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'Encyclopaedic, clear, modern and engaging… Among the best parenting books out there.' Junior
‘The authors of this comprehensive volume (who share their own parenting experience along the way) are assured and reassuring experts.’ Publishers Weekly
‘This is a timeless way of raising babies, with as much detail and practical information as any parent could want.’ Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys)
‘This book is a great primer for parents who want to understand attachment thinking, and apply it to their own parenting. It is written with a lightness of touch that makes it a pleasure to read.’ Sue Gerhardt
‘excellent (and hefty) resource’ Amazon.com
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* After 10 years in print and half a million copies sold, the 'bible' for new parents is now revised and updated for the first time.
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76 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is wonderful - not only is it an absolute encyclopaedia and packed to the gills with really practical information about anything you need to know about your baby, but their philosophy of attachment parenting is the most humane way of bringing up a child, that I've read about. Every other source of childcare advice (be it book or health visitor) is so quick to tell you to 'put your baby to bed when he/she is still awake and leave them there', 'don't demand feed', etc., etc. that you feel guilty if you want to behave otherwise. Reading The Baby Book stopped me feeling guilty for wanting to rock my baby to sleep or going to her as soon as she cried in the night, or even bringing her in to sleep with us. And the result - we have a fantastic little girl who has absolutely thrived on this sort of care. I also imagine that, having had eight children themselves, the Sears pretty much know what they're talking about. So if Gina Ford (who incidentally has no children of her own!) makes you despair, buy this book.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The battle of the parenting bible is fierce and the territory becomes more heated as new "gurus" enter the fray (witness the Martin's maternity consultant and her new / old 'let them cry' approach). What is so refreshing about the Sears Baby Book is that, for the most part, they allow that you may not want to follow all their advice all of the time - you don't HAVE to have the baby in bed, they simply offer a number of reasons why it might be a good idea. A previous reviewer has suggested that the book is no help for parents who don't have all the time in the world to parent their children; it seems to me that the Sears are under no illusions that most parents have to work to survive and I found that their child-focused approach REDUCED the amount of colicky crying we had to endure, reduced the number of night wakings and has generally helped to make our child the happy and loving person she is today. The Baby Book also provides a series of excellent activities to encourage your child's physical and mental development as well as practical advice on all the ills and ailments the parents of a young child might expect. Invaluable.
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
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Having bought most of the popular baby books, this one is definitely the best. Answers all the common worries and questions that new parents have in a calm and balanced fashion.
Its written by a pediatrician who has had 8 kids himself and a wealth of experience of good and bad parenting practices.
Makes other books like Gina Ford's "contented" baby book seem amateurish and opinionated if not downright harmful.
Its written by a pediatrician who has had 8 kids himself and a wealth of experience of good and bad parenting practices.
Makes other books like Gina Ford's "contented" baby book seem amateurish and opinionated if not downright harmful.
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The approach of this book is sensitive and practical at the same time. I recommend it to all parents who really care
Published 24 days ago by Maria Jones
The Baby Book
Absolutely excellent book written with sensitivity and a wealth of experience. Covering all practical 0-2 issues, as well as other important issues that most baby books don't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dynamo
Sensible
I would recommend the Sears' Parenting library books to any parent. This book in particular covers many areas, and despenses sensible and practical advice. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Cody
Doesn't present children as a problem
What I love about this book is that, unlike lots of other baby books, it doesn't treat children as a problem to be solved. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thomas, London
Fantastic!
I love the Sears books and this is no exception. It's sensible, calm and comprehensive. My only quibble (hence the 4 stars) is the layout is pretty annoying, especially the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by LollieBug
ENCYCLOPEDIA ON BABIES
Gives answers to all sort of questions starting from birth. Sort of an encyclopedia on babies. Written very well with illustrations, examples and personal experiences; easily... Read more
Published 4 months ago by jenny g.
Great Book!
I am a first-time mum to be, and naturally quite stressed and nervous about how I will raise a baby, having no idea what and how things should be done! Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Poly
Great book!
First impressions: I was amazed with the quality of the book (beautiful cover, nice quality paper). Then I realized I wouldn't be carrying it in my handbag as it's too heavy! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mangoblue
Brilliant book! Recommend to all insecure parents!
I really recommend this book to all parents who are feeling insecure about their style of parenting. Read more
Published 9 months ago by flocat
My bible!
As with all pregnancy and baby related products, everything is very personal. I read nearly all the baby books and found this one to be closer to how I wanted to raise my first... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pap
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