Until you
settle in and get your confidence back, it can be unnerving -
especially for fathers. Help them get comfortable with their kids with
these ten Daddy must-haves:
1. Daddy Diaper Bag:
You
probably
carry either a designer or a femininely designed diaper bag.
Don't make your man carry the same one! Get him a manly bag for his
days taking the kids out. Believe me, it's a small thing, but it will
make a difference.
2. Book: Think "What to Expect
When
You're
Expecting" but funny, and for a man. This book "She's Having a Baby and
I'm Having a Breakdown" will give him a comical view of what's
happening ... and proof that others have been through it, and even
survived!
3. Carrier:
Let's be real, there
is
nothing sexier than
a man at the park, store, or anywhere - with a baby in a carrier. And
it's a way for Dad to bond with baby that's different than just holding
her. This carrier is perfect!
4. Sports Toy:
What's
the
best
way
to get Dad comfortable playing with your kids? Get him in the right
element! Nothing is better than this Lil Champs Sports Center. He can
teach baby to shoot basketball, score a touchdown, and hit a baseball
all in one! And it's perfectly baby-sized.
5. The Medicator: Just
ask your husband to give your baby medicine for the first time and
he'll look at you like you're crazy! Make it easy for him with this
pacifier and medicine dropper all in one. Just poor in the medicine,
give it to baby, and they practically medicate themselves.
6. Thermometer:
Another
difficult task is taking the baby's temperature
for the first time. Honestly, this is no fun for Moms or Dads! You can
forget the rectal thermometer for sure. An easy one-second ear
thermometer is an easy win and a great way to get Dad involved in some
of the less pleasurable tasks.
7. Tall Stroller:
Get
a
lightweight
stroller that comes with tall handlebars so Dads don't have
to break their backs pushing the little ones around. Make sure it is
sporty, has a big storage basket, and easily pushes with just one hand.
8. Team Spirit
Pacifier: Your
baby
probably uses a pacifier, right? Get a special one for Dad times ...
pick his favorite team!
9.
Toddler Tractor: Boy or girl, they all love ride on
toys! Get this
toddler tractor and Dad will love it because it's not totally baby
designed and the baby will love it for the same reasons!
10. Car
Organizer: Does your man have a thing about a clean car? If so, grab a
car organizer and fill it with all the little things he might need:
diapers, wipes, antiseptic, band-aids, extra socks, whatever you can
think of! He'll love the lack of clutter and be thrilled to know he has
all he needs.
