THE SECOND BABY BOOK: How to cope with pregnancy number two and create a happy home for your firstborn and new arrival

Nice and well organized book. Did not realize that there are so many aspects to consider. Good stories that makes you feel in company

I bought this book right before the arrival of our second child, and after receiving it and leafing through it, I was disappointed to find literally no useful topics or details. In my opinion everything was very straightforward and matter-of-fact, and I am a bit shocked that this has received such strong reviews in the last as I thought most of the content was very much simple common sense.

I was feeling a bit anxious about the second baby we’re expecting in a couple of months so decided to read this book. I found it very reassuring, detailed and interesting. I now feel a lot more prepared and would recommend this book to any one looking for a bit of guidance around a second baby.

A lot of unnecessary information on planning for a second child. Was looking more for a book to transit the elder child into welcoming the second baby home and how to cope with as a mum with two kids. Will not recommend.

My husband and I are currently TTC our second baby. I came across this book because I am signed up to Sarah Ockwell-Smith's email newsletter. It has come at the perfect time. After spending lots of time googling "second pregnancy", I haven't found much written on the subject.As usual, Sarah writes in a comprehensive way - full of personal anecdotes as well as research - and is very informative as well as calming. She covers everything from the decision to have a second baby to sibling rivarlry, to deciding to have more than two children. I like that she also includes a section on dealing with a previous loss of a child. Since it covers so many areas, the book acts as a good resource for dipping in and out of and reading the section that is currently relevant to you. I read it from start to finish because I found it so interesting, but I think I will definitly re-read sections as our second-child journey progresses.I would highly reccomend this book to anyone thinking about a second child, as well as those already pregnant with or who already have a young second baby.

With a toddler and a newborn (the same age as Sarah's book!) I don't have much time to read but I managed to get through this book quickly as it's not too long or heavy. It contains lots of valuable information all the way through the second child journey - I just wish it came out 9 months ago!