All of a sudden you find yourself responsible for a tiny, fragile baby and you feel extremely daunted. Babies for Beginners will help you through the first few months answering many of your questions: • How will I know when my baby needs winding? • What’s the best way to hold my newborn? • Is breast or bottle feeding right for me? From bedtime to bathtime, mealtime to playtime, this book arms you with all the information you’ll need to become a capable, confident parent.
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This is the baby book equivalent of Delia Smith's How to boil an egg chapter in her How to Cook book. If you're feeling overwhelmed and bombarded with information from magazines, books, antenatal classes and friends and family on how to look after your baby then Babies for Beginners is the perfect book for you. Emma's Diary
This is a guide to absolutely everything first-time parents need to know to look after their new baby. Its humour and honesty takes the stress out of reading what could have been a heavy textbook. This It's well laid out so you can dip in and out of it quickly as and when you need to. --Baby & You
Are you a first-time mum who has absolutely no idea of what parenthood has in store? Then this book has been written just for you. The straightforward, honest advice offered in this book has a touch of humour which is refreshing. The step-by-step guides also make everything seem so easy and stress-free. A perfect first book for all new mums and dads confused by parenthood. --Pregnancy
At last. Here it is: a no fuss, no frills guide to early parenthood. It's not overwhelmingly long, it's direct and sympathetic, and above all - it has a sense of humour. This book is on our side. It is also the first book on child rearing I have ever seen that actually describes labour - nobody else will even try, instead fobbing you off with the old it's so different for everyone refrain. (I don't know about you but I wanted to know.) It even gives men tips on what to do and say during the process. And, it's funny. --Western Morning News
A wonderfully refreshing book that doesn't preach but tells you what to expect from parenthood without scaring the pants off you! Roni Jay mixes a hands-on practical approach to parenting with nappy loads of humour. She shares her parenting journey and discoveries and makes you feel it's OK to be a good-enough mother not a perfect one. babyworld.co.uk This is a beginner's bible. familyonwards.com
This excellent baby manual is a must for all potential parents. The style of the book is very down-to-earth and friendly, without being in the slightest bit patronising. The whole business of baby care from winding, changing the nappy down to getting baby to sleep is covered. Playing, weaning, teething - it's all there - tick points, discussion, myths. I could go on but better you buy it and read it. It's certainly not a dry instruction manual - it's different. countrydoctor.co.uk
Babies for Beginners by Roni Jay is a book that will take you through all those terrifying baby stages and give you some great tips. --Woman
Tackles some of the basics of caring for a new-born, including bathing, nappy-changing and winding, in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way. Perfect for new parents. Prima Baby
Babies for Beginners is the perfect book for every first time parent confused by all the help and advice available, yet not having enough time to read hundreds of baby books. This is the ultimate guide. Bestbear.co.uk
A straight-shooting alternative to the mountains of over fussy advice offered to all new parents. This book is a great read. whatreallyworks.co.uk
The book is a great starting point for new, anxious, first time parents about to embark on 'the first' outing/nappy change etc. It's easy to read, is written with a sense of humour and takes the fear out of getting it all wrong. I particularly liked the Pros & Cons tables e.g. whether to bottle or breast feed. --forparentsbyparents.com
A wonderfully refreshing book that doesn't preach but tells you what to expect from parenthood without scaring the pants off you! Roni Jay mixes a hands-on practical approach to parenting with nappy loads of humour. She shares her parenting journey and discoveries and makes you feel it's OK to be a good-enough mother not a perfect one. babyworld.co.uk This is a beginner's bible. familyonwards.com
This excellent baby manual is a must for all potential parents. The style of the book is very down-to-earth and friendly, without being in the slightest bit patronising. The whole business of baby care from winding, changing the nappy down to getting baby to sleep is covered. Playing, weaning, teething - it's all there - tick points, discussion, myths. I could go on but better you buy it and read it. It's certainly not a dry instruction manual - it's different. countrydoctor.co.uk
Babies for Beginners by Roni Jay is a book that will take you through all those terrifying baby stages and give you some great tips. --Woman
tackles some of the basics of caring for a new-born, including bathing, nappy-changing and winding, in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way. Perfect for new parents. Prima Baby
Babies for Beginners is the perfect book for every first time parent confused by all the help and advice available, yet not having enough time to read hundreds of baby books. This is the ultimate guide. Bestbear.co.uk
A straight-shooting alternative to the mountains of over fussy advice offered to all new parents. This book is a great read. whatreallyworks.co.uk
