SHOW DAD
HOW
SHOW DAD
HOW
THE NEW DAD’S GUIDE
TO BABY’S FIRST YEAR
SHAWN BEAN
be a superdad during labor
learn the phases of labor
understand vaginal birth
understand a c-section
deliver a baby in the subway
engage in an elevator delivery
make a musical entrance
go for a game-show birth
deliver during the apocalypse
decipher newborn markings
marvel at newborn tricks
announce the news by air
make a halftime proclamation
toast to your new baby
inform the neighborhood
keep visits short and sweet
introduce baby to pets
hold a baby
swaddle a baby
identify baby personalities
read baby’s cues
hang with a hipster dad
spot a nervous dad

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deal
know you’re ready
prepare to impregnate
get in position to conceive
try for a boy
try for a girl
comprehend conception
identify the signs of pregnancy
receive the news
survive couvade syndrome
demystify your brain
be a superdad
expect body changes
read a sonogram
track baby development
make a 40-week plan
power through the market
help curb cravings
enjoy some alone time together
serve a mocktail
book a babymoon
draw her a bath
select an aphrodisiac
do it while pregnant
write a daddy bucket list
stencil with style
prep the nursery

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go for a winter wander
serve green eggs and ham
go on an animal cracker safari
snack on a pita pizza
create fun gelatin shapes
mold some mud pies
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rig a phone as a baby monitor
use your phone to escape
offer nursing support
minimize spit-ups
burp a baby
mix formula the right way
store and thaw breast milk
bottle-feed your baby
deal with a diaper change
decipher baby’s poo
stock your diaper bag
handle diaper disasters
use baby stuff in everyday life
sponge-bathe a newbor n
bathe a baby
clip nails safely
prevent diaper rash
dress a baby
remove stubborn stains
soup up your stroller
stock the trunk
travel by plane
distract baby at the store
entertain baby in an audience
keep baby calm in a long line

get back to doing it
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build a sand castle
make bathtime fun
paint in the snow
paint with baby food
grow and learn with bubbles
create a craft stick puzzle
build boxcars and more
make your own book
read a book together
invent a fairy tale
make shadow puppets
build a time capsule
draw a treasure map
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This is the book I wish I had when my first kid was born. You
no longer have to worry about what your wife can eat when
she’s pregnant (#16), what it takes to baby-proof a home
(#30), or what to pack for the hospital (#42). But this book
goes well beyond the basics. Do you know how to rig a phone
as a baby monitor? We can help (#72). Wish you had a color
chart for your baby’s poops? We thought you’d never ask
(#81). Is she going into labor on the subway? We can help with
that too (#48). From mixing formula (#77) to making a daddy
bucket list (#24), Show Dad How has you covered.
My grandfather didn’t go to the hospital during my father’s
delivery. My father sat in the waiting room when I was born. I
held my wife’s leg as my sons, Jackson and Tanner, came into the
world. The modern dad is still evolving, and needs information
and enlightenment to keep doing so. Think of Show Dad How
as an illustrated instruction manual for the second most
important job in the history of mankind.
mix formula the right way
rig a phone as a baby monitor
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Go on safa r i.Add animal cr acker s.
S t r ap baby in.A r r ange f inger foods.

ZOOMS These little circles
zoom in on a step’s important
details, or depict the step’s
crucial “don’ts.”
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ICON GUIDE Throughout the book, handy icons show you just how it’s
done. Here are the icons you’ll encounter.
Check out the timer to lear n
how much time a relatively
short task takes.
2–3
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SAFETY NOTES When doing the ac tivities in this book, always take care to
ensure that you and your child are safe. Keep these guidelines in mind:
• During and after pregnancy, Mom should consult a physician before attempting any activity
involving physical exer tion, or whenever her condition could impair or limit her ability to engage
in an activity. Stay conscious of her limits and help out with strenuous tasks.
• Do not leave your child unattended, even for a brief moment, during any activity. Be particularly
cautious when participating in any activity involving water because of the risk of drowning.
• Keep small items, such as coins and candy, out of baby’s reach. Any item smaller than 1¾ inches
(4.5 cm), even a latex balloon or piece of paper, is a choking hazard. A good rule of thumb: if it
can fit through a toilet paper roll, it is not safe for play.
• Also make sure that any string is no longer than 7 inches (18 cm). Never leave your baby
unattended with ribbons or strings, as they could pose a str angulation hazard.
• Before tr ying an ac tivity, assess whether it’s appropriate for your child’s level of development.
Use writing and crafts materials that are nontoxic and have been approved for your child’s age.
• See #30 for tips on making your home safer for baby; for example, remove crib mobiles once
your baby can push up onto hands and knees.
All infor mation in this book has been carefully researched and fact-checked. However, the publisher
makes no war ranty, express or implied, that the infor mation is appropriate for every (or any!) individual,

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