The Mother of All Baby Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Your Baby's First Year [Paperback]

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books

"Comprehensive, informative, up-to-date, and brazenly neutral…. A must-have primer."

—The Toronto Star

"Not preachy and bossy…it’s upfront and fun." — The Toronto Star

About the Unofficial guide to Having a Baby

"Probably the best reference book on the market, giving nonjudgmental and fairly exhaustive information on [a variety of] hot-button topics…. The book lays out as much information as possible and leaves the decision-making to the parents¾ a surprisingly rare gambit in the bossy world of pregnancy books…."

—Amazon.com Parenting Editor

"Whether you are looking for the latest information on high-tech resources or down-to-earth everyday suggestions, this book has it all. There are money-saving tips and charts and checklists to help you through the pregnancy months and get you ready for the delivery; the comments are honest and often touching as Moms talk about disappointments and highs that were part of their experience. A great resource to have on hand."

—Valleykids Parent News

"Anyone who wants to become a parent may very well be overwhelmed by all the decisions to be made. Fortunately, The Unofficial Guide does a good job of explaining it all. When there is conflicting data (will it be breast or bottle?) the authors present both sides of the argument. There’s even a frank discussion about the pros and cons of having a baby, including the truth about the mommy track."

—Lisa N. Burby, Newsday

"There may be better books on individual pregnancy topics, but few can touch the excellent overview of nearly every pregnancy-related issue this book offers. It should answer all the panicky, late-night questions of most expectant couples."

— Wendy Haaf, Great Expectations

About The Official Guide to Childcare

"The childcare bible." —Chicago Tribune

"A lot of practical information…. This clearly written tome discusses working-parent stress, evaluating out-of-home and in-home childcare options, finding care for a special-needs child, breastfeeding, and part-time care."

—LA Parent

"The Unofficial Guide to Childcare explains how to do a foolproof appraisal of child care professionals, with plenty of insider secrets and time-saving tips."

—Newsday

About Baby Science

"With candid photos and a warm, conversational text, Baby Science describes the first extraordinary year of life."

—Children’s Book of the Month Club

"A clearly written, factual book aimed at young children. Peppered with interesting little facts and simple explanations about a baby’s first year, it addresses many of the questions kids have about babies."

—Peterborough Examiner

"Engagingly educational in focus, Baby Science…explains how to guess what babies are trying to say, why their bodies look the way they do, how to hold them and how much they eat and sleep."

—Publisher’s Weekly

Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage,

Stillbirth, and Infant Loss

"The authors cover every topic (from how to cope when there’s no known medical reason for a baby’s death to how to prepare physically and emotionally for a complicated pregnancy) with expertise, candor, and compassion."

—Publisher’s Weekly

"With grace, warmth, and a touch of humor, Ann Douglas and Dr. John Sussman tackle the myths and truths about miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Presented in a style that feels more like a chat across the kitchen table than an analytical medical discussion, their book offers practical advice balanced with accounts of loss and success of more than 100 parents."

—Preconception.com

"Trying Again extends a helping hand to couples coping with their loss and at the same time contemplating future pregnancies."

—Genessee Valley Parent

The Mother of All Baby Books offers:

• the straight goods on what it's really like to become a parent
• a frank discussion of the top ten worries of new parents, presented with a hefty dose of reassurance
• the facts you need to make up your mind about breastfeeding, circumcision, immunization and other important issues
• comprehensive answers to all of your baby-related questions — including the ones that have you pacing the floor at 3:00 a.m.!
• medically reviewed, practical advice on coping with colic, diaper rash, nursing strikes, and other common first-year challenges
• insider secrets on shopping for baby without going broke
• a helpful glossary of baby-related terms
• a directory of Canadian organizations for new parents
• a list of Internet resources of interest to Canadian parents
• immunization schedules, baby growth charts, and more