The book is a great starting point for new, anxious, first time parents about to embark on 'the first' outing/nappy change etc. It's easy to read, is written with a sense of humour and takes the fear out of getting it all wrong. I particularly liked the Pros & Cons tables e.g. whether to bottle or breast feed. --forparentsbyparents.com
This is a guide to absolutely everything first-time parents need to know to look after their new baby. Its humour and honesty takes the stress out of reading what could have been a heavy textbook. This It's well laid out so you can dip in and out of it quickly as and when you need to. --Baby & You
Are you a first-time mum who has absolutely no idea of what parenthood has in store? Then this book has been written just for you. The straightforward, honest advice offered in this book has a touch of humour which is refreshing. The step-by-step guides also make everything seem so easy and stress-free. A perfect first book for all new mums and dads confused by parenthood. --Pregnancy
At last. Here it is: a no fuss, no frills guide to early parenthood. It's not overwhelmingly long, it's direct and sympathetic, and above all - it has a sense of humour. This book is on our side. It is also the first book on child rearing I have ever seen that actually describes labour - nobody else will even try, instead fobbing you off with the old it's so different for everyone refrain. (I don't know about you but I wanted to know.) It even gives men tips on what to do and say during the process. And, it's funny. --Western Morning News
A wonderfully refreshing book that doesn't preach but tells you what to expect from parenthood without scaring the pants off you! Roni Jay mixes a hands-on practical approach to parenting with nappy loads of humour. She shares her parenting journey and discoveries and makes you feel it's OK to be a good-enough mother not a perfect one. babyworld.co.uk This is a beginner's bible. familyonwards.com
This excellent baby manual is a must for all potential parents. The style of the book is very down-to-earth and friendly, without being in the slightest bit patronising. The whole business of baby care from winding, changing the nappy down to getting baby to sleep is covered. Playing, weaning, teething - it's all there - tick points, discussion, myths. I could go on but better you buy it and read it. It's certainly not a dry instruction manual - it's different. countrydoctor.co.uk
Babies for Beginners by Roni Jay is a book that will take you through all those terrifying baby stages and give you some great tips. --Woman
Tackles some of the basics of caring for a new-born, including bathing, nappy-changing and winding, in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way. Perfect for new parents. Prima Baby
Babies for Beginners is the perfect book for every first time parent confused by all the help and advice available, yet not having enough time to read hundreds of baby books. This is the ultimate guide. Bestbear.co.uk
A straight-shooting alternative to the mountains of over fussy advice offered to all new parents. This book is a great read. whatreallyworks.co.uk
The book is a great starting point for new, anxious, first time parents about to embark on 'the first' outing/nappy change etc. It's easy to read, is written with a sense of humour and takes the fear out of getting it all wrong. I particularly liked the Pros & Cons tables e.g. whether to bottle or breast feed. --forparentsbyparents.com
A wonderfully refreshing book that doesn't preach but tells you what to expect from parenthood without scaring the pants off you! Roni Jay mixes a hands-on practical approach to parenting with nappy loads of humour. She shares her parenting journey and discoveries and makes you feel it's OK to be a good-enough mother not a perfect one. babyworld.co.uk This is a beginner's bible. familyonwards.com
This excellent baby manual is a must for all potential parents. The style of the book is very down-to-earth and friendly, without being in the slightest bit patronising. The whole business of baby care from winding, changing the nappy down to getting baby to sleep is covered. Playing, weaning, teething - it's all there - tick points, discussion, myths. I could go on but better you buy it and read it. It's certainly not a dry instruction manual - it's different. countrydoctor.co.uk
Babies for Beginners by Roni Jay is a book that will take you through all those terrifying baby stages and give you some great tips. --Woman
tackles some of the basics of caring for a new-born, including bathing, nappy-changing and winding, in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way. Perfect for new parents. Prima Baby
Babies for Beginners is the perfect book for every first time parent confused by all the help and advice available, yet not having enough time to read hundreds of baby books. This is the ultimate guide. Bestbear.co.uk
A straight-shooting alternative to the mountains of over fussy advice offered to all new parents. This book is a great read. whatreallyworks.co.uk
The book is a great starting point for new, anxious, first time parents about to embark on 'the first' outing/nappy change etc. It's easy to read, is written with a sense of humour and takes the fear out of getting it all wrong. I particularly liked the Pros & Cons tables e.g. whether to bottle or breast feed. --forparentsbyparents.com
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Finally, a book that cuts through all the new mum crap out there - and tells you what you REALLY need to know.
