The Baby File: All the Lists, Forms, and Practical Information You Need Before and After Baby’s Arrival (Hardback)

Many guides can advise women on what to expect during pregnancy, or counsel new parents on the ups-and-downs of baby’s first year. But what about the "real" issues that other books overlook? "The Baby File" will be an ultra-practical reference that helps parents cope with all of the essentials of welcoming a baby into the world (and the true business of being a new parent).Topics include: How to hire a nanny and calculate the "nanny tax" What to look for when researching and touring daycare centers (tell-tale clues to both good and bad facilities) Finding a good pediatrician Your rights upon returning to work Making sense of the myriad "get baby to sleep" philosophies, and choosing a method that suits you and your baby Life insurance, wills, and other important paperwork A new (and effective) budgeting system for the growing family More than just a book, this organizer is meant to be "used," With tear-out worksheets, and easy-to-find tabs, parents are invited to scribble, record, and organize in one handy book.