Here are some helpful hints to be the perfect dad in the first few days…

Try to stay calm when your baby is crying and remind your partner they she is doing a great job. Keep a list of key phone numbers next to the phone or key them into your mobile. Make sure you have plenty of food in your cupboards and that your freezer is full. Meals may be a bit crazy for the first few days as there is just too much to do in one day which does not allow for cooking. Make sure that you have plenty of baby essentials at hand or make yourself aware where these items are stocked in your local supermarket. You will find that you and your new baby will be very popular in these first few days. Everyone will be very excited to visit the new addition and this can be exhausting. Likewise your phone will being going like crazy as people want to hear all of your baby news. Try to limit your calls and call people back if it becomes too tiring. Remember to look after your partner. This can simply be running a bath or getting her fresh cold drinks and snacks whilst she breastfeeds. Try to be honest about how you feel as this is a life changing experience for you both. Do not bottle your feelings up and listen to each other as there will be both good and bad times for you both. You both need plenty of love and support!