I have a 6 month old daughter and this has been my best purchase since giving birth! I highly recommend this book for all new (and old) mums out there.
I have a 6 month old daughter and this has been my best purchase since giving birth! I highly recommend this book for all new (and old) mums out there.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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If I'd read this before having my two children I'm sure my wrinkle, grey hair and bags-under-the-eyes quota would have been significantly reduced - if only because it's such a witty read. I scanned it in one evening and have a waiting list for it among my friends. Its best selling point is its amusing, no nonsense, decide for yourself approach. Read this before any other "how to be a fab parent" guide.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This fabulous, fantastic baby book has just made such a difference to my life. It is clear and simple - even a new mother can understand it and our brains do turn to custard. It is funny - don't make me laugh with my stitches in.... It is practical and wonderfully helpful. This book has made such a difference to me. I was quite scared of being a mum for the first time and the other books were too technical, too full of jargon and i felt I was being patronised. This is written on a level that is just right - bet the author is a real mum who understands life from the other side and not just a writer with no real hands on experience.
Brilliant book. Brilliantly written . top marks for reassurance and simple practical help.
It should be given free to every new mum in every maternity ward in every hospital in the country. Why isn't it? Come on NHS - do something innovative......
Brilliant book. Brilliantly written . top marks for reassurance and simple practical help.
It should be given free to every new mum in every maternity ward in every hospital in the country. Why isn't it? Come on NHS - do something innovative......
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dross from beginning to end
A better title to this garbage would be; " how to be a crap parent". This book passes off ill-informed anecdotal 'evidence' in place of rigorous scientific fact. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Plume
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
Loved this book. Very down to earth and honest. Cut through the cr*p of what you can be led to believe when expecting, and all the stuff you can be sucked into buying. Read more
Published on 5 May 2011 by amazonian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
This is a really good and funny book that talks you through all the basics, like picking up the baby, bathing the baby, stopping the baby crying etc and reassures you that if you... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2011 by Evan Ferneyhough
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for every first time parent
When I was pregnant with my first child I read lots of parenting books and found a lot of them irritating and patronising, this one was a breath of fresh air and I found it witty... Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by templehelen
5.0 out of 5 stars
better than most
Though before my baby was born I thought this was just a fun 'comedy' look at newbornness, once the baby arrived I found that the 'proper' books weren't much use - you rely on your... Read more
Published on 6 April 2009 by Edain
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cow Thing?
Not keen on this book at all. Fair enough, women shouldn't feel pressured into breastfeeding, but surely the sales of formula milk show that that's not the case? Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2008 by A Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny yet to-the-point
I was brought this book just before giving birth to my daughter, and it really did prepare me for the birth and those tough first few months. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2006 by A. Withers
5.0 out of 5 stars
a godsend of a book
Of all the boks i bought before my baby was born, this was my favourite. It made me laugh and made me feel confident about myself as a mum. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2006 by lizzi1714
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very practical and funny book
What a splendid book for expecting mothers. Light of style, useful, funny, anxiousness abating, reassuring, kind and genuinely practical book. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2006 by Fanny brice
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth the money
I bought this book because it was recommended when I ordered the two books written by Tracy Hogg - The Baby Whisperer. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2006
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