A free newborn guide made by a new father — practical feedback wanted
DadHQ brings first-time and experienced dads into the same conversation, which makes it a useful place to test whether a beginner's tool survives experienced eyes.
I'm a new dad who started with almost no baby experience. What overwhelmed me wasn't a lack of information — it was having to piece together long, scattered sources at 3 a.m.
One practical idea that helped me: own one predictable care job each day, such as a diaper change, bath setup, carrier walk, or a short play routine. With a very young baby who is awake and calm, try one minute face-to-face: get close enough for baby to see you clearly, copy one expression or sound, then pause. Stop when baby looks away, stiffens, or fusses. Tummy time is only while awake and directly supervised. For sleep, follow current local safe-sleep guidance and your baby's clinician.
I made Best Dad to keep short baby-stage explanations, week-appropriate bonding ideas, preparation checklists, and safety boundaries in one place. It is completely free and currently iPhone-only:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-dad-baby-guide-for-man/id6792512850
I made it, so I'm biased. I'd value blunt feedback from experienced dads: what is genuinely useful, what is unclear or too basic, and what important task have I missed — especially in the first few weeks?