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Summary: Baby Bargains
Review: The book seems to be very helpful when reading, however, when one tries to source some of the information it is not accurate. The web site listed in the front of the book that supposedly has updated information will not load at this time. The number one "A" crib manufacturer (Simmons) will not sell direct to end users as is implied in the book. The Simmons web page doesn't even list the two recommended cribs, "Lucena" and "Sutherlin II." As anyone who has read this book will tell you, the crib information is in the first chapter so I hope the rest of the authors recommendations are much more accurate. Copywrite of my copy is 2000.
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Summary: Great, easy to read book!
Review: We received this book as a gift and I voraciously devoured its' content within a day! The information is presented with valuable opinions with regard to safety and quality of products. I do believe the title is a little misleading because it makes one think that it's a 'coupon' type book...the recommendations within are more geared towards quality of product (thus saving money down the line) vs. saving money upfront and having to shell out later due to inferior products (although the authors Denise and Alan Fields do give valuable resources to save money on these better quality products! ).I definitely will be giving this book as a baby shower gift!
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Summary: Fabulous Reference
Review: This is one of the best books I have found--beats the Consumer Reports Baby Products Guide into the dirt. The product reviews are extremely helpful and the company profiles make it easy to narrow searches down to a few select companies. While we probably did not save any money, the knowledge that we made intelligent, informed choices allows us peace of mind. Tips on travel and safety are invaluable. The book is especially helpful for those who not only want to control spending, but do not have much space to put all of the baby's stuff. Bottom line--well worth the money!
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Summary: Very useful and practical advice!
Review: Largely on the basis of the favorable reviews here, I bought this book a week ago and have devoured it. It is chock-full of very useful advice, along with practical guidelines for how to decide among differing products. The writing style is highly readable, and the resource list, including phone, catalog and internet, is outstanding. I think content definitely rates 5 stars. I gave the book 4 stars, though, as it seemed to rely too heavily on its spell checker. There were a distracting number of typos (which were actually words, hence the spell check didn't catch them). The QA on the actual verbiage could have been better. But this is relatively minor, and the content was superb. I wish I had this book seven years ago when my first child was born. But at least now I have it for my second one!
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Summary: WONDERFUL BOOK!
Review: I found this book to be extreamly helpful when I was expecting my first baby. I read it from cover to cover, and took it with me every time I went shopping for our new baby.I now give it to every expecting mom I know!
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Summary: The Bargain Hunter's Treasure!
Review: Every new parent can relate to the huge money drain that comes with a new infant. We want our children to have the best, and it just seems the list of must-haves is never-ending. Many of us choose to do without certain items or find them second-hand, but there are certain things, like car seats, that are often better to have new. Thus the dilemma: how to find new items at the cheapest prices. Furthermore, how does one choose between the multitude of companies, brands, and styles of endless baby stuff? Baby Bargains to the rescue! This book is about "how to save money and still buy the best." If you're looking for a detailed comparison of brands and how they rank up, you'll love poring over the chapters that range from Nursery Necessities to Maternity and Nursing Clothes to Catalogs, The 'Net, Child Care and more. They also include lots of up-to-date safety info, "email from the real world" (letters from parents-they interviewed over 1000!), and they even tell you where to find specialty items like African-American bedding, affordable art prints for baby's room and rental baby equipment when you're on vacation. On top of all this, they include Smart Shopper Tips, a Phone/Web Site Directory, and they have a web site of their own
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Summary: Coupons are for newspaper inserts - not books of quality
Review: I found this book to be tempting due to its format and the the fact that I can't resist coupons. I did however find the title misleading. I assumed that it was a more up to date Consumer-guide book. I would still suggest that you use common sense and shop around....you can find good deals if you are a good shopper....and the authors should come up with a better title rather than suggesting that everyone is a dumb shopper and needs their help. It dilutes the legitimate content that is actually in here. I find the title a little insulting.
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Summary: Wonderful, Helpful Book - especially for first-time parents!
Review: We are expecting a our first baby in June 2000 and were totally lost about buying baby products. This book was extremely helpful. It was a wonderful source of information, and I will be taking it with me when I go shopping for all my baby needs. I especially liked that the book recommended the best QUALITY items for the most reasonable price. Instead of being concerned with cheap items, the book pushed quality. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
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Summary: Narrows Down Your Search
Review: I have really enjoyed this book. I basically read it cover to cover and then used each section as I was ready to purchase. I liked their ideas for finding quality merchandise at lower prices. I wasn't looking for the "cheapest" products, just the best and safest at the lowest price. The rating systems they use with furniture, bedding, and baby products is extremely helpful since there are so many to choose from! It did lead me to a few companies I would not have thought of and reassured me on some of the products and companies I had already chosen.
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Summary: Great Bargains & Reviews, but read carefully!
Review: It will be my baby shower gift from now on! This book is EXCELLENT - great for 1st time parents or parents who want to buy the best stuff at the best price. It's also useful for ensuring good baby gifts, especially baby clothes. People who don't have babies buy all the wrong clothes - no easy diaper access, snaps in back & not front, etc. So be sure to share the baby clothes tips! Some readers complain that a lot of the recommended brands are pricey - like Peg Perego strollers. True, but you need to read ALL the recommendations. Peg Perego is said to be the best stroller. However, the text notes that only city-dwellers really need a stroller this light and durable. For suburbanites, the 4-in-1 travel system from Century is recommended, and it is cheaper than Peg Perego. I have a 4-in-1 Century Travel System, and I'm very happy with it. I bought it based on Baby Bargains' recommendation. Sometimes the book is wordy or confusing but this is a minor complaint. Read and reread this book - there's alot of info here - too much to memorize. Take it with you on shopping trips for quick reference! And be sure to check their website for updates!
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