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What to Expect the First Year

LOVE: 95 NEUTRAL: 114
REGRET: 33 WANT: 11

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LOVE: 95 NEUTRAL: 114
REGRET: 33 WANT: 11
  • I had this book when i had my 1st born nearly 22 years ago and I STILL remember it (which says a lot for my terrible memory). Definitely a staple in my opinion. Mar 09, 2024

  • Helped me navigate all furst year questions Feb 03, 2024

  • Very helpful for all my worries as a new mom! It was also nice to have a non electronic item while nap trapped. I will surely consult it again for #2. Jul 04, 2023

  • Explains what to expect/look forward to so that you are better prepared Apr 01, 2023

  • So informative for new parents, this book has everything you need to know Mar 13, 2023

  • As I read the what to expect when expecting, my husband reads this and we share with each other what we learn! I enjoy having a book for both of us to review/learn. Feb 01, 2023

  • Great information for first time parents. Nov 08, 2022

  • This book is organized well. It gives you a run down of what to expect/what’s happening with baby through every month. It also shows milestones they should be hitting. Nov 05, 2022

  • Perfect book on what to expect after baby gets here! Jun 10, 2022

    • Kim W.
    • LOCUST GROVE, Virginia

    I relied on this book when I had each of my 4 children and I made sure to get it for my daughter when she got pregnant. This book should be a staple for all parents! Apr 05, 2022

  • You can honestly read all the parenting books you want but at the end of the day you will know whats best for your baby. Nov 04, 2021

    • Nora G.
    • Rio Grande City, Texas

    Very educational book for first time parents. It helps to have a guide as to what is coming ahead. It seems people around tend to make everything sound more stressful than it is Jul 08, 2021

  • This is a classic book my mom even had it. If it’s been around this long it’s got to be good right. I love to grab it if I have question. Great to reference to Jun 12, 2021

  • This book is so thorough, it has answered a lot of the SUPER basic questions that I have about babies. Especially great as a first-time mom! Even telling me how long to burp baby for- so helpful! May 01, 2021

  • I didn’t agree with all the tips but it is a helpful resource to have in your home. Mar 08, 2021

  • A welcome resource for worried parenting moments! Seems to talk about every baby question imaginable! I love they candor and humor with which it is written. Sep 11, 2020

  • Read this when I was pregnant with my first. Great read to help prepare new parents for the first year of baby's life. Great to help calm and give you peace of mind. Sep 02, 2020

    • Heidi D.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Full of facts, great reference guide. Not a book you sit down and read so lots of info ended up missed. Feb 21, 2020

  • Too busy to read while caring for an under one year old. I also prefer the wonder weeks. Feb 02, 2020

    • Kira S.
    • Spruce Grove, Canada

    This was a wonderful read while I was pregnant and made me feel prepared for our new baby Dec 26, 2019

  • After reading the one for during the pregnancy; I had to buy this one as well. Interesting and informative read with nice illustrations. Nov 21, 2019

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  • I had this book when i had my 1st born nearly 22 years ago and I STILL remember it (which says a lot for my terrible memory). Definitely a staple in my opinion. Mar 09, 2024

  • Helped me navigate all furst year questions Feb 03, 2024

  • Very helpful for all my worries as a new mom! It was also nice to have a non electronic item while nap trapped. I will surely consult it again for #2. Jul 04, 2023

  • Explains what to expect/look forward to so that you are better prepared Apr 01, 2023

  • So informative for new parents, this book has everything you need to know Mar 13, 2023

  • As I read the what to expect when expecting, my husband reads this and we share with each other what we learn! I enjoy having a book for both of us to review/learn. Feb 01, 2023

  • Great information for first time parents. Nov 08, 2022

  • This book is organized well. It gives you a run down of what to expect/what’s happening with baby through every month. It also shows milestones they should be hitting. Nov 05, 2022

  • Perfect book on what to expect after baby gets here! Jun 10, 2022

    • Kim W.
    • LOCUST GROVE, Virginia

    I relied on this book when I had each of my 4 children and I made sure to get it for my daughter when she got pregnant. This book should be a staple for all parents! Apr 05, 2022

  • You can honestly read all the parenting books you want but at the end of the day you will know whats best for your baby. Nov 04, 2021

    • Nora G.
    • Rio Grande City, Texas

    Very educational book for first time parents. It helps to have a guide as to what is coming ahead. It seems people around tend to make everything sound more stressful than it is Jul 08, 2021

  • This is a classic book my mom even had it. If it’s been around this long it’s got to be good right. I love to grab it if I have question. Great to reference to Jun 12, 2021

  • This book is so thorough, it has answered a lot of the SUPER basic questions that I have about babies. Especially great as a first-time mom! Even telling me how long to burp baby for- so helpful! May 01, 2021

  • I didn’t agree with all the tips but it is a helpful resource to have in your home. Mar 08, 2021

  • A welcome resource for worried parenting moments! Seems to talk about every baby question imaginable! I love they candor and humor with which it is written. Sep 11, 2020

  • Read this when I was pregnant with my first. Great read to help prepare new parents for the first year of baby's life. Great to help calm and give you peace of mind. Sep 02, 2020

    • Heidi D.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Full of facts, great reference guide. Not a book you sit down and read so lots of info ended up missed. Feb 21, 2020

  • Too busy to read while caring for an under one year old. I also prefer the wonder weeks. Feb 02, 2020

    • Kira S.
    • Spruce Grove, Canada

    This was a wonderful read while I was pregnant and made me feel prepared for our new baby Dec 26, 2019

  • After reading the one for during the pregnancy; I had to buy this one as well. Interesting and informative read with nice illustrations. Nov 21, 2019

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