5 Hacks for New Dads
By the original FlyDad himself, Manny Digital.
5 Hacks to Make Your Transition to Fatherhood Seamless
The first few months of Fatherhood can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are 5 hacks to make the transition into being a Father as seamless as possible.
1. Don't assume, discuss
There are MANY different ways of parenting, and it is imperative to make a plan with your girl before the baby is born. Emotions will be running high once the baby is here, and there is no room for disagreements. Will your baby be breastfed or formula fed? Will he sleep with you or in a bassinet? Who will be responsible for baths? Bedtime?
2. Supporting her is supporting your baby
You might feel useless the first few weeks since the baby only wants his mother. Don’t let it get you down… that is how nature designed it. By making sure she is fed and the house is clean you are providing the best-equipped mother to your child. Don’t worry Dad, as the months pass baby’s desire for you will change quickly.
3. Take advantage of bath time and playtime
These are 2 rituals that you can partake in daily to build a relationship with your baby. Set aside 30 mins to play and tell your girl you’re the captain of the bath. You will get a chance to bond with your baby, and she will get some well-deserved time off.
4. Master swaddling
Wrapping your baby up like a burrito makes them snuggly and comfortable just like mom’s womb. If you want them to be just as cozy with you as with Mom, swaddle them! Babies love it.
5. Remember, no one knows what they are doing
Do you feel lost and confused because you don’t know what to do or how to help? Guess what... No one knows what to do! Figuring it out along the way is completely normal and all new dads feel the same way. Luckily we have a Dad support group to help you! Keep reading.
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"Absolutely love this bag! It's not just great for the babies, but now that my daughter is a lil older, it allows me to stay stocked when we go to dance practice, soccer games and cheer practice! The durability of the bag has been great and I love the look!! Definitely recommend this bag!"
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It is completely normal for new Dads to feel confused, overwhelmed, and clueless about what to do. There was a ton of Mom info out there, but not much for new Dads!
This was me a few years ago. When my first kid was born my lady was doing her best, but my baby was crying, and I felt like everything was in shambles. Every time I tried to help, I felt like I was more in the way than anything. When my lady handed me our baby he would go nuts. I had no clue what to do and couldn’t help but feel like a failure.
On top of trying to manage my mindset and be there for my lady, I also felt a ton of pressure to make sure I had the funds coming in to keep my growing family well supported. For those of you that are the providers...you know exactly what I mean.
Eventually, I figured it out and now my wife, 3 kids, and I are thriving. But, throughout the process of becoming a Father and balancing all that life throws your way, I realized new Dads need resources to guide them through Fatherhood.
And that’s why I created FlyDad.
FlyDad’s mission is to support the modern dad through the journey of Fatherhood.
The FirstBorn Dad Backpack has a place for the essentials you'll need to get you through the first several months of your baby’s life and beyond. Everything from the most functional (and Fly) Dad diaper bag, to a Dad support group, weekly parenting tips, and more!
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The most well thought out Dad Bag… FOR REAL!!
"Absolutely love this bag! It's not just great for the babies, but now that my daughter is a lil older, it allows me to stay stocked when we go to dance practice, soccer games and cheer practice! The durability of the bag has been great and I love the look!! Definitely recommend this bag!"
— J Sol, A True Fly Dad
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