Baby books-which ones to buy?

[starryfish]

I have $71 from the settlement to use at B&N. Any suggestions for good baby books? Thanks!

[raangoli]

The Mayo Clinic Guide to your Baby's First Year

[simpsongal]

I really liked Baby 411 - easily digestible, lots of clear headings, quick read.

I assume you want a book like this an not suggestions for Boynton books or Dr. Seuss right?

[pooh8402]

I like Baby 411 as well for topical questions, and What To Expect The First Year for "what is normal right now?" questions.

[pierogigirl]

www.amazon.com/Your-Birthday-Book-Keepsake-Journal/dp/0307342301


Not a parenting book, but this is the kind of baby book I actually use.  

[joy]

Happiest Baby on the Block. I read it. It calmed me immensely.

[Ashley&Scott]

I agree with this's suggestions for board books. Here are a few more.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/boyntons-greatest-hits-vol-1-sandra-boynton/1100630774;jsessionid=9C657F04963E3B69CA75DC0C2E0427CF.prodny_store02-atgap03?ean=9780689823220#productInfoTabs

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hippos-go-berserk-sandra-boynton/1100630793?ean=9780689808180

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brown-bear-brown-bear-what-do-you-see-bill-martin/1111944184?ean=9780805047905

[starryfish]

Jun 24, 2016 9:24:47 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

I really liked Baby 411 - easily digestible, lots of clear headings, quick read.

I assume you want a book like this an not suggestions for Boynton books or Dr. Seuss right?

Actually I want reading books to baby. I buy books I read for myself on kindle. 

[aspentosh]

If you want to nurse, The Nursing Mother's Companion was very helpful early on.

[starryfish]

thanks everyone and particular @this! I was able to get a lot of good ones for free!

[sunshine608]

Anything Sandra Boynton

These three along with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom were big hits in our house. I know each one of them by heart lol.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/going-to-bed-book-sandra-boynton/1100322379?ean=2940000953488

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/time-for-bed-mem-fox/1100734349?ean=9780152010669
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-blue-truck-board-book-alice-schertle/1120880415?ean=9780544568037

[Yankees21]

I agree with a lot of the recommendations, and wanted to add On the Night You Were Born. I love that book.

[starryfish]

Jun 24, 2016 9:50:26 GMT -5 @this said:

Jun 24, 2016 9:48:02 GMT -5 starryfish said:

thanks everyone and particular @this ! I was able to get a lot of good ones for free!

If you want more, DD loved all of the "That's Not My..." books from a super early age. And the Indestructibles books (Kate Merritt) are GREAT. They don't rip, babies can chew on them, and they're machine washable! 

Yep I added a couple of each of those to my cart! I used the suggestion link at the bottom of the page! Thanks so much! 

[raangoli]

Oh whoops! I thought you meant for you.

Ditto the Sandra Boyton recommendation.

[Deleted]

I got a Sandra Boynton set and Richard Scarry books. I can't recommend Richard Scarry enough. The illustrations are very colorful and detailed, and DS likes to just look at them while I describe them. His favorite is Cars and Trucks and Things that Go. I loved those books when I was a kid, so it's nice to be able to share them with him.

[kristen]

Have you ever looked into the author Nancy Tillman? She is a wonderful author and her books are beautifully illustrated. Check out The night you were born. There are several books that follow and all of them are fantastic!

[kath16]

My younger kid is super into rhyming books. I guess bc he doesn't know what words mean but likes the sound of my voice. I guesd the rhymes make it sing songy. Current favorites are Giraffes Can't Dance and Little Blue Truck

[pugz]

I have an $80 credit but no clue what to buy. We already own so many children's books.

[scm1011]

Side question - do people register for books?

[pugz]

Jun 24, 2016 11:22:31 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Side question - do people register for books?

yes I did

[Yankees21]

Jun 24, 2016 11:22:31 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Side question - do people register for books?

I registered for a few and would do more if I had a do-over. They are pretty cheap, fun to buy, and help you get a good library started.