Becoming a parent is one of life's greatest joys - and one of its greatest challenges. It is a time when we need a helping hand. In The Baby Book, Rachel Waddilove shares the wisdom of her considerable professional and personal experience to help parents through the first year of their child's life. This reassuring book includes advice - breastfeeding and bottle feeding - establishing a flexible routine - sleep issues and getting your baby to sleep through the night - crying - introducing solid food - travelling with your baby Since its first publication in 2005, thousands of new parents have benefitted from The Baby Book. If you are an expectant or new parent, and want the best for your baby, Rachel's down-to-earth style and wealth of experience make this an essential guide.
A book useful to any new mom, particularly during the first year of baby life. The information is well structured and organised in a way to help you find your way through so many new challenges. I particularly appreciated the focus on creating healthy routines for the baby, as a healthy way to create good habits and behavior rules. Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange of an honest review
I received this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review but this was not the first time I had read it. I bought it for a friend who then began quoting it on regular intervals when speaking about her first child so I borrowed it to see what all the fuss was about.
Rachel Waddilove had many years experience as a nanny and on her a private maternity unit and this shines through in this practical, easy to read and highly usable book.
The layout makes it easy to read and pick up some of the wonderful tips. I can see why my friend liked it so much.