What to expect in the First Year - Arlene Eisenberg

...after a baby quite scary, what did you do if it cried? How do you bath it? What happens if its ill? A lot of our growing parenting skills have been picked up because we’ve just had to get on with it, however what to expect in the first year has proved a valuable resource for us. Its first section deals with factors to consider before the baby arrives. These include deciding whether to breast or bottle feed, which nappies to use, feelings about ...
...was handy for us as what babies need clothes wise and bedding wise was a complete mystery for us which wasn’t helped by wandering aimlessly around mother care getting more and more confused. There is a section covering newborn babies which deals with feeding techniques, practical tips on changing, dressing and bathing babies and answers to hypothetical queries about birthmarks and a newborn’s appearance. There are twelve chapters covering each ...

ricci 14.12.2004 · Read full review
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I was given a copy of this book when pregnant with my first child and to begin with thought that it was wonderful. But as my child got a little older I started to find the book slightly condescending, a bit of a idiots guide, and I really disliked the by this month your child should be doing this. (how many mums later on who have told me that they got worried sick when their child had not done a particular thing at the right month) I also found the ...
...in England you really need something closer to home.. There is a load of good and solid information in it. And I have a couple of friends who swears by it and who have rushed out to get the toddler years and the pregnancy one of these books. But personally I think there are far better books on this subject out there. ...

EloisaandPhoebesmama 04.10.2000 · Read full review
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...needs to post-natal depression. But what I think are the best bits of the book are the twelve chapters which deal with each of the months in a new baby's life. These cover developmental stages, aspects which may be of concern and useful advice. I can recommend this book for any first-time parent - much better to look it up than worry! And there is an excellent index... ...

amysmum 27.09.2000 · Read full review
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...a landmark/development stage section of what you could expect your baby to be doing. Then there are sections which relate to that month - for example the first month features sleeping (or not in our case). The book is definitely not meant to be read in one sitting, but is there for the little questions you need answered and don't know who to ask. The best way to describe it is 'gathered wisdom' which is all vetted and cleared by healthcare professions ...
...should be eating and when it can tell you that and suggest some recipes.It also has a first aid section which has also been fantastic - especially when my sone got croup (didn't stop me rushing him to the hospital in the middle of the night though!) Two complaints though - one is that the book, like all other childcare books, is forced by World Health Organisation Guidelines (I think) to promote sole breastfeeding till six months which is an ideal ...

JenniFryer 19.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of What to expect in the First Year - Arlene Eisenberg

I bought my copy of this book at my local bookstore for £12.99. It's an excellent source of information for all first-time parents. Information on your baby's progress and development is presented in a month by month format and is very easy to use. The book includes advice on feeding and nutrition, physical and emotional development of your child, growth and weight charts and even immunisation schedules. At the end of the book there is even section ...
...premature babies, adopted babies etc. The book also offers advice on common problems encountered by women in the first 6 weeks after childbirth which is commonly considered the most tough time for a new mother both emotionally and physically. The advice is a little bit too standard, i.e. lacks information on those out-of-the-usual situations but all in all it's an excellent book that can even replace useless health visitors at your baby clinic. Would ...

tiggerkid 26.11.2002 · Read full review
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