Best Baby & Toddler Parenting Books of 2025

The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being is a must-read for parents looking to turn their homes into Montessori-inspired environments. Author Simone Davies offers practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, including daily routines, setting limits, and creating Montessori activities. Davies emphasizes the importance of fostering a sense of wonder and trust in the child. The book is based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator who believed that education was the answer to improving children's health. Overall, The Montessori Toddler is an informative and insightful guide for parents seeking a mindful and attentive approach to raising their children.

What to Expect When You're Expecting is a comprehensive guide for expectant mothers, covering everything from pregnancy symptoms to birthing options. Written by Heidi Murkoff, the book provides practical advice, easy-to-use tips, and reassurance for all stages of pregnancy. It also includes information on prenatal screenings, safe medications, and pregnancy lifestyle. The book is an essential resource for new parents, with a chapter dedicated to expecting multiples and even covering what to expect if you are a dad. Overall, it is a must-have for anyone looking for a reliable and informative guide to pregnancy and childbirth.

The Simplest Baby Book in the World is a game-changing guide for first-time parents. With over 700 playful yet instructive illustrations, it curates the best-of-the-best advice on baby care essentials such as sleep training, feeding, bath time, and more. The book provides simple solutions and proven techniques at your fingertips, making the first year of raising a baby easier. Additionally, it offers a handy checklist of must-have products that make parents' lives easier while saving them time and money. Overall, this book is a must-have for all new parents seeking confidence in their ability to be great parents.

What to Expect: The First Year is a must-have book for new parents, providing practical tips and advice for the first 12 months of their baby's life. The third edition is even better than before, with updated information on baby care fundamentals, breastfeeding, and hot-button topics such as attachment parenting and green parenting. The book also includes a new chapter on buying for baby and tips on preparing homemade baby food. With its month-by-month format and intuitive organization, this book is a go-to guide for any new parent.

“Straight up, parent tested, and funny to boot, Jamie gives you all the information you need.” —Amber Dusick, author of Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures A proven six-step plan to help you toilet train your preschooler quickly and successfully, from potty-training expert, Pied Piper of Poop, and social worker Jamie Glowacki.. Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done. Her 6-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here’s the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20–30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days—but Jamie’s got you covered even if it takes a little longer). If you’ve ever said to yourself: ** How do I know if my kid is ready? ** Why won’t my child poop in the potty? ** How do I avoid “potty power struggles”? ** How can I get their daycare provider on board? ** My kid was doing so well—why is he regressing? ** And what about nighttime?! Oh Crap! Potty Training can solve all of these (and other) common issues. This isn’t theory, you’re not bribing with candy, and there are no gimmicks. This is real-world, from-the-trenches potty training information—all the questions and all the ANSWERS you need to do it once and be done with diapers for good.

Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie by Meghan Trainor is a heartfelt and humorous guide for expectant mothers. The book offers a TMI guide to the good, bad, and WTF of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth, along with advice on everything from ovulation apps to random hair growth. Meghan shares her personal stories about body image, mental health, and navigating her career path as a new mother. The book provides future mamas a place to relax, laugh out loud, and get the pep talk they need to know that they are absolutely not alone. Overall, this book is a plucky companion for expecting mothers, and it feels like chatting with a good friend.

Potty Training in 3 Days by Althea Press is a comprehensive guide for parents with toddlers aged between 1 to 3 years who want to transition from diapers to using the potty in just three days. The book provides a proven plan that includes useful tips and tricks for succeeding every step of the way. The author's conversational approach takes the stress out of potty training and helps parents understand what's going on in their child's head. This book is a quick and easy read for busy parents who want to dedicate a long weekend boot camp to potty training. Highly recommended!

My First Book of Baby Signs is an excellent resource for parents looking to communicate with their babies before they can speak. The book is part storybook and part sign language guide that encourages parents and babies to learn new words and signs as they read together. With engaging text and charming illustrations of diverse families, this book makes it fun and easy to learn 40 real ASL signs, including basics like “eat,” “milk,” and “mommy,” as well as more advanced ideas like “help,” “potty,” and “I love you.” The interactive learning approach allows parents and babies to learn and practice together. This book is a must-have for parents who want to communicate with their babies effectively.

The Montessori Baby is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to raise their babies with love, respect, and understanding. Written by Simone Davies, an AMI Montessori teacher, and Junnifa Uzodike, this book draws on principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori to provide practical ideas for understanding your baby's needs and assisting in their learning and development. The book offers tips on preparing for parenthood, creating Montessori spaces in your home, and setting up activities that encourage your baby's movement and language development at their own pace. The Montessori Baby is a valuable resource for parents interested in Montessori concepts of child development.

Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning is an excellent guide for parents who want to introduce their babies to solid foods in a healthy and safe way. The book covers everything from when to start baby-led weaning to identifying allergies and creating balanced meals. The author, Malina Malkani, provides practical advice based on her personal experience as a mother of three and her professional expertise as a registered dietitian. What makes this book unique is that it offers evidence-based advice and recommendations on introducing allergenic foods and dealing with picky eaters. Overall, this is a must-read for any parent who wants to help their baby develop an adventurous palate and good eating habits.