Customer Reviews

Be Prepared

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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

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.

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!

Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden have written a parenting book that is both highly informative and really funny. As a father-to-be (5 months and counting), "Be Prepared" has become my constant companion. Three words for anyone in need of solid parenting advice: Buy This Book.

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!) He has since let me know that he has learned much and laughed often while reading his new baby guide. He also thinks the look of the book is cool - retro boy scout-style illustrations teamed with witty, practical information. My sister-in-law likes it, too! She loves that it gets him prepared not only for the baby, but also for the changes she's going through. Thanks for helping the Auntie-to-be and my family!

how about a new grandparent?- Actually it works for any caregiver. And serves as a refresher for those who raised kids long ago. I read it before I gave it to my son on the occasion of new-dadhood. So many child care books are serious and a bit scary but this is so much fun! -as well as enlightening on many baby care specifics. Just what a new parent (or grandparent) needs.

I could come up with many great things to say about this book, but I don't want to distract you from the main message, which is this: buy the book. If you are a new-dad-to-be, just buy the book.

"Be Prepared" is very, very funny without being "jokey" or overly familiar in tone; the humor comes from truth born of experience. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Our first baby was the hardest burper in the world. One day my husband did a trick that made him burp in seconds. When I asked him where the heck he learned that he said "from that new dad book!". It is so practical and injects humour when you need it the most. I actually liked this more than some of the new mom books I've read!

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

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.