What advice can you give to a first time father?

Answer 1

Do the little things without having to be asked. Take over as often as possible so the new mom can get her rest. Let the new mom have a day out to do whatever she wants (me time) so that she doesn't get overwhelmed and become discontented.
Change diapers, Get the baby in the middle of the night, bring her drinks if she is nursing, take the baby for walks. In short...Take Initiative.

Answer 2

I'm a women, so I'll give the advice that I would want from my little ones dad.
1- You are no longer number 1, your not even number 2. Be grateful for that. It is a great thing.
2- Be a Dad and a Father. Always be involved, from the very start.
3- Read to your child, most moms do that, but I think it means a lot to have a dad do it(I'm a daddy's girl)
4- If you are still with your girl, or your married, stand by her. Do everything you can for her, she's the reason your going to have this beautiful baby.
5- LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
It can get tiring, but it is all well worth it. I could write you a page if I knew what you are really looking for. The best advice, is just to be there for your child. Good Luck, and Congratulations!!!

Answer 3

always be home on time if not early. Your wife will need all the help she can get. Spend time with your child one on one. Don't be jealous of the mother child relationship. Your time will come when you are the favourite parent. If you make a mistake like yell AT a child when it turns out they didn't deserve it then apologise just as they are expected to. And in the beggining you wife will be tired. Cook, clean and take the baby for a walk so the mum can rest.

Answer 4

***yep - read books - I recommend James Dobson PhD - He has a wealth of material for you.***

Listen to that guy. Dr. Dobson's book, Raising Boys I believe it is called is absolutely brilliant. I know you probably don't want to take the time to go get a book and want an answer on here- but this issue is so complex and complicated that that can't be realitically done. I urge you to go get this book, do it for your son. Sincerely, it is absolutely fantastic. Here is a link
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780842352666&itm=8

Ignore the people's comments that rate it poorly; they are taking what he has written and improperly perceived what he is saying. The person who, for example, insists that Dr. Dobson is saying to not let a child play with kitchennets because they'll turn out gay is simply not true. If I remember correctly, it was a part of a letter a homosexual boy sent in to him, or something along the lines of that. This is a great book, go out and get it PLEASE

Answer 5

Always be there, No matter what. Your wife-g/f will need lots of help. Learn to hold your breath when changing diapers. Remember that its ok for the Father to be up every 2 hours to get a bottle too..

Father of 2 teenagers

Answer 6

From a mommy who has really watched her husband change alot through being a dad for 9 1/2 years. He gets better every day. Learn and pray for patience and you can never spend too much time with your child. And don't forget to make your wife feel special and tell her what she is good at as a mom.

Answer 7

I'm a father of four...and the most important virtue you can have is patience. Everything that your child will ever do will be normal. If you maintained a buffer and laugh at most of the things they do, encluding tantrums you will be a fabulous father like myself.

I know that I am not perfect and it's imposible to raise perfect children.

Answer 8

Always be there for them. Spend quality time with them. Always listen to them and look at them when they are talking (don't be distracted by TV or other things). Support them in whatever they chose to do in school - - - - go to their ballgames or cheerleading practices. Don't expect them to be perfect and let them know that. Just tell them to do their best. Say "I love you" often and hug them, even if it's a boy and he's a teenager. Put family first . . . ALWAYS.

And always show respect and love to their mother in front of them. With divorce running rampant these days, try your very best to make the marriage work as the years go by so that your children can have both parents to raise them. That's very important, in my opinion.

Answer 9

I hope you help change diaper and feed baby during midnight, so I can sleep more.. Maybe it's the best you can do for the meantime.

Are you saying your wife just gave birth , that mean your'e "a first time father"? Am I correct?

Answer 10

Try to be around as possible. Really appreciate and cherish the first few years since it is the most important for parent bonding. You can never have too many onesies, burp rags, or bottles.
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