Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads - (A Gift for Dads) by Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden (Paperback)

About the Book

A veritable boot camp for dads-to-be and new fathers, this hilarious, pertinent, and indispensable guide features monotony-busting outings for each month, products dads can't live without, and ideas for making toys out of household items.

Book Synopsis

An indispensable survival manual for men 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.

Review Quotes

"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."
--Paul Reiser, New York Times bestselling author of Babyhood

About the Author

Gary Greenberg is a writer and supervising producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he's worked for twenty-one years. He's the author of the national bestsellers The Pop-Up Book of Phobias and Be Prepared (with Jeannie Hayden), as well as The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares and Self-Helpless (with Jonathan Bines).

Jeannie Hayden is the author of the national bestseller Be Prepared (with Gary Greenberg). She's an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer whose client list includes Nickelodeon and the American Museum of Natural History. She is also an accomplished fine artist. You can find her oil paintings at JeannieHayden.com.