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What men think about babies

11% of guys have had baby names picked out for years. Read on for more truths about having kids, from our man survey.

Which word best describes your thoughts on babies?

Miraculous

40%

Terrifying

10%

Both

50%

So do you ever want one?

Yes, definitely

33%

Maybe, assuming I find the right girl

13%

I already have one (or more)

31%

What’s scariest about having a baby?

The lack of sleep a newborn causes

7%

The actual birth. It’s intense!

9%

Parenting – I could screw up royally

33%

The financial pressure of raising a kid

51%

What do you most hope your baby will get from you?

My athleticism

7%

My looks

11%

My humour

38%

My work ethic

44%

Have you picked out names for your future kid?

Yes, I’ve had them chosen for years

11%

Not yet, but I’ve got a few in mind

36%

This has

22%

Actually, I already have kids

31%

Would you want to be married before having a baby?

Yes. It’s step one

60%

Not necessarily

40%

Would you marry a woman who didn’t want babies?

No, it’s a deal breaker

42%

Yes, if I were in love

58%

Have you ever lied to a woman by overplaying how much you want kids

Yes

7%

No

93%

Will (or do) you change your baby’s diapers?

Yes

93%

No

7%

Do you guys get as excited as women do about buying baby clothes?

Of course! Those little cotton onesies are the cutest thing ever

26%

Not a chance. I don’t like buying my own clothes, let alone outfits for a baby

74%

Taken from GLAMOUR US. Click here to read the original.

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