plain jane Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 If you had to choose only one or two of your absolute must-read books for new parents (or parents with only an infant) what would they be? I'm thinking of these 3, would they be appropriate? Any others that you would add instead? Protecting the Gift Hold on to Your Kids Dr. Sears The Baby Book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I definitely like that list. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 The Read-Aloud Handbook The No-Cry Sleep Solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I don't have any names of books, but I'd give them one that taught them how to get a baby/child into a regular schedule so that the whole family runs smoothly and gets enough sleep. Something about the importance of routines maybe?? I can't even remember where I read something like that years ago, but that was more helpful than anything else I ever read about kids back when our dc were tiny. And whatever I read gave all the reasoning behind the how-to, so I knew exactly what my goal was vs just a 'make them do this or that' attitude. Sorry I don't have any titles for you. A fantastic one about the importance of routines and how to implement them without being overly rigid is "Secrets of the Babywhisperer: How to Calm, Connect and Communicate with your Baby" by Tracy Hogg. I give this book at every baby shower I get invited to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymotherof4 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I love the Dr Sears book. It has great baby/parenting advise and it is a great go to for medical stuff for the 1st 2 years. I have given it as a gift and people like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineJ Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 If they are planning on breastfeeding, there is a LLL book I found extremely helpful as a new mom. I think it is titled The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (as cheesy as that title sounds :tongue_smilie:). I also really like Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas, but it is written specifically to Christians. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 The Read-Aloud Handbook :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 For new parents I ALWAYS give Dr. Sear's Baby Book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in LV Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I personally found the advice in "The Happiest Baby on the Block" invaluable. That combined with another general baby book would be my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I would add "The Read Aloud Handbook". I have never read, or heard of "Dr. Sears The Baby Book". So I personally wouldn't have that one on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Dr. Sear's book for sure... actually any of his books :) He's pretty mainstream, but almost enough crunchy for me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyM Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Letting Go As Children Grow by Deborah Jackson The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff What Mothers Do (Especially When It Looks Like Nothing) by Naomi Stadlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Heaven on Earth by Sharifa Oppenheimer You Are Your Child's First Teacher by Rahima Baldwin Dancey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The Read-Aloud Handbook Yet another vote for this book. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The Baby Book (Sears) Breast Feeding Secrets and Solutions The first edition of Right From the Start (Christian, very very good) The Continuum Concept You are Your Child's First Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 My first thought is the Dr Sear baby book. BUT if they are canadian I recommend the Mother of all Baby Books followed by the Mother of all toddler books. I was interviewed for both and quoted in the toddler one ;) It's my claim to fame from back in 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 My first thought is the Dr Sear baby book. BUT if they are canadian I recommend the Mother of all Baby Books followed by the Mother of all toddler books. I was interviewed for both and quoted in the toddler one ;) It's my claim to fame from back in 2002. Ohhh, now I want to go check them out just to see what you said. What page are you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 _Healthy Sleep Habbits, Happy Child_ by Marc Weissbluth Baby Bargains -- if it is before the kid is born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbuchina Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I love the Dr Sears book. It has great baby/parenting advise and it is a great go to for medical stuff for the 1st 2 years. I have given it as a gift and people like it If they are planning on breastfeeding, there is a LLL book I found extremely helpful as a new mom. I think it is titled The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (as cheesy as that title sounds :tongue_smilie:). Elaine For new parents I ALWAYS give Dr. Sear's Baby Book. :iagree::iagree: These were the only ones I really went to with both my dc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 People have different motivations and goals for parenting but I've always found the AMA's Guide to your children's health to be worthwhile. Every parent wakes up scared some night unsure if they should go the the ER or wait until morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Parenting with Grace Unabashedly Catholic and one of the best, if not The best parenting book I've read. Attachment parenting warning. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Playful Parenting Hold onto your Kids Dr. Sears Baby Book How to Raise a Healthy Child Despite your Doctor (I think I'm getting that title a little wrong) Naturally Healthy Baby and Kids by Romm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The Portable Pediatrician by Dr. Nathanson. Full of very sensible and helpful (and reassuring) ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Happiest Baby on the Block. I often give that as a gift, sometimes along with a Miracle Blanket. I like Penelope Leach, Your Baby and Child, but the AMA Guide is a great choice, too. My personal favorite is Ellyn Satter, Child of Mine: Feeding With Love and Good Sense, but whether I'd give it as a baby gift it would depend on the giftee. I've also given memoirs and collections of essays: Operating Instructions (Lamott), Because I Said So (Peri and Moses) and for someone expecting a subsequent baby, my all-time favorite, Waiting for Birdy (Newman). I've also given subscriptions to Brain, Child magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I found "Bringing Up Boys" by Dr. Dobson to be very helpful, seeing as I had boys, but did not grow up with any brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Happiest Baby on the Block, and a book about sleep. I forget the name of my favorite, but it has bands of colorful stripes horizontally on the cover. I woudn't give Protecting the Gift. It is a great book, but parents of newborns are scared enough already and I don't think it would be that helpful in those first few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSinNH Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 A fantastic one about the importance of routines and how to implement them without being overly rigid is "Secrets of the Babywhisperer: How to Calm, Connect and Communicate with your Baby" by Tracy Hogg. :iagree: This book is wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I love this book about breastfeeding: http://www.amazon.com/Breastfeeding-Made-Simple-Natural-Nursing/dp/1572248610/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1325461941&sr=8-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The Read-Aloud Handbook Another vote for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Happiest Baby on the Block. I often give that as a gift, sometimes along with a Miracle Blanket. I like Penelope Leach, Your Baby and Child, but the AMA Guide is a great choice, too. My personal favorite is Ellyn Satter, Child of Mine: Feeding With Love and Good Sense, but whether I'd give it as a baby gift it would depend on the giftee. I've also given memoirs and collections of essays: Operating Instructions (Lamott), Because I Said So (Peri and Moses) and for someone expecting a subsequent baby, my all-time favorite, Waiting for Birdy (Newman). I've also given subscriptions to Brain, Child magazine. I give the DVD instead of the book, b/c it's super helpful to be able to hold your crying baby and copy the 5 S's shown on the screen instead of trying to juggle reading his book with a fussy baby :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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