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What to expect the first year vs Dr. Spock's baby and child care

Both "What to expect the first year" by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway and "Dr. Spock's baby and child care" by Benjamin Spock, Michael B. Rothenberg M.D. are popular choices for readers interested in Infants and Child rearing. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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What to expect the first year

Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway

1989

Now fully revised and updated, this comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide clearly explains everything parents need to know - or might be worrying about - in the first year with a new baby. Featuring special sections on older siblings, travelling with a baby, adopted babies, and specific problems, as well as a first aid guide and charts on monthly growth and development, feeding and sleeping habits, this is the only book on infant care to address both the physical and the emotional needs of the whole family. Covering the most up-to-date knowledge, both medical and developmental, WHAT TO EXPECT THE 1st YEAR is, above all, down-to-earth and reassuring - and an invaluable aid for all parents of new babies.

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Published 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: What to expect the first year or Dr. Spock's baby and child care?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read What to expect the first year and Dr. Spock's baby and child care in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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