# 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.

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.

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