I have no idea why this book is so highly rated. The writing is cutesy and the "advice" is absolutely basic at best, and most of it is repeated in section after section. I am a first time mom with very little experience with babies, and I already knew to try most of the tricks in here - most are just common sense. To prospective moms out there - trust me, you already know most of this stuff, too. trust your instincts with your baby and save $10.