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What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition
by Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel
Amazon Price: $10.17
Customer Reviews:
» this is a good book that talks about what to expect month by month. It also covers what to expect at the doctors visit which is a good guideline.

overall ... a good read.

» I bought this book just because that's what you're supposed to get when you find out you're pregnant. I've heard glowing reviews and not so great reviews. I think it is great to get some answers regar...

» Every parent should have on hand. Great go to book, when you have any questions it give you clear answers. Would recommend this book for all first time parents.

» I purchased this new edition for my sister-in-law. I read the previous version for my now 18-month old daughter and it was extremely helpful to the point that I also read What to Expect the first year...

» As a first time expectant mom, I was looking for a book that was informative yet did not bombard me with so much information that I would freak out. I like how this book is organized by month and it a...

What to Expect the First Year
by Heidi Murkoff
Amazon Price: $11.53
Customer Reviews:
» I dislike this whole series of books. The author spends too much time making her beliefs sound like facts in some areas (like against co-sleeping and for "crying it out") and then pandering to both s...

» This book was essential to helping me get through the first year. It has so many tips and supports available. I had it at my fingertips many days!

» I have given this book as a baby shower present a number of times, and it always appears to be greatly appreciated. You can only use so many onesies, and this is a gift that will keep giving and givi...

» I expected to find everything in here, How much milk I should pump to feed my baby, how many times does a 3-months-old has to eat, for how long?? But I couldn't find those answers... I don't know if t...

» While the American Academy of Pediatrics book is good, this one is more user friendly. It's divided by age, you can skim what you need without having to read the whole thing in one go.

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age ...
by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, James Sears
Amazon Price: $14.95
Customer Reviews:
» By the title of my review you can tell I refer to this book as my baby encyclopedia! It's great. Lots of helpful information for the first years of life. Information is easy to find. I have also r...

» This is one of the few books on parenting that is lacking in BAD advice. Most of the advice is positive, supportive, and aimed toward understanding your infants needs. Dr. Sears actually says that it ...

» Don't waste your money on a bunch of baby books ... this one is encyclopedic and contains everything you need to know.

» A friend of mine just lent me this book because she said everything I did with my 2 1/2 year old is in the book, which I had never read. I had the What to Expect books that someone had bought for me,...

» The Baby Book is the perfect gift for a first-time mom, pregnant friend, or any new family. It is written with a light, gentle and positive tone, but is eye-opening at the same time. On the surface, i...

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic)
by Thomas W. Phelan
Amazon Price: $10.17
Customer Reviews:
» We tried many approaches with our children involving treating them as little adults such as the STEP program and had nothing but trouble. We didn't find this book until our children were approaching t...

» I have adapted some of this for my own style and own chlid, but I am very pleased with the book overall. I refer to it every now and again when I need a refresher or need to change up my approach a bi...

» My son's preschool teacher told me about this book last year and I was skeptical about buying it...well after attempting several things on my own, I figured why not give it a try. I listened to about ...

» This program for behavior management simplifies and clarifies strategies for dealing with behavioral issues that EVERY child will demonstrate from time to time. It's hilarious, logical, and when I fi...

» Very dissapointed with this book! I didn't like it! maybe because i don't agree with the technique they use to discipline the kids!

The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition
by Armin A. Brott
Amazon Price: $9.56
Customer Reviews:
» This is a good resource for the guys. Not so technical like the Mayo or What to expect....., but it takes you through some of the fun aspects of pregnancy. Also talks about how you can do things (birt...

» I ordered this book to get a good idea of what to expect during my wife's pregnancy. It's informative and easy to read.

» Looking back at the 40 pregnancy and infant books we have, this is the one that I finished reading first.

This book offers the most practical advice in the entire spectrum of topics relat...

» I read a lot of baby books in preparation for new baby - mostly from the library - and I can say that this is one of the books that I did end up buying to use as reference. It is well written and cont...

» The book is simplistic and preachy. More often than not, you're reading three pages about something that can be clearly stated in a paragraph. Equally often, that material seems misplaced (waiting u...

