If he refuses advice, I would stop offering it and wait until he starts asking for it. Some people insist on learning things the hard way, or at least learning them on their own. It may seem strange to you that he refuses your help, but from his point of view, he may be offended and think that YOU think he is incapable of doing this WITHOUT your help. He may be trying to prove himself, in other words. Just relax, and let him come to you when he's ready.For other fathers here, when your friend becomes a new parent do you let them learn a few things on their own or help them out before they ask? A friend of mine is a new parent and refuses any advice.
If your friends refuses any tips on parenting, then it's best not to give unsolicited advice. However, if you catch him or her doing something not right with handling the baby or something, then I guess it's okay to intrude.For other fathers here, when your friend becomes a new parent do you let them learn a few things on their own or help them out before they ask? A friend of mine is a new parent and refuses any advice.