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What Parenting Books Don't Tell You
10 Tips for New Dads
By I.J. Schecter
subway humming "Itsy Bitsy Spider" or "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" to yourself – or worse, within earshot of others. And if you think children's songs aren't catchy, think again.
5. Whatever doesn't kill you ... You may feel close to your spouse now, but there is an ironic level of intimacy you haven't explored. You reach this level by sitting in your bedroom holding each other, tears welling in your eyes, as you try to find the shared strength to let your baby cry himself to sleep because you know it will be good for him (and you) in the long run. The good news is you'll feel closer than ever. The bad news is you'll think you're going to die while it's happening.
6. Who knew bodily functions could be so cute? Your baby's hiccups will be comical; his belches, even funnier; his flatulence, uproarious. His bowel movements – especially if he hasn't had one in a while – may throw you into a state of utter jubilation. In other words, it's nice to be a baby.
7. Agree to disagree. You and your partner will each come to develop specific games with your baby, sing particular songs and do certain things to trigger smiles. Don't get frustrated with your partner for wanting to play his or her own game and not yours. Having private games with each of you makes your baby feel special, and it also makes him feel clever for recognizing which game happens when.
8. Fisher-Price will be just fine even if you don't buy every toy on the market. For his first few months, your baby's favorite object will be your face, so don't feel pressured to load up on all the "must-have" toys advertised. Print out simple black-and-white shapes on your computer for him to look at while on the changing table or in the bassinet. Later, regular household items – keys, books, crinkly bags, etc. – can serve as perfect
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