Everything you need to know from pregnancy to age two. Nothing you don't. Written by a dad who's been there.
"Every resource I found talked to me like I was an optional extra in my own child's life."
- Tom, reader from ManchesterThis is the guide I wish existed when I became a dad. Here's why it actually helps:
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the moment you find out to your child's second birthday
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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"Honestly expected to ask for a refund (I'm sceptical of everything). Ended up recommending it to three friends."
- Chris M., NewcastleThe 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.
Every dad figures it out eventually. The smart ones get a head start.
"You'll figure it out eventually. But why stumble through when you don't have to?"
- A Dad Who Wishes He'd Had This