Help any new or expecting father become the coolest, smartest, and most prepared dad around with Show Dad How, a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to everything a dad needs to know from conception through baby’s first year. For dads who are excited to be involved with their new baby, but might not quite know where to start, Show Dad How is an ideal resource. From practical to playful, 156 awesome things every new father needs to know--one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative, often hilariously illustrated, step-by-step activities, dads-to-be learn how to do dozens of useful (and fascinating and important and sometimes surprisingly fun) tasks, including: - Preparing to impregnate - Recognizing the signs of pregnancy - Childproofing a home - Delivering a baby in the subway - Handling diaper disasters - Making bath time fun - Inventing a fairy tale - Mixing formula the right way - Making baby laugh . . . and much, much more. Presented in the bold visual style of the award-winning Show Me How series, drawing on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, this is a innovative reference book that can and will be enjoyed as a work of art and as a quirky, thoughtful gift. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Dad How is a real-life resource that can turn dad into an expert in any situation, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.
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TO BABY’S FIRST YEAR
SHAWN BEAN
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go for a game-show birth deliver during the apocalypse decipher newborn markings marvel at newborn tricks announce the news by air make a halftime proclamation toast to your new baby
inform the neighborhood keep visits short and sweet introduce baby to pets hold a baby swaddle a baby identify baby personalities read baby’s cues hang with a hipster dad spot a nervous dad chill with an eco dad play with a big-kid dad
be good to mom give mom a break use a phone to be a better dad
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know you’re ready prepare to impregnate get in position to conceive try for a boy
try for a girl comprehend conception identify the signs of pregnancy receive the news
survive couvade syndrome demystify your brain
be a superdad expect body changes read a sonogram track baby development make a 40-week plan power through the market help curb cravings enjoy some alone time together serve a mocktail
book a babymoon draw her a bath select an aphrodisiac
do it while pregnant write a daddy bucket list stencil with style prep the nursery make wooden blocks make a mobile light up the nursery baby-proof a home announce the news create a baby blog pick a stroller or carrier customize your car name your baby find a pediatrician make your baby stand out create a custom iron-on connect with unborn baby spot the approach of labor dress for the hospital pack for the hospital make a delivery plan
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prep
baby care
pregnancy
planning
fun and
games
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help baby crawl
encourage walking
make baby laugh
play peekaboo
stimulate early vision
tackle tummy time
shape up with a sit-up
practice the rollover
execute an elbow stand
work out the wheelbarrow
enjoy a daddy playdate
suit up for the playground
build language skills
teach baby sign language
play airplane make time for ticktock make household items fun hang out with baby conquer a ninja obstacle course observe movement milestones take a spring stroll
have fun in the summer sun fall into autumn adventure
go for a winter wander serve green eggs and ham
go on an animal cracker safari snack on a pita pizza create fun gelatin shapes mold some mud pies
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rig a phone as a baby monitor
use your phone to escape
offer nursing support
minimize spit-ups
burp a baby
mix formula the right way
store and thaw breast milk
bottle-feed your baby
deal with a diaper change
decipher baby’s poo
stock your diaper bag
handle diaper disasters
use baby stuff in everyday life
sponge-bathe a newbor n
bathe a baby clip nails safely prevent diaper rash dress a baby remove stubborn stains soup up your stroller stock the trunk travel by plane distract baby at the store entertain baby in an audience keep baby calm in a long line put baby to work at the office fake a clean house make a baby mop
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fake a fantastic dinner dine out with baby deal with a fussy eater soothe a crying baby troubleshoot an infant’s sleep set a bedtime routine fake it through the day get fit anywhere love the stroller lunge practice peekaboo crunches build your biceps with baby twist with your toddler reimagine romance get back to doing it
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build a sand castle make bathtime fun paint in the snow paint with baby food grow and learn with bubbles create a craft stick puzzle build boxcars and more make your own book read a book together invent a fairy tale make shadow puppets build a time capsule draw a treasure map
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I am a father, and that means nothing I am a dad, and that means everything Anyone can be a father, and anyone has for about 50,000 years (fertility is the only requirement) But being a dad requires a much higher level of perseverance, dedication, and excellence There are musicians, and there are stars There are soldiers, and there are warriors There are fathers, and there are dads
Darth Vader said, “Luke, I am your father.” He didn’t say, “Luke, I am your dad.”
