Book is a great follow up to the other "what to expects" and I will be using it as reference for awhile. Seller had accidentally sent wrong book but was kind and fast in replacing it with correct one.

I love this book! every month I can go to the next chapter and read about that month. It is very helpful and informative.

I found all answers to my questions, regarding the first year of a baby. Everything is explained simple and in detail, month by month. A must have book for new parents like me.

I love this book! It is literally a BIBLE for new parents! It's well worth the money! I would recommend this book 100% of the time.

Interesting, humorous, comprehensive, very helpful. Recommend to read through it during pregnancy. You won't have time for reading after delivery.

It's obvious this book is full of helpful facts, but I couldn't get past the constant insertion of biased comments from the authors. In the Six-Month-Baby chapter they call parents "week nerved" (mispelling is theirs) because they don't use the Cry It Out method. There is also a constant use of negative adjectives like a babies "pathetic" hand wave to get parents attention (also in the Six-Month chapter).
I may refer to this book occasionally, but I will not recommend it to anyone. It will probably collect dust on my book shelf.

First off, I would like to say that I was NOT a big fan of What to Expect When Expecting, so I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed What to Expect the First Year. Even my husband found himself reading it!

I received this book as a gift and absolutely LOVED it. It gives you developmental stages for every chapter by age. They break it down further to: what they should be doing at 1 month, 2 month, and so on, what they might be doing, and what advanced kids might be doing. I've found myself checking out each chapter so I can get an idea of what to expect (as the title states).

This book also includes illnesses, what to do, cuts/scrapes/etc. as well as recipes, different scenarios that come about and what you could do when facing the same challenges.

I can't tell you how much this book has come in handy when being a first time mom and your kid is sick. It calmed me down as I was calling the doctor because it gave suggestions on what to do in the meantime while you are awaiting your child's doctor's appointment. I'm not saying it's a cure-all, but it does give you enough information that it quells some of your worries.

I don't want to mislead anyone into thinking that this book is "THE GUIDE" to everything, but it is a very good resource to help you along your parenting journey. Obviously this book is not going to speak for all kids, but it certainly helps out.

I bought the next stage What to Expect the Toddler Years because I loved the first one so much.

The seller shipped my item same day. I received the book the very next day! Fast & prompt, just the way I like it. The book was described perfectly! I would buy from them again!

The what to expect series is a must have for ANY mother, not just a first timer.

We bought a whole host of books to help us be great parents to our first baby and this book was by far and away the best. It presents up-to-date research in a non-biased way. The explanations are detailed and interesting and not at all patronising.
I've read other reviews that find some of the conclusions drawn in this book unacceptable, e.g. that breastfeeding is best for the baby (proven by scientific research), so the conclusion is that most mothers will choose (and be able) to breastfeed, so there is a lot of information about breastfeeding. But there is equally enough information to make an informed decision on whether or not to breastfeed and the benefits and drawbacks of both formula and breastfeeding are listed.
I found the book to be open-minded and not too prescriptive. So, I read the information and chose to try some of the different methods mentioned. I didn't feel pushed to use or not use any of the methods, so for example, I used a mixture of formula and breast-feeding from 6 months to 1 year, which is one of the options presented in the book.
The research is documented in such a way that you feel well-informed about any choice that you make.
Those friends I know who have enjoyed this book are mostly intelligent, well educated and dedicated to providing the best care for their babies (the baby comes first!), without neglecting their own health or happiness and that of their husbands.

Wonderful book, great insights. Definitely helps us being first time parents of a 3 month old!

Bought book as gift, but returned it to Amazon. Person receiving book already had it. But Amazon's service was outstanding as usual.

The great is book and contains all info necessary for parents. More than 800 hundred pages with very well organized and presented info. My wife really liked. Content is provided month by month. Great price!

Answers all questions including the scary "Why does my brand new baby stop breathing for what seems like an eternity?"

this is a must have book for every new mom. great information that is easy to understand

Great book for first time parents. No two kids are the same, so what worked for your fist child in this book may not work for subsequent children. The section on breastfeeding is fairly good but could use some more detail on managing breastfeeding problems.

