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He's Having a Baby! - Top 10 Cool Products For New Dads

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Welcome New Dads

 

This page is a handpicked top 10 list of the coolest new gear for to be dads. Being a dad? There's nothing quite like it.

Here's My Story: It was Friday afternoon, I just had gotten off from my 9-5. You know that feeling. As Michael McDonald would say, "Sweet Freedom, Shine The Light On Me".

I got home and caught a glimpse of something odd out of the corner of my eye. A piece of notebook paper with words scrawled on it taped to the back door. NO SMOKING in big bold letters. I turned the knob and went inside. Read More

10. New Dad T-Shirts 

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My First Dad Shirt Light T-Shirt

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Daddy Gonna Be Dark T-Shirt

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9. Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller 

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Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller in Swift

Amazon Price: $169.88 (as of 07/27/2008)
List Price: $219.95

Love to listen to music when you run but worry about not hearing your child? Both of you can run to your favorite tunes with Music on the Move%uFFFD parent tray; just attach your own portable audio electronics, like ipod%uFFFD** and go. Jogging enthusiasts will appreciate its height-adjustable handle to maintain good running form and the unique rear disc brake makes for quick stops. And unlike many jogging strollers, when you're done exercising, the stroller folds upright for compact storage.

8. Be Prepared: Handbook for New Dads 

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Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads

Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 07/27/2008)
List Price: $14.00

Take your average guide for new mothers, chuck most of the stuff about breast feeding and ditch the deep background research and stats, then generously pepper with illustrations and burley humor and what do you have? Your average guide for new fathers. Be Prepared follows that template pretty closely, and that's really quite an acceptable thing. Yes, there's a bit too much emphasis here on broadly drawn manly stuff like changing a diaper at a ballgame, but there's also heaps of useful advice that's cleverly and efficiently presented for pops who, despite their best intentions, really aren't prepared to dig into encyclopedia-sized tomes. The basics (childproofing, bathing, feeding, entertaining) intermix with nifty sidebars (homemade bath toys, foods to never give your baby, exercises for dads) in easy-to-peruse chapters organized according to the age of the offspring up to age 1. There are more thorough how-to guides for new dads, but for most men moving into fatherhood, Be Prepared will fill the bill. --Steven Stolder

7. Baby Bjorn - Baby Carrier 

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BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Active - Black/Silver

Amazon Price: $85.97 (as of 07/27/2008)
List Price: $119.95

With its revolutionary design, the Baby Bjorn Active Carrier features increased back and shoulder support for both you and your child letting you carry your baby longer with greater comfort. The unique design allows breast feeding without removing baby. Multi-adjustable buckle keeps things comfortable as baby grows. Machine washable. Ages birth and up to 10 mos. and 8 to 25 lbs. Black/Silver or Sporty Black/Red.

6. Boppy Pillow 

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Boppy Bare Naked with Miracle Middle Pillow

Amazon Price: $24.72 (as of 07/27/2008)
List Price: $24.99

Boppy Bare Naked Voted the #1 baby product in America five years in a row, the Boppy Bare Naked will give your tired arms and neck a rest. Made for Everyone Big or small, moms or dads, everyone can use the Boppy Bare Naked while feeding baby. This award-winning pillow places the user in an ergonomically correct position reducing stress to the body. The new Miracle Middle panel stretches the width of the pillow to accomodate all sizes, while still keeping its shape throughout! It's not just for feeding; the Boppy pillow makes lying, playing, and learning to sit easier for your child. Dress the Bare Naked in one of the many stylish, soft Boppy Slipcovers. The pillow is completely machine washable, but a slipcover will extend the life of your Boppy. For a helping hand while nursing, order the Boppy Bare Naked today!

5. Unique Gothic Initial Onesies 

Personalized for your new bundle of joy

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4. Start Your Own Online T-Shirt Business 

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Believe me, you will need a little extra money coming in. Pampers and formula aren't cheap!

