Know Any New Year’s Babies? Check Out this Advice from Real Moms

Once you’ve become a new mom, all the books you read to prepare become a blur. When do I burp? When do I start solids? What’s the best diaper cream?

If you have a friend who has a new baby – maybe even a New Year’s baby — consider giving her a copy of What Haven’t They Told Me? Practical Tips for Surviving and Thriving During Baby’s First Year (Off Ramp Publishing, $14.95, ISBN 0-977295303) by Lorraine E. Fisher, author, editor and mother of a little girl.

Fisher’s book is filled with actual advice from parents across the country – short quotes on topics ranging from feeding, comforting, safety, diapering, cleaning, taking care of yourself and much more. In 20 brief chapters, your new momma friend will learn all kinds of super easy advice that’s just like talking to a friend.

Instead of wading through long chapters filled with an expert’s opinion, you can check out real parents’ advice from their own experiences as parents with their location and childrens’ ages listed too.

On Sleep:

“Never wake a sleeping baby.” –Marianne from Texas

On Entertaining:

“Avoid the cutesy baby language – your child has to learn to speak your real language anyway. Why make it more difficult?” – Karen from Canada

On Teething:

“Use a frozen wet washcloth to soothe aching gums…” – Jennifer from Texas

The bite-sized quotes are easy to remember for sleep-deprived new parents and the style is just like talking to a friend.  It makes a great shower gift, Mother’s Day gift or just buy one for your sister or friend!

The book is available on the Off Ramp Publishing website or at hospital gift shops and  local retailers listed here.