Depends what you are looking for. For all round commonsense, most people like Penelope Leach, who is still publishing after 30 years. Bookbag reviewers liked [[What to Expect: the First Year by Arlene Eisenberg]], a fat handbook for day-to-day reference. Personally I like a bit of British humour in a survival situation, so I'd recommend: [[The Aargh to Zzzz of Parenting: An Alternative Guide by Joanna Simmons and Jay Curtis]].