Becoming a father is a wondrous and sometimes confusing time for a man. How to deal with his partner's pregnancy can be astounding and intimidating. Men today are becoming more and more complex in their baby's development, every step of the way, and a gift dad to be is a great idea to get him started on the journey, rev up his excitement level and help put in order him for what is to come.
Masculine Diaper Bags
Sure, the diaper bags of the past have had only the mother in mind being adorned with flowers and cartoons. Nowadays, dad can tour in style with uPDAted diaper bags to fit his personality and he won't lose any machismo in the process. Solids, leather and canvas totes allow dad to relax and tour in reliance with his baby.
Books
There are any books on the market targeting new fathers. Some of these titles include:
-Throwaway Dads: The Myths and Barriers That Keep Men from Being the Fathers They Want to Be by Ross D. Parke and Armin Brott.
-What to Expect when Your Wife is increasing by Thomas Hill
-How Men Have Babies: The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide by Alan Thicke
-She's Having a Baby and I'm Having a Breakdown by James Douglas Barron
-The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and guidance for Dads to Be by Armin Brott and Jennifer Ash
-The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Baby Sling
There are baby carriers ready as a gift dad to be to make dad more comfortable in handling and transporting baby. These wraps are ready in masculine textures and colors so dad can be unavoidable in his abilities with the new baby.
Dvds
There are numerous Dvds on the market for new dads. If books are not his thing, purchasing a Dvd to help him out with labor logistics, the ins and outs of diapering, perhaps how to help coach his partner through giving birth would be a perfect gift.
T-Shirts
T-shirts tend to be a dad staple, so why not liven up his wardrobe with tasteful yet humorous and meaningful dad-to-be t-shirts with slogans and sayings? He will no doubt get a kick out of the gift and it will help instill a sense of humor when it comes to dealing with his new family.
Music
There are lots of Cd's ready that turn rock music into lullabies. What best gift to dad then a Cd of his beloved rock tunes fashioned just for baby? There are lullaby rock renditions for such guy favorites as Bob Marley, Green Day, Pink Floyd, Acdc, The Cure, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Radiohead. Just might be the perfect gift dad to be.
Gift Baskets
Why not select a sampling of everything? These days baby showers are incorporating not only the woman, but the man as well. Gift baskets can be purchased pre-made or created by the giver. Pick up a basket (with handles or without, doesn't matter much), some crinkle straw for filler and clear wrap found at any craft store to vacuum pack the goodies into one nice, neat package.
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