AN APP FOR NEW DADS, MADE BY DADS
I'm expecting our first baby and this app has been really useful for tips, advice and other handy stuff I didn't know
Every new dad should have this app. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
The tips are so quick to read and so easy to implement, I absolutely love it
ABOUT
WHO WE ARE
Quick Tips For New Dads is a community of like minded dads and expectant fathers who are passionate about being the best possible dads for their kids.
We’ve created a website, an iPhone app and a free New Dad’s Survival Guide to help rookie dads avoid the painful learning curve all men go through.
Made for dads, by dads
Everything you see has been written for dads, by dads. No nonsense. No waffle. Just simple, practical advice, that really works.
We believe each baby is different, and each parent is different. Therefore, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we’ve created a pool of tips and advice that any new dad can dip in and out of depending on their specific situation.
We cover the usual ‘dad skills’, such as changing nappies, bathing a new born and how to combat post-natal depression. But we also tackle the bizarre stuff that most pregnancy books don’t talk about.
For example, did you know babies are usually born with soft, pulsating heads? Or that baby boys can get boners? Or that baby girls often have a mini-period after birth?
Our strength comes from the real life experiences and tried-and-tested tips our community of dads share with each other. We’re not just writing about it.
We’re living it, every single day, down in the trenches, knee-deep in baby sick and dirty nappies.
So, if you’ve got a useful ‘dad tip’ that helped you, please submit your tip so we can share it with the rest of the dads (and expectant fathers) in our community.
You can also subscribe to our occasional emails for useful tips, bad dad jokes, thoughtful quotes and other handy news. No spam. No junk. Promise.
Finally, check out our Blog for our latest posts and articles. Some weird, some wonderful, and some just to make you smile.
I’m Dave, a thirty-something husband and rookie dad living just outside London (England).
I’m average height, average looking and pretty bald on top.
I become a dad to Mia in Jan 2012, and then again to William in Dec 2013.
I won’t lie. I was absolutely terrified when Mia was born. And I still get scared most days.
First off, I found labour a pretty horrifying experience, especially seeing my wife, Samantha, endure so much pain.
Then I realised the tiny bundle of life that popped out was completely dependent on me. Scary times.
I also wanted to take really good care of Samantha. But I couldn’t get to grips with all the wordy pregnancy books by her bed, which all seemed to be aimed at women anyway.
I just wanted some good, honest ‘dad advice’, but I didn’t know where to look. And I soon discovered I wasn’t alone.
About a week after birth, I went for a quick pint with some other dads I’d met through our local parenting group. It quickly became apparent that we all felt the same we all wanted to take good care of our partners and babies, but we didn’t know how. And that’s when we started sharing tips with each other.
You know the sort of thing. Tips on changing nappies/diapers, helping out with breastfeeding, soothing a crying baby, coping with sleep deprivation, bathing a new born baby and, most importantly, looking after the new mum.
The tips proved hugely useful and we started to feel like more involved dads, and more bonded with our sprogs.
We also started to earn some serious brownie points with our wives and girlfriends. Happy days.
That’s when I realised other new dads could also benefit from these tips, especially if they were easily accessible through an iPhone app, website, and community of like minded fathers.
After all, about 750,000 babies are born in the UK each year, 4 million in the US, and over 130 million worldwide.
That’s a lot of new babies. And a lot of new dads. So I decided to create Quick Tips For New Dads.
Since then, hundreds of dads have shared their tips and advice from all corners of the globe, thanks to the connective power of social media and the unifying power of becoming a new dad.
So, take a look around and please share your own tips, pointers and nuggets of dad wisdom.
Until then, happy dad-ing.
Dave
Made for dads, by dads
Everything you see has been written for dads, by dads. No nonsense. No waffle. Just simple, practical advice, that really works.
We believe each baby is different, and each parent is different. Therefore, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we’ve created a pool of tips and advice that any new dad can dip in and out of depending on their specific situation.
We cover the usual ‘dad skills’, such as changing nappies, bathing a new born and how to combat post-natal depression. But we also tackle the bizarre stuff that most pregnancy books don’t talk about.
For example, did you know babies are usually born with soft, pulsating heads? Or that baby boys can get boners? Or that baby girls often have a mini-period after birth?
Our strength comes from the real life experiences and tried-and-tested tips our community of dads share with each other. We’re not just writing about it.
We’re living it, every single day, down in the trenches, knee-deep in baby sick and dirty nappies.
So, if you’ve got a useful ‘dad tip’ that helped you, please submit your tip so we can share it with the rest of the dads (and expectant fathers) in our community.
You can also subscribe to our occasional emails for useful tips, bad dad jokes, thoughtful quotes and other handy news. No spam. No junk. Promise.
Finally, check out our Blog for our latest posts and articles. Some weird, some wonderful, and some just to make you smile.
I’m Dave, a thirty-something husband and rookie dad living just outside London (England).
I’m average height, average looking and pretty bald on top.
I become a dad to Mia in Jan 2012, and then again to William in Dec 2013.
I won’t lie. I was absolutely terrified when Mia was born. And I still get scared most days.
First off, I found labour a pretty horrifying experience, especially seeing my wife, Samantha, endure so much pain.
Then I realised the tiny bundle of life that popped out was completely dependent on me. Scary times.
I also wanted to take really good care of Samantha. But I couldn’t get to grips with all the wordy pregnancy books by her bed, which all seemed to be aimed at women anyway.
I just wanted some good, honest ‘dad advice’, but I didn’t know where to look. And I soon discovered I wasn’t alone.
About a week after birth, I went for a quick pint with some other dads I’d met through our local parenting group. It quickly became apparent that we all felt the same we all wanted to take good care of our partners and babies, but we didn’t know how. And that’s when we started sharing tips with each other.
You know the sort of thing. Tips on changing nappies/diapers, helping out with breastfeeding, soothing a crying baby, coping with sleep deprivation, bathing a new born baby and, most importantly, looking after the new mum.
The tips proved hugely useful and we started to feel like more involved dads, and more bonded with our sprogs.
We also started to earn some serious brownie points with our wives and girlfriends. Happy days.
That’s when I realised other new dads could also benefit from these tips, especially if they were easily accessible through an iPhone app, website, and community of like minded fathers.
After all, about 750,000 babies are born in the UK each year, 4 million in the US, and over 130 million worldwide.
That’s a lot of new babies. And a lot of new dads. So I decided to create Quick Tips For New Dads.
Since then, hundreds of dads have shared their tips and advice from all corners of the globe, thanks to the connective power of social media and the unifying power of becoming a new dad.
So, take a look around and please share your own tips, pointers and nuggets of dad wisdom.
Until then, happy dad-ing.
Dave
APP FEATURES
Ultimate Survival Guide For New Dads
An iPhone app for new dads, written by dads. No nonsense, No waffle. Just quick, practical advice. All in the palm of your hand
Every new dad should have this app. I can't recommend it highly enoughMARK R
Over 250 stress-busting tips
Hundreds of short, punchy tips showing you what you should and should never (ever!) do with a new baby.
The tips are so quick to read and so easy to implementPAT O

