A review by andrejt
What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff

4.0

As a new parent, I casually refer to this book as "The Bible" due to its comprehensive scope and categorical commandments. It focuses on practical aspects (e.g., health, feeding, sleeping, clothing) more than on the child's development. Some information is outdated (e.g., the recommendation to take rectal temperature) and the book doesn't always respect the real-life diversity of experiences (e.g., there's apparently no nipple pain as a new mother starts breastfeeding unless there's a bad latch... really?). It's also very hard to say which recommendations are based on sound science vs. common practice. But, overall, it's a very useful reference book during the child's first year.