Parenting & Motherhood

What to Expect the First Year

by Heidi Murkoff · What to Expect series

A comprehensive month-by-month manual covering every aspect of a baby's first year, from developmental milestones to feeding, sleep, illness, and safety. Practical, accessible guidance for new parents navigating the challenges and joys of infancy.

What to Expect in reading order

• 1. What to Expect When You're Expecting: 5th Edition of the World's Bestselling Pregnancy Book — Heidi Murkoff
• 2. What to Expect the First Year — Heidi Murkoff

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