11 essential how-to guides
Easy-to-follow how-to guides teaching you essential ‘dad skills’ like changing a nappy, bathing a newborn and sterilising a bottle
I really love the how-to guides. They’re just so handySimon T

5 must-have checklists
Simple checklists to show you how to pack for labour, prepare the home and take your baby out and about on your own
I particularly like the checklists. We’d have forgotten loads of stuffPatrick M

Hundreds of fun photos
No long wordy pages. Just lots of fun, helpful photos to flick through, whether you’re sitting on the train, in front of the TV or on the toilet
The photos are brilliant and make it really fun to look throughMichael O

Black poo and pulsating heads
Find out what babies are really like. No holds barred. Black poos, pulsating heads, baby boners and mini-periods. This is definitely Mother Nature’s way of freaking us dads out.
Very reassuring as it talks about stuff most books leave outVince H

Create your own Favourites list
Save your best tips to your Favourites list in one simple tap. Perfect for quick access later, especially if you get into a spot of baby-related bother
Very easy to dip in and out of. Much better than a book in this respect.Andy B

Submit your own tips
Each tip was submitted by a real dad. So make sure you share your own nuggets of ‘dad wisdom’ too. After all, each dad is different, and each baby is different. You might even get your tip in the app.
Real-life advice from dads who know what it’s really like.Jonny M

Become a great dad
With this app in your pocket, you’ll be able to take great care of your partner and your new baby. Which means less stress and more fun, for everyone. You’ll also earn some serious brownie points along the way
I’m really pleased to have found this app. Such great advice and so easy to useDave L

MEDIA COVERAGE
FOX NEWS
Make sure you download the app your wife will love you for itFOX NEWS
ITV
BrilliantITV

NPR
One of the newest ways that dads can learn how to be dads.NPR

Wired
First time fathers will be very ‘appy’ with this modern guide to fatherhood!Wired

ShortList
No-nonsense pocket guide, with 250 real-life tips from the men who’ve been there and got the drool-encrusted T-shirt.ShortList

Grazia
Fathers now have an app that is specifically designed for them and their newborn babiesGrazia

Mirror
An easy to use resource that does exactly what it says on the tinMirror

Sunday Express
Get this! There’s something for everyoneSunday Express

Mail Online
The first app specifically designed to help out hapless new dadsMail Online

ELLE
Practical, essential and easy-to-useELLE

The Daily Express
Packed full of useful advice, it’s the ultimate survival guide if you have a newborn babyThe Daily Express

Daily Star
With over 250 tips from other dads you’ll be a pro in no timeDaily Star

Georgie News Day
The app explains everything, giving simple tips and how-to guides with pictures.Georgie News Day

Manchester Evening News
The tips are to the point and because they’re written by other dads they’re free from jargon.Manchester Evening News

Birmingham Mail
The app allows new fathers to dip in and get the specific help they wantBirmingham Mail

Bucks Free Press
An app that offers helpful tips and advice to new dadsBucks Free Press

Daily Post
The app reassures dads that they’re not the first bloke to struggle.Daily Post

South Wales Echo
You can favourite the tips you find most helpful, building up your own library of handy hintSouth Wales Echo

Evening Gazette
You also get a how-to section offering step-by-step instructions on common tasks, complete with photographsEvening Gazette

The Chronicle
An app that serves up quick, bite-sized tips, covering all aspects of having a baby, warts and allThe Chronicle

CONTACT
If you have some tips of your own we would love you to share them and help us support more new Dads just like you.
For the latest tips and updates just download the app directly to your mobile phone.
Alternatively if you are looking to contact us for media coverage opportunities then you can do everything from the form.
Simply fill in a few details and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Best regards Dave

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