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Be the dad you want to be - from day one

Everything you need to know from pregnancy to age two. Nothing you don't. Written by a dad who's been there.

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 340+ dads
2,847 copies sold
Updated for 2026
Dad holding newborn baby

Sound familiar?

You've sat through antenatal classes designed entirely for mums, feeling like a spare part in your own baby's story.
You've bought "parenting books" that mention dads in patronising sidebars: "Dads, you can help by giving foot rubs!"
You've Googled "how to hold a newborn" at 3am and found nothing useful. Just judgement.
Everyone keeps asking how your partner is doing. Nobody asks how you're coping.
You're expected to just figure it out - while secretly terrified you'll somehow break this tiny human.

"Every resource I found talked to me like I was an optional extra in my own child's life."

- Tom, reader from Manchester

Finally, a guide that gets it

This is the guide I wish existed when I became a dad. Here's why it actually helps:

Evidence-based, not opinion-based

So you can trust what you read at 3am

Where claims are backed by research, I've cited sources. Where evidence is mixed, I say so. Where it's just what worked for me, I'm clear about that too.

Written specifically for dads

So you're not translating mum-centric advice

Not adapted from a mum's book with your name swapped in. Your experience is different, your questions are different, and you deserve answers that reflect that.

The stuff nobody talks about

So you know you're not alone

Your mental health. The relationship strain. The weird grief of losing your old identity. The anger nobody warns you about. It's all here - honestly.

Actionable steps, not theory

So you know exactly what to do

50 tested tips from the trenches. Quick wins. Small changes that make the hard parts slightly less hard. Stuff you'll actually use, not philosophy you'll forget.

Everything you need, nothing you don't

From the moment you find out to your child's second birthday

12 chapters
50+ practical hacks
~2 hour read time
Lifetime updates
Part 1
2 chapters

Pregnancy

"I finally understood what she was going through - and what I could actually do about it."

  • First trimester: the secret phase (and your mental state)
  • What actually helps with morning sickness
  • The testing decisions framework
  • Your birth partner crash course
Part 3
3 chapters

The First Year

"The sleep training section was worth the price alone."

  • Weeks 6-12: emerging from the fog
  • Sleep training: the evidence and all your options
  • Starting solids (including allergen research)
  • Baby-proofing before they're mobile
Part 4
2 chapters

Toddlerhood

"Finally understood why tantrums happen - and what to actually do."

  • Walking, talking, testing limits
  • Language development hacks
  • The discipline framework that works
  • Tantrums: what's actually happening in their brain
Part 5
3 chapters

The Stuff Nobody Talks About

"The mental health chapter made me finally book that GP appointment."

  • Paternal postnatal depression (10% of dads)
  • Anxiety and intrusive thoughts
  • Managing anger (the emotion nobody warns you about)
  • Your relationship under pressure
Bonus
50+ tips

Hacks & Resources

"I reference the hacks section almost daily."

  • 50 practical tips that actually work
  • The gear list (what you really need)
  • Medical red flags to watch for
  • Evidence citations & further reading

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What dads are saying

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 340+ reviews
★★★★★

"The section on paternal postnatal depression hit me hard. I didn't even know that was a thing dads could get. Ended up booking a GP appointment because of this guide. Genuinely might have changed my life."

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James Thompson

Bristol • Dad of 8-month-old Lily

★★★★★

"Read it in one sitting while my wife was 30 weeks. The birth partner crash course meant I walked into that delivery room actually knowing what to do. The midwife even commented on how calm and helpful I was."

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Michael Richards

Edinburgh • Dad of 3-week-old Oliver

★★★★★

"The 4-month sleep regression nearly broke us. This guide's section on sleep training options - with actual evidence, not just opinions - helped us make a decision we felt confident about."

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David Patel

London • Dad of 15-month-old Maya

★★★★★

"Best tenner I've spent. The practical hacks section alone - especially the stuff about sleep shifts - saved us during those brutal first weeks. Actually felt like I knew what I was doing."

