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The Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised EditionThe Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised Edition by Kathleen Huggins
Buy new: $13.18 / Used from: $7.73
I found this book on accident and wish I had read it BEFORE I had my baby. There was so much very good practical information and about techniques and problems, it really covered it all. A must have for anyone trying to breastfeed for the first time or even as a refresher.
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy ChildHealthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.34
Sometimes the sleeping routine doesn't come so naturally but it is very important for their development, especially in the early parts of a baby's life. This book covers it all by addressing sleep in stages from newborn all the way up to teen years.
Better Baby Food: Your Essential Guide to Nutrition, Feeding & Cooking for Your Baby & ToddlerBetter Baby Food: Your Essential Guide to Nutrition, Feeding & Cooking for Your Baby & Toddler by Daina Kalnins
Buy new: $14.21 / Used from: $0.84
I got this book as a gift about four months after my son was born. I am so glad that someone else helped me realize that baby food is NOT just pureed people food. This book has been very helpful for me in understanding when to introduce food to my son. It also contains tons of recipes.
Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity wear and much more! (Baby Bargains)Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity wear and much more! (Baby Bargains) by Denise Fields
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $10.75
The best book to help sort through all the "stuff" the baby industry has to offer. It can be overwhelming but this book really gets down to it to bottom of it all to help you determine what products are right for you and your family.
Baby 411, Third Edition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year (Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year)Baby 411, Third Edition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year (Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year) by Denise Fields
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $6.00
That first day you come home from the hospital is both exciting and unnerving. This book covers nearly every area you'll have questions for the first month or so - diapers, feeding, sleeping, illnesses or injuries, etc. A great general "all-purpose" book for raising a baby.
The Working Womans Baby PlannerThe Working Womans Baby Planner by Marla Schwartz
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.18
Good for any mother planning to return to work. It covers all the bases.