Daddy's Favorites

The first time that you ever hear "Honey, I'm pregnant!" it is probably one of the most surreal moments in your life. Then, after you both have survived the torture of morning sickness and those wacky midnight cravings, you will need to register for the baby shower. This undertaking is no less painstaking than the experience had when registering for the wedding.

There is an endless supply of gadgets available for making life with a newborn as easy as possible. And as a brand new dad, you may not have even heard of half of the items on it. I can say, as a father of four, there are a handful of these products that you really should not go without. There is a small miracle in the invention of those listed below that will truly save you some time and frustration.

Most importantly, there is a need to take this fatherhood thing one day at a time. Your sanity will be pushed to its limits and beyond. Remember to be thankful for your children every day. It came to me recently, while babysitting our new godson. These "necessary" items can make a huge difference in the day-to-day tedium of childcare. But like mother always said, "Patience is a virtue."