What to Expect the First Year Library Binding – January 1, 2008

I looked at this book sooooo many times during my daughter's first year. I kept bookmarkers on the heavy use pages, like fevers, food choices, skin issues, and developmental milestones. It saved me many a sleepness night of worrying, although I also called the doc's office as needed. It's a great all around resource, particularly for first time parents. Most of parenting is a learning curve, so I didn't take everything written in this book as gospel. As a matter of fact, I found some of my experiences to be directly contrary to what was written in the book.For example, my baby's first fever threw me for a loop. I called the doc's office and was told to go to the ER, but I also looked up the info in the book on fevers. One of the recommendations was to keep giving formula. Well, after getting projectile-vomitted on almost immediately after giving her formula, I realized that was a bad idea. This actually happened when I was in the ER, and the nurse looked at me like I had two heads when she realized I had just given my baby some formula. Despite me telling her that I was concerned about my daughter being dehydrated (as the book had warned), she treated me like Mommy Dearest for that. Another much nicer nurse taught me all about Pedialyte and other things to do for fever. Despite this experience with the info in the book, I have found the majority of what's there to be right on point. It was great to have so much info packed into one book. Phone calls to moms, grandmoms, sisters, and aunts won't hurt either.

I don't know about you, but I have a tendency to hate buying whatever everyone else is buying, usually convinced that it will be very run-of-the-mill.When I was looking for a guidebook for my daughter's first year, I looked all around, and even received a different book from a relative. Then someone lent me this book - and it's just the gold standard. Sometimes everyone buys something because it's the best! I really like the style of this book, the reassuring but informative tone, and the different sections assisting families of babies with different needs (special needs, adoption, etc). But mostly, I just like the information it provides on my daughter every month! A really good one - go get it.

This book is just the one I was looking for. We have a newborn and this is my first child. Also we don't have any family and friends around. I was confused with so many things and this book made it really easy. Whenever I had any confusion, every time I got my answer. I would say this is a must have book if you are having a newborn and don't have much experience. Only thing is that the volume/size of this book might scare you as it scared me at first:) Don't worry, I felt it's not required to read all the pages. I also got it in an amazing price. Overall, buy it and you will not regret.

I bought this as a gift for a friend who was having her first child. I bought it based on reviews of it. I haven't used it myself, so I really can't say if it is good or not, but I've given it twice as a gift and both set of parents said it was very useful.

I read the "What To Expect While You Are Expecting" book throughout my pregnancy and I figured I'd give the "What To Expect The First Year" book a try. It has been really handy. I just made the saline solution for my 6 week old daughter's nasal congestion last night and she and I both slept like babies because she could breathe better. I also like the fact that it tells you where your baby should be (or could be) developmentally.BTW this review will come up with my husbands name in case there are any questions ;)

Having read the book in this series by the same name for pregnant women, I had to have this one. The night after I had my baby I sat in my hospital bed and ordered this book on Kindle. Accompanied by the app, this book has been a great resource so far in my journey as a new mom.

This book is easy to read and review. The timelines are so spot-on. This book was used by both my daughters and we were all very appreciative to learn that what we were experiencing was normal. A great gift for any new parent!

This book is a continuation on the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" idea. My wife has found this book to be very informative. Every mom, new or otherwise, can rely on this book to give real info and real advice for real questions and issues. Even after being a father for 16 yrs (prev marriage), I've gotten a great deal from the book. Some parts validate my actions while other parts of it answer lingering questions I had over the years. Great book!

Arrivato in anticipo rispetto al previsto. Avevo letto what to expect when you expect e questo è il secondo capitolo, anche questo molto utile e interessante

Une œuvre incontournable pour tous ceux qui savent l'anglais et qui doivent élever leurs enfants seuls(famille lointaine).je dirais une bible dans la matière

We were a BIg fan of the 'What to expect' series. The author's first book proved very helpful for us during my wife's pregnancy time.After the birth of baby , we were very confused about so much different (and often conflicting) advice on how to take care of baby. advice and tips from the parents also dont work always. After that we decided to purchase this book. The book is very comprehensive and covers all the scenario and situations for the new born kid.Author has done a good amount of research and book is well written. However because of the length of the book , we did not read it page by page and only referred to it when required.With a new born , there are so many situations parents face when we dont know what to do and how to manage. Instead of rushing to doctor , for small issues , you can always refer to the book. This book is very helpful in those times.

This was the second book from this series I bought and I just cannot stress enough how much you need it and how amazing they all are!!! We are first time parents with no help available from family - we live in a different country to them - or friends with kids to turn to for advice on daily basis so this was - and still is !!!- a life saver for us. I have gone through the pregnancy with the first part of the series by my bed, I carried it around with me anytime I had time to read it in a park. It provided so much useful information, advice and help i couldn't believe sometimes that every single question i have ever had was answered in there in simple and easy to process (for a stressed out and always tired mum) way. The first year part was also used on a daily basis and we loved it very much. Now we are going through toddler years part and let me tell you it does not disappoint! All those little (and bigg - errr..) problems you are about to encounter on a path of parenthood, the ones you thought can only happen to you!! ;) are described in there and there is bucket loads of advice how to solve them. The best book ever! Very highly recommended!

This book is the best there is on the market. As they say in the front: if you buy only one book about babies and their upbringing - buy this one. Whenever I feel like I'm in over my head, doing it all wrong and generally just like the worst Mom in the whole wide WORLD, this book gives me back my confidence and some measure of sanity ;) It reminds you regurlarly do not fret too much about what other people say, to rely on your intuition and your baby's. It answers all the important questions you might have about your baby's first year as well as the unimportant ones that keep you up all night. ;)A must have!