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Gary Greenberg (Author), Jeannie Hayden (Author)
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Release Date: May 4 2004
An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.

Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to:

• change a baby at a packed sports stadium

• create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear

• stay awake (or at least upright) at work

• babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat

• construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape

Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.

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Parenting is hard, and reading many of the jargon-filled parenting books out there can make it even harder, but with a combination of smart writing and clever illustrations, husband-and-wife team Greenberg (The Pop-up Book of Phobias; etc.) and illustrator Hayden make both seem fun, if not easy. As the subtitle suggests, the book is filled with advice that will appeal to the solution-centered male perspective, from step-by-step swaddling instructions to a guide for identifying six distinct infant crying patterns. (A hunger cry, for example, is "a pattern of low-pitched, rhythmic moans, growing more and more insistent," whereas a boredom pattern is "a low-volume whimper which stops and starts irregularly.") Not only is Greenberg and Hayden's information useful, but it's also been vetted by "several distinguished fellows" at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Along with the conventional chapters on baby-proofing your house and taking a baby's temperature are more obscure—and amusing—topics, such as how to videotape your baby and how to conduct a "Mirror Puppet Sing Along" to sooth a crying baby while driving (the technique requires two mirrors, a hand-puppet and an indifference to looking silly). Hayden's drawings strike just the right balance between textbook-boring and tongue-in-cheek funny, depicting everything from a sketch of a bottle of teething gel to a drawing of an exhausted father snoozing in a business meeting. Greenberg and Hayden have succeeded in providing new dads (and many moms, for that matter) with an entertaining and informative cheat sheet.
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Paul Reiser New York Times bestselling author of Babyhood If you're a new dad, keep a copy of Be Prepared by your bedside. It's funny, informative, and -- let's be honest -- it's not like you're going to be sleeping anyway.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Be Covered in Poo or Be Prepared Oct 29 2008
By Millar Todd
Format:Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and refer to it often. I'm a first time Dad and both Mom and I find this manual helpful, especially the short and concise sections.

We have a detailed Penelope Leach book that we refer to for 'heavy' reading covering more in depth issues and the psychology of child rearing, but Be Prepared has been a far more valuable day-to-day reference.

What you'll get:

*A well organized, insightful, easy to use manual on basic baby care

*Covers the newborn up to 12 months including feeding, changing, pets, toys, travel, camping and parental relationships (sexy time)

*Useful facts and techniques that you can instantly apply to help understand and soothe your baby

*Humour and cool art- the authors actually went to the trouble to make this book both informative and a fun journey to read and remember

An especially good book for Dad. Its the kind of gift I would have loved to receive as an expecting Father.

Todd Millar
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nanny Learnt Something Feb 9 2008
By Kim
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my spouse and didn't think it would be much use for me since I've much experience babysitting and was even a nanny for a time. It was a great refresher and surprised me with things I didn't know. The writing style is excellent, making it difficult to put down and I was surprised at how un-corny it was. The cover is deceiving, thankfully. For more of a taste of the contents of the book the companion website is: http://www.beprepared.net.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air Jan 24 2007
By rose of sharon
Format:Paperback
My partner and I are expecting our first child this summer and this book made us both feel even more excited about that prospect! This is the only book we have read so far, which uses humour in a clever adult way. All of our other books only offer condescending tips to fathers, such as "clean up after yourself without being asked". There is none of that nonsense in this very hip book. The illustrations are also charming and sweet, making this an all around pleasure to read. Bravo Gary Greenberg, bravo!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such good tips!
Our first baby was the hardest burper in the world. One day my husband did a trick that made him burp in seconds. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tleader
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
Nice tips and tricks and a great sense of humour.
a good gift, and a great reference device.
I found myself laughing to while I prepare for the newest bay in my life
Published 6 months ago by Cluny Nichols
2.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat lacking, but has some great tips and ideas
Bought this for my husband and we read the whole thing cover to cover. It's not all bad, but I would only give it 2 stars. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars We LOVE this book
The other reviews on Amazon.ca are correct. Wow. This book IS that hilarious and practical. We've gotten so many great ideas for having fun and playing with our baby from this book... Read more
Published on Jan 3 2011 by Listener
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book for New Dads
I had purchased this book for a friend who was expecting based on the reviews on Amazon. I just purchased another copy for my husband as we are now too expecting. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2010 by Stateofbliss
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and a humourous read
Very easy to read, funny book. Really enjoyed the retro-styled illustrations. As a new parent of a 9 month old baby, the information provided in the book is useful and current.
Published on Jan 4 2010 by C. Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Always be Prepared
I read a lot of the other reviews before purchasing this book, and i have to say they were right on the money. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2010 by Matthew Reeder
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't rock the baby
Great, practical advice, except for getting a baby to sleep. It sounds harsh, but being a father of 4, including 4-month old twins, I found it better to simplify the bedtime... Read more
Published on July 13 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Recommend This Excellent Book
Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden have written a parenting book that is both highly informative and really funny. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2004 by David
5.0 out of 5 stars My Brother Loves It - Great Shower Gift for Him!
I was so excited to give this book to my brother on the occasion of his wife's baby shower (why should he be left out of the fun! Read more
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