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The Baby Book

The Sears—two of the most highly regarded baby and parenting experts—have compiled an excellent and comprehensive guide with their seven steps to bonding with a baby from birth through his or her time as a toddler. 
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:58 AM EST more »

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The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood

Iovine details the topics of motherhood that are pertinent to new moms—like depression, sex and weight loss after the birth of a new baby. 
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:56 AM EST more »

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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer

All new moms want to make their babies the happiest, and Karp details what he calls the fourth trimester—in which the baby transitions from life in the uterus to life in the outside. Moms can find a five-step process for helping imitate the uterus and helping their babies make a smooth and happy transition. 
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:57 AM EST more »

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The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

Many new moms can only dream of the day their babies will sleep through the night. Find a step-by-step guide to helping your baby adjust to sleeping through the night without alligator-sized tears.
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:57 AM EST more »

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The Nursing Mother's Companion

Huggins has long been a trusted expert for mothers who choose to nurse their children. Her updated classic guide for breastfeeding women has the advice and support to guide new moms through the joys and challenges of breastfeeding their new baby.
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:55 AM EST more »

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Touchpoints: Birth to 3: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development

Touchpoints will help new parents identify the emotional and behavioral stages of their new child from birth through three years.
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:47 AM EST more »

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What to Expect the First Year

New moms are full of questions on just about anything related to their new baby, and you can find just about everything in Eisenberg and Murkoff’s nearly 700-page book, What to Expect the First Year.
Posted: 11/29/2007 11:49 AM EST more »