New Parent Advice

No-nonsense advice for new and expectant parents. Not gear reviews (we do those elsewhere). This is the stuff that actually helps: what you really need, how to prepare, how to be a good partner, and how to be kind to yourself while you're at it. Written by someone who's done it, twice, and got plenty of it wrong the first time.

New Parent Basics

The honest version of what you actually need and what to ignore.

8 min read

What a Baby Actually Needs: The Honest New-Parent Checklist

The registry lists say 400 things. The real list is short, boring and cheaper than you've been told. What to buy, what to wait on, what to skip.

For New Dads

Straight-talking advice for dads and dads-to-be, from someone who's done it twice.

9 min read

How to Prepare for a Baby: A Straight-Talking Guide for Dads

You can't grow the baby or give birth, so what's your actual job? The honest answer to preparing for a baby, minus the 47-item shopping lists.

Sorting the gear?

The advice above is the important part. When you're ready for the practical kit, start here.