Welcome to my baby products blog. I’m proud to announce that the latest edition of my book, Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, 2009, is now available in bookstores and online at www.consumerreports.org and www.amazon.com. Writing a book is not dissimilar to having a baby, only the gestation period is about six months. During that time, I dissect the industry, attend trade shows, interview parents and other experts and research products by trying them out and, of course, hitting the stores. My mission is to add as much insight as a I possibly can so that new parents can better decide: What do I need? What can I live without? What’s safe? What’s not? What’s a waste of money? The testers and my editorial team at Consumer Reports fortify the book even more, to make it what it is. When a recent consumer reviewed the book on Amazon, saying she read the book with a highlighter, I sat at my desk with my head in my hands, just taking in the moment. Yes, someone got it! That’s exactly the kind of detailed book I was aiming to write. In this blog, I’ll be continuing my commentary about baby products and I hope you’ll write in with questions and comments. Baby products are a 8.9 billion dollar industry in this country. To get the best for your baby without spending a bundle, it pays to do your homework.
–Sandra
Tags: baby gear, baby products
Hi Sandra,
I’m thinking about going out to buy your book, but am concerned that I’ll buy it and the 11th edition will come out next month. Would you be able to tell me when Consumer Reports will publish the next edition of this book? Is there an annual update?
Thanks,
Nicole
Hi Nicole:
There are no plans for an 11th edition just yet. So the 10th edition is your best bet. I think you’ll find a lot of buying information that can help you in general, in addition to brand info. Let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Sandra