America's best-selling and best-loved guide to baby gear is back with an updated and revised edition! Yes, a baby book that actually answers the big question about having a baby: How am I going to afford all this? With the average cost of a baby topping $7400 for just the first year alone, new parents need creative solutions and innovative ideas to navigate the consumer maze that confronts all parents-to-be. Baby Bargains is the answer! Inside, you’ll discover: • BEST BET PICKS for cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs, diapers and more! • CHEAT SHEETS for your baby registry—create a baby registry in minutes with our good, better, best ideas. • SEVEN THINGS no one tells you about baby gear, from nursery furniture to feeding baby. • THE TRUTH ABOUT STROLLERS—and which brands work best in the real world. • Dozens of SAFETY TIPS to keep baby safe and affordably baby proof your home. • DETAILED CHARTS that compare brands of cribs, high chairs, car seats and more. This new 12th edition adds the latest tips and advice on getting bargains on baby gear, including: Streamlined recommendations by parenting lifestyle, from a crib for space-challenged urban parents to an affordable car seat for Grandma's car. New recommendations for baby feeding, from baby food processors to storage ideas for home-made baby food. BUDGET-FRIENDLY picks for dozens of items, from high chairs to infant car seats. Expanded coverage of the price war on diapers—who's got the best deals now? Read Less