Hey New Mom, do you ever wish you had the time to sift through all the “mom” information out there to find the truly helpful stuff?  Well, now you don’t have to - I have done it for you.  The following books and websites include the best information I have found for new moms.  Check back as I update the information from time to time when I find something especially great for the “new mom.”

Don't Miss These:

Doctor Spock's Baby and Childcare, Benjamin Spock

This is the "baby bible." I know you've seen this one on your mother's bookshelf and maybe felt it didn't apply to you. Take another look. If Mr. Rogers was the ultimate in child support, Dr. Spock is the ultimate in New Mom support. In this book you will find answer the answers regarding baby and childcare succinctly and with the kindness that a new mother needs, absolutely no guilt to be found here. The book is wonderfully indexed for ease of topic finding as a reference book. Amazingly, it can also be read cover to cover.

On Becoming Babywise, Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, M.D.

This book has everything you ever wanted to know about putting your baby on a schedule.  The authors’ common sense approach to a safe, flexible schedule for both breastfed and bottle-fed babies have helped millions of moms get some sleep!

The Mask of Motherhood , Susan Maushart

This is my favorite "motherhood" book. If you are feeling a little uneasy in your new role as a mother, you will thoroughly enjoy this book. Maushart has felt what you’re feeling, too, and tells you all about it in this book. If you are looking for honesty, you've found it. This is a book you can read by topic by new mom topic or simply from start to finish.

Siblings Without Rivalry, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

This is THE parenting book, hands down. You may not ever need to read another parenting book. Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit but this book has truly great insights on the how the child's mind works. This book is easy to read, simple, and makes sense with practical applications. A dental hygienist in Los Altos, CA told me about this book while cleaning my teeth after I asked her how she raised such nice siblings!

www.pantley.com – Elizabeth Pantley's website –

Ms Pantley is a mom like us. She has written several books on the topics near and dear to each new mom. (baby sleep, baby naps, potty training, discipline, etc) Her website has some great accessible and downloadable advice. Check out her books, too, especially, The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Nap Solution.

www.drspock.com – Dr. Spock's Website

I am obviously a big Dr. Spock fan. This website has a great section called "ask the experts" which is indexed by topic making it easy to get advice on a particular topic without spending too much time surfing.

www.parents.com – Parents Magazine Website

While there are so many websites out there geared to Moms, this website tends to focus on the issues of a new mom. It's a great website for a new mom to get started looking at "mom websites" because it has the elements that most "mom" websites have and it is easy to navigate. The site has the essential elements of a new mom site – articles on new mom topics, an active messageboard, mom bloggers, ads, etc.

www.babycenter.com

Terrific website for the new mom, the first year, and all the years after that.  This site is particularly easy to navigate and provides it’s readers with the latest on all new mom issues and topics.  This website gives to meaning to the words “news you can use.”

www.spacetospare.com - Organizing ideas for your home and your life.

Deb Lillard is the Author of Absolutely Organized: A Mom's Guide to a No Stress Schedule and a Clutter-free Home. No only does she offer organizer consulting services where she comes to your house and helps you she also has website with lots of tips to help de-stress your life right now!  Check out some of her organizing tips here.

www.befitmom.com – Be Fit Mom Website   BeFit-Mom provides free, comprehensive information and advice on all aspects of prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise to help women have healthier pregnancies and babies.  This website is perfect for a new mom looking to gradually get back into shape.

Messageboards

Each messageboard has a different flavor, so it might be a good idea to try out a few to see which one fits your personality and needs.

Here are just a few that I have joined and that I like:

www.grumpymoms.com - Grumpymoms.com is a great place for new moms to meet other moms, learn some great parenting tips, or just try some fun stuff.  Find out that you are not alone and check it out.

www.justmommies.com – This a unique site for new moms.  The owner took a lot of time and creativity to provide a site that every new mom would appreciate. You can join and contribute or just read on all topics baby and new mommy related.  It's a great timesaver for a new mom.

www.cafemom.com – This messageboarding site is pretty slick. It has what some out there are calling the latest trend in messageboarding - "social networking." In addition to "traditional messageboarding," you can create your own "network" of friends to "get together" separately (from the rest of the site) and "chat". What a great way to bring together friends on a regular basis to discuss baby and motherhood issues!

www.momslikeme.com and www.BuxMontMommies.com

These messageboards are also terrific but have the added bonus of being regional sites, meaning that you may actually get to meet some of the participants of the sites because they may live near to you. Also, the sites are full of regional programs and information that may be related to your state or area. To find more regional websites, do a little googling with "messageboard" or "forum" and the name of your county, city and/or state.