Baby Bargains by Denise and Alan Fields. Helps new parents wade through the plethora of baby equipment and gear. Great recommendations for necessary baby purchases.
For Parents with Newborns
Baby 411 by Dr. Ari Brown. A must-read — user-friendly and written in a question-and-answer format. Has all the answers to your questions in the first year of life.
The Happiest Baby on the Blockby Dr. Harvey Karp. Gives effective soothing techniques for the baby that just won’t settle down!
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg
Bringing up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman
For Moms that are Breastfeeding
Nursing Mothers Companion by Kathleen Huggins
Breastfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You by Mary Renfrew. One of the only breastfeeding books with clear photographs of what to do!
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Dr. Jack Newman. A great book when breastfeeding is more difficult that anticipated!
Sleep Books
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber. Tried and true method for getting your baby (4 months and older) to sleep through the night!
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Weissbluth
For Parents of Toddlers
Toddler 411 by Dr Ari Brown
The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp
Touchpoints by Dr. Brazelton. A great book about your child’s emotional and behavioral development from birth to age three.
1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan
Help With Nutrition
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter
Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right – The Food Solution that Lets Kids Be Kids by Joanna Dolgoff MD
Anytime
Instinctive Parenting – Trusting Ourselves to Raise Good Kids by Ada Calhoun