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Since reading it about a year ago and having my baby 9 months ago, I have given "The Happiest Baby on the Block" to every new parent I know. The tips for soothing babies are absolutely indispensable. It's by Harvey Karp, MD.

I just read "If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay: How to Know if Your Child's Injury or Illness Is Really an Emergency" by Laura Zibners, MD, and it's a fantastic, humorous go-to guide for those moments in the middle of the night that require a "go to the ER or wait till the morning and see a doctor" decision. (It also gives a half-page shout-out to "Happiest Baby on the Block," heh!)

Books may not be on the registry, or get a big reaction at the shower, but the knowledge in these two has been (or will be) useful. Maybe buy them as iBooks or audiobooks if they're those kinds of people?

I cannot recommend them enough. If you're expecting a kid, GET BOTH.