Many guides can advise women on what to expect during pregnancy, or counsel new parents on the ups-and-downs of baby’s first year. But what about the real issues that other books overlook? The Baby File will be an ultra-practical reference that helps parents cope with all of the essentials of welcoming a baby into the world (and the true business of being a new parent).Topics include: How to hire a nanny and calculate the “nanny tax” What to look for when researching and touring daycare centers (tell-tale clues to both good and bad facilities) Finding a good pediatrician Your rights upon returning to work Making sense of the myriad “get baby to sleep” philosophies, and choosing a method that suits you and your baby Life insurance, wills, and other important paperwork A new (and effective) budgeting system for the growing family More than just a book, this organizer is meant to be used. With tear-out worksheets, and easy-to-find tabs, parents are invited to scribble, record, and organize in one handy book.