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I loved this book. I am a first time mom and adopting a baby. Most of the books I have read so far have been half filled with breast feeding and stretch mark advice. I don't need this, I am getting a baby, not having one. Not only did I take 12 pages of notes but I am ready to go to the Baby superstore and grill (or impress) the saleperson about the baby gear. Also, Vicki's humor made me laugh out loud sometimes. I really did think that the crib and nursery were your most important purchases until I started in her book. It might seem like common sense and who needs to read a book on what to buy but a lot of new mothers do.

~This book was really helpful esp. for first time parents. As Vicki says several times in the book, new parents/grandparents are often lured into the world of baby boutiques. After reading this book (I advise BEFORE your shower and BEFORE baby comes) I took back lots of stuff and didn't register for certain items at the authors advice. Now my son is 13 months old and let me tell you....I don't think he missed out not having the fancy baby bedding set, the baby wipe warmer, or the designer baby~~ clothes. She is REALLY right on target with her baby gear suggestions! GREAT READ!~

This book is one of Iovine's more updated texts which thoroughly covers all aspects of baby gear....from the nursery to what you'll need in your diaper bag. It is honest and realistic and provides MANY tips along the way (i.e. "diaper rash redux"...where she desribes 5 methods of preventing and curing it). Iovine also includes many money-saving suggestions, as well as names of brands (and often locations) of products that she recommends. I've read several of her books, and this, by far, is the most enjoyable and helpful to a mom preparing for twins!