Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg (English) Paper

Description: Be Prepared by Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden A parenting guide for new dads likens fatherhood to a wilderness expedition and offers survival advice for such challenges as making an emergency diaper, warming a baby bottle on top of a car engine, and assembling a breast pump. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An indispensable survival manual for men entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad. Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: -Change a baby at a packed sports stadium -Create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear -Stay awake (or at least upright) at work -Babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat -Construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere. Author Biography Gary Greenberg is a writer and supervising producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, where hes worked for twenty-one years. Hes 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). Shes 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. Table of Contents Contents Introduction The First Week What Your Newborn Wont Look Like What Your Newborn Will Look Like Newborn Party Tricks Handing Over the Baby You Are the A.V. Club Why Your Partner May Not Be Functioning Properly Breast vs. Bottle Bidding Farewell to the Breast The Joy of Burping The Basic Change Your Newborn and Your Pet How to Entertain a Newborn O-3 Months The First-Month Slump Moms and Mood Swings Scrubbing Your Sprout Coping with Crying Wrestling the Breast Pump Bottles Up! Sleeping Like a Baby Returning to Work Reading Sports Illustrated to Your Baby A Guys Guide to Strollers The Infant Ensemble 4-6 Months Your Mental Health Resuming a Sex Life? Protecting Your Back Circuit Training Your Baby Tethering Everything to the Baby Temperature Taking Tactics Getting Medicine into a Baby Soothing the Teether Be Prepared for Outings Great Outings 4-6 Months Driving and Crying Using the Baby as a Prop Breastfeeding in Public Starting Solid Foods Effective Diaper Disposal Skill Builders 4-6 Months 7-9 Months Sleeping Through the Night Going Mobile Babyproofing Removing a Foreign Object from the VCR The Terrible Tube? Great Outings 7-9 Months Skill Builders 7-9 Months Babies and Language The Secret Meaning of Peek-a-Boo The Big Bath First Haircut 10-12 Months Eating Like a Person Babies and Restaurants Great Outings 10-12 Months Skill Builders 10-12 Months The Decoy Drawer Rigging Emergency Diapers Advanced Changing Maneuvers f0 Making Your Baby Laugh Babies and Airplanes Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn How to Neutralize a Runner Camping with Your Cub The First Birthday Party The New Years Panda Conclusion Acknowledgments Index About the Authors Review "If youre a new dad, keep a copy of Be Prepared by your bedside. Its funny, informative, and -- lets be honest -- its not like youre going to be sleeping anyway." --Paul Reiser, New York Times bestselling author of Babyhood Long Description An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood,Be Preparedis loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.Finally, a book that teaches men all the things theyreallyneed to know about fatherhood...including how to: Review Quote Paul ReiserNew York Timesbestselling author ofBabyhoodIf youre a new dad, keep a copy ofBe Preparedby your bedside. Its funny, informative, and -- lets be honest -- its not like youre going to be sleeping anyway. Details ISBN0743251547 Author Jeannie Hayden Short Title BE PREPARED Language English ISBN-10 0743251547 ISBN-13 9780743251549 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2004 DOI 10.1604/9780743251549 Imprint Simon and Schuster Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2004-06-21 NZ Release Date 2004-06-21 UK Release Date 2004-06-21 Pages 229 Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Publication Date 2004-06-21 Subtitle A Practical Handbook for New Dads DEWEY 306.8742 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2625093;

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