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The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers
by: Scott Mactavish

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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.122
EAN: 9780316159951
ISBN: 0316159956
Label: Little, Brown and Company
Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: January 06, 2005
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Studio: Little, Brown and Company
Sales Rank: 69019

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Mactavish presents a useful-though by no means comprehensive-guide for any dad-to-be who doesn't care about details and just wants to learn what's going to happen when his partner gives birth and how he should go about changing a diaper. The author is no doctor; he's "just a dude who's been through it twice," and his lingo-"BCF" means "be cool, fool" (borrowed from Mr. T.); "FPP" is your "female parenting partner"; an "NFU" is a "new family unit"-is appropriately casual. The book covers the most basic of parenting skills from birth through three months, with a few toddler tips thrown in. It's humorous (or insensitive, depending on one's point of view) in its approach. For example, on postpartum depression, Mactavish warns "PPD is a beaucoup serious condition that can have a devastating effect on the FPP." Although most of the book's advice seems quite obvious, tips on assisting a partner in labor ("offer backrubs on a consistent basis"), helping a baby pass gas (or "dislodge an air biscuit") and preventing diaper rash ("keep the butt dry after bathing") will be of use to any new father.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- The Father's Role
I find it very heartening that more and more fathers are taking an interest in parenting. When my wife became pregnant in the late 1970's, it was very rare for fathers to be involved and it was discouraged by many obstetricians. I was only allowed into the birth room at the very last moment and kept well away from the "action". My own involvement resulted in doing two books on fathers (long out of print and now irrelevant).

However, it is quite encouraging to see the extent to which men are embracing fatherhood and are becoming so active in the entire process. The more books on the topic the better and this book does fill a need and does so with humor. Some of the advice like how to prepare formula on page 61, however, is pretty standard fare though and the book is limited in only ... Read More

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- A Bit Over the Top, It just Didn't work Out
I really wanted to like the book. I think it appeals to a slightly older generation. The book is sort of like a military guide/survivalist guide. There is definitely humor in it, but I didn't find it funny. There are all sorts of survival tips, but it was too demeaning for me to really like it. If you like sort of the macho man, military style, you'll love this book. It just didn't appeal to me.

Review is by Ramiel Nagel Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) & Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition (First Edition).

Rating:

- We have a winner!
A very funny and surprisingly helpful book. The survival tips and glossary are great and the clipart is terrific. Not everyone will 'get it'. The author wrote for guys and did a bangup job. I'm sure some super-sensitive types will complain, but so be it. At least us 'guys' have a book written for us!!

Rating:

- Entertaining and informative
It held my husband's attention and he actually took the advice seriously because it was obviously written by a "manly man" as opposed to some of the other books that I had him read. It was very humorous and offered practical advice focusing on after baby arrives. If you're looking for something to help him understand what you're gong through while you're pregnant, this isn't the book, but once you head to the hospital, this will give him some general direction (it is by no means a thorough instruction guide).

Rating:

- AWESOME
I got this book for my husband and also my best friends husband.. I wanted to read it first and HOLY COW this book was awesome! I loved the way how blunt and straight to the point in man terms this book was written.. HIGHLY recommend!!!!

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