“For first-time moms without time or inclination to dally in stores comparing various items for their babies, Maclean and Schultz have compiled a handy baby-gadget buying encyclopedia.” Is how the Baby Gizmo Buying Guide is described. This mommy has to agree.
How I wish I had something like this when we were just starting our family. With the vast amount of baby products out there getting lost is easy. What do you need and what do you not need? Heather Maclean and Holly Schultz have attempted to take their years of baby buying and basically give you a cheat sheet. The sheet just happens to be 457 pages long.
The length would be my only complaint about this book. It makes it seem as intimidating as buying the actual products themselves! However, if you view it as an encyclopedia or reference instead of a book you read from beginning to end the size should not matter, but rather encourage you! For instance if you are interested in buying a new stroller simply turn to chapter 25 and get the low-down.
Special extras in this book are a special section on safety, growth charts and milestonese, a registry list, a section on the perfectly packed diaper bag, a baby brand pronunciation guide, a money saving chapter, and the top 10 things they wished they knew when they were having children. The extras alone could be their own book!
After seeing this book I can definitely say
Now here is the fun part!!!!! I have 3 copies to give away for free! All you have to do is enter and make sure your email field is filled out. You have until April 11th to enter. Spread the word. It is appreciated but not required for you to mention this contest on your own blog and link to this post.
Game on!
29 Comments, Comment or Ping
sounds lovely!
March 27th, 2008
Is this how to sign up for the giveaway?! Thanks!
March 27th, 2008
Whoo Hoooo! This is right up my alley! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
March 27th, 2008
oh coolio, i wanna win!!!! and i linked to you guys on my blog too:)
March 27th, 2008
Cool product! I’m curious to see what toys they recommend.
March 27th, 2008
Great giveaway!
March 27th, 2008
A great website w/ fabulous ideas. If I don’t win the book, I’ll be sure to check it out! ^^
March 31st, 2008
Wow, this sounds really handy, especially for first time mommy-to-bes like me. =]
March 31st, 2008
Sweet! Gotta love the cheat sheet!
March 31st, 2008
This book looks awesome! Hope I win!
April 1st, 2008
Count me in!
April 3rd, 2008
cool! =)
April 4th, 2008
great giveaway! thx!
April 8th, 2008
sounds like an essential book!
April 9th, 2008
ooh this would be awesome!!
April 10th, 2008
sounds like a great book for first time mommies!
April 10th, 2008
I love resource books! I just posted about the contest on my site. Sorry it was so late in coming!
April 10th, 2008
What new mom wouldn’t want a copy of this book?!
April 10th, 2008
Every mom from New to having their 3rd needs to have this book!!
April 10th, 2008
I could definitely use this book. You will find the link that is linking to your giveaway on my front page underneath Mommy Finds. Thanks for the wonderful contest!
April 10th, 2008
Nice give away!
April 10th, 2008
What a great guide! I have so many preggo friends I can share this with!
April 11th, 2008
Any more offers like this coming along soon? I missed this one
July 3rd, 2008
sounds pretty good! I suppose I should buy it.
November 7th, 2008
I will feel much more confident when I decide to have a baby if I have this book!
November 7th, 2008
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