Baby books - are they worth it?

[pinkymum]

Hi mummies
I.wanted opinions on baby books. Like books for the first year about routines, feeding, sleeping etc. I know some people aren't in to them at all, and others are.
Has anyone found a book that they swear by? I know that all babies are different but have thought of getting one for some more tips

And if you're not into the baby book thing did you find anything else helpful apart from pf?

Appreciate any opinions! Oh and don't get me wrong, I know there is no manual for baby hehe.
X

 

[Minchin]

Hey
I'm the sort who loves to read to prepare and read quite a few diff ones. No book was that great on it's own but did find parts of the baby whisperer v helpful. I go to the library a lot so much cheaper. From there i have borroed 'baby's first year what to expext' which is a huge book and v v useful (but not sure i'd buy it) Also got a load of weaning books from library. And the book by 'sears and sears' v v interesting (kinda an alternative one). Hope that helps!

Get down to the library!!

 

[pinkymum]

Hey
I'm the sort who loves to read to prepare and read quite a few diff ones. No book was that great on it's own but did find parts of the baby whisperer v helpful. I go to the library a lot so much cheaper. From there i have borroed 'baby's first year what to expext' which is a huge book and v v useful (but not sure i'd buy it) Also got a load of weaning books from library. And the book by 'sears and sears' v v interesting (kinda an alternative one). Hope that helps!

Get down to the library!!

Oh good idea about the library I'm the same about anything I like to read things and prepare if I can.

Thanks

x

 

[tinkerbell86]

I have the pregnancy bible and was really helpful - got a section about baby first aid and after babies born - i dont tend to look at it much now but always flicking through it when i was pregnant!!!

 

[Lacey's Mummy]

You get given a birth to 5 book after you have your baby and I find that quite useful.
If I have any queries though, I come on here 1st! Lol

 

[kay126]

i come on here but after reading peoples comments i defo gonna try the library- dunno why i never thought of that before... although its always just be and the baby in the daytimes im not sure people would appreciate a screaming baby in there (it would be just my luck he'd wake up or something as we walked through the door lol )

 

[Rósa]

i come on here but after reading peoples comments i defo gonna try the library- dunno why i never thought of that before... although its always just be and the baby in the daytimes im not sure people would appreciate a screaming baby in there (it would be just my luck he'd wake up or something as we walked through the door lol )

Our library do a sing and read session with babies. (its pretty noisy ) and they all only a couple of weeks/months old, Il be signing my lo up for it when she arrives. maybe your libary has something similar and you can combine the two?

 

[kay126]

Now thats an idea! I know the library a bit further away from me has a huge childrens section away from the main library so they very well might have something like that! ill have to look into it, would make a nice morning/afternoon out if available good call! xx

 

[Momma`Kat]

Ived got "What to Expect - Babys first year" Also one called entertaining babies n toddlers. Mostly i havent used the what to expect one except to check milestones lol

 

[PinkPunch]

Both times I was pregnant I got a big thick book in my bounty pack which was great. From each stage of pregnancy right up to doing Nappies etc. Not much help to you I'm afraid because I don't think you can buy them though

 

[inky]

I haven't bought any books, I've tried to go on instinct more than anything because I think if your baby is anything other than what the book considers 'normal' then it would make me into a paranoid mother lol! If I get really stuck on something I'll look on the net, otherwise I ask these lovely ladies

 

[MrsR]

The only baby book I have is the BLW book this time and i didnt have any books last time x x everything else I did by instinct x x