Reddit mentions of Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!

First of all, the fact that you are asking speaks volumes. I'm sure you'll do great.

We bought this book- Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553520571/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_h63BxbX683MEZ

And my husband read to our little guy (my belly) before bed all the time so he could hear his daddy's voice. Sometimes he would kick in response. Definitely a good bonding practice. Keep talking to him after he is born. You don't need to talk in a special voice. Just talk to him. And hold him. Smell his sweet baby smell.

When the baby comes generally the mom does skin to skin. The baby is placed on her bare chest and encouraged to nurse right away. The more skin to skin the better. You can do this too! (Minus the nursing), and it's said to greatly facilitate bonding. This is something that can and should be done for weeks to come as well.

Also (and this is a bit outside your question and my personal opinion, but) just be there for your wife. If she's going to nurse bring her water every time (you get SO THIRSTY). Wait on her whenever you can and share in the taking care of your little one. It's really that simple. At first they sleep so so much and need to eat at least every three hours, that's literally all you guys will do besides changing the odd diaper and reveling in the few moments when your little bundle is awake. By being a good husband like this you are also setting a good foundation for bonding with your son because you are investing into a united family dynamic. Just be a family, and embrace your role as the father/husband/family protecter. Trust me it's easy to feel fiercely protective over such a little helpless and sweet life. The bonding and love should come naturally. Don't over think it. You'll do just fine :)

Edit: sorry forgot to add tips on the first few months. Honestly, just go with the flow and do what feels right. Don't get caught up in anyone else's opinions. When you get frustrated, remember that everything is a phase. Baby crying? It will pass. Not sleeping? You'll be fine. One day it will be over and you'll miss the tiny, sweet baby that needed you so much. When you and your wife don't see eye to eye remember different isn't always wrong. And lastly just put your son first. It makes every decision really simple. It also tends to wipe out some of the frustration, when you remember that it's just not about you (or just you/your wife) anymore.