Ask HN: What parenting books do you recommend for a new dad?

[bbcbasic]

In Australia and probably U.S. too at least there is little need for a book at least for the first 2 years.

This is because prenatal classes at hospital prepare you for the first few weeks. Also help from midwives.

Various health checkups are a chance to get more advice. There are various phone lines etc.

I've had 2 kids. First one we read a week by week book for about 2 weeks and that was about it. Second one nothing at all.

Humans have been doing this for thousands of years. A lot more than you think will be instinctive. Good luck and congrats!

[JSeymourATL]

If you're not already tuned into Harvey Karp's "Happiest Baby" method for baby sleep and soothing. Get the DVD, it works wonders > http://www.babycenter.com/0_harvey-karps-happiest-baby-metho...

Additionally, suggest reading up on Polyphasic Sleep-- in order for YOU to survive the first several months, build naps into your schedule > http://fourhourworkweek.com/gear/#uberman

[dalerus]

"Dude, You're Gonna Be A Dad" was pretty good. It's a little bro-ish, but if you can get past that, it's a good quick read. - https://amzn.com/B004XWDD8W

"The Happiest Baby on the Block" was a good practical guide - https://amzn.com/B00TCI48AE

[amtrekker]

We're two months deep with our first kidlet and The Wonder Weeks has been pretty great at preparing you for the next step. It's a little heavy on "mom stuff" but I still highly recommend. http://amzn.to/2c3M70d

[alkhatib]

In Quebec they have you a free book that is really great. covers all the way from pregnancy, birth, infant till toddler years. it's available for free in pdf form https://www.inspq.qc.ca/node/1948

Another book that was great "the happiest baby on the block" for those first three months.

[rman4040]

It's said train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it. Both parent and child need instruction I recommend the God words.

[spdustin]

Any of the Dr. Sears books that seem relevant by their title. No-nonsense, no scaremongering, and very down to earth.