Book Recommendations, Please

I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you recommend?

I have What to Expect the First Year (though I can't seem to find it) and
the Toddler Years.

Carol Ann wrote:

I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you recommend?

I have What to Expect the First Year (though I can't seem to find it) and
the Toddler Years.

"The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley
"The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears
"Raising your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

I wouldn't bother with the WTE series. While some of the information is
correct, it is intermingles with incorrect information. It becomes very
confusing trying to figure out what is correct.

--
Brigitte aa #2145
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/i/isabellazora/

"Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare."
~ Harriet Martineau

On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 18:50:14 GMT, Carol Ann wrote:

I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you recommend?

Jay Gordon's "Listening to your Baby" is excellent; it would be my first
recommendation for any new parent. The Sears books are also great.

I have What to Expect the First Year (though I can't seem to find it) and
the Toddler Years.

I wouldn't bother with those, tbh. Some of the info is incorrect, & they
really couldn't be called pro-breastfeeding, or pro-thinking-for-yourself.

--
Hedgehog

"Carol Ann" wrote in message
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I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you
recommend?

I love the book _Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful
Parenting_ by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn. Every time I read even just one
page of it, it helps me be a more patient, loving parent, and to really
connect with what my kids' needs are in the present moment.

Another book I refer to often is _The Quick Reference Guide to Your
Child's Health: from Birth to Age Five_. Unfortunately I'm not sure
where it is ATM so I can't give you the author. Every time Julie's had
some symptom or other it's been very convenient to be able to see what
she might have, exactly what indicates a call or visit to the doctor and
how promptly, and how to help make her comfortable. It also answers all
basic questions on newborn care.

The "parenthood" section of _Pregnancy to Parenthood_ by Linda Goldberg,
et al is great, though I don't know if you want to buy that now that
you're done with the "pregnancy" part.

_The Nursing Mother's Companion_ by Kathleen Huggins is essential IMO.

A book that might be helpful is Sheila Kitzinger's _The Year After
Childbirth_, which focuses on the new mother and *all* the adjustments -
physical, mental, and emotional - she goes through.
--
Cheryl S.
Mom to Julie, 3, and Jaden, 7 months

On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 12:29:34 -0700, DeliciousTruffles
wrote:

Carol Ann wrote:

I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you recommend?

I have What to Expect the First Year (though I can't seem to find it) and
the Toddler Years.

"The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley

snip some other books that I haven't read

I absolutely second the recommendation of the No-Cry book! I also
like "So That's What They're For - Breastfeeding Basics" by Janet
Tamaro.

Right now I've got "The Hip Mama Survival Guide" by Ariel Gore out
from the library. I haven't read all of it but I really like it so
far. VERY different from most other advice books out there.

Katie

"Carol Ann" wrote in message
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I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you recommend?

I have What to Expect the First Year (though I can't seem to find it) and
the Toddler Years.



What a great question

I try not to be much of a "book parent" but then again, my Mum (a teacher)
has worked in early childhood arenas for many years and so I guess she is
usually my "book" for a lot of things .. and my fabulous (and free) LC is my
reference for breastfeeding and food-related issues.
Having said that, I think some sort of reference book is a good idea just so
that you have something to fall back on. I'm told "Baby Love" by Robin
Barker is good, but haven't read it myself (although I do plan on buying it
this time), and the NCSS is apparently the bible if your child is having
sleep issues (luckily DD didn't but I know where I can borrow a copy if I
need it .... and I'm also told that the "Babywise" books by Gary Ezzo
are only useful as door-stops.

I have been given books by Dr Christopher Greene, Penelope Leach, Miriam
Stoppard etc ... all of which have some good information, but which I temper
with my own judgement (as I'm sure you do too . E.g. Chris Greene
advocates controlled crying which may work for some but just isn't my cup of
tea.
I have used Dr Sear's web page: http://askdrsears.com/ and that of the ABA:
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ many times.

I do find the 'When your child is Ill" reference book put out by Dr Bernard
Valman is useful when DD is sick .... although there's a lot of
misinformation in that too - the guy recommends weaning at 6 mo (which I'm
sure means introducing solids and therefore beginning the weaning process
which should take another 18 mo!)

I look forward reading everyone's suggestions.

Amanda

--
DD 15th August 2002
1 tiny angel Nov 2003
EDD 19th August 2004

Carol Ann wrote:

I'm purchasing Happiest Baby on the Block. What others do you recommend?

My sister gave me her Your Baby And Child, by Penelope Leach. It has
certainly made things easier for me!!
--
It's Tis Herself!

I have used Dr Sear's web page: http://askdrsears.com/ and that of the
ABA:
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ many times.

Thanks for the links, Amanda!!!

~Carol Ann

"Elana Kehoe" wrote

My sister gave me her Your Baby And Child, by Penelope Leach. It has
certainly made things easier for me!!

I *love* that book.

Key phrase from it "Read the baby, not a book". :-)

Jean