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What to Expect the First Year [Kindle Edition]

Heidi Murkoff (Author), Sharon Mazel (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews) |
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Everything new parents need to know about the care (and feeding) of an infant, from the authors of What to Expect When You're Expecting. Covers monthly growth and development, feeding for every age and stage, sleep strategies that really work. Filled with the most practical tips (how to give a bath, decode your baby's crying, what to buy for baby, and when to return to work) and the most up-to-date medical advice (the latest on vaccines, vitamins, illnesses, SIDS, safety, and more. Reassuring Answers to Hundreds of Questions: -What's the best kind of car seat for my newborn?
-How do I know if my baby's getting enough to eat?
-How can I tell if my baby is really sick? When should I call the doctor?
-Should I sign my baby up for classes?
-Should I be worried that my baby isn't crawling yet?
-How do I cope with my colicky baby?

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WHAT TO EXPECT - THE FIRST YEAR has sold a phenomenal 6,500,000 copies worldwide
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By BB999
Format:Paperback
This is THE most useful book you can buy as a first time parent.

It's a kind of Baby-bible really and I would suggest you buy it BEFORE junior arrives as it has lots of useful advice about what you need and what you'll be doing in the first weeks. (And lets face it you won't have time to read books in those early days...)

It's written like a list of FAQs for each month of baby's first year, but rather than presenting only one viewpoint or answer, it describes all current views on a subject, gives you the facts then lets you decide what's appropriate advice for YOU and YOUR baby.

Sometimes it's just enough to know that something you're experiencing is completely normal and has been experienced by other people. Sometimes you have questions that seem too trivial to bother the health visitor with so this book provides a useful back up.

It covers health topics, behaviour, and likely development stages for each month. A useful book for dads too - especially in the first few weeks when they can feel like they're reliant on the women-folk to know what's going on (don't know why - first time mums feel as clueless as everyone else at times!!).

The only down-side, and the reason I've only given the book 4 stars, is that it was obviously written for the American market but has been 'Anglified' and almost all of the examples have been re-written to cover English views/laws etc, however now and then you find a bit of the American lingo still hanging around. The examples are still useful though, but you just get a feel that they're not quite as relevant.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Pawan
Format:Paperback
What I like about this book is that it gives you all the information without being biased one way or the other. For example, it gives the pros and cons of dummies, and isn't at all "preachy" about one view point being better than the other, unlike many other books which are pushing the author's own agenda and plan for sleeping/feeding/dummies etc.

The information is presented as questions, based on the age of your baby in months. Of all the books I have, this is the one I look at to get comprehensive information and the full picture on any subject or question, from when to use a highchair, through to what to do if I think my baby has a temperature. I've found it invaluable.
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By SMH
Format:Paperback
This would be a great reference book were it not for the index, which consistently directs the reader to the wrong page. This is extremely frustrating at times. The content, however, is very informative and comprehensive.

I bought this book on the back of owning "What to Expect When You're Expecting", which was my pregnancy bible. As a first-time mum, I've found the book equally as invaluable. As well as the twelve chapters on what to expect month by month, there are excellent sections on baby health, ailments, first aid, baby care, breastfeeding, diet (for baby and mum), and fatherhood.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
invaluable !!!
I bought this for our first child who has now made an apperance, it has answered all of our questions and some we hadn't thought of. Read more
Published 8 days ago by John
A great first-year reference
I ordered this most recent copy for a friend as my own copy has been invaluable to me. Broken down by month with additional sections on infant ailments etc this is a great guide to... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Lucy B
My baby bible
Being a first time Mum is hard and there are so many daily questions; this book seems to have an answer for all of them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Beck
What to Expect in the First Year
As with the rest of the "What to Expect" series there can not be many issues that are not covered in this book
Published 1 month ago by JJ
A must have
This was just what I needed and is a book I will definitely recommend to other first time Mums. Wish I knew about it from day one!
Published 3 months ago by spad
great book, great tips
great read for first time parents, full of tips and advice for everything you may be wondering about, so just relax and enjoy parenting
Published 3 months ago by Mr. M. Toleman
Very Good Service
Book arrived quickly and in excellent condition. The book has lots of detail about each of the different stages of your child's development. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kerry82
Worth it's weight in Gold!
I feel this bok is a must have for anyone who has a baby. I have two childern they are 7 years apart I have relied on it both times to see me through. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jbsnuffles
Most useful baby reference
As a first-time grandad, my daughter has found the book invaluable. As well as the twelve chapters on what to expect month by month, there are excellent sections on baby health,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Graham
Good but lots of spelling/typing errors
It's a good book with lots of questions and answer examples in each month. There are numerous spelling errors/typos. Not sure who edited it!
Published 4 months ago by Posie
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