All new parents want the magic answer to the question, "What will make my baby go to sleep tonight?" This book doesn't contain one magic answer but it has some helpful suggestions. Although on a "bad" night, you may exhaust all the suggestions and still have a crying baby--don't feel bad--it happens to everyone.

WTETFY contains answers to FAQs regarding whether or not something is "normal" and if/when you need to seek medical attention for your baby.

Honestly, I despise this book. I hate it even more than I hated, if this is even possible, _What to Expect When You're Expecting_. The cheesy puns, the creepy warnings, the annoying tone, the misogynistic philosophy (Lose weight! Pleasure your husband! Go to work if you must but if you do...! Breastfeed! Pump at work! Let your whole life revolve around your baby!)

But I also really love to hate this book and have had some great times doing so, as I am certain other parents have. The passages on sex are hilarious and make me believe, almost, that this book was written by aliens for aliens trying to pass as humans who have just given birth. I also find the breast-pumping at work stuff amusing.

Really helpful advice, though? Not so much.

I bought it as a gift for my sister on her early month of pregnancy. She loved reading it all along her 9 month, it kept her informed of all the process and she felt more secure of all the feelings and changes in her body during her first pregnancy. She said it was very easy to read, even though english is our second language.

This book is great for any mom, but especially a first time mom. My son is 2 months old now and I've found so many answers to my questions in this book!

If you want to begin your adventure out as parents constantly feeling like your child is not achieving the over-generalized "milestones" in this book, then buy this book.

In all honesty, while this book has some value, the negativity you are going to feel welling up because your four month old isn't doing pushups or rolling over or eating solid foods or whatever the book says is supposed to be happening isn't worth it.

My advice: Enjoy your baby. Talk to your doctor if something seems very amiss. Otherwise, let your kid grow up. Chances are pretty good things will turn out OK without consulting this book.

While I think this book helped us with our first kid, it was more of a reference than something you can read to prepare you.

This book is okay if it is not your only source of information. A lot of this info is incorrect but it is a handy tool if you have it on hand because you received it as a gift. I personally, would not waste my money on this book and would instead bookmark a few good parenting websites.

This book has proven to be clear, concise, and conclusive, and is a great reference resource for those moments when you can't remember what to do or need some guidance ASAP. Very straightforward and easy to read and follow. The best postpartum/infant care guidebook I've seen, I would definitely recommend this book to any new parent (or rusty experienced parent) out there.

If its anything like the "what to expect when your expecting" book it should at least open your eyes to what could happen and what will happen. Everyone is different but it gives you the basics of what may be in store for you.

The best help a first time mother can get, after your babys pediatrician. Almost all the things that I read in this book were also recommended my baby[s doctor.

This book is a must have for first time parents.

we are constantly using it. our son is 5 months now.

This has been our instruction manual for our new little one. It is just as helpful as the "when you're expecting" book. It has a lot of great advice and tips as well as a first aid section that is sectioned off for easy reference. It has made parenting just a little bit easier!

A lot of information to read but very dry text and you get boarded in 10 minutes. At the end you get something but the feeling is not satisfying!

This is a must have for all mothers. It is a well-thought-out, thoroughly researched book and highly practical. It is like a day-to-day dairy and the best companion especially for first-time mothers.

I read this book all the time with my 15-month old. Helpful. Can easily skim over sections that don't apply.

This is such a wonderful resource for expectant moms. It makes a great gift as well! Many hospitals even give this book out when a baby is born! I really couldn't recommend it more!!!

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 is my favorite baby book by far. So much useful information. The book is organized well enough for someone with children to actually be able to find advice without having to read through pages and pages. It is a great reference for a new mom. I also used "what to expect while expecting" and it was a great help!

This book helped me out very much. Being a first time, and a single mother, I had many questions that this book was able to help me answer. I would recommend it to anyone. It is thoughtfully laid out, and takes into account that many new moms don't have to read pages and pages on one topic. It gets right to the point, and I really appreciate that. Plus, the fact that it's written by a doctor was very reassuring that the advice in the book was good.

