The Daddy Code illustrated edition book cover by C.J. Weddell

Illustrated edition · Fatherhood humour

The Daddy Code

“Fatherhood has no manual. This dad wrote 33 rules anyway.”

Fatherhood was supposed to begin with a meaningful conversation. Instead, it began with three enthusiastic yeses, a red swimsuit and absolutely no plan.

From the positive test to the first birthday, one forty-something dad from North East England battles hospital parking, NHS toast, prams, nappies, night shifts, public meltdowns, baby food on the walls and the terrifying discovery that every other parent appears to know what they are doing.

After each disaster, he writes a new rule for The Daddy Code—a survival guide built from mistakes, tiny victories and the stubborn decision to keep turning up.

FatherhoodParenting humourIllustrated memoirBaby’s first year

Second edition · Illustrated paperback · Available now · £12.99.

Inside the book

Thirty-three rules, learned the hard way

Thirty-three chapters and thirty-three hard-won rules for surviving a baby’s first year.
Warm, candid British humour from a forty-something dad in North East England.
An illustrated account for new dads, experienced dads and partners who have watched them panic.
A heartfelt gift for expectant fathers, baby showers and Father’s Day.

The rule that matters

Take the useful bits. Laugh at the rest. And remember the only rule that genuinely matters: keep turning up.

Read the complete illustrated story and follow one dad through the chaos, fear and joy of a baby’s first year.

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