Book Review
The Baby Book: How to Enjoy Year One
Author: Rachel Waddilove
Pages: 192 pages
Year: 24 Mar 2006
Publisher: Lion Hudson Plc
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Every new parent probably wishes, whether they will admit it or not, that he or she had an instruction manual for their baby. Until recently, this manual did not exist, but it does now in the form of The
Although The Baby Book is her very first book, Waddilove draws on her extensive professional experience as a private maternity nurse with such exclusive clients as Lady Ivar Mountbatten and Gwyneth Paltrow. Both professional and personal experience influenced Waddilove to write this book. Through the years in the childcare and parenting business, she noticed how so many new parents were absolutely frightened and confused by all the conflicting parenting advice that was thrown at them. Therefore, in an effort to clear the confusion, The Baby Book was born.
Throughout every section of The Baby Book new parents can find a plethora of practical information, but also guidance for the emotional, social, and cultural issues that arise with having a baby. Waddilove has written a parenting book with such down-to-earth sincerity and honesty that this book will fast become one of the age-old parenting classics passed on from generation to generation. This book is ideal for new parents, expectant parents, and guardians throughout the world.
In addition to tips and tricks on how to best care for the baby, Waddilove discusses in a very straightforward manner the first few days at home with the baby. She discusses how many new mothers are quite happy to be home and bond with the baby while others are completely exhausted and may even become depressed. The Baby Book makes no effort to displace any new parent's feelings or to side-step around the possibility of heightened emotions during this period.
New parents are often worried, confused, and scared about bringing home the newborn baby, which is exactly why Rachel Waddilove wrote The Baby Book. Throughout the book she offers up great guidelines that are easy to understand and easy to follow for all new parents, so that their first year with their child can be as rewarding as possible. She places emphasis on routines, regularity, and patience.
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