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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 13, 2015 16:01:45 GMT
Peas - I need your help. I'd like to get a book about how to take care of babies. I immediately thought of "What to Expect When You're Expecting: The First Year" but I thought I'd come to the knowledge capital of the world and ask here if there are any other books out there that I may want to pick up.
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Post by librarylady on Aug 13, 2015 16:10:51 GMT
I had one named "The first 12 months" or similar title.
It told me what the baby should be doing developmentally as well as some info on common illness.
I think the authors have updated it, as well as added years 2 and 3 to the series.
Our library has copies.
The First Twelve Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month by Caplan
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 13, 2015 16:13:20 GMT
I had one named "The first 12 months" or similar title. It told me what the baby should be doing developmentally as well as some info on common illness. I think the authors have updated it, as well as added years 2 and 3 to the series. Our library has copies. The First Twelve Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month by Caplan I don't have any suggestions, I just thought it was fun that the LibraryLady was the first one to jump on your request for book titles! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 13, 2015 16:48:43 GMT
I used the What To Expect books u till my kids were Tweens. But that was 15 years ago, so others may have a better idea. What I liked about the books was that there was a "what your kid is generally doing" and a "your kid may even be doing this" list. I had one kid who hit every milestone months early, so it was nice to get an idea of what childproofing I needed to do. And another kid who was completely normal, but because she hit those milestones months later than DS, it was reassuring to me that she was absolutely fine.
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 13, 2015 16:55:37 GMT
Great! Thanks for the input so far!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 17:07:01 GMT
The What to Expect books helped me. I'm one month in though and haven't cracked the first year book.
I'm breastfeeding so the Art of Breastfeeding book really helped me too.
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 13, 2015 17:20:03 GMT
Congrats!!
We're adopting so I don't need the first book, but I wanted to get a jump on the first year before she comes! |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 13, 2015 17:22:44 GMT
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 13, 2015 18:43:25 GMT
Thanks we are super excited!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 18:44:14 GMT
Congrats!!
We're adopting so I don't need the first book, but I wanted to get a jump on the first year before she comes! Congratulations!!!! |
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Post by cynipidae17 on Aug 13, 2015 18:49:09 GMT
I found the what to expect when you are expecting the first year very helpful. My pediatrician also suggested this book link that I wish I would have had at the beginning. edited to fix link |
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 13, 2015 18:50:46 GMT
In addition to the fact based books buy one of the more humor (or reality) based ones too. When I was pregnant and a new Mom, the Vickie Iovine Girlfriends Guides saved my sanity. (FYI In the pregnancy one she mentions some less polite body functions that are sometimes overlooked in the What To Expect book. )
My babies are now teens, maybe someone else can recommend a current author.
ETA sorry RP I forgot you are adopting. See, we think this little person is already "yours". Definitely try one of hers on infants and toddlers!
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Aug 13, 2015 18:54:00 GMT
The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp.
I used the baby one more than the toddler one, but there's good information in both.
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Post by MerryMom on Aug 13, 2015 19:04:44 GMT
Along with What to Expect the First Year, I would recommend "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 5th Edition: Birth to Age 5" by the American Academy Of Pediatrics link linkand they have a first year version titled "Your Baby's First Year: Third Edition" by American Academy Of Pediatrics along with the Dr. Sears book "The Baby Book" link |
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Post by bethany102399 on Aug 13, 2015 19:28:13 GMT
We loved and often give, baby 411. Link here Written by the people who do baby bargains, in concert with a pediatrician, it was invaluable when my oldest was an infant and I was a clueless first time mom. Bought the next edition for my next kid. It's honest, straightforward language and I found it to be easy to navigate. |
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 13, 2015 20:17:44 GMT
Congrats!!
We're adopting so I don't need the first book, but I wanted to get a jump on the first year before she comes! Congratulations!!!! Thanks!!! |
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 13, 2015 20:21:38 GMT
Wow ladies, thanks so much for all the recommendations!
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Post by shanniebananie on Aug 13, 2015 20:30:15 GMT
The Baby Book by Dr. Sears was by far the most helpful to me and believe me, I had them all!
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Post by cindytred on Aug 13, 2015 20:38:25 GMT
I used Dr. Mom's Guide to Childcare. It was published in 1987. I just found it on Amazon for $3.50. My oldest child was born in 1988 so this book was up-to-date then. Its the only book I ever referred to while raising my 3 children.
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Post by peabay on Aug 13, 2015 20:44:23 GMT
"Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth.
Even if your child doesn't have sleep issues, it really helps you understand when and how they need to sleep. Just like they need to eat, they need to sleep. He's brilliant. It was our bible.
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Post by flanz on Aug 13, 2015 20:48:50 GMT
Our kids are grown and no grandbabies yet, so my info is out of date. I do have friends who are doulas and midwives, I'll ask them on FB now and get back to you if they give me any suggestions.
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Post by shanniebananie on Aug 13, 2015 20:56:32 GMT
Oh, another great one is Bringing Up Bebe. It isn't a classic baby book but it is a great book that describes how differently French babies and children are raised than American kids. In general, the French babies sleep better, eat better, act better in public, have less allergies, have less behavior problems, etc. it was written by an American mom living in France. I loved it!
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Post by fruitysuet on Aug 13, 2015 21:10:42 GMT
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Post by angie3dpea on Aug 13, 2015 21:52:06 GMT
I liked "The Portable Pediatrician for Parents".
And the American Academy of Pediatrics one mentioned above was good too.
Congratulations!!!!!
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Post by dewryce on Aug 13, 2015 22:44:00 GMT
How fun! I would recommend also getting a book for researching vaccines and other decisions you will need to be prepared to make for baby. Have you considered baby sign language? There are some great books fornthat. And don't forget a baby book that makes it easy to write down milestones, things they've said/done, etc!
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Post by momof3pits on Aug 14, 2015 0:11:46 GMT
The What to Expect books helped me. I'm one month in though and haven't cracked the first year book. I'm breastfeeding so the Art of Breastfeeding book really helped me too. Not to hijack, but how is bf going for you? I've becom quite a lactonerd and love talking bf and any and all issues! |
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Post by momof3pits on Aug 14, 2015 0:13:00 GMT
"Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth. Even if your child doesn't have sleep issues, it really helps you understand when and how they need to sleep. Just like they need to eat, they need to sleep. He's brilliant. It was our bible. Omg this book is a must!! Total game changer for us. I was at a point where I thought I had a colicky baby. Nope just a baby with a dum dum mom. |
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Post by peasapie on Aug 14, 2015 0:15:10 GMT
I'm too old to make an up-to-date suggestion but just wanted to congratulate you. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 1:36:08 GMT
The What to Expect books helped me. I'm one month in though and haven't cracked the first year book. I'm breastfeeding so the Art of Breastfeeding book really helped me too. Not to hijack, but how is bf going for you? I've becom quite a lactonerd and love talking bf and any and all issues! Haha..I just sent you a message. Lactonerd..love it |
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Post by gar on Aug 14, 2015 6:59:06 GMT
IMO it all comes down to sleep and getting into good sleep habits in the early days is hard but imperative (health issues notwithstanding). With that in mind - Solve Your Child's Sleep problems, Dr Richard Ferber, was a godsend. To be read before there are sleep problems to solve!!  |
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