Top Selling Pregnancy and Parenting Books

Remember the old phrase “kids don’t come with a handbook”… well as it turns out, they kind of do! However, with so many great parenting books out there, we’ve narrowed down the cream of the crop to help you sort through all the information to get to the stuff you really need to know. Our first pick is “What to Expect the First Year” (Hardcover/Paperback Available) by Heidi Murkoff. Heidi has written a very successful series of pregnancy and parenting books that have skyrocketed to the New York Times Bestseller’s list multiple times. This book covers virtually everything new parents need to know about the care (and feeding) of an infant to your babies’ monthly growth and development, feeding for every age and stage and sleep strategies that really work. Now that’s some hot facts we know mommies everywhere are looking for! The book is laid out in a practical fashion with tips to answer all your questions about being a new parent. It covers giving your newborn a bath, how to decipher different cries and when is really the best time to return to work without feeling guilty. It also features the most current medical advice on vaccines, illnesses, vitamins, colic, safety and more! This is a great read for new parents, adoptive families or even babysitters.

The book has even been coined as “The only book on infant care to address the physical as well as the emotional needs of the entire family.” To learn more about this HarperCollins author, visit her website.

Our next pick for parents is called “Taking Care of Your Child” by Robert Pantell, MD and James Fries, MD. This book offers the most recent information on obesity, behavioral issues, and other critical health concerns, along with updated immunization schedules and new material on complementary and alternative medicine. The book is easy to use, even in a crisis. Parents can look up a symptom to find a complete explanation of probable causes, how serious they are, and how to relieve the problem at home. Easy-to-follow decision charts show exactly when to take a child to see a doctor. Covering more than 100 common complaints—like injuries, allergies, and childhood diseases—and with especially clear advice on handling emergencies; it is the indispensable guide for worrisome new parents.

Another fantastic and highly respected pregnancy book, “Your Pregnancy Week by Week” by Glade Curtis MD and Judith Schuler, MS is reportedly read by expectant mothers worldwide.  This new version is fully expanded and updated. This book is touted as the most medically current and comprehensive pregnancy guide available. Doctors recommend it. Reviewers praise it. Pregnant couples rely on it. With over 70 new topics covered, and completely updated throughout to keep up with trends, new products, and safety recommendations, this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide includes:

• Detailed descriptions of baby’s developmental milestones each week
• Clear illustrations of how both mother and baby are changing and growing
• Up-to-date information about medical tests and procedures
• Tips on nutrition and lifestyle and the ways actions affect baby
• Safe weekly exercises to help mother stay in shape and comfortable
• Helpful hints for the father-to-be and information on how a pregnancy affects a couple.

Our last pick on this topic is “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” by Heidi Murkoff. This is the brand new, completely revised pregnancy bible. This book is one of USA Today’s 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It’s read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book—the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print.  With this new Fourth Edition, you get the most up-to-date information reflecting not only what’s new in pregnancy, but what’s relevant to pregnant women. This book is choked full of information pregnant woman want to know. Everything from physical concerns, dietary issues including vegan, low-carb and junk food to sex are covered in a factual, easy to read manner. Overflowing with tips, helpful hints, and humor (a pregnant woman’s best friend), this new edition is more accessible and easier to use than ever before.