questions. Like most men, he tried to figure it out on his own and was frustrated. I helped as I could but I already had an 8 year from a previous marriage so all the baby stuff was alot different for me because I had already experienced it. This book helped him relate to our daughter and it was written in a very 'matter of fact' tone. It was organized by the month and made it really easy to follow. The other good things were the general tips, etc in the book. I even pick it up to reference alot. It's a series and we are anxious to read the toddler book next year! I definitely recommend this for any new parents, not just dads. But dads will definitely feel very comfortable and find it to be written to their style and understanding. Enjoy!
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Summary: Hubby liked it!
Review: My husband refers to this book regularly. It's a must for new Dads. It is written so that it doesn't take a long time to read, which is important for busy parents. You can read each developmental section as your baby gets there. Very useful.
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Summary: The Instruction Manual
Review: Of all the books I read when we discovered we were going to be parents, The New Father was by far the most helpful, sympathetic and readable book this new dad ever laid his hands on. Brott's intelligent and helpful manner, combined with a score of personal anecdotes and experiences, really helped me make sense of the changes myself, my partner and our new arrival were going through. (The cartoons are an added bonus!) Our pride and joy is 10 months old now, and we're still referring to this book as much as ever. Strongly recommended.
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Summary: A popular gift for dads
Review: Since this is written by a father for fathers its got some good insight and topics. It's easy to read and entertaining, too, although there are a few odd topics. If you like Armin Brott you'll enjoy his book. The month-by-month layout is handy. I'd also check out Gentle Baby Care by Elizabeth Pantley - it's 550 pages of A to Z topics for about the same price as this one, and is set up to be an easy read for busy fathers (and mothers)
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Summary: Pretty good reference
Review: So far, I've read well into the fourth month as presented in the book, since it's broken down by months, so that you (as a father) may better understand all that is happening around you, with your baby and your partner, throughout the first year of the baby's life. I wouldn't quote this book as the only source of information about your child: you need to talk to your partner big time, learn from friends and relatives, consult "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5" (by American Academy Of Pediatrics) when in doubt, or with your pediatrician (when in SERIOUS doubt), and most of all, learn to read your baby's signs. You will realize that the baby starts to have a way with things: a way of crying, for example, that differs when (s)he is sick, than when (s)he wants to be held or wants to eat. All in all, I've found "The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year" to be insightful enough, to be of use as a reference to be read before bedtime, plus it is not the type of book you need to swallow all in one chunk, but you can read it as your baby grows, which is major when you (as a new parent) cannot honestly have too much uniterrupted time for reading (or any other activity, for the matter)! :)
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Summary: A must for the new father
Review: This book is very nice, It is almost as good as its predecessor: the expectant father. It is well writte, humorous and contains lost of valuable information. I buy this book as a standard gift for expecting friends.
Two draw backs:
1) the book very too much oriented on the US. Especially parts about responsebility, seeking preofessional help, insurance and financial matters are much influenced and clearly oriented on the US system. This makes the book less favorable for the European market. (This is the main reason why it is not rated with 5 stars).
2) As a young father you will have little time to read the book.
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Summary: A must-have gift for the new daddy
Review: This will make an excellent gift for any new fathers. It is written by a father for fathers, and is one of the few books of the seemingly millions of parenting books meant especially for dad. It is broken into chapters corresponding with each month of a new baby's first year, and I have found myself going back to my well worn copy each month to re-read the chapter for a particular month. This is a good reference, but is unusually well written for a parenting book. Your dad friends (and the moms) will thank you for this nice gift when they get it, but more importantly, throughout the first year. I assure you they will use this book.
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