An app for new dads, made by dads!

The ultimate survival guide for new dads

An iPhone app for new dads, written by dads. No nonsense. No waffle. Just quick, practical advice. All in the palm of your hand.

  • Simple to Use
    Hundreds of stress­‐busting tips at the tap of a button.

  • Easy to Understand
    No waffle. Just simple, practical advice for men.

  • Quick to Read
    No long, wordy pages. Just lots of helpful pics and handy tips.

  • Greater Peace of Mind
    Learn how to take great care of your partner and new baby.

  • “Every new dad should have this app. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

    Mark R.
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  • “The tips are so quick to read and so easy to implement.”

    Pat O.
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  • “I really love the how-to guides. They’re just so handy.”

    Simon T.
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  • “I particularly like the checklists. We’d have forgotten loads of stuff.”

    Patrick M.
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  • “The photos are brilliant and make it really fun to look through.”

    Michael O.
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  • “Very reassuring as it talks about stuff most books leave out.”

    Vince H.
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  • “Very easy to dip in and out of. Much better than a book in this respect.”

    Andy B.
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  • “Real-life advice from dads who know what it’s really like.”

    Jonny M.
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  • “I’m really pleased to have found this app. Such great advice and so easy to use.”

    Dave L.
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  • Over 250 stress-busting tips

    Hundreds of short, punchy tips showing you what you should and should never (ever!) do with a new baby.

  • 11 essential how-to guides

    Easy-to-follow how-to guides teaching you essential ‘dad skills’ like changing a nappy, bathing a newborn and sterilising a bottle.

  • 5 must-have checklists

    Simple checklists to show you how to pack for labour, prepare the home and take your baby out and about on your own.

  • Hundreds of fun photos

    No long wordy pages. Just lots of fun, helpful photos to flick through, whether you’re sitting on the train, in front of the TV or on the toilet.

  • Black poo and pulsating heads

    Find out what babies are really like. No holds barred. Black poos, pulsating heads, baby boners and mini-periods. This is definitely Mother Nature’s way of freaking us dads out.

  • Create your own Favourites list

    Save your best tips to your Favourites list in one simple tap. Perfect for quick access later, especially if you get into a spot of baby-related bother.

  • Submit your own tips

    Each tip was submitted by a real dad. So make sure you share your own nuggets of ‘dad wisdom’ too. After all, each dad is different, and each baby is different. You might even get your tip in the app.

  • Become a great dad

    With this app in your pocket, you’ll be able to take great care of your partner and your new baby. Which means less stress and more fun, for everyone. You’ll also earn some serious brownie points along the way.

Available on the App Store

  • “Make sure you download the app – your wife will love you for it!”

    FOX NEWS

  • “Absolutely brilliant!”

    ITV

  • “One of the newest ways that dads can learn how to be dads.”

    NPR

  • “First time fathers will be very ‘appy’ with this modern guide to fatherhood!”

    WIRED

  • “A no-nonsense pocket guide, with 250 real-life tips from the men who’ve been there and got the drool-encrusted T-shirt.”

    SHORTLIST

  • “Fathers now have an app that is specifically designed for them and their newborn babies.”

    GRAZIA

  • “An easy to use resource that does exactly what it says on the tin.”

    MIRROR

  • “Get this! There’s something for everyone.”

    SUNDAY EXPRESS

  • “The first app specifically designed to help out hapless new dads”

    MAIL ONLINE

  • “Practical, essential and easy-to-use."

    ELLE

  • “Packed full of useful advice, it’s the ultimate survival guide if you have a newborn baby.”

    DAILY EXPRESS

  • “The app explains everything, giving simple tips and how-to guides with pictures.”

    GEORGIA NEWS DAY

  • "The tips are to the point and because they’re written by other dads they’re free from jargon."

    MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

  • “An app that serves up quick, bite-sized tips, covering all aspects of having a baby, warts and all.”

    THE CHRONICLE

  • “The app allows new fathers to dip in and get the specific help they want.”

    THE BIRMINGHAM MAIL

  • “An app that offers helpful tips and advice to new dads.”

    BUCKS FREE PRESS

  • “The app reassures dads that they’re not the first bloke to struggle.”

    DAILY POST

  • “You also get a how-to section offering step-by-step instructions on common tasks, complete with photographs.”

    EVENING GAZETTE

About us

  • Quick Tips For New Dads is an iPhone app and community of likeminded men who care about being the best possible dads for their kids.

    Everything you see has been written for dads, by dads. No nonsense. No waffle. Just simple, practical advice, that really works.

    We also believe each baby is different, and each parent is different - one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we’ve created a pool of tips and advice that any new dad can dip in and out of depending on their specific situation.

  • We cover the usual ‘dad skills’, such as changing nappies, bathing a newborn and how to combat post-natal depression. But we also tackle the bizarre stuff that most pregnancy books don’t talk about.

    For example, did you know babies are usually born with soft, pulsating heads? Or that baby boys can get boners? Or that baby girls often have a mini-period after birth?

    All completely normal, but still guaranteed to freak out any new dad.

  • Hi there! I’m Dave, the Founder of Quick Tips For New Dads.

    It all began a few years ago when I was a new husband and dad living just outside London in the UK.

    I was average height, average looking and pretty bald on top - I still am.

    First, I become a dad to Mia, and two years later to William.

    I won’t lie. I was absolutely terrified when Mia was born.

    First off, I found labour a pretty horrifying experience, especially seeing my wife endure so much pain.

    Then I realised the squidgy bundle of life that popped out was now completely dependent on me.

    I also wanted to take really good care of my wife. But I couldn’t get to grips with all the wordy pregnancy books by her bed, which only seemed to be aimed at women.

    I just wanted some good, honest ‘dad advice’, but I didn’t know where to look.

    Then, about a week after birth, I went for a beer with some other dads I’d met through our local parenting group.

    It became apparent that we all felt the same – we all wanted to take good care of our partners and babies, but we didn’t really know how to. And that’s when we started sharing tips with each other.

    Basic stuff really - tips on changing nappies/diapers, helping out with breastfeeding, soothing a crying baby, coping with sleep deprivation, bathing a newborn baby and, most importantly, looking after the new mum.

    The tips proved hugely useful and we all started feeling more involved as dads, and more bonded with our offspring.

    We also started to earn some serious brownie points with our wives and girlfriends - happy days.

    That’s when I thought other new dads could also benefit from these tips, especially if they were easily accessible through an app.

    After all, about 750,000 babies are born in the UK each year, 4 million in the US, and over 130 million worldwide. That’s a lot of new babies. And a lot of new dads.

    So, I wrapped the tips into a handy iPhone app, chucked in some how-to guides, and Quick Tips For New Dads was born.

    Since then, thousands of dads have downloaded the app, shared their tips, and built the community we have today.

    So, visit the App Store, check out the app, and see if you find the tips helpful too.

    Until then, good luck with your journey into fatherhood - I’ll be thinking of you.

    Dave