Vicki Iovine and her passel of friends tell mothers-to-be when to skimp and when to splurge, and which hand-me-downs are safe and which are sorry. Readers will get advice on...

— Where to get what you need
— Crib and car seat dos and don'ts
— Wardrobe musts and misses-for mother and child
— Stocking the nursery and the rest of the house
— What every new mom should have on hand for herself
— Which brand names are the best
— The Master Shopping List-don't leave home without it

“Vicki Iovine makes me feel like none of my worries are ridiculous and, in some circles, might even be considered normal.”—Jane magazine