Baby Must-Haves: The Essential Guide to Everything from Cribs to Bibs
By Editors of Parenting Magazine
Gearing up for a new baby can be an overwhelming, expensive undertaking. "Baby Must-Haves" keeps it as simple (and affordable) as possible, presenting the collective expertise of the editors of "Parenting" magazine and hundreds of mums across the country. Organized according to product category, this full-colour, beautifully photographed portable reference gives the whole scoop on everything from nursery essentials and on-the-go gear to childproofing products and what-they-never-tell-you advice. Written with warmth and expertise, this guide offers not only where to find the best crib for your budget, but the best way to make it up (with an extra sheet in case of wee-hour nappy leaks!) to save time and make life with a baby easier, and more fun. Brand recommendations, hundreds of priceless tips, a "Skip, Save, or Splurge" feature, and photos throughout make this the must-have reference in the category. For over 20 years, "Parenting" magazine has been a must-have for all mums.
Comprehensive and reality-tested! Great baby shower gift
Someone just gave this to me.....It's a well-organized, comprehensive guide to what you need the first year. Very well written. I like that it tells you what you DON'T need to buy, as well as what you should splurge on. Lots of real-mom advice. It's more than a product guide--it tells you how to pick stuff out, what features are important, what brands are reliable, etc. I love Parenting Magazine--they've put together a terrific book.
A Good Place to Start
Since I'm pregnant with my first child, I was having a difficult time deciphering what we truly need for when the baby arrives. I found this book to be a good place to start, with explanations of various "baby equipment" that I didn't even know existed. Who knew babies need all this stuff? I also recommend using [...] to find more ratings on the items that are discussed in this book.
Good book!
I really enjoyed seeing what items other parents recommend. It is helpful since there are so many choices out there. I do find the Consumer Reports book a little more helpful since it has ratings, but like being able to compare the two.
