Be the dad your kid deserves
Evidence-based guides for new dads — from a one-page fridge reference to a 50-page handbook covering birth through age 10. No fluff. Just what actually matters.
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Built by a dad who wished this existed
When I became a father, I was overwhelmed. There were thousands of parenting books — almost all written for moms. I wanted something concise, practical, and built specifically for dads.
DadReady cheat sheets distill the best advice from the AAP, pediatric research, and developmental psychology into quick-reference guides you can actually use at 3AM with a screaming newborn.
Every recommendation is evidence-based — sourced from universities like Northwestern, Penn State, and Wisconsin, plus organizations like Zero to Three and the CDC.
Four options. Every stage covered.
From a one-page fridge cheat sheet to the 50-page handbook — pick the depth you need, or get all three in the bundle.
The Cheat Sheet
A single-page, at-a-glance reference for the first year. Print it. Stick it on the fridge. Read it at 3AM.
- 1-page printable PDF
- Pre-birth through 12 months
- Emergencies, safe sleep, the 5 S's
- Instant download
The Primer
A focused 5-page first-year guide. Everything you actually need from pre-birth through 12 months, organized by phase.
- 5-page printable PDF
- Pre-birth through 12 months
- Feeding, sleep, bonding, mental health
- Sleep training, shift system, the 5 S's
- Instant download
The Handbook
The full 50-page playbook. Birth through age 10, month-by-month, year-by-year. The closest thing to a dad-tested manual.
- 50-page printable PDF
- Birth through age 10
- Month-by-month, year-by-year
- 6 parenting frameworks compared
- Paternal mental health & partnership
- Instant download
The Full Bundle
All three guides together. The cheat sheet for quick reference, the primer for the first year, the handbook for the long haul.
- Cheat Sheet (1 page)
- Primer (5 pages)
- Handbook (50 pages)
- Best value — save $14 vs. individual
- Instant download
Every stage. Every skill. Covered.
From the first 72 hours in the hospital to navigating a ten-year-old's friendships — here's what's in the guides.
Prenatal Involvement
How to bond before birth — attending appointments, talking to baby in utero, and preparing as a team.
Newborn Essentials
Skin-to-skin contact, safe sleep guidelines, and becoming an equal caregiver from day one.
Developmental Milestones
What to expect and how to support growth at each stage from 0 to 5 years.
Play That Builds Brains
Age-appropriate play types — rough-and-tumble, pretend play, outdoor exploration — and their developmental benefits.
Safe Sleep Quick-Ref
AAP-compliant safe sleep guidelines in an easy reference table. Back to sleep, firm surface, room sharing 6+ months.
Emotional Intelligence
How modeling emotions helps boys develop stronger EI. Research-backed approaches to co-parenting and communication.
Real dads. Real results.
"I was drowning in parenting books. This cheat sheet cut through all the noise and gave me exactly what I needed — actionable steps I could use immediately."
"The play types table alone was worth it. I never knew that roughhousing has actual developmental benefits. Now I've got a reason to be the fun dad."
"Bought this as a baby shower gift for my brother. He texted me a week later saying it was the most useful thing he received. Better than any onesie."
"The section on emotional intelligence changed how I interact with my son. I didn't realize how much he watches what I do — not just what I say."
Questions? We've got answers.
Both guides are delivered as PDF files. They're designed to look great on screen and when printed. The Quick-Start is a single-page reference, and the Complete Guide is 5 pages.
After your payment is confirmed, you'll be redirected to a download page where you can immediately download your PDF. You'll also receive a confirmation email with the download link.
Yes. If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days and we'll issue a full refund — no questions asked.
The guides are written for any dad — first-time or experienced. The research-backed advice covers development stages from birth through age 5, so there's value at any point in that window. They also make a great gift for expecting fathers.
The guides synthesize research from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the CDC, Zero to Three, and peer-reviewed studies from universities including Northwestern, Penn State, and the University of Wisconsin. Every recommendation is evidence-based.