The Expectant Parents' Companion: Simplifying What to Do, Buy, or Borrow for an Easy Life with Baby

by Kathleen Huggins

Book Overview

Simplifying what to do, buy or borrow for an easy life with baby.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558323341
• ISBN13: 9781558323346
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have

This book is so easy to read and informative. It's not lengthy and all the information is pertinent. Out of all the other pregnancy books I have, this is the only one that's 100% practical. It's tailored mostly for the 2nd trimester and beyond, and is a no-nonsense guide about what you probably do and don't need as far as nursery and feeding items go. It also has a good bibliography and checklists of things to do and shop for throughout your pregnancy. It helped me out a lot with shopping and registering for gifts so far. I don't think it's biased at all...and I'm very sensitive to that because our pregnancy is a special situation and we can't and won't be able to do all the things "normal parents" do. The author definitely understands that there are cases (like premature or sick babies) that won't be able to adhere to the "natural birth-breastfeed and bond in your room right away" model. I recommend it because it would be useful to anyone.

A necessary book!

When my friend found out she was pregnant she was happy, but also an emotional mess-- it's a stressful situation! I stumbled on this book and gave it to her, and she's used it as her bible as she gets ready for her new baby. This author knows what she's talking about, and she's very good at telling exactly what you need for your baby and, most importantly, what you DON'T need. This is the only book I know that's so practical. There are lots of touchy-feely books out there to prepare you for motherhood, but no other to help you make the tough practical and financial decisions. I think this book is amazing. I wish it had been there for me!