What to Expect the First Year, 3rd Edition

Edition: What to Expect the First Year is a month-by-month parenting guide covering baby care, feeding, sleep, development and common questions through the first year. Its 704-page format offers broad reference material, while the monthly structure is intended to help parents focus on the baby's current stage.

At a glance

Arranged month by month to follow the baby's first year.
Topics include sleep, feeding, breastfeeding, starting solids, baby care, development and play.
Also covers parenting approaches, screen time, homemade baby food and green parenting.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$25.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The month-by-month organization gives readers a way to focus on guidance relevant to a particular stage.
The listed subject range spans everyday care and broader parenting choices in one reference.
Customer feedback describes the book as practical, informative and readable.

Cons

The 704-page coverage may be more material than readers seeking a brief, quick-start guide want.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Workman Publishing Company
Publication date	Oct. 7 2014
Edition	3rd
Language	English
Print length	704 pages
ISBN-10	0761181504
ISBN-13	978-0761181507

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	826 g
Dimensions	22.86 x 15.24 x 3.56 cm

What to know before buying

The listing calls this version updated in 2026, but gives a publication date of Oct. 7 2014 and identifies it as the 3rd edition. Confirm the edition and revision applicable to the copy being purchased, particularly if you want current medical or safety guidance.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

New parents looking for a broad reference arranged around the baby's first year.
Readers who want material on feeding, sleep, development and multiple parenting approaches in one book.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a short guide limited to one baby-care topic.
Buyers who require confirmation that this copy reflects a 2026 revision.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 13,733 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as practical and helpful, with positive comments about its information and readability. Opinions on value are mixed. For parents wanting a substantial month-by-month reference, the breadth may be useful, while the 704-page length and mixed value opinions may matter to readers seeking a shorter or more focused guide.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the content as informative and the book as an easy read.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on value for money are mixed, with some finding the purchase worthwhile and others dissatisfied with the value.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does the guide cover?

The listing describes coverage of baby care, sleep, feeding and breastfeeding, starting solids, development, play, screen time and parenting approaches.

How is the book organized?

It is described as using a month-by-month format intended to help parents follow the first year one stage at a time.

Is this definitely a 2026 edition?

The title says updated in 2026, while product details give a 2014 publication date and 3rd edition. Check the copy's edition and revision before purchase.