William Sears, Martha Sears, James Sears M.D., Robert Sears M.D. - The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby--From Birth to Age Two

pros: This book has everything you need, just as the title suggests.

cons: It is quite a thick book and retails at over $20 or more.

You have to have this book

My husband and I go received this book as a gift when we announced my pregnancy. At first, I was a b... See Full Review

pros: Excellent method and more excellent answers to questions every new parent needs to know.

cons: Concepts so new to me that it took me a while to warm to everything.

An Approach To Parenting That Excels And Answers Any Question That Might Arise

It was toward the end of 2000 and my wife and I had been together for well over a decade when she sm... See Full Review

pros: My mother and my grandmother were right! Babies, like fruit, only spoil when left alone.

cons: none

Mom Was Right

Dr. Sear's advice echoes that which I learned- hold your baby, breastfeed your baby, love your baby.... See Full Review

pros: Great starter for first time AP parents. Everything is a correct statement!

cons: It is quite big to carry around.

The Book holds up to its great name and repuation.

I am a first time parent and I have loved this book. I had a diff book, and my mom bought this one f... See Full Review

pros: A fabulous way to understand attachment parenting, plus it's full of important medical information

cons: The paperback version falls apart if not handled carefully

The Baby Book is a must!

Sears and Sears have created the ultimate guide for parents. These experienced parents, who happen t... See Full Review

pros: Recognizes strong bond between mother and child, encourages father participation, has some good ideas.

cons: Too pushy, no scientific evidence given to back up strong ideas, manipulative.

Guilt Trip City

Why are most books babycare books written by men? I'm tired of Sears, Spock, and Brazelton telling... See Full Review

pros: Easy to read, written by people with lots of credentials

cons: Philosophy a little too extreme for me personally; can be somewhat guilt-inducing at times

A couple with eight kids must know something!

I glanced at this book hesitantly several times over a period of several months before I finally too... See Full Review

pros: Great resource for every question, promotes loving relationship with your baby.

cons: Some parents may find his advice hard to follow.

The Baby Encyclopedia

To think I almost missed out on this book!!! I didn't hear about it until my 10 day postpartum check... See Full Review

pros: seemed to match my first-time parenting instincts, very helpful advice on breastfeeding

cons: May be offensive to women who want child rearing to be convenient for THEM

The Baby Book is my "Baby Bible"

I have to start by saying that the first book I bought about infants was What To Expect in The First... See Full Review

pros: good chapters on milestones, health and babyproofing

cons: strongly advocates own opinion on issues like feeding, sleeping, and working

It's Hard to Be Perfect

I received this book as a gift, and since I had found Sears's Pregnancy Book useful, I was looking f... See Full Review