My daughter’s dad stayed home and took care of the house, cooked and cleaned and watched over our daughter while I worked, for the most part anyway. However, I breastfed and pumping milk so he could bottle feed was a hassle. Luckily I was able to work from home the first 13 years of her life so I could take breaks and breastfeed until she was weaned. He must be very dependable. My daughter’s dad had periods where he just checked out for 3 or 4 days which put a huge burden on me because we didn’t have anyone setup to help out. And quite frankly he didn’t understand our daughter’s needs like how to quiet her down to get a nap. I recommend finding someone who can step in when needed or when he needs a break. Also you need to consider the impact on his work history for when he returns to work. It can be difficult and not everyone is open to understanding what it means to be a stay at home parent.
