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Books and Resources to prepare for Baby
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items Getting ready for baby and raising a happy & healthy kiddo. I loved to read while pregnant and after. Just 15 minutes before bed helped calm me, so I have some great recommendations!
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Before Baby Prep
Baby is Born! Now what?
First Year
Before Baby Prep
Great reads & resources to prepare you for the main event without the stress of typically recommended reads for pregnant women.
This is a no stress book that every mom should read and laugh through to know that you aren't alone!
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
This is a beautiful Prenatal essential. The pages are filled with comforting advice from self care to nutrition. The last chapter is filled with delicious recipes.
Nine Golden Months: Art of Nurturing Mom
New dads… This is your playbook!
Pregnancy Guide for First-Time Dads: Support & Stages
Ina May-the Mother of all midwifes. In this book you’ll read all different mothers births experiences, you’ll read how they coped with birth, what helped, what worked ect.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Updated
I recommend all of my mamas learn and practice meditating prenatally. It will help immensely for the birth. This app has birth guided meditations that combines brain science and birth science to help you relax and breath through labor.
GentleBirth Pregnancy App App - App Store
This ebook is well thought out and goes over the necessities if you are having trouble seeing through marketing tactics or prefer to be minimalistic.
Baby Ready: Checklists & Details for New Moms
Don't forget to order your custom thank you cards for all the gifts people are sure to shower baby with!
Thank You Cards | Custom Designs | Minted
FAQ about childbirth educators and doulas
Parent Resources FAQs ICEA
Baby is Born! Now what?
Ready for baby! Here are some great resources - but don't forget to do the most important thing, which is enjoy every moment!
The absolute guide to postpartum care. Read this in your 3rd trimester to help you transition into motherhood gracefully.
The First Forty Days: Nourishing New Mother
Breastfeeding eBook for New Moms with Latch, Pumping, Milk Supply Tips, Newborn Nursing Help & Troubleshooting
Breastfeeding eBook for New Moms | Latch, Pumping, Milk Supply Tips | Newborn Nursing Help & Troubleshooting
After your doc gives you the go ahead to exercise more, take it easy and listen to your body.
Postpartum Exercise Essentials: 8-Week Guide
If you're a soon-to-be dad looking for straightforward, no-nonsense advice on stepping up and handling everything from newborn care to supporting your partner, this book is your go-to guide.
First Time Dads Guide for Newborns: Care & Prep
There are so many choices for announcement cards with 1 or many pictures! Preload your address book to make sending announcements a breeze!
Birth Announcements | Up to 30% Off | Minted
Ready to track the day to day? This will make it easier to ensure baby is doing well the first few weeks
Baby Daily Log Book: Feed, Sleep, Diapers
A great option for a baby book if you need a little inspiration!
First 5 Years Baby Memory Book - 90 Pages
A Day-by-Day Message and Inspirational Journal for New Moms
Postpartum Grace Guide: A Day-by-Day Message and Inspirational Journal for New Moms
As long as you love them, feed and change them, you are doing great!
There Are Moms Way Worse Than You: Proof
informative and straightforward, presents information in a simple, succinct manner that's easy to follow with pictures and descriptions
The Simplest Baby Book: Illustrated Guide
this parenting book to be a delightful and engaging read, with well-researched facts and humorous anecdotes that make them laugh out loud.
Bringing Up Bébé: American Mom on French Parenting
First Year
Beyond the newborn days parenthood is just starting!
An entertaining and realistic view of what to expect the first year. It's like having a chat with a girlfriend!
Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving 1st Year Mom
speaks directly to modern dads like you — men who want to lead with love, laugh through chaos, and grow right alongside their kids. This isn’t a lecture or a clinical manual. It’s the honest, dad-to-dad companion that walks with you through the wild ...
First Time Dads Guide for Toddlers: Be the Dad You Want
Amazing and beautiful keepsake to remember your breastfeeding journey! Great gift for dad to get mom!
Narrow Tungsten Breastmilk Channel Ring: Keepsake Jewelry, Gold/Rose Gold Plated
This is a tear jerker for any mom who watches their baby grow up!
Love You Forever
The first “what to expect” book for pregnancy will stress you out because of all the things that can go wrong. BUT the first year book has some practical Q&A
What to Expect the First Year: (Updated in 2025)
While they are learning to talk, using your hands can help them communicate!
My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential
A beautiful keepsake to fill in month by month!
My First Year One Year of Photo Board Wooden Milestone Board 1st Birthday Milestone Board First Birthday Decorations 12 Months Photo Banner
Another Beautiful milestone frame option
Baby First Year Picture Frame, Newborn To One Year Picture Frame, Baby Photo Frame, Newborn Photo Frame Baby Monthly Milestone Picture Frame
Good advice that can help you parent and set boundaries for your baby to grow with.
Babywise 2 Book Set - Babywise & Book Two
This book is readable and informative, with practical advice that helps understand children's psychology and brain development.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies to Nurture Mind
great sleep training over time. Try this method so they are gradually sleeping longer stretches
Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old Plan
Great in DVD format because of the visuals!
The Sleepeasy Solution: Guide to Baby Sleep
helpful for first-time parents! Provides useful information about soothing techniques and the 5 S's method.
The Happiest Baby on the Block, 2nd Ed.