The Gallagher Guide to the Baby Years, 2005 Edition : The Real Moms' Survey of Top-Rated Products and Advice

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Summary: Nothing Special
Review: Although the title tells you just what to expect, it's nothing special for the price. You could get the same thing that this book offers by asking your questions at any online parenting board.

Personally, I like to make sure that the people I ask advice from have the same philosophy of parenting. If I'm really in a jam, then I go to trusted experts.

I suppose my main problem with this book is that it is so unfocused.

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Summary: great compiled advice
Review: I am usually pretty skeptical of "advice books," but this one has a huge advantage. It is the pooled wisdom of moms all over the country, with all ages of kids. The editor compiles all the responses into Top 10 lists, which I found really helpful, and then adds individual quotes from moms. There is lots of really clever advice, and good reviews of some of the mountains of baby products out there. This is a great gift for a mom-to-be.

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Summary: Best Baby Guide Ever!
Review: I happened to receive the first guide (published in small quantities) as a giveaway and loved it. When I saw that a second version was coming out I jumped all over it!!!

This book has been such a wonderful reference book for me through pregnancy, childbirth, infanthood, and now into toddlerhood! I use it all the time and have pages dogeared for reference!

The advice of hundreds of moms just like me is invaluable, you get a good cross section of reviews and can choose a solution that works for you.

I recommend anyone pregnant, with an infant or toddler get this book NOW!

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Summary: Top Notch Reference Book for Moms
Review: This book has loads of helpful advice from real moms. It is so easy to access just what you need in minutes. This isn't just for moms of babies-it's for moms (and even dads) of older kids too. I gave a copy to a friend who said-"The author's a genius!"