To help convert more fathers to dads, I created a book specifically for us Why? Because moms and dads come into the parenting
process in completely different ways The mother-baby connection
begins long before the water breaks Mom makes conscious
diet and lifestyle decisions during the conception and
gestation periods For dad, the connection largely begins
in the delivery room In other words, when the baby is
born, dad is on Day 1, and mom is on Day 462
a note from shawn
power through the market deliver a baby in the subway
write a daddy bucket list
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Because dad is on his own journey, he needs his
own guidebook—but not one of those parenting
tomes with hundreds of pages of tiny type
And so Show Dad How, packed with
easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations, was born
(Natural delivery, by the way No epidural or c-section needed.)
This is the book I wish I had when my first kid was born You
no longer have to worry about what your wife can eat when
she’s pregnant (#16), what it takes to baby-proof a home
(#30), or what to pack for the hospital (#42) But this book
goes well beyond the basics Do you know how to rig a phone
as a baby monitor? We can help (#72) Wish you had a color
chart for your baby’s poops? We thought you’d never ask
(#81) Is she going into labor on the subway? We can help with
that too (#48) From mixing formula (#77) to making a daddy
bucket list (#24), Show Dad How has you covered
My grandfather didn’t go to the hospital during my father’s
delivery My father sat in the waiting room when I was born I
held my wife’s leg as my sons, Jackson and Tanner, came into the
world The modern dad is still evolving, and needs information
and enlightenment to keep doing so Think of Show Dad How
as an illustrated instruction manual for the second most
important job in the history of mankind
mix formula the right way
rig a phone as a baby monitor
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Go on safa r i.
Add animal cr acker s.
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A r r ange f inger foods.
go on an animal cr acker safa r i
Pour into ungr eased pan R efr iger ate until set Cut and r emove shapes Eat and enjoy Mix juice and gelatin Heat addi tional juice Combine juices S tir until gelatin dissolves.
Ba ke, slice, and ser ve Get sill y wi th toppings.
Spr inkle on cheese.
Spr ead sauce on pi t as.
cr eate fun gelatin shapes
snack on a pi t a pizza ser ve gr een eggs and ham
Ser ve wi th chopped ham.
Cook thor oug hl y.
Add gr eens; scr amble.
Mix eggs wi th food color ing.
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1 c (240 ml) juice
remove stubborn stains
how to use this book
In the pages that follow, virtually every piece of essential infor mation
is presented graphically In most cases the pictures do, indeed, tell the
whole story In some cases though, you’ll need a little extra infor mation
to get it done right Here’s how we present those facts.
MEASUREMENTS When measurements matter, find them right in the box
ZOOMS These little circles
zoom in on a step’s important
details, or depict the step’s
crucial “don’ts.”
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Check out the timer to lear n how much time a relatively short task takes
2–3min
SAFETY NOTES When doing the ac tivities in this book, always take care to ensure that you and your child are safe Keep these guidelines in mind:
• During and after pregnancy, Mom should consult a physician before attempting any activity involving physical exer tion, or whenever her condition could impair or limit her ability to engage
in an activity Stay conscious of her limits and help out with strenuous tasks
• Do not leave your child unattended, even for a brief moment, during any activity Be particularly cautious when participating in any activity involving water because of the risk of drowning
• Keep small items, such as coins and candy, out of baby’s reach Any item smaller than 1¾ inches (4.5 cm), even a latex balloon or piece of paper, is a choking hazard A good rule of thumb: if it can fit through a toilet paper roll, it is not safe for play
• Also make sure that any string is no longer than 7 inches (18 cm) Never leave your baby unattended with ribbons or strings, as they could pose a str angulation hazard
• Before tr ying an ac tivity, assess whether it’s appropriate for your child’s level of development Use writing and crafts materials that are nontoxic and have been approved for your child’s age
• See #30 for tips on making your home safer for baby; for example, remove crib mobiles once your baby can push up onto hands and knees
All infor mation in this book has been carefully researched and fact-checked However, the publisher makes no war ranty, express or implied, that the infor mation is appropriate for every (or any!) individual, situation, or purpose, and assumes no responsibility for er rors or omissions You assume the risk and full responsibility for all your actions, and the publishers will not be held responsible for any loss or damage
of any sort, whether consequential, incidental, special, or otherwise that may result from the infor mation presented Just between us, though, you’re probably safe inventing a fairy tale (#153)
CROSS-REFERENCES When one
thing just leads to another, we’ll
point it out Follow the links for
related or interesting infor mation
The calendar shows how many days, weeks, or months an activity requires
Look to the ther mometer to lear n the temperature needed for a given action
Repeat the depicted action the designated number of times
Phew—fumes! Open a window before perfor ming this activity
Follow the * symbol to lear n more about the how and why
of the given step
TOOLS Everything you’ll need
to perfor m an activity appears
in the toolbars Having a hard
time deciphering an item? Tur n
to the tools glossary in the
back of the book
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