The good baby books

A Listmania! list by Maria Sobolewska "Sociomum" (UK)
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Babyhood: Infant Development from Birth (Penguin health care & fitness)
1.  Babyhood: Infant Development from Birth (Penguin health care & fitness) by Penelope Leach
The list author says:
  "A classic. No-nonsense, research informed, intro to the development of your baby. No explicit advice, but will put plenty of 'advice'; in its place as a myth-based and unrealistic nonsense."
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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child: A step-by-step programme for a good night's sleep
2.  Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child: A step-by-step programme for a good night's sleep by Dr Marc Weissbluth
The list author says:
  "The ONLY baby sleep book you need. Full of research from a real medical doctor who specialises in this and has had years of experience both in research and his medical practice."
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

How Babies Think: The Science of Childhood
3.  How Babies Think: The Science of Childhood by Alison Gopnik
The list author says:
  "A fascinating read about what happens in this little head resting in your arms so innocently. In a word: MAGIC."
£7.19   Used & New from: £1.04
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Baby in the Mirror: A Child's World from Birth to Three
4.  The Baby in the Mirror: A Child's World from Birth to Three by Charles Fernyhough
The list author says:
  "Another fascinating account of baby development. A personal and touching diary of a loving father and developmental psychologist."
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.20
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain
5.  Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain by Sue Gerhardt
The list author says:
  "I know, it seems it's obvious why love matters, but this really shows you why and how it does. You will become more sensitive to what kind of love you show your baby."
£9.59   Used & New from: £6.97
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

Dream Babies: Childcare advice from John Locke to Gina Ford
6.  Dream Babies: Childcare advice from John Locke to Gina Ford by Christina Hardyment
The list author says:
  "If you had bought more than three titles of baby advice from various authors you will love this book! And if you only bought one you will need this book! Puts all into perspective."
£9.09   Used & New from: £4.98
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

What Mothers Do: especially when it looks like nothing
7.  What Mothers Do: especially when it looks like nothing by Naomi Stadlen
The list author says:
  "The only cure for baby blues. The must-read for daddies too."
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.43
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

Your Baby Week By Week: The ultimate guide to caring for your new baby
8.  Your Baby Week By Week: The ultimate guide to caring for your new baby by Dr Caroline Fertleman
The list author says:
  "If you must have baby advice- have this. There is no 'approach', just a simple care manual. Ignore the averages quoted for food and nappies as there is no such thing as an average baby."
£8.49   Used & New from: £5.92
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)

Attachment Parenting : Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Young Child
9.  Attachment Parenting : Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Young Child by Katie Allison Granju
The list author says:
  "An important read. Not to be followed to the letter necessarily, but an important alternative to the routine approaches more represented in the popular books on babies like the famed Gina Ford."
£14.44   Used & New from: £4.66
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
10.  Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason by Alfie Kohn
The list author says:
  "This is not strictly babies, but the earlier you become aware on how to go about showing love to your baby while the job of bringing it up becomes harder, the better"
£7.49   Used & New from: £3.44
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Pink Brain, Blue Brain: How Small Differences Grow into Troublesome Gaps - And What We Can Do About it
11.  Pink Brain, Blue Brain: How Small Differences Grow into Troublesome Gaps - And What We Can Do About it by Lise Eliot
The list author says:
  "A must read to all feminist mums- and all mums of BOYS, as it turns out they will suffer more disadvantages in todays world."
£10.04   Used & New from: £4.15
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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