Title: Some useful tips but...
Product review: Yes, you can find some useful advice here, but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. This book is extremely verbose, and the information is consequently rather poorly organized. If you're looking for a crib, for instance, what you need is clear listing of the selection criteria, and how each manufacturer/model measures up. This takes a couple of pages in a tabular format. Instead, the information is spread over 70-80 pages of verbiage, and it's up to you to dig out what' you're looking for.Another thing I noticed is that the authors keep referring to the Consumers Reports recommendations, especially when it comes to safety issues. It turns out there is a consumer reports book for baby products. I thought it dishonest to copy someone else's work in this manner.
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