"It's going to change your life" | |
The Four Truths That No One Tells You | p. 1 |
What Does a Baby Cost For the First Year? | p. 2 |
Reality Check: How Much You Can Save | p. 5 |
What? There's No Advertising in this Book? | p. 6 |
So, Who Are You Guys? | p. 7 |
What You Need When | p. 8 |
First Time Parent 101 | p. 10 |
We Get Questions: Top 5 Q&A | p. 11 |
What's New in This Edition? | p. 14 |
Nursery Necessities: Cribs, Dressers & More | |
The Downside of Waiting Until the Last Minute | p. 15 |
Cribs | p. 17 |
The Five Basic Sources | p. 17 |
The Four Essential Parts to a Nursery | p. 20 |
More Money Buys You | p. 21 |
The Old Crib Trap and Nine Other Safety Tips | p. 23 |
Recalls: Where to Find Information | p. 27 |
"Baby Buying Frenzy" and 17 More Shopper Tips | p. 28 |
Convertible Cribs and Five Other Wastes of Money | p. 34 |
Top Nine Things No One Tells You | p. 35 |
Eight Money-Saving Secrets | p. 38 |
Baby Superstores: Good, Bad & Ugly | p. 41 |
Baby Registries Disappoint | p. 46 |
Specialty Chains | p. 47 |
Seven Outlet Stores | p. 48 |
Hotel Cribs: Hazardous at $200 a night | p. 49 |
Reviews & Ratings of 57 Crib Brands | p. 50 |
Who is Jenny Lind? | p. 52 |
Baby Tenda | p. 54 |
Co-sleepers & Hi-Tech Cradles | p. 67 |
eBay for Cribs: Three Smart Shopper Tips | p. 78 |
Our picks: Crib Brand Recommendations | p. 95 |
Chart: Crib Brands Compared | p. 96 |
Bassinets/Cradles | p. 98 |
Mattresses | p. 99 |
"Coil Overkill" and Two More Smart Shopping Tips | p. 100 |
Top Picks: Brand Recommendations-Coil, Foam, Organic | p. 104 |
Dressers & Changing Tables | p. 106 |
What Is French Dove-tail? Corner Blocks | p. 106 |
Safe & Sound: Five Tips | p. 108 |
Our picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 110 |
Six More Items for the Nursery | p. 110 |
The Bottom Line: Save $1000 With Our Tips | p. 116 |
Baby Bedding & Decor | |
Six Sources for The Best Quality and Prices | p. 119 |
Cyberspace: Four Great Sites | p. 121 |
More than Sheets: The Four Basic Bedding Pieces | p. 123 |
Electric Blanket Warning and Nine More Safety Tips | p. 127 |
Looking for Mr. Good Bedding: Nine Shopper Tips | p. 132 |
Diaper Stackers and Six More Wastes of Money | p. 133 |
Skipping the Quilt and Seven More Money-Saving Secrets | p. 135 |
Reviews & Ratings of 50 Top Bedding Designers | p. 137 |
Dangerous Impressions: Marketing of Linens | p. 142 |
The Bottom Line: Our Budget Saves You $800 to $900 | p. 159 |
Chart: Bedding Designers Compared | p. 160 |
The Reality Layette: Little Clothes for Little Prices | |
When to Start Stocking Up on Clothes & Diapers | p. 163 |
Nine Basic Sources | p. 164 |
Baby Clothes | p. 167 |
Garage & Yard Sales: Eight Tips for the Best Bargains | p. 168 |
Cyberspace: Web sources for deals | p. 168 |
What Is a Layette? | p. 171 |
What Does More Money Buy You? | p. 178 |
Flame Retardant Sleepwear and Three Other Safety Tips | p. 178 |
One Size Does Not Fit All | p. 180 |
Laundry Conundrum: What's Best for Baby? | p. 181 |
Beware of Appliques and 8 Other Smart Shopper Tips | p. 183 |
The Fuzz Factor: Six Wastes of Money | p. 184 |
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes | p. 186 |
Second Hand Bargains and 11 More Money-Saving Tips | p. 188 |
Carter's and Six Other Clothing Outlets | p. 192 |
Best Bets: Best, Good and Skip It | p. 194 |
Seven Great Mail-Order Clothing Catalogs | p. 196 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 199 |
Diapers | p. 200 |
15 CyberSpace Diaper Sources | p. 202 |
Who's Got the Cheapest Diapers? | p. 205 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 205 |
Which Cloth Diapers Work Best? | p. 210 |
Buy in Bulk and Ten Other Money-Saving Secrets | p. 215 |
The Bottom Line: Slash Clothing, Diaper Costs by $300 | p. 217 |
Maternity/Nursing Clothes | |
Maternity & Nursing Clothes | p. 219 |
Getting Started: When Do You Need Maternity Stuff? | p. 219 |
Ten Surprising Sources | p. 220 |
Cyberspace: 20 sites | p. 222 |
Your Pregnant Wardrobe: How Much Will You Need? | p. 225 |
Reader Poll: Best Nursing Clothes Brands | p. 230 |
Battling Your Wacky Thermostat | p. 232 |
Fetal Monitors: Are They Safe? | p. 234 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations-Undergarments | p. 235 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations-Nursing Clothes | p. 236 |
Help! My Feet Have Swollen! | p. 236 |
Plus Size & 13 Other Money-Saving Tips | p. 238 |
Three Outlets for Maternity Clothes | p. 242 |
Reviews of Maternity Chain Stores | p. 243 |
Watch Out for Return Policies | p. 243 |
Stay Fit: Pregnancy Workout Videos | p. 246 |
Bottom Line: Save $860 With Your Tips | p. 248 |
Feeding: Breastfeeding, Bottles, High Chairs | |
Breastfeeding | p. 249 |
