Becoming a mom for the first time is a beautiful and overwhelming experience-and so is sifting through all the well-meaning, and not-so-reliable advice people will want to give you. That is why we have compiled a list of the 11 best books for new moms on everything you’ll need and want to know. From iconic parenting books now conveniently available in audio format to new trending titles, the audiobooks on this list explore subjects like swaddling, breastfeeding, baby sleep, childcare, and so much more. If you are a new mom, you will find all the empowering advice you’ll need to embrace this new journey.
Author of the best seller and award-winning economist Emily Oster is back with Cribsheet, her guide on the sometimes overwhelming early years of parenting. With so much advice bombarding new parents from all angles, it can be challenging to sift through what is best for them and their new baby. New moms can expect straightforward, data-driven advice they can trust in this audiobook. From sleep training to deciding when to return to work, Emily Oster gives new parents practical guidance on navigating through misinformation. This audiobook will empower any new mom at every stage of motherhood.
Sudden sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges facing new moms and dads. In the fully revised and updated second edition of The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer, new parents will find an easy-to-follow guide to calm most crying babies and help them sleep longer. Baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp has helped regular parents and Hollywood stars to soothe their babies, get more sleep, and so much more. His incredible techniques and concepts have made this a must-read baby book for new parents. Now available as an audiobook, listeners will learn how to have the happiest baby on the block!
American journalist Pamela Druckerman didn’t set out to raise her children according to French standards. But after giving birth in Paris, she quickly realized that the children of French parents were significantly more well-adjusted regarding their sleep, palette, and emotional regulation. She knew it was something she needed to document. In this audiobook, Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting, listeners will hear about the philosophies and insights she gleamed from a society that eliminates selflessness and guilt from motherhood and instead embraces the totality of what a child is and what they need from their parents.
From the author that brought the world the leading reference book to all things pregnancy, , comes the definitive guide to a baby’s first years, What to Expect the First Year. Heidi Murkoff is an authority on practical, empathetic, and reassuring guides for parents worldwide. This audiobook, exclusively available on Audible, allows new moms to listen to her comforting narration on the go and whenever they need a bit of a moral boost. New moms can expect advice on getting through sleepless nights, milestones to expect, relief for gassy little ones, weaning, and more. Listeners will follow along month-by-month as every question they’ve ever had about parenting is answered. This audiobook includes helpful accompanying PDF charts and diagrams.
