Daddy’s Tool Bag Program Dads at WIC
Formula For Understanding “The Dad”
#1 Make Dads Feel Like They Are Equals In The Parenting Equation =
“When Moms Talk, We Listen” “Huggies Insults Dads With New Ad Campaign” “Ad Supported Old Stereotypes Of Dads Being Inexperienced and Uninvolved…”
#2 Explain Benefits Of Breastfeeding > Health < Cost ><
#3 Build Confidence With The Basics Complement Education With Easy To Digest Topics +
Essential Training for the Dad! “Learn to use a new set of power tools” Tips and Tricks for taking care of a Baby for the new Dad or even second time Dad who could use a refresher course. GET INVOLVED EARLY AND OFTEN !!!
Daddy’s Tool Bag DVD Home Improvement Theme Instructional DVD Car Seat Safety Swaddling Diaper Changing Breastfeeding How To Burp A Baby Administering Medicine Packing For An Outing
Breastfeeding Segment
Hands-On Training
Learn How to Soothe a Crying Baby -Create a S.T.O.P.S Plan to Avoid Unintended Injury Learn How to Recognize Signs of Postpartum Depression Importance of Father’s Role in Breastfeeding
Community Events Get Dads Involved
Daddy Diaper Toss !
S.T.O.P. Sign
*Normalizes Fatherhood *Builds Community *Provides visual and real hands-on training *Removes barriers to bonding
Daddy’s Tool Bag Program Dads at WIC Dads + Education + Support = Success