From the author of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, this book is the perfect guide for parents-to-be.

What to Expect: The First Year

With nearly 12 million copies in print, this world’s best-selling guide helps you navigate baby’s first year month-by-month—clear, practical, and easy to reference when you need answers fast.

Month-by-month format: Sleep • Feeding • Development
Includes: Hot topics & trends

Questions parents ask

• How can I get my baby to tell night from day?
• Is my breastfed baby getting enough to eat?
• When should I start solids—and what should I start with?
• When will my baby sleep through the night?
• Will my colicky baby ever stop crying?
• What are the best toys for my baby?
• Is it okay to let my baby play with my smartphone?
• Should I buy organic for my baby?

What you’ll learn inside

• Baby-care fundamentals: crib & sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements
• Breastfeeding support: getting started and keeping it going
• Starting solids: up-to-date recommendations + homemade baby food tips
• Screen time research: TVs, tablets, apps, and more
• Hot-button topics: attachment parenting, sleep training, baby-led weaning, early potty learning (elimination communication)
• Green parenting: cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture

Why it works

Easy to read, fast to flip through, and packed with practical tips and realistic advice—so you can take the first year one step at a time.