A review by cshcolson
7 Secrets of the Newborn: Secrets and (Happy) Surprises of the First Year by Robert C. Hamilton

3.0

This book has a very go-with-the-flow attitude which I appreciated. It wasn’t just an overwhelming and impossible list of things you should do for your newborn. There were some things I didn’t love: it is VERY heteronormative and had some religious aspects. There were some suggestions that just seem insane in the current world we live in, like taking your baby on business travel with you, taking a whole year off from work, or moving back to your hometown so parents can help you with childcare. But I’m happy to ignore these suggestions and just pick and choose what I advice makes sense for me and my family. Overall I found it a comforting read going into a scary and unknown situation.