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Crib Notes for the First Year of Fatherhood: A Survival Guide for New Fathers

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I purchased this book for my husband,but I'm very disappointed. It offers no suggestions to help a new father spend more, enjoyable time with baby. Fathering is scarcely addressed. Its attitude toward breastfeeding is hostile. Breastfeeding is described as controversial. Some of its' passages border on dangerous misinformation. It implies an endorsement of feeding baby cereal a month before the pediatrician recommends you do so; that ashtrays be kept out of reach rather than giving up smoking all together. States you will buy a bigger car seat at 8 months when baby weighs 20 pounds, but fails to clarify an infant must ride in a rear-facing seat until both 20 pounds and one year of age. It states you may give eggs and honey to a baby 8 months of age. Neither are safe till baby is one year old. Four of its' twelve chapters are on money management, but it fails to discuss life insurance. Its' coverage of stay at home parenting does not take into account typical daycare costs and other work related expenses.

PARENTING September 1998 Page 84

PARENTING PICK FOR GROWN-UPS

Crib Notes for the First Year of Fatherhood, By Everett De Morier. In their efforts to speak the language of men, many books for new dads offer little in the way of useful information and end up being patronizing to both sexes. Crib Notes is an exception. It not only treats men as if they're intelligent but also offers sensible, often humorous, advice on both emotional and practical matters, Topics range from the financial --- how to save for college --- to the interpersonal --- how to schedule time as a couple, without the baby. Moms may find this breezy, sometimes goofy, list-filled book almost as helpful as their parents will.

JOSH LERMAN.

This was the best, most enjoyable book that my husband and I have ever read We couldn't put it down! A must have for new Dads!

Not a great book and my wife made fun of me for reading it. You wont get any daddy points by showing this one off.

This is a great book for a soon to be father. It is very informative about what to expect from the mother and newborn. It has great financial tips to help prepare for the upcoming expense. He also throws a little humor in which makes it a little more fun to read.

As was true of his previous work, Crib Notes for the First Year of Marriage, DeMorier brings his special blend of humor and wisdom to this guide to early parenting. He presents the early months of fatherhood in an insightful, helpful fashion which functions as a practical guide as well as a reminder not to take this major life change so seriously as to not enjoy it. Tips on buying for baby, savings bonds and college funds are included with practical hints on helping Mom stay sane and assisting with infant care. DeMorier liberally sprinkles all this really useful stuff with a self-deprecating wit that makes you keep on reading. I recommend it to any new or expectant father.

I purchased this book for my husband,but I'm very disappointed. It offers no suggestions to help a new father spend more, enjoyable time with baby. Fathering is scarcely addressed. Its attitude toward breastfeeding is hostile. Breastfeeding is described as controversial. Some of its' passages border on dangerous misinformation. It implies an endorsement of feeding baby cereal a month before the pediatrician recommends you do so; that ashtrays be kept out of reach rather than giving up smoking all together. States you will buy a bigger car seat at 8 months when baby weighs 20 pounds, but fails to clarify an infant must ride in a rear-facing seat until both 20 pounds and one year of age. It states you may give eggs and honey to a baby 8 months of age. Neither are safe till baby is one year old. Four of its' twelve chapters are on money management, but it fails to discuss life insurance. Its' coverage of stay at home parenting does not take into account typical daycare costs and other work related expenses.