what basic baby care books should I buy??
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I've had the 'Pregnancy Bible' by Anne Deans and also 'Pregnancy and Birth' by Miriam Stoppard (?).
I took the Miriam Stoppard one (bright cerise colour) back as I'd read it in a week and didn't learn much from it - in my opinion it was worth spending the £5 extra on the bigger one (light pink) which was a lot more thorough and has a section for newborns too, a health section at the back for pregnancy and newborns, and a chapter for dads to read.
I have a NCT Baby Care book which my mom got me for after the birth, and also the Haynes Baby Manual I got for my OH. I don't know how good the first one is as I've not had my baby yet but it seems quite thorough. The Haynes Manual - well it's by no means a good one to get if you expect to learn something, but it's cool for Dad's as has the basics and it's a bit of a laugh I suppose.
To be fair though, this forum has been a godsend - I was glad to have the Pregnancy Bible to read through, but for any other questions this place has been by far the most useful tool.
I took the Miriam Stoppard one (bright cerise colour) back as I'd read it in a week and didn't learn much from it - in my opinion it was worth spending the £5 extra on the bigger one (light pink) which was a lot more thorough and has a section for newborns too, a health section at the back for pregnancy and newborns, and a chapter for dads to read.
I have a NCT Baby Care book which my mom got me for after the birth, and also the Haynes Baby Manual I got for my OH. I don't know how good the first one is as I've not had my baby yet but it seems quite thorough. The Haynes Manual - well it's by no means a good one to get if you expect to learn something, but it's cool for Dad's as has the basics and it's a bit of a laugh I suppose.
To be fair though, this forum has been a godsend - I was glad to have the Pregnancy Bible to read through, but for any other questions this place has been by far the most useful tool.
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they recommended a couple books like what to expect from 0-2
it covers EVERYTING you can imagine in baby care
it covers EVERYTING you can imagine in baby care
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The Rough Guide to Babies by Miranda Levy is pretty good!
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This forum is better than any book but I did have the miriam stoppard book. I did buy the book by someone who cannot be named but I took it back. I cant name her as we were told a while ago not to mention her name because I think she tried to sue a forum before.
You all know who!!!!!
You all know who!!!!!
I feel like I'm intruding a bit since I read the forum every day but haven't been brave enough to post until now.
Hi everyone
I have only bought 2 books - the Pregnancy Bible by Anne Deans that leckershell has and also this one... (sorry about the amazon image -it was the only one I could find).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/imag ... 720&sr=8-1
Your Baby Month by Month: What to Expect from Birth to 2 Years
It is called "Your Baby Month by Month: What to Expect from Birth to 2 Years" and is by Su Laurent and Peter Reader who are both doctors and parents. I'm really glad I got it and won't be getting others cos it covers EVERYTHING! and I'm feeling much more positive about being a mum now I had a look at some of the other books but i don't like being told what to do very much and some of them seemed to think new mums are idiots!
( I might not know anything but I'm not stupid )
hello to everyone here - I will try and post a bit more now
Hi everyone
I have only bought 2 books - the Pregnancy Bible by Anne Deans that leckershell has and also this one... (sorry about the amazon image -it was the only one I could find).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/imag ... 720&sr=8-1
Your Baby Month by Month: What to Expect from Birth to 2 Years
It is called "Your Baby Month by Month: What to Expect from Birth to 2 Years" and is by Su Laurent and Peter Reader who are both doctors and parents. I'm really glad I got it and won't be getting others cos it covers EVERYTHING! and I'm feeling much more positive about being a mum now
I had a look at some of the other books but i don't like being told what to do very much and some of them seemed to think new mums are idiots!( I might not know anything but I'm not stupid
) hello to everyone here - I will try and post a bit more now
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the new contented little baby book, by Gina ford. im bidding on it on ebay, after a reccomendation from a b.feeding mommy. it looks really good
Personally i wouldn't recommend this book, i don't think many peolle would.
Buy ther books read them - but in the end use your instinct NO baby goes by the book, each is an individual and you will learn from you baby, so use the books as a 'guideline' but not page by page.
You will only depress your self if you try to follow everything in all the books.
Buy ther books read them - but in the end use your instinct NO baby goes by the book, each is an individual and you will learn from you baby, so use the books as a 'guideline' but not page by page.
You will only depress your self if you try to follow everything in all the books.
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keslo66 said:the new contented little baby book, by Gina ford. im bidding on it on ebay, after a reccomendation from a b.feeding mommy. it looks really good
Nooooo, dont do it. It sets you up for a fall. In theory it sounds great but in reality its awful. My copy was back on ebay before Jess was a fortnight old..
