If you are a new dad or have a child on the way soon (adoption, co-parenting, surrogacy), it may feel like everything is new, scary, or uncertain. But fear not! You are not the first father in the world and certainly won’t be the last. This list of audiobooks for new dads covers just about every stage of life as a new parent. Whether your partner is in the early stages of pregnancy, you are anxiously awaiting the baby’s arrival, or you are navigating how to support them, we have an audiobook to tackle each challenge and trial. Dive into these memoirs, guides, pregnancy books, and dad’s playbooks to help you feel at ease and prepare for parenthood, no matter what stage your baby is in. Here are the very best titles to choose from.
So, you made it through the long months of pregnancy and the remarkable birth of your first child. Congratulations! Now what? Armin A. Brott presents The New Father to guide you through the first year in your baby’s life and all the major milestones and challenges you and your little one will face in this new stage of parenthood.
This title is the continuation of The Expectant Father and picks up right where the last title left off, with the same level of advice, tips, and practical guides. From weaning off breastfeeding to teaching your baby to sleep and much more, Brott helps you become a better dad and navigate raising a little one in the first year of their life.
Think a father is a role model only? Think again. In this informative and scientifically backed audiobook, author Meg Meeker pulls on her experience as an adolescent physician and pediatrician in this guide to the father-daughter relationship.
With Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Meeker explains how an active father figure can play a vital role in the development of young girls. Learn about everything from the importance of early interactions, like skin-to-skin contact and cradling, to such significant milestones as the first days of school through wedding days.
The role of a father is integral to the happy and healthy development of women and how they learn to interact in the world. From behavioural development to mental strength, Meeker explains how dads can influence their daughters for the better.
Penny Simkin is the premier guru in caring for a new mom. Whether you are a midwife, partner, family member, or friend, supporting a mother is critical during this emotional stage of life. It takes a lot to bring a new life into the world, and moms will rely on those around them to help them through the process.
Simkin teaches how to prepare for labour, help a mom through the birthing process, go through it all naturally—if that’s the mom’s choice—or support a mother during and after a cesarean. And, of course, there is much to think about after the baby arrives, like breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and sleep training. The Birth Partner is the ultimate guide to supporting the mom through it all and building the bonds of trust that come with partnering as a parent.
One of the best baby audiobooks on Audible to start with, Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies, covers all the basics. This guide delivers virtually everything you need to know about pregnancy in the most literal sense. It offers a full rundown of what to expect, including detailing the pregnancy’s timeline, explaining the physical aspects of pregnancy and delivery, and offering advice on dealing with the emotional stress of an impending baby.
Beyond a simple introduction to pregnancy—think of it as “Childbirth 101”—it talks dads through how to set up a baby-proof safe space at home and take care of the little one once they are born. This Dummies guide is the perfect place to start for those who feel overwhelmed about fatherhood.
Gay dads have insecurities, too. In Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?, author and Emmy Award-winning actor Dan Bucatinsky offers a gay male perspective on fatherhood that is heartwarming and hilarious, covering the hard truths and the humorous side of being a dad. He mixes honest advice with laugh-out-loud anecdotes, inner struggles, and parental triumphs for a masterpiece of an audiobook that will move you as much as it educates you.
Bucatinsky brings a relatable and honest look at fatherhood that straight dads will enjoy equally. He narrates the audiobook adaptation himself, adding to the authenticity of his unique voice and perspective. Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight? is a true delight for fathers of every orientation and an absolute must-listen.
When your new baby is crying, fussing, or won’t sleep or settle, you can feel desperate for something to help. Dr. Harvey Karp has long been the go-to expert for those searching for a way to soothe their baby. In The Happiest Baby on the Block, Karp brings years of experience into one comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide for parents.
It covers everything from swaddling to sleep training, sharing your bed with your infant, and finding the internal calming reflex in all babies. This audiobook helps new parents ease into child-rearing and is an invaluable tool to guide you through all the trials that come with it.
Adrian Kulp delivers an informative and helpful guide to pregnancy that covers all the major milestones and moments of pregnancy—the bewildering, the aggravating, the exasperating, and the wonderful—right through to childbirth.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the approaching reality of fatherhood, this audiobook is a great place to start. From presenting a preview of labour and delivery to demystifying the process of breastfeeding, We’re Pregnant! will give you all the practical knowledge you need to be a full partner and confident new father through the nine months of pregnancy and into the baby’s first year.
With a way of making it all clear and manageable, Kulp offers advice and suggestions for the tough questions. We’re Pregnant! is an excellent choice for expectant dads who are nervous about the upcoming journey and seeking a listen to put their minds at ease.
Jim Gaffigan is an actor and comedian known worldwide for his jokes about everything from bacon to manatees, and he’s also the champion of dad stories. And with five kids, he certainly has a lot of them. Gaffigan narrates this riveting listen, sharing the silly, sweet, and gross things that happen in his household and what it’s like to be overrun by children in your own home, all told in a lighthearted style.
