Product Description

What bloke is entirely ready or totally prepared for the reality of a new baby and all that it entails? Babies may bring boundless joy into your life but they also bring temper tantrums, stubborn moods and 90-decibel fits of hysterical screaming. In Jon Smith's new, absolutely essential and extremely entertaining baby manual, he provides all the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master coping with delights such as projectile vomiting, sleep-deprived mums, the 'hidden gifts' that come with nappy changing and buggies with assembly manuals the size of War and Peace. Here a new father will find all the essential information he needs to know for the new addition to the family.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7500 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
That long walk out of the hospital door, into the big bad world with a newborn baby, is about as terrifying as things can get. No escort home to check you're doing everything right? No forms to sign and no fee to be paid? What a strange, strange feeling. This book is for any bloke who is, or is about to become, a dad. Let's face it, we men are pretty petrified by anything we don't understand. We need manuals: A + B = C. Hence The Bloke's Guide To Babies – no flowery prose or idealistic diatribe; just telling it how it is, raw and unabridged. What's the worst that can happen? What's the best? If the engine is smoking, what should we look at first – the radiator or the alternator? Here is the truth, in bite-size pieces: those first few weeks – getting to grips with nappies, bottles, extreme exhaustion and the whole breastfeeding caboodle your baby's measurements – from IQ to willy size; are you now a competitive dad? the truth about babies' birthday parties, fitting car seats, resuming 'biblical relations' with the missus, suddenly becoming a 'babe magnet' … and so much more! Jon Smith lives with his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Alia and Ronin. Jon writes books, screenplays and musical theatre. Category: Parenting Cover Image: Superstock Cover Design: Leanne Siu Anastasi For further information on other titles published by Hay House, visit our website. L8.99 www.hayhouse.co.uk Also Available:

About the Author
Jon Smith lives with his wife Lisa and their children Alia and Ronin. Jon writes fiction and non-fiction books for children, and musical theatre. His column 'Dear Dad…' appears in FQ magazine. He is the author of Blokes Guide to Pregnancy and Blokes 100 Top Tips for Surviving Pregnancy.

Customer Reviews

Another great read! All Dad's Must read this book!!
The Blokes guide books are absolutly fantastic, and a real must for all expectant fathers! The book is written in such a readable non-bulls$%t way, that it cannot fail to make you laugh, cry and think deeply about your forthcoming arrival. Yes it's humours, but it is FULL of useful and CRITICAL info. I read this book prior to attending any anti-natel classes, and found that when we went to the classes, I was actually one of the most knowledgable people in the room (except for the mid-wife!!!) I cannot recommend this book enough, but it, read it, and pass the word on to all your male friends! Lastly good luck with your little one!

Recommended.
Before reading I'd presumed this would be a 'lads' guide to babies - all men behaving badly and using jiffy bags for nappies, but I was suprised how practical and useful this book was. It's full of solid, real world advice. I haven't read anything else by the author but this has a subtle touch - there's humour throughout but never at the expense of the material. Top stuff.

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My daughter and god-daughter were pregnant at the same time and this made an excellent present for the dads to-be.