Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Jun 2008 · Simon and Schuster
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HALF A MILLION NEW DADS CAN’T BE WRONG!
Fully updated for the digital age, the 20th anniversary edition of the bestselling Be Prepared is the must-have survival guide for men entering the trenches of fatherhood. A generation of kids was raised on the original, and the new edition is packed fuller than your diaper bag with essential info, ingenious tips, and fascinating insights into the infant mind (spoiler: they’re lunatics).
Welcome to the brotherhood of fatherhood! Sure, you’re anxious. But have no fear. Within these pages, you’ll find all the tools you need to understand, nurture, and troubleshoot your tiny little sprout. Taking you from your baby’s birth to their first birthday party, you’ll learn:
-the secret meaning of peek-a-boo
-how to conjure a burp
-breast pump assembly
-why babies have giant heads
-ways to stay fit using the baby as a kettlebell
-how to change a diaper at a packed sports stadium
…and much more.
Filled with hundreds of illustrations, helpful diagrams, and detailed instructions, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, drool-encrusted fathers everywhere.
Fully updated for the digital age, the 20th anniversary edition of the bestselling Be Prepared is the must-have survival guide for men entering the trenches of fatherhood. A generation of kids was raised on the original, and the new edition is packed fuller than your diaper bag with essential info, ingenious tips, and fascinating insights into the infant mind (spoiler: they’re lunatics).
Welcome to the brotherhood of fatherhood! Sure, you’re anxious. But have no fear. Within these pages, you’ll find all the tools you need to understand, nurture, and troubleshoot your tiny little sprout. Taking you from your baby’s birth to their first birthday party, you’ll learn:
-the secret meaning of peek-a-boo
-how to conjure a burp
-breast pump assembly
-why babies have giant heads
-ways to stay fit using the baby as a kettlebell
-how to change a diaper at a packed sports stadium
…and much more.
Filled with hundreds of illustrations, helpful diagrams, and detailed instructions, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, drool-encrusted fathers everywhere.
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4.2
6 reviews
Drew Heverin
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June 10, 2018
There is a lot of practical advice our there for new dads, but the humor in this one makes the overwhelming first year easier to handle. Also, the illustrations are a nice touch of ridiculous fun
Uloy De Leon
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June 2, 2023
帕克😑 。平台我就是疯狂的闪闪发光刚刚哈哈哈哈你就哈哈哈哈经济呢含蓄不喜欢
Bill Ettinger
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November 28, 2016
Been there done it.
About the author
Gary Greenberg is a writer and supervising producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he’s worked for twenty-one years. He’s the author of the national bestsellers The Pop-Up Book of Phobias and Be Prepared (with Jeannie Hayden), as well as The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares and Self-Helpless (with Jonathan Bines).
Jeannie Hayden is the author of the national bestseller Be Prepared (with Gary Greenberg). She’s an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer whose client list includes Nickelodeon and the American Museum of Natural History. She is also an accomplished fine artist. You can find her oil paintings at JeannieHayden.com.
Jeannie Hayden is the author of the national bestseller Be Prepared (with Gary Greenberg). She’s an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer whose client list includes Nickelodeon and the American Museum of Natural History. She is also an accomplished fine artist. You can find her oil paintings at JeannieHayden.com.
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