A NEW DAD
Broken sleep, a baby on your shoulder and no time. Here’s a quick shave that still looks decent.
Becoming a dad changes your mornings, and shaving is often the first thing to slip. There’s less time, less sleep and no guarantee you’ll finish before someone starts crying. A short, simple routine keeps you looking like yourself without adding to the stress.
Why Shaving Gets Harder
A baby sets the schedule, and a leisurely shave isn’t on it. You need a routine that works in a few minutes.
When you’re exhausted, it’s easy to rush and press, which is how nicks happen. See how to stop shaving nicks and cuts.
A cry in the middle of a shave means a hurried grab for the baby, often with the razor still in your hand.
Plenty of new dads like a clean-shaven face for all the close cuddles, so a quick, comfortable shave matters.
Three Things to Get Right
If you’re interrupted, put the razor down somewhere safe first. Always keep razors well out of reach of small children.
Action: Razor down, then baby.Shave in the shower, or when the baby is settled, rather than trying to fit it in at a fixed time. A shave that fits your day is a shave you’ll actually do.
Action: Use the first calm window.One cream, one razor and a few light strokes. A fresh cartridge helps a lot when you’re short of time.
Action: Fewer steps, sharper blade.The Three-Minute Shave
Splash your face with warm water, or shave at the end of your shower. See wet vs dry shaving.
Apply shaving cream or gel evenly. It protects your skin and speeds everything up.
Short strokes with the grain and no pressure, rinsing the blade as you go.
Rinse with cool water, pat dry and moisturise. Then store your razor somewhere safe and dry.
New Dad Mistakes vs the Better Way
✗ The Common Mistakes
- Picking up the baby with the razor in hand
- Leaving the razor within a child’s reach
- Rushing with long, hard strokes
- Using a dull blade to save a few pounds
- Skipping shaves altogether
✓ The Better Way
- Putting the razor down first
- Storing it high, dry and out of reach
- Short, light strokes
- Starting with a fresh cartridge
- A quick routine you can keep up
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Frequently asked questions
Keep it simple: warm water, a good lather, a few light strokes and a cool rinse. Shaving at the end of your shower is the quickest way to fit it in.
Somewhere dry and well out of reach of children, such as a high shelf or a cabinet. Never leave it on the edge of the bath or sink.
Of course. If you’re shaving less often, see our guide to shaving after a few days off.
Yes. Start with the £9.99 starter kit, which includes a premium handle. You can change, delay or cancel at any time for free.
A new-dad shave is about speed and safety. Keep the routine short, store your razor out of reach, and put it down before you pick anyone up.