socialising - unless you're an insensitive twit who never carries that baton at home, that is. Some friends will accept this more readily than others, often depending on what their own family situation and experiences are. If you're one of the first among your

or your partner are staying at home with the baby for some time then you will lose part or all of one salary, and even if you do manage to both work relatively soon after your baby is born, you will still have the costs of childcare to meet.So how do other

Once you've brought your new baby back home it can appear as though there's not all that much to do for a new dad, particularly if your partner is breastfeeding. Baby cries, eats, sleeps and then cries, eats and sleeps again, and may seem at her

expensive, so find one that fits your budget and test them out before buying several. If you do use cloth nappies you can use cloth wipes too and save even more. Make your own baby food - Once your baby begins to move on to solids after about six months you

, then try to avoid just talking about the baby when he gets home and make sure you also ask about his day and what's happening at work - or what's happening in the papers.Showing appreciation - In the early weeks as a parent you may feel that your sense