Books

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Hey there, I'm due in March and this will be my first baby. Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on baby-care books? I know it's not as simple as reading it in a book and doing it but I'd like to have something to reference. Let me know!

I had Penelope Leach "your baby & child and it's been really good.

The issue with baby books is a lot of them contradict each other. If you read them, read them with an open mind, and take the bits that work for you.
I found the Dr Sears books interesting - they take a more attachment parenting approach, which you may (or may not) like.
Try www.hive.co.uk/Product/William-Sears/The-Baby-Book--Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Your-Bab/20336

The problem with lots of baby books is that the advice isn't based on evidence and some of the writers haven't even had a baby.

I liked Babycalming by Caroline Deacon. This one is evidence based, is written by a Mum who is also a BFC but works equally well if you ff. Its not a how too but will help your to find a routine that suits you and your baby.

I read it before having DC2 and really wish I'd read it before having DC1.

The Dr Sears book is good too