Baby Basics for Dads

Most new dads don't have years of experience, here are a few tips & links to get you started.

First of all, congrats on your soon to be baby! If you're like me, you became a father without much experience caring for babies. At the time, I wrote down a few 'obvious' things that I wish someone had told me. These all seem trivial and hilariously obvious as a father for a few years, but hopefully another new dad benefits from seeing a few baby basics.

(1) Soon to be Mom will be uncomfortable during the final months of pregnancy, help her out!

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(2) One fear amongst new parents is SIDS, it's worth reading about what it is & how to prevent it.

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(3) Baby's should ride in rear facing car seats

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(4) Buy a baby thermometer and call your pediatrician if your baby has a fever over 100 degrees.

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(5) Babies don't eat solid foods until 4-6 months

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