What to Expect the First Year 2nd (second) edition Text Only Paperback – 2002

This book has been a blessing for me. I am starting over being a new mom again after 18 years since my last pregnancy and it has eased my anxiety with how much things have changed over the years. Great book!

Got this for my daughter when she had her first baby. She has found it very helpful, a good reference book rather than something you read all the way through. You can look up the topic that interests you and it is all in there. Just about anything you can think of to ask about what is happening with your baby. I had the same book way back in the day and I knew this was an excellent guide for a new parent. This edition is updated with current information. Highly recommended.

This is a great read for new parents! I'm still following along with it since my baby isn't a year old yet and it covers almost all my inquiries. From safety(don't skip this and assume you know it all already--there's always something you'll overlook), to skin conditions, to Breastfeeding tips, etc... The only thing I was unable to find was a part covering sleep regression. I realize it's a book, not an encyclopedia so it can't cover everything! But for that reason I decided to knock off a star since it's a pretty big deal. Overall great information in a clear, cut to the chase style.

I used the "What To Expect When You're Expecting" book and it was super helpful. When I realized they had a book for the first year I had to get it. This is especially nice, as being a new mom is already overwhelming. I just flip to a seemingly applicable section and quickly find answers to my worried mom questions. Everything is laid out and organized perfectly. The glossary makes things easy to find. It has been very helpful .

This might as well be called "the Baby Bible!" It is awesome. It takes you step by step through every month of your babies life. Every question I could possibly have has been answered within this book. I enjoy reading it while my baby is napping, sometimes I skip ahead a month or two to find out what new milestones to expect. Being able to know which milestones are ahead is great, because then I can prepare the next activities and necessities for my babies growth. I was able to lower my crib just in time for my baby to learn how to roll over. This book has been 100% accurate in every detail. This is the same author as the previous book I purchased "what to expect, when you're expecting," which was also an amazing book to have while pregnant and nervous of what is yet to come. If you want to learn all about babies needs within the first year, definitely purchase this book. Also makes for a great gift! Love it & Highly recommend!

I love the way this book is set up. Because it does not have to be read from start to finish I am not overwhelmed. This is especially nice, as being a new mom is already overwhelming. I just flip to a seemingly applicable section and quickly find answers to my worried mom questions. As this is the beauty of this particular book, I would not advise purchasing the Ebook. I don't believe you can flip through an ebook with the same results.

I bought this for my daughter who is expecting her first child. I had read the What to Expect When you are Expecting 30 years ago and what surprised to see it is still a top hit with today's generation. It seemed a natural fit to follow-up with this book. It even has helpful information on what you need and should put on your baby shower registry! Would highly recommend to anyone expecting a baby whether it's your first or your second or third. Very informative and a must have read to help maneuver through that first year.

This has been the most helpful baby book I have found. It is a classic guide that is regularly updated over the years and instead of telling you how to do things, the author gives you the pros and cons of all options and facts to back it all up. As a first time mom, this book has helped me make important decisions as a parent and to better understand my baby and his development. I also love that it has information on almost every topic meant for dad to read. I think this is great because we often leave the fathers in the dark when it comes to these books and making them feel included and to help them understand things from a fathers view rather than a mothers is very helpful. My fiancé loved reading the sections for dad and looked forward to discussing what we both read.