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Sam Collins

Leeds • Dad of 6-month-old Theo

★★★★★

"Finally, something that doesn't treat dads like we're supporting characters in our own kids' lives. The relationship chapter helped us navigate some really tough conversations."

AK

Alex King

Birmingham • Dad of 11-month-old twins

★★★★★

"Bought this for my brother when he announced his wife was pregnant. He's texted me about it three times since. Says it's the only thing he's read that actually prepared him."

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Ryan Hughes

Cardiff • Uncle & gift-giver

Why this guide stands apart

A side-by-side comparison with what else is out there

Baby Books
Online Forums
This Guide
Written specifically for dads
Sometimes
Evidence-based with citations
Rarely
Covers paternal mental health
Anecdotes
Practical, actionable advice
Some
Varies
Honest about uncertainty
Addresses relationship strain
Anecdotes
Quick to read and reference
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Dad of two Evidence-based approach 2,800+ readers

I wrote the guide I desperately needed - and couldn't find

When my wife told me she was pregnant with our first, I did what any reasonable person would do: I panicked quietly, said all the right things, and immediately started researching.

The books were useless - written for mums with dads as an afterthought. The apps were gimmicky. The forums were terrifying. And the advice from other dads? "You'll figure it out, mate."

I didn't want to "figure it out." I wanted to be prepared.

So I started writing everything down. What helped. What didn't. What I wish I'd known. I cross-referenced with research. I talked to other dads. I made every mistake so you don't have to.

"This is that guide. It's opinionated because generic advice is useless. It's evidence-based because you deserve to know what's actually proven. And it's honest about the hard parts - because pretending they don't exist helps no one."

Two kids later, I'm not a perfect dad. But I'm a prepared one. And that's made all the difference.

- The Dad Behind the Guide

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Not useful? Get every penny back. No questions, no awkwardness, no hoops. You've got 30 days to decide.

"Honestly expected to ask for a refund (I'm sceptical of everything). Ended up recommending it to three friends."

- Chris M., Newcastle

Questions before you buy

The honest answers

The full guide takes about 2 hours to read - less than a football match. But it's designed as a reference: read it once quickly, then dip back into specific chapters when you need them. The Complete tier also includes an audio version for commutes.

Probably, yes. Most baby books are written for mums - your questions, your fears, and your experience are different. This guide covers what she's going through (so you understand) AND what you're going through (so you're prepared).

90% of the guide applies regardless of your specific situation - the evidence on sleep, development, and mental health doesn't change. For edge cases, I've included notes where things might differ. Several readers have successfully used it for twins and as single dads.

No. It's practical, evidence-based, and honest - including about the parts that are hard. I cite actual research, not just vibes. If you want cheerleading, this isn't it. If you want to actually know what to do, this is.

The core advice is universal - babies are babies everywhere. Some specifics (NHS references, UK parental leave) are UK-focused, but the evidence-based guidance, practical hacks, and emotional content applies wherever you are. I have readers across the US, Australia, and Europe.

Ideally during pregnancy - before the third trimester. Read it once through to know what's coming, then use it as a reference when you hit each phase. The earlier you start, the more prepared you'll feel. But it's valuable at any stage of the first two years.

Then you get your money back. Full refund within 30 days, no questions asked, no awkward emails required. I only want your money if this actually helps you.

The mental health chapter. Most dads had no idea paternal postnatal depression was even a thing (it affects 1 in 10 new dads). Several have told me it prompted them to finally talk to someone or book a GP appointment. That alone makes this worth it.

Your baby doesn't wait.
Neither should your preparation.

Every dad figures it out eventually. The smart ones get a head start.

For less than two coffees, you get:

  • The complete guide: pregnancy through toddlerhood
  • 50+ practical hacks you'll actually use
  • Evidence-based advice you can trust at 3am
  • The confidence to handle whatever comes
  • 30-day money-back guarantee (zero risk)
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"You'll figure it out eventually. But why stumble through when you don't have to?"

- A Dad Who Wishes He'd Had This