The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
by Elizabeth Pantley, William Sears
Amazon Price: $10.85
Customer Reviews:
» As a working Mom of two this book was a great help to me! My first child was not always the best sleeper and after a year of going to work surviving with my IV of coffee in the morning, my sister gav...

» I had great success when using this book when my daughter (now almost 5) was a baby. My husband and I were exhausted - she was born a month early and had sleep issues almost from the word "go." Once...

» The concepts are basic and common sense. It's just incredibly difficult to implement them when you are working and already sleep deprived.

» I really delved into this book hoping this would be the solution for my baby. I think perhaps if I had gotten my hands on it when my baby was younger I would have had more success. My baby is four mon...

» At first when I read this book it seemed too involved and I was a tad bit turned off by what seemed like a lot of work. I set the book aside and admittedly didn't follow it to the T. I did however imp...

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
by Mayo Clinic
Amazon Price: $13.57
Customer Reviews:
» I've read several other pregnancy books written by doctors. I could tolerate them, they had helpful tips, there was a human being on the other side writing the book. But this is soo bad, soo medical, ...

» During my first pregnancy, I owned two books: "the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" and "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Both are very good books, but over time I came to appreciate t...

» This book covers vast topics, answering every question a pregnant woman has with great detail and yet not leaving you feel bogged down. Very easy to read and follow. I particularly like the tips and s...

» I bought this book because in the early weeks of my pregnancy, I had lots of questions. Mayo Clinic has been a reliable source for medical information for me over the years and it didn't stop when I b...

» I am currently pregnant in week 25, first time pregnancy. My husband and I have purchased or have been given 3 pregnancy books, including "My Pregnancy Week by Week" and "What to expect when you're ex...

Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Gui...
by Toni Weschler
Amazon Price: $16.47
Customer Reviews:
» I can't say enough great things about this book. I purchased this book when I starting trying to conceive, and since reading it, I feel empowered in regards to understanding my body and reading its s...

» This book changed my life, making me a happier and more empowered womyn. And my sex life was much better when I stopped fearing my fertility as much.

» Easy to understand, very informative and much more detailed than any other book on the subject that I've come across. We used this method as our form of birth control for 2 years effectively. When we ...

» This book is a great educational tool. Even if you do not want to practice FAM, it educates a woman on her body beyond what you will get in any biology class. Definitely a must have.

» Considered the "Bible" of Fertility Awareness (FAM), this book is a real eye-opener for women and girls of all ages. The information about our bodies that is contained in this book is invaluable, and ...

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5 (Shelov...
by American Academy Of Pediatrics
Amazon Price: $13.60
Customer Reviews:
» This book is filled with good, scientifically-researched advice on your baby's health. It does, however, read like a reference book, and it is often as exciting as reading a dictionary.

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» It's like the Bible for new Moms...I look at it every day for something or other!

» This book is really my go-to-book every time I have a question or to decide whether or not to call our pediatrician. It also have things on development, discipline, family life, etc... It has great ad...

» I have purchased at least 10 copies of this book over the years. My pediatrician recommended this book to me 12 years ago when my son was born, and I used it extensively. I referred to it again when...

» I have enjoyed this book very much. It is very non-biased and doesn't tell you how to raise your child, more like stuff to look for and if a problem develops, how quickly you should call the doctor. ...

Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to S...
by Jim Fay, Charles Fay
Amazon Price: $16.47
Customer Reviews:
» I began putting this to use with my 2 year old the day I started reading it!What a life saver. I wish more schools would use Love and Logic!

» This book has changed our home life considerably. We have three children under 5yrs and our house can be crazy at times. I started using the methods discribed in this book, a little at a time, and w...

» The L&L materials are tried and true. If you are interested in tools that actually do work (if you can be consistent, that is), L & L is just what you are looking for! Highly recommend!

» This is sensible advice that has worked with my 27-month-old son. It reminds you to let your child make mistakes, let him make decisions, let him be responsible. Drawbacks: it tends to be repetitive (...

» Great book. Teaches how to parent with love. Teaches how train your children to make decisions and build relationships that strengthen and not hinder.