3. Wireless Portable Color Video Monitor 

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SVAT GX5201 Wireless Portable Video Monitor with 2.5-Inch LCD & Night Vision Security Camera (Color)

Amazon Price: $144.99 (as of 07/27/2008)
List Price: $219.99

SVAT's easy plug-and-play wireless video surveillance system allows you to monitor everything and anything, at a fraction of the cost of traditional surveillance systems. The GX5201 system has a high resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor that is loaded with features. The camera has a resolution of 360 TV lines, which provides crystal-clear images. Camera also has built-in audio and voice activation, as well as manually adjustable pan-and-tilt capabilities. The GX5201 is for indoor use, and has the option to be able to connect up to three separate indoor or outdoor cameras. This indoor color camera system is suitable for your everyday needs.

2. Black, White & Red Infant Stimulation Toys 

It's never to early to start learning

Black, White & Red Infant Stimulation TOY TRIO

Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/27/2008)
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Infant Stimulation Toy Trio Includes: Set of Black & White Foot Rattles 2 Panda Wrist Rattles & Set of Infant Stimulation Flashcards Black, White & Red Infant Stim Flashcards - "Smart Art for Babies" by Genius Baby Toys. High quality laminated flashcards, with complimentary hanging clip. Front features expressive baby faces and the back side features high contrast, black white and red infant stimulation graphics. Inlcludes complimentary travel clip for on-the-go. Researchers have discovered that infants not only prefer to look at high contrast graphics, but that such images can help: increase concentration skills stimulate the creation of synapses (brain cell connections) increase an infant's attention span calm and soothe a baby (when she is bored) enhance natural curiosity. Ages: Newborn and up.

1. Rockabye Baby! Rock Lullabies CD's 

Most Awesome Thing On The Internet For New Dads

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Watch Funny Baby Videos 

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New Dad Guestbook: Your Thoughts 

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spirituality

Great idea for a lens. Glad to see you offsetting all those cool squidoo MOMS.

Posted June 22, 2008

Susan52

What a beautiful, peaceful-looking baby! (Enjoy that now, my friend!) Congratulations!!

Posted February 12, 2008

ideadesigns

I love the funniest babies video from FHV! Was there 4 babies? Their laughter is contagious! Thanks for a great baby page!

Posted January 23, 2008

Susan52

Congratulations on your venture into parenthood! We have two who are grown up and I wouldn't change a thing. Best of luck with the online businesses. Being a stay-at-home mom was the best thing I ever did, and if you can become a stay-at-home dad, you will love it!

Posted December 10, 2007

Continued From Above... 

My Story

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Once inside I find my wife in the kitchen standing around by the sink. We exchanged the usual pleasantries and I began to question the unusual posting I'd seen outside. "Why do you think there would be no smoking in the house?" She asked. Perhaps, guests coming over later. Nope. My mind started turning over a few scenarios as to what the answer could be. And it finally landed on a conclusion, press pause and let me explain...

I hate to sound like Dragnet, but this had been the usual Friday. Work til about 3pm. We always got free lunch on Fridays, so very laid back. Nothing out of the ordinary. Status Quo, which by the way is a very nice 60's band. Looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend. The 48-hour getaway. Peaceful, like the gentle waves that tap the seashore in the night. We're having a baby! BAM! That popped in my mind as the logical reason to the NO SMOKING sign. That look, as my wife eyes and mine locked upon each others in gazing amazement as the reality began to take effect. I think the old comparsion to a ton of bricks.

I have started this website to offer back something that I trust will help someone along the way. After I found out the good news. I immediately began thinking how can I take steps towards eventually working at home everyday with a few keyboard clicks here and there and creating the time to become the cool Dad I had always wanted be. (Back To Top)
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I create unique designs for t-shirts, buttons, etc. at my online store - TheDesignWheel.com

I am also a new dad. When my wife told me that she was pregnant, I started searching for ways to make an income from the internet instead of my nine to five. I wanted to be able to stay at home more and spend time with our new child. Whose name is Audrey Della, by the way. I opened a store on Cafepress a few weeks later and have been designing and selling t-shirts ever since. Find out HOW YOU CAN DESIGN AND SELL YOUR OWN T-SHIRTS ONLINE

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