By the time my daughter was six weeks old this book had disappeared into the maelstrom of dust bunnies and abandoned magazines under my bed. Skipping through it while I was still pregnant gave me a few heads ups about things I hadn't thought about or expected, being a first time Mom with no experience of babies (not even baby sitting) but once my daughter arrived I realised quickly that reading it to gain knowledge of what to REALLY expect was pointless. Their developmental time frame is way too rigid and I can see where it might cause less confident parents to really fear their child is developmentally behind if they're not doing the "right" things at the "right" time. It makes parenting a baby sound like a real chore, and leans too much on the problems you might have to solve rather than the joys you discover every day with a newborn. It also is heavily biased towards breast feeding and several of the feeding related articles just assume Mom is breastfeeding with little or no advice for formula babies. It's a mistake for new parents to rely on any book(s) for their primary parenting information, but I would definitely leave this one off the bookshelf.

You're pregnant. The first thing I did was read every book I could get my hands on. This one will help you be prepared. This is the bible for parents of new babies ... what to expect on everything from health, to behavior, to milestones. I've went back to this book countless times for help. This is one I recommend every new parent own.

I have found a lot of helpful suggestionsin the book but I certainly don't think it's the ONLY book to have on hand. I really liked the milestone markers, the way it had questions that real mom's would ask, and great first-aid advice. It's a great book if you're a run of the mill parent, but if you're looking for any "alternative" support (like questioning vaccines, using homeopathy, or are into attachment parenting) than this book isn't for you.

I had this book for my daughter when she was an infant going on to toddler. I bought it 13 years later for my sister. It is useful, concise and writen in easy to read language. I would recommend it as a shower gift.

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.

For a book that is so pro breastfeeding, they have a lot of medical misinformation. For example, it indicates that your milk can dry up at 7 months, and kind of encourages early weaning. My pediatrician tells her patients this book is useless, and that there are many other better books out there. We're a doctor sears fan here, so obviously I recommend him, but I think you can find a better book even if you're pro cio, bottle feeding, breastfeeding, or anything.

This is the best book ever! It has truely been a lifesaver for me as a new parent with a new baby. I would recommend it as required reading for all new mom's!

I am sorry to say this, but there is nothing to review. This book never arrived. I even reordered it and it still didn't arrive, resulting in a refund. I have always had very good results ordering from Amazon, this was my first disappointment.

I found it insulting that this book states that if I take a taste off my baby's spoon to get a new one for the baby. I'm the child's mother, am I really that germ filled? Does that mean we shouldn't kiss our babies so that we don't contaminate them? Also I don't see the harm in letting baby share your bed. And letting a little baby cry it out in their crib? Not my babies, NEVER. And once again they supply ridiculous diet recommendations. A sugarless first birthday cake? A little extreme I think.

This book is very easy to read and understand, no doctor's jargon, it just tells you what is going on and what to look for, depending on what it is you are looking for. Obviously, it doesn't have all the answers that you might be looking for but it can guide you in the right direction.

Another great book by this author to help parents know what to expect after the birth of their child. After reading this book, parents should feel more knowledgeable. BRAVO! AVOIDING THE 15 BIGGEST MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE: A PEDIATRICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE

I hated what to expect when you're expecting. I found it totally paranoid and annoying. This book, however, was very useful. I enjoyed the monthly breakdown of developmental skills and issues that might come up. It's in a question/answer format, which is easy to read on only a few hours sleep.

What To Expect the First Year, Second Ed

My daughter & son-in-law were delighted to receive this book and find it to be informative, helpful and easy to read.

I felt this book was very helpful as a first time mother. Many things that you'll question can be found in this book, and more.

An absolute must for the intelligent parent. This series is not for the paranoid (it will only make you more obsessed about where your child "ranks" amongst otherchildren. This great easy to read book series (what to expect when you are expecting,... the first year... the toddler years) does just what it says it does. It gave us a guide to lessen the shocks and surprises that my daughter kept in store for us. It also helps me to gauge if any social or developmental abnormalities are occuring so that I can seek help if neccesary. Because of this series (in good part) When my daughter had her first peanut reaction on her 1st birthday I knew what was possible, watched, caught it, and got her medical attention immediately. I now carry a life saving Epi-pen. If you are now paranoid , don't get the books. If you can be rational and want to be aware, then run to get it, love it.

Its a useful book for any new parents. It begins by explaining what essentials to purchase for your new born, breast feeding vs. bottle feeding, post parteum then it goes into depth for the first year fo your baby's development. It will be my guide through the first year of my child's life for sure.