As a single parent.
2007-02-01 08:35:37 · 14 answers · asked by spike377 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes he can. My friend did just that after his gf was paralyzed in a auto accident 3 days after her baby was born. She was in the hospital for 194 days and he took care of the child all that time by himself and when she came home he took care of her and the baby too. You can do what you need to do.
2007-02-01 08:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. I dated a guy once that was doing it. The mother left him with the baby when the baby was 1 month old for another guy. The little girl was two then and he took care of her. It was very difficult for him though. He also owned his own business and he was stressed out all the time. You can do it!
2007-02-01 16:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course you can!!! The only thing the baby wont get is breastmilk but who needs it anyways!!! LoL My son is 4 weeks old now and he has been on formula since birth and if anything were to happen to me i would have no doubts my fiance could do this all on his own!!! Anyway good luck and i give you props for stepping up to the plate and being a good man!!! (they are hard to find) All the best
2007-02-01 16:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. A man is just as capable of raising a child as a woman is. Women used to die in childbirth all the time, and who do you think raised those babies?
2007-02-01 16:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by tabithap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can he? He can, but an infant really needs a nurturing influence. On the other hand, as kids get older, they need a steady, authority figure. Typically, that's a mom and then a dad, respectively.
2007-02-01 16:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by MithrilHawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is dedicated to giving the child the best care possibel and willing to seek advice from others with some experience, when why not.
2007-02-01 16:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course he can...instead of breastfeeding he can use formula. Otherwise ther is no reason why he can't raise the baby.
2007-02-01 17:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad did it successfully. If he's unsure of himself, he can take all sorts of parenting classes. The first step would be to check with your local YMCA to see what classes they offer or if they can refer you to one.
2007-02-01 16:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not ? Actually that is a question the "guy" needs to ask himself
2007-02-01 16:46:58 · answer #9 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he can... instead of breastmilk use fomual just as good. might need some help at time b ut even two parents need help! good luck
2007-02-01 16:39:09 · answer #10 · answered by impala400sb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