Holiday Gift for New Dads
Fatherhood can be an overwhelming experience, but like most things in life, it gets easier to deal with when you add a little knowledge! And when your learning is enhanced with humour, suddenly life doesn’t seem quite so out of control.
At least, that’s the theory behind Baby Barbells: The Dad’s Guide to Fitness and Fathering by Joshua Levitt, ND. This unique board book is nice and durable and fully able to withstand manhandling by an energetic youngster, but it’s not for baby…it’s for Dad!
Baby Barbells contains a fun collection of exercises for all Dad’s major muscle groups, and every single once involves Dad’s new bundle of joy as an integral part of the fun! With witty info about what the muscles are used for and fun facts about the body, getting in shape has never been so fun or provided such a valuable bonding experience!
But the book doesn’t just have value as a Dad-and-baby exercise guide. It also contains special Downtime sections that feature tips and advice for parenthood to help new Dads learns about everything from balancing work and family to calming a fussy baby. For a new dad that has just realized his life has been changed forever, it’s an invaluable source of information.
My husband really enjoyed Baby Barbells; he especially liked the arm and leg exercises and the fun, easy-to-read layout of the book itself. It made finding the right exercise a breeze and was also great for the times when he just wanted to quickly read a page or two in a spare minute.
Baby Barbells: The Dad’s Guide to Fitness and Fathering would make a fabulous gift for any father, but it is especially appropriate for the new dad. The book can be purchased online at Amazon.com, Borders and other select retailers, so visit the website to find a retailer near you and pick up a copy for a needy father on your Christmas list today!
ARV: $13.95
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Take as much time off as you can with your new baby…it’s a huge adjustment and time together will make it easier
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oops! I meant to say ….*It’s OK to walk away from the baby if you get frustrated…put baby in a safe place (Bed, Crib, Playpen) and take a breath,.. also Don’t feel bad about asking for help
Send as much time as you can with your child before you know it time will pass by and your child will be growing up fast.
Kathryn,
I have to admit I’ve used my kids as weight resistance from time to time. It’s not a serious workout but more like playtime. The giggling is non-stop as I lift the older one (she’s six) in over-head press style, while lifting the smaller one (she’s 3) for my biceps curls.
-Mitchell
Take time to get to know your baby while they’re still a baby…before you know it time will have passed and baby won’t be a baby anymore.
Help out as much as you can.
Best tip for dad: Compliment your wife – her look, her parenting skills – anything and everything.
Enjoy every minute of being a father – kids grow up fast!
Pitch in where needed. Holding Baby, cleaning house, burping etc.
my tip would be to never under estimate how sneaky kids are!!
Take off as much time as you can when the baby comes. You’ll regret missing out!
Give your baby’s mom lots of sleep to keep peace in the household <3
Be patient
Just relax enjoy the moments
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Get the pee pyramid, to stop squirts!
Love your wife more than your children and your children will always know you love them.
help the mommy
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