Gaffigan’s real-life experience and truly hilarious insights might make Dad Is Fat even more helpful than the standard parenting books for dads. It is heartwarming and hilarious all at the same time. Hit play for storytime with a difference.
What does it mean to be a father today? In The Life of Dad: The Making of the Modern Father, Dr. Anna Machin throws out the old stereotypes—financial provider, sports coach, disciplinarian—and applies a scientific approach to understanding the complexities of modern fatherhood.
Drawing on her decade-long study of new and expectant dads and the latest findings in genetics, neuroscience, and psychology, Machin offers expert advice and sheds light on fatherhood's many facets and faces. She reveals the physiological changes a man undergoes when he becomes a father, explores the role of a man’s genes on the type of dad he’ll be, and stresses how every dad has the potential to make a significant contribution to his child’s life.
Informative, educational, and eye-opening, this audiobook is a deep dive into the meaning and reality of fatherhood in our current age and world.
Braving it: A Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild is a remarkable and inspiring story of how James Campbell and his daughter bonded during an epic Alaskan adventure. This memoir is an excellent option for dads as it looks into the unique connection fathers and daughters share.
Though you’ve probably never gone on an expedition through the wilds of Alaska, Campbell’s story is relatable through the beautiful way he describes his relationship with his daughter and the appreciation he shows for the time they spend together. From trekking through the icy cold to avoiding bears and tracking animals, Braving It is a beautiful story full of emotion, life lessons, and incredible tales every father should hear.
Another fantastic audiobook highlighting the connection between dad and daughter is Be The Dad She Needs You to Be by Dr. Kevin Leman. It is an informative and educational guide that offers practical advice on how to be a strong father figure for your daughter. Learn how to set your kid up for success, build a strong bond based on trust and understanding, and set an example for how she can build healthy relationships in her own life.
Whether you are a first-time dad or have a growing daughter already, Leman focuses on practical ways dads can step up and fill that all-important role of father. This audiobook is an excellent reminder of the role dads play in their young ones’ lives, offering tips and lessons that fathers can easily implement.
This listen is the best gift you can give to a new dad. In it, Brian W. Salmon and Kirsten Brunner offer advice to expectant dads, including a month-to-month guide and what to expect in a delivery room.
Salmon is a father, lactation counselor, and doula, while Brunner’s expertise lies in relationships and perinatal mental health. Together, they bring years of experience and research to help dads navigate all the new and uncertain steps into parenthood. These include the birthing stages, how to support the mom, and what to do to aid in breastfeeding.
For a dad who is feeling overwhelmed or unsure, this audiobook is the perfect way to help them prepare for what’s coming. It’s a must-listen for any dad-to-be.
This audiobook is packed with parenting advice specifically for gay dads, whether they are about to welcome their first baby or parent older children. From navigating adoption and surrogacy to childproofing your home, this fantastic dual-narrated guidebook includes advice from professionals in several fields to help any dad be the best.
Written by Eric Rosswood, The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads is full of actionable tips and tricks. At the same time, Paul Michael Garcia and Richard Powers do an excellent job of narrating the information and highlighting the most critical insights.
Being the best parent you can be is one of the most significant accomplishments in life, so hit play on this helpful guide to find more confidence in your parenting skills.
Ken Hughes’ Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads is the perfect dad roadmap for anyone stepping into fatherhood for the first time. Learn how to balance work and fatherhood, change a baby just about anywhere, or prepare your home for the new baby with this guide to welcome a new little one.
Clear, straightforward, and direct, Hughes presents an easy-to-follow guide to parenthood that takes the guesswork out of becoming a new dad. He explains the basics that will help you prepare for this new chapter of your life, giving you the confidence to take on the day-to-day and face the unexpected challenges of fathering a new baby.
With Dude, You’re Gonna be a Dad! How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months, John Pfeiffer helps dads through the nine months of pregnancy, covering everything from day one to delivery. You’ll learn how to support the mom-to-be, offer practical and emotional assistance, and assist in setting everything up for the coming baby.
Learning how to stand alongside your baby’s mother and support her through the process is crucial to welcoming a new little one into the world. Pfeiffer’s audiobook is a great tool to teach and help you through the earliest stages of being an expectant father.
Armin A. Brott’s The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be is an invaluable tool for those who embark on the new fatherhood journey. If you are starting to learn what it means to bring a child into the world, this audiobook will help you understand what to do in the lead-up to the baby’s arrival.
With Brott’s guidance, you’ll understand the importance of having a strong father or fatherly figure in a child’s life—and how you can be that person. Insightful yet heartfelt, The Expectant Father is a great way to learn all there is to know about becoming a dad.
