What to Expect the First Year Book

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by: Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathaway

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Average Rating: Rating: - A Great Reference Guide.. give it a chance A very good book for quick reference. It seems like every question that my husband and I have had, has been found pretty quickly in the book. A lot of the following give terrible reviews especially when it comes to breastfeeding. I certainly don't agree with them. I breastfed my first for 1 year and I'm planning on breastfeeding by 10 1/2 month old for another couple of months. Believe me, I agree whole-heartedly that breastfeeding is the absolute best for your baby, and I did not find this book opposed to it at all. Don't read this book from cover to cover while your pregnant.. it will scare you.. but read it month by month as your baby grows. Or, just get it off the shelf when a question comes up.. you're sure to find the answer. This book is not a bible, but it sure is a helpful guide. I would highly recommend it for any new mother! Have fun and welcome to the most precious honor ever to be given.. motherhood! Rating: - A great reference book, but only YOU know your child best I was a real doofus when I became a mom at age 38. I didn't know how to change a diaper, give my daughter a bath, or select a wardrobe for her. This book is a great "how to do it" primer for folks like me. HOWEVER, other reviewers echo my thoughts about some of the philosophies contained here. The authors buy into some of the most harmful mindsets of the American culture, such as "children in this country are expected to become independent sooner than in Third World countries." And letting a child cry it out at such a young age probably does more psychological harm than good in the long run. (It's interesting that so many of the "sleep experts" out there didn't use the "cry it out" method on their own kids. Hmmm) So the bottom line is: use what's worth using in this book, but trust your own gut feelings as a parent. Moms have raised kids since the beginning of time without experts. I'd also read Dr. William Sears' work to balance the perspective from this one. Best of luck to all parents out there Rating: - Basic newborn care, but not for intelligent, loving parents I'm a nurse who read this book and was angry at many of the suggestions. First of all, the newborn care advice is basic, which is fine for some parents, but not for those who want more grown-up advice. The advice to leave your baby alone to cry is absurd. What about the basic infant developmental level of "trust vs. mistrust"? This advice could lead parents to have a whiney, insecure baby. I think a recommendation of lots of love and affection would be more appropriate. Infants who are held often and who have parents who respond to their needs are more secure and end up crying less after the first few months. Also, what is wrong with letting a newborn sleep in your bed? In many other countries, this is normal behavior and it not harmful to a baby. The more affection, the better! The author is very condescending and opinionated and isn't giving good advice when it comes to bonding. Also, I was offended at the sections about adoptive parents, as if most adoptive parents are ill-prepared and clueless about babies. And, breastfeeding is possible with adoption! However, the month-by-month expected baby behavior is helpful. This book has some very helpful advice but the lack of advice and encouragement related to loving, affectionate bonding and mmeeting the emotional needs of your baby, makes this book highly overpromoted.

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