Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity wear and much more! (Baby Bargains)

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• The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
• The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition
• Best Baby Products, 9th Ed. (Best Baby Products)
• What to Expect the First Year
• Prenatal Yoga With Shiva Rea
• Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
• Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
• The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)

It helped to clarify the differences between all the different baby stuff that all seems alike. I even bought a copy for my girlfriend who was expecting 4 months after me. I used this all the time when preparing for my first baby. This is worth the money even if you just use it to compare and select your infant carrier and/or car seats.

Whenever I felt that I "needed" something that I didn't already have on the registry I knew that I could go back to Baby Bargains and read about whether it was necessary to purchase that product or not. This book is also very instrumental with its review of brands of all the important baby items. I wanted to avoid too many unworn clothes sitting in the baby's closet. 1) The authors tell you which baby products (i.e. Of course I also got baby advice from friends and family who already have young children. As you can see cribs and breast pumps are some of the big ticket items.

It does have a sample registry in the back, which you may or may not want to follow. We would have probably spent more money if we would have bought some of the poorly made products first, and then having to replace them later on. For example, they warn parents against buying used cribs and sharing breast pumps between moms (unless you rent a hospital grade pump). you can forgo and are pretty much a waste of money. Doing research of all the items you'll need for your baby can be quite overwhelming. 4) The authors also give you an idea of which baby clothing items you'll need right away, in what sizes and quantities. Consumer Reports may actually have a section on this as well, although I liked the way it was presented in Baby Bargains.

bottle warmers, sleep positioners, etc.). This is what I got from this book that Consumer Reports or other product reviews could not offer:. Initially I was a little skeptical because my husband and I already have a subscription to Consumer Reports and read on-line product reviews prior to making most purchases. We are first time parents and I think that we would have registered for/bought a number of "unnecessary" items for the baby had it not been for Baby Bargains. 3) The book is well organized and easy to take with you to the Baby stores.

Some of the registry items we picked out were the top rated products by Baby Bargains. However, this book is fantastic. A friend of mine had recommended this book to me when I first became pregnant. 2) The authors review which products you can/should buy used (after all they are trying to save you money) without compromising your child's safety.

Instead I received a book that was 2 editions ago and published 5 years ago. If you simply click on New or used links at the top, you will be taken to the screen for the 7th edition (higher price). The authors themselves state that they change 30-40% of the book during each edition which means that potentially 80% of the book I've received is OUT OF DATE. If you click on the new/used link, it takes you to the 5th edition. And no recourse since my invoice doesn't have an edition number on it. Bummer. I ordered this book thinking I was getting the newest edition (2007). The book is still decent, but I feel like the sale was somewhat deceptive.

Instead of just focusing on what baby products are cheapest, the authors take into account safety, value, necessity, and just about any other variable you can think of. We were clueless before this book, but referred to it for just about every purchase and we feel confident that we have chosen quality products for our baby without spending unnecessarily. I have recommended it to every pregnant couple I know - even a random couple we ran into at a department store while registering for gifts. I just ordered Baby 411 by the same author and look forward to more great, practical information. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is easy to read, well-organized, and thorough.

If you are new to parenting this is a book you must read. It saves so much time when looking for products. I was trying to find reviews on my own from all different sites and it got very frustrating. It gave helpful hints and tips on things I hadn't even considered. This book was very educational and helpful. This book does the work for you while also listing the best bargains.