My baby book recommendations for new and existing parents.
Pregnancy
- Expecting Better by Emily Oster - This book challenges traditional pregnancy advice with data-driven insights to help expectant parents make informed choices.
- Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy by Myra J. Wick - A comprehensive guide that provides reliable information on nutrition, exercise, and prenatal care for a healthy pregnancy.
- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin - This essential resource covers every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth, empowering parents with knowledge and support.
- We're Pregnant! by Adrian Kulp - A week-by-week guide geared towards first-time fathers, offering insights into the pregnancy journey and preparation for fatherhood.
- What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff - A classic pregnancy handbook that outlines what to expect throughout pregnancy, addressing common concerns and questions.
Sleep
- Precious Little Sleep by Alexis Dubief - This book offers practical sleep strategies for parents navigating the challenges of getting their baby to sleep through the night.
- The Baby Sleep Solution by Lucy Wolfe - A proven method to help parents establish healthy sleep habits in their babies, leading to more restful nights.
- The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp - Explains the 5 S's technique to soothe babies and keep them calm during their early months.
- The Happy Sleeper by Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright - A reassuring guide that blends nurturing methods with sleep training to promote restful nights for babies and parents alike.
- Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old by Suzy Giordano - A straightforward approach to sleep training that claims to help babies sleep through the night by twelve weeks.
Parenting
- Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman - This book compares American parenting with the French approach, highlighting cultural differences and practical parenting tips.
- Cribsheet by Emily Oster - A data-driven guide providing a contrarian perspective to common parenting advice, helping parents make informed choices based on evidence.
- Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen - Introduces the Montessori educational approach for infants and toddlers, encouraging autonomy and respect for the child's development.
- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin - Essential resource covering pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting, empowering parents with the right knowledge and support.
- The Baby Book by William Sears and Martha Sears - A holistic approach to parenting that covers everything from pregnancy to the first year, emphasizing attachment parenting principles.
- The Baby Owner's Manual by Louis Borgenicht and Joe Borgenicht - A humorous and practical guide that offers new parents an owner's manual for their newborn, filled with helpful tips and troubleshooting advice.
- The Montessori Baby by Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike - Provides parents with insights on incorporating Montessori principles in their baby's development to foster independence and exploration.
- We're Parents! by Adrian Kulp - A guide for new dads that offers practical advice and strategies for navigating the challenges of the first year of parenthood.
- What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff - A comprehensive resource outlining milestones, developmental stages, and expert advice for every month of a baby's first year.