Becoming a dad is one of the hardest things a man can experience. Thankfully, there are dads who have gone through it and are willing to share their knowledge with other dads out there.
Becoming a dad is one of the hardest things a man can experience. Thankfully, there are dads who have gone through it and are willing to share their knowledge with other dads out there.
Not only are you sleep-deprived, but learning how to care for a baby is challenging.
It seems that the baby wants to feed all the time (which it does), but even though mom is providing the milk, there are still ways for dads to stay involved.
In a now-viral Facebook post, he went through his top five tips for new dads and we're applauding his advice.
"When mom wakes up in the middle of the night. You get up and ask if she needs any help or water. The truth is most of the time she will say no but just the fact that you offered will go far."
"Ask mom if she can pump and then pick 1 feeding that you will always do. Mom will take on almost everything and will burn herself out if you let her."
"Don't put a time limit on how long mom breastfeed the baby. It's not just about feeding your child it's about them bonding as well."
"I know as a Dad the first few weeks we are equally excited and yet not as important yet. Your time will come faster than you know. "
"If you have it TAKE IT. The early stages of a childs life are not just for moms to enjoy."
He really struck a chord with parents and you can check out the rest of his Dad Chronicles on his Facebook page.