Looking for the best audiobooks for expectant fathers? Here are our top picks for all of the soon to be dads out there to listen to before the big day…
Watch Your Junk and Other Advice for Expectant Fathers
Benjamin Wallace
A witty but valuable book for expectant dads, this audiobook teaches you how television and baby classes lie to us, why the wand in the sonogram room should never be touched, how to make sure that your baby says your name first, and when to get used to the fact that your opinion no longer matters. These are things that you need to know when your child is coming into the world soon but the book also gives you a chance to laugh at yourself and your situation so that expectant fatherhood isn’t nearly as nerve-wracking as you thought it would be. When buying “baby” books, don’t forget to add this one to your collection!
The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be
Armin A. Brott
If your goal is to be a patient and hands-on dad, this audiobook is for you. The author presents a month-by-month guide to pregnancy and teaches dads-to-be what they need to know to be more prepared for their pending fatherhood. You’ll learn about the latest safety tips for babies, how children benefit when dads are more involved in their lives, what society now expects from expectant fathers, and the ways that technology is changing fatherhood. If you need a little guidance and maybe even a shot of confidence, this is a great book to get because it goes over dozens of scenarios that you may experience after the birth of your child and it will teach you how to handle them a lot better.
The Expectant Dad’s Roadmap: From Dude to New Father and How to Be Prepared for the Next 9 Months and After
Jack Gosselin
Containing both important facts and a lot of humor, this is one expectant fatherhood book that you won’t want to miss. From a month-to-month guide that helps you learn what lies ahead to practical tips to help you become both a better partner and a great dad, this audiobook leaves out nothing important when it comes to expecting a baby. Even if you aren’t exactly sure if you can handle the task, this book gives you the confidence to prove that you can! You even learn how pregnancy itself can affect both men and women, all with a lighthearted touch that will have you anxious to hear what it says next. It is a priceless addition to any expectant dad’s book collection!
The Diary of an Expectant Father: The Diary of a Father Book 1
Pete Sortwell
This audiobook tells the story of Graham and Alison, who become expectant parents shortly after they met, throwing their entire relationship into a tailspin. Graham’s job isn’t going well either so he has a lot of stress in his life. Still, he is determined to meet both challenges head-on and starts to keep a diary on everything he’s going through so that men in similar circumstances can learn something. This is the first of a series of books that describes pregnancy and the first year of a baby’s life from a father’s perspective, making it the perfect gift for any man who has just discovered that he’s going to be a dad.
The New Dad’s Playbook: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of Your Life
Benjamin Watson
Hundreds of books are available to help expectant mothers know what lies ahead but there aren’t that many geared toward expectant dads — until now. Written by a father himself, the audiobook goes into detail on what to expect not only during the pregnancy but also once the baby comes home. Even the unexpected is covered in this informative book, which gives fathers-to-be practical tips that help them properly care for both their partners and the babies themselves. It is honest and straightforward information that all expectant fathers can use and it helps them prepare for the biggest game of their lives!
We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook – Everything You Need to Know for Your Partner & Baby
Adrian Kulp
All first-time dads are nervous and scared. This audiobook can help because it gives practical and easy-to-follow suggestions so that you’ll know what to do at every step. Included are week-to-week milestones so you know what to expect, how to help your partner through the emotional and physical changes that occur during pregnancy and beyond, and everything to expect once the baby gets home. With a lot of facts and a touch of humor, this is an amusing yet informative audiobook that can be a true miracle worker for the first-time dad. Its practical tips will answer all of the questions that you have about being a father.
Dude, You’re Gonna Be a Dad! How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months
John Pfeiffer
Between the stick turning blue and the drive to the hospital for the delivery, a lot is going to happen. Even though most of it happens to the women, men need to know what to expect too. That’s where this audiobook comes in. It is written by a father who’s been there, which is why he includes practical and useful information you’ll need not just during the pregnancy but also once you get the baby home. In this book, he talks about everything from morning sickness to what to pack for the hospital visit, allowing you to feel more confident from the time the pregnancy is announced to the day the baby is born.
The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year (New Father Series)
Armin A. Brott
This is a great book for expectant fathers because the first year of a baby’s life is often mysterious to his or her dad and this audiobook provides you with tons of useful information to make that year a lot easier. Learn about what’s going on with the baby, family matters of different types, what the father himself is going through, and, of course, a month-by-month guide that tells you what to expect throughout the first 12 months of the baby’s life. The book has a touch of humor that makes it extremely easy to listen to but the information is crucial nonetheless. Fatherhood can be scary but books such as this one make it a lot easier and allow fathers to simply enjoy the experience instead of dreading it.
Diary of an Expectant, Hapless & Inexperienced Father: Pregnancy – 9 Months
Pete Sortwell
This is a series of books that concentrates on each stage of fatherhood, from finding out about the pregnancy to the first few months of a baby’s life. Written by a father named Graham Peterson, it describes how he feels unlucky both professionally and personally, especially when he hears for the first time that he’s going to be a dad. It seems as if things are falling down all around him but he eventually meets the challenges of his life head-on; in the end, he becomes the type of father that he’s always wanted to be. Read all of his books for a comprehensive and realistic view of fatherhood and enjoy a little humor in between!
Dawn Dais
The author of this book uses humor to get both moms and dads through the pregnancy and the first few months of the baby’s life. From finding out that you may cry more than the baby to wondering why no one told you that your house was going to smell like vomit from now on, this audiobook gives you tons of valuable information that you won’t find in most other pregnancy and baby books. If you’re tired of reading books that make parenthood sound like it’s all cuteness and fun and you want to learn what new parenthood is really like, this is the book for you. Parenthood is often overwhelming and exhausting so if you need a little lightheartedness and truth, add this audiobook to your collection.
Experimenting with Babies: 50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid
Shaun Gallagher
Okay, this isn’t your typical expectant father baby book but you have to have something to chuckle at when you’re trying to keep your eyes open in the middle of the night or you’ve just replaced a vomit-filled shirt for the fifth time today. Your baby is continuously acquiring new skills, from learning to walk to recognizing faces, and this book gives you details on how you can help him or her through the process and even see the world through your child’s eyes. It also covers things that you can do starting when they’re newborns and up until they are toddlers. These things can help your baby grow, learn, and thrive, all with you at the center of it all. Help your baby learn something new and get a laugh out of it yourself; there isn’t a better combination than that!
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