He's having a baby! Gear up dad!
This page is a handpicked top 10 list of the coolest gear for new dads. Scroll down through the list plus read my story.
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
9. Be Prepared: Handbook for New Dads
Read up now, before it's go time
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 12/18/2009)![]()
List Price: $15.00
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
8. Boppy Bare Naked Pillow
Get comfortable
Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillow
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/18/2009)![]()
List Price: $29.99
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!
7. Baby Bjorn - Baby Carrier
Tote that baby
BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Active - Black/Silver
Amazon Price: $95.86 (as of 12/18/2009)![]()
List Price: $129.95
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. "With My Daddy" Cool Music Baby Onesies
I listen to " " with my daddy
5. Start Your Own Online T-Shirt Business
I did, for free
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Design And Sell Your Own T-Shirts Online
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Have you ever had an idea for a t-shirt? And thought you could make some real money selling them if you only had a way to do it? How much would it cost? How and where do I get started? I wondered the same thing about a year ago. Then, I found the ans...
4. Recaro Italian Car Seats
These people make racecar seats
Recaro Signo G2 Convertible Child Safety Car Seat, Carbon
Amazon Price: $252.84 (as of 12/18/2009)![]()
List Price: $299.99
Recaro Signo Convertible Car Seat offers the latest safety protection like energy-absorbing EPS foam, deep side wings and an excellent fit for children weighing 5 to 70 pounds over the age of one year. Due to its outstanding versatility, it provides the perfect platform on which to watch your child grow. It has height-adjustability which offers optimum safety for toddlers and young children. As soon as your child outgrows the 5-point harness and seat cushion, you can remove them, converting the young Signo into a booster seat. It has a rear and forward facing, latch system with adjustable harness locations and top tether. The seat is made of hand washable fabric. This car seat has side impact protection system.
3. MobiCam Baby Video Monitoring System
No need to get up
Mobi MobiCam Audio Video Baby Monitoring System
Amazon Price: $93.00 (as of 12/18/2009)![]()
List Price: $149.95
The MobiCam AV features a 2" extra large high resolution display. The audio/video output allows monitor connection to TV or to the optional Internet Kit. Enjoy clear sound and picture for the nursery, home, or office. Night vision display up to 25'. It is expandable to two cameras. This transmission range up to 300' indoors. Battery or AC operation.
2. Research Learning Toys
Get them learning early
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Top Childrens Learning Toys
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What learning gift to get your little one can be a very tough question to answer. Browse this hand picked list of the most educational most popular children's learning toys for 2009. A learning toy for Christmas is a great way to start your...
1. Rockabye Baby! Music Collection
Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Lullabies? Yes.
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Rockabye Baby CD Collection
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The Rockabye Baby! CD collection transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The soothing sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, mellotron, and other instruments will lull your baby into a sweet slumber.
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Rockabye Baby MP3 Downloads
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The Rockabye Baby! MP3 collection transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The soothing sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, mellotron, and other instruments will lull your baby into a sweet slumber.
More Cool Baby Stuff
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Personalized Sesame Street Christmas Gifts
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Who doesn't love Sesame Street? I watched it as a child 25 years ago and now that I have my own daughter I love watching it with her. I love remembering all the classic characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, a...
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Cajun Children's Stories
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Below you'll find a hand picked collection of children's cajun books perfect for any child. From unique stories like no other to fairy tales you've heard before but never with Cajun Style. These featured selections are proudly offered from Amazon, th...
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10 Cute Little Baby Costumes
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Costume Kingdom is the world's newest, and most exciting, costume and accessory etailer. Costume Kingdom is your year-round source for infant, children and adult costumes, teen, and couples costumes; even pet and mascot costumes. Costume Kingdom also...
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Mister Rogers Memorabilia
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This is the finest collection of Mr. Rogers T-Shirts, Books, Music, And Toys that Amazon.com has to offer. All hand picked. If it's from Mister Rogers Neighborhood, it's here. Browse this page to find something unique for yourself from your childhood...
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Unique Baby Onesie Gifts
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Having a baby is a special time in anyone's life. Our first just turned 14 months. I will never be the same. Below you'll find our very unique baby onesies featuring from my online store, DesignWheel-Unique T-Shirts & Gifts. These unique baby onesies...
New Dad Guestbook: Your Thoughts
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- Dreadmoc Dreadmoc Nov 21, 2009 @ 10:38 am
- my wife and I have 3 kids and they are 3,2, and 1 years old I liked your lens.I need books on everything!
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- jfield jfield Nov 5, 2008 @ 9:05 am
- Love that you don't forget the dads. I've always thought that they should get a baby shower, too. After all, it takes two!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Sep 7, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
- Terrific lens - love it! Hope you're enjoying your new little one. Blessings from a SquidAngel!
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- nyfamily5 nyfamily5 Aug 28, 2008 @ 6:27 am
- Awesome lens, gearing towards Dad is a great idea!! Love it!
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- Dr_Joe Dr_Joe Aug 11, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
- Very informative.
Great lens. Rated it 5 stars.
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- Aug 6, 2008 @ 7:49 pm
- Hello JDWheeler! You must been a proud dad when you had been expecting your baby..of course, from the mother! lol!!! Everybody must have been proud of you with the things you've created and you have this lens of yours to prove it. At one time, I also made some endeavor to create many different designs for checks like Happy Bunny personal checks and you know who was my inspiration was? My daughter and she's now 2 years old! Thanks for sharing this lens! You're a great Dad!
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- AshleyAnnRyan AshleyAnnRyan Aug 4, 2008 @ 11:42 pm
- Hi Mr. Wheeler, I like your lens!! 5 stars for sure. Thanks for joining "parenting on squidoo" group. I am featuring your lens!
Ashley
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- spirituality spirituality Jun 22, 2008 @ 2:54 am
- Great idea for a lens. Glad to see you offsetting all those cool squidoo MOMS.
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- Susan52 Susan52 Feb 12, 2008 @ 9:38 am
- What a beautiful, peaceful-looking baby! (Enjoy that now, my friend!) Congratulations!!
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- ideadesigns ideadesigns Jan 23, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
- I love the funniest babies video from FHV! Was there 4 babies? Their laughter is contagious! Thanks for a great baby page!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Dec 10, 2007 @ 11:10 am
- 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!
Continued From Above...
the rest of the story
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)
by JDWheeler
J.D. is a graphic designer for Sticker Town & DesignWheel, Squidoo Lensmaster, Blogger, Member of BlueFridays.Org
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