Eight Sources for Help | p. 250 |
Eight Web Sites For Breast Pumps | p. 253 |
Chart: Which Pump Works Best? | p. 255 |
Reviews & Ratings: 11 Breast Pumps Compared | p. 257 |
Breast Milk Storage Options | p. 256 |
Breastfeeding in Public: Four Tips and Advice | p. 258 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 265 |
Three Money Saving Tips | p. 267 |
Formula | p. 267 |
Organic Formula and Other Options | p. 268 |
Nine Money Saving Tips | p. 271 |
Bottles/Nipples | p. 275 |
Bottle Warmers & Sterilizes | p. 276 |
Baby Food | p. 280 |
Taste Tests and Five Other Safety Hints | p. 281 |
Toddler Foods: Waste of Money? | p. 283 |
Make Your Own and Five More Money-Saving Tips | p. 284 |
Reviews & Ratings of Six Brands | p. 286 |
High Chairs | p. 289 |
Strap Me In and Five Other Safety Tips | p. 289 |
Smart Shopper Tips: Basic Features and More | p. 291 |
Reviews & Ratings of 18 Brands | p. 293 |
Chart: High Chairs Compared | p. 304 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 306 |
Hook-On Chairs & Boosters | p. 307 |
Around the House: Monitors, Diaper Pails, Safety & More | |
Getting Started: What You Need, When | p. 311 |
Best Bath Tubs | p. 313 |
Six More Items for the Baby's Room | p. 314 |
The Best Diaper Pails: Reviews & Ratings | p. 316 |
Bouncer Seats | p. 320 |
Coupon Sites Cut Online Shopping Costs | p. 321 |
Monitors | p. 322 |
Bugging Your House and Four Other Shopping Tips | p. 322 |
Reviews & Ratings of Nine Brands | p. 327 |
Chart: Monitors Compared | p. 332 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 334 |
Swings: Godsend or Neglect-o-matic? | p. 335 |
Safety | p. 337 |
Top Ten Baby Products That Should Be Banned | p. 338 |
Gates: Our Picks | p. 340 |
Ten Tips for Safe Toys | p. 343 |
Baby First Aid Kit | p. 349 |
Top 11 Safety Must-Haves | p. 351 |
Playpens: The Best Bets | p. 352 |
Car Seats | |
Getting Started & Four Sources to Find Car Seats | p. 355 |
Cyberspace: Six Great Sites For Car Seat Info | p. 357 |
One Size Does Not Fit All and Nine More Smart Tips | p. 358 |
Consumer Reports Crash Test Controversy | p. 361 |
11 Car Seat Safety Tips | p. 376 |
Four Money Saving Secrets | p. 381 |
Reviews & Ratings of 13 Top Brands | p. 382 |
What is the Lightest Infant Car Seat Carrier? | p. 384 |
Model by Model Reviews: Infant Car Seats | p. 395 |
Model by Model Reviews: Convertible Car Seats | p. 407 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations-Infant Seats | p. 424 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations-Convertible Seats | p. 425 |
Chart: Infant Car & Convertible Seats Compared | p. 426 |
Booster Seats | p. 428 |
Nine Smart Shopping Tips: Testing, Harnesses & More | p. 430 |
When Is a Child Ready to Stop Using a Booster? | p. 436 |
Model by Model Reviews: Booster Car Seats | p. 437 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations-Booster Seats | p. 452 |
Strollers, Diaper Bags, Carriers and other To Go Gear | |
Strollers | p. 455 |
Strollers in Cyberspace | p. 456 |
Six Types of Strollers | p. 457 |
Untrustworthy Brakes and More Safety Advice | p. 460 |
What Features Do You Really Need? | p. 463 |
Silly Stroller Accessories & Other Wastes of Money | p. 469 |
Stroller Overkill and Nine Other Money-Saving Secrets | p. 470 |
Reviews & Ratings: The 42 Best & Worst Brands | p. 473 |
Shopping Cart Covers: Our Top Picks | p. 480 |
The Latest From Europe: Trends & Fads | p. 484 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations by Lifestyle | p. 515 |
Bugaboo Smackdown: The Best Bugaboo Imitators | p. 518 |
Chart: Stroller Round-up | p. 520 |
Chart: Sport/Jogging Strollers Compared | p. 522 |
Three Mistakes to Avoid with Joggers | p. 524 |
Strollers for Two: Double the Fun | p. 526 |
Discount Mail Order Source | p. 528 |
Top Six Tips for Traveling with Baby | p. 529 |
Bike Trailers & Seats | p. 530 |
The Well-Stocked Diaper Bag | p. 532 |
Top Nine Items for a Well Stocked Diaper Bag | p. 534 |
Our Picks: Brand Recommendations | p. 536 |
Carriers | p. 538 |
Four Carrier Types & Our Top Picks | p. 539 |
Child Care: Options, Costs & More | |
The Three Basic Options for Child Care | p. 545 |
Dependent Care Accounts & Three More Money-Savers | p. 547 |
Ten Question to Ask a Child Care Provider | p. 548 |
Au Pair Option | p. 549 |
Does Your Nanny Have a Past? | p. 550 |
Conclusion: What Does It All Mean? | |
Average Costs vs. Our Baby Bargains Budget | p. 551 |
Our Parting Advice | p. 551 |
Canadian Sources & Bargains | p. 552 |
Sample Gift Registry | p. 563 |
Multiples Advice: Twins and more | p. 567 |
Phone/Web Directory | p. 570 |
Index | p. 580 |
Contact Us | p. 598 |
Our Other Books | p. 599 |
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