Guide book for father to be?

ktm_x · Feb 9th, 2010, 16:45 PM

Hello, I would like to buy a book for my OH. He doesn't seem to have a clue what the hell is going on with me so I feel this may help him.. any good titles?

elmaxie · Feb 9th, 2010, 16:48 PM

Hi!

I bought my hubby one but its a funny guided to babies but is very informative all the same.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby-Owners-...5751976&sr=8-1

I know there are so many on the market but i had a flick through and thought he would prefer something like this that puts a bit of humour into caring for a baby. Made it easier to read than the others I saw.

Hope you find one that will suit.

Emma.xx

Luke's_mummy · Feb 9th, 2010, 17:32 PM

I got my OH The Blokes Guide To Pregnancy... He thaught It Was Brilliant! I ended up enjoying it more than my books! xxx

lauraperrysan · Feb 9th, 2010, 17:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mummy2b17

I got my OH The Blokes Guide To Pregnancy... He thaught It Was Brilliant! I ended up enjoying it more than my books! xxx

this one is brilliant, got it for my oh, i've read it loads too, informative yet funny too xx

hivechild · Feb 11th, 2010, 21:23 PM

I bought the Baby Owner's Manual that elmaxie recommended for my hubby, along with this one which is really entertaining: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Prepared-...dp/0743251547/

I also got this one which is quite good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fathers-Alma...dp/0385426259/

girl friday · Feb 12th, 2010, 14:58 PM

I got DH this for Christmas:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Father-M...6004354&sr=1-1

It's written from a dad's point of view and explains about pregnancy as well as the first year with info on all sorts of things, including introducing a pet to the baby, routines, signs of postnatal depression and dealing with visitors when you first get home with the baby.

x

JennyOwens · Feb 13th, 2010, 15:18 PM

My husband bought From Here to Paternity when I was pregnant the first time. He really liked it and so I read it too and I found the couple really hateful and the book quite useless but it did seem to give my OH an insight into all the embarassing bits of pregnancy without me having to spell everything out to him...

Good luck - I would suggest letting him chose for himself though as he'll know what kind of books he likes...

Sarahkka · Feb 13th, 2010, 19:59 PM

We got the sequel to this one and my husband thought it was pretty good. Here's a link to the Expecting one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expectant-Fa...ref=pd_sim_b_5

Joyzerelly · Feb 13th, 2010, 20:39 PM

The BBC did a programme some time ago called 'he's having a baby' and there is a book of the same title. The reviews I've read on Amazon were all pretty good though I havent' bought it yet, it is the one I would buy. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hes-Having-B...6111354&sr=8-1 They have it at my local library too so OH might borrow it instead. SOme of the others, like 'a blokes guide to pregnancy' are reported to be a bit moronic and aimed at 'lads' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blokes-Guide...6111493&sr=8-1

Martz · Feb 15th, 2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Joyzerelly

The BBC did a programme some time ago called 'he's having a baby' and there is a book of the same title. The reviews I've read on Amazon were all pretty good though I havent' bought it yet, it is the one I would buy. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hes-Having-B...6111354&sr=8-1 They have it at my local library too so OH might borrow it instead. SOme of the others, like 'a blokes guide to pregnancy' are reported to be a bit moronic and aimed at 'lads' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blokes-Guide...6111493&sr=8-1

I've just ordered the He's having a baby book for my hubbi (to keep him amused if he has any spare tiem while in Afghanistan!) Bought it from play.com for £2.09 (used) not bad for a hardback book, thanks for the recommendation, will let you know my thoughts when it arrives! xx

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ktm_x Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 529	Guide book for father to be? Hello, I would like to buy a book for my OH. He doesn't seem to have a clue what the hell is going on with me so I feel this may help him.. any good titles?

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elmaxie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland. Posts: 3,207	Hi! I bought my hubby one but its a funny guided to babies but is very informative all the same. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby-Owners-...5751976&sr=8-1 I know there are so many on the market but i had a flick through and thought he would prefer something like this that puts a bit of humour into caring for a baby. Made it easier to read than the others I saw. Hope you find one that will suit. Emma.xx

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Luke's_mummy Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,571	I got my OH The Blokes Guide To Pregnancy... He thaught It Was Brilliant! I ended up enjoying it more than my books! xxx

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hivechild Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,518	I bought the Baby Owner's Manual that elmaxie recommended for my hubby, along with this one which is really entertaining: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Prepared-...dp/0743251547/ I also got this one which is quite good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fathers-Alma...dp/0385426259/

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girl friday AutoSignup (SAAB) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 686	I got DH this for Christmas: http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Father-M...6004354&sr=1-1 It's written from a dad's point of view and explains about pregnancy as well as the first year with info on all sorts of things, including introducing a pet to the baby, routines, signs of postnatal depression and dealing with visitors when you first get home with the baby. x

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JennyOwens Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nr Taunton, Somerset Posts: 185	My husband bought From Here to Paternity when I was pregnant the first time. He really liked it and so I read it too and I found the couple really hateful and the book quite useless but it did seem to give my OH an insight into all the embarassing bits of pregnancy without me having to spell everything out to him... Good luck - I would suggest letting him chose for himself though as he'll know what kind of books he likes...

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Sarahkka Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 8,748	We got the sequel to this one and my husband thought it was pretty good. Here's a link to the Expecting one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expectant-Fa...ref=pd_sim_b_5

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Feb 13th, 2010, 20:39 PM	#9
Joyzerelly Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Glorious England Posts: 1,492	The BBC did a programme some time ago called 'he's having a baby' and there is a book of the same title. The reviews I've read on Amazon were all pretty good though I havent' bought it yet, it is the one I would buy. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hes-Having-B...6111354&sr=8-1 They have it at my local library too so OH might borrow it instead. SOme of the others, like 'a blokes guide to pregnancy' are reported to be a bit moronic and aimed at 'lads' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blokes-Guide...6111493&sr=8-1

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