This unique and useful book helps parents or any caregiver entertain children during a crucial period in their development, and not feel worn out in the process. Geared to the rhythms of family life, these simple activities require a minimum of energy and equipment and can be carried out over the course of an ordinary day or for a special event. Many incorporate ordinary household chores. The activities in Baby Days are conveniently organized by age as well as time of day.
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98 of 98 people found the following review helpful
By Melanie
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Baby Days is a record of the author's life with her daughter Anna during their first three years together. Barbara Rowley has made a career out of devising great ways to have fun with kids. The terrific thing about this book is that it's organized by type of activity and age. What harried parent hasn't thought, "oh sure, finger painting is wonderful, but what I really need is something to keep her busy while I'm cooking dinner." That's where Baby Days comes in. There are chapters for leisurely morning activities, meal and naptime ideas, and even sections on what to do in the car or on the plane. Each chapter's activities are also grouped by age, so it's easy to find something that will work for you and your child. Add to that the "prep time" and "messiness quotient" listings and you've got a recipe for success! Best of all, many of the activities only require a little energy and imagination or items usually found around the house. There's truly something here for everyone. This book inspired me to set up a reading nook (it's SO much more fun to read in a tent while lounging on pillows!) create a special hideaway and an activity box and put together a craft cupboard, among many other things, big and small. If those long days at home have got you down, it's time to get out of the baby daze and get this book!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Baby Days starts the new parent off with activities for their new baby and continues giving ideas to occupy toddlers. The book offers many creative alternatives to television for those of us who aren't so creative ourselves. Her ideas are simple and easy to do, which is what I most appreciate about it. I have twins so I don't have alot of free time to create fancy playthings and crafts. The author reminds us that children find great delight in the simple things in life, like pretend cooking in the kitchen and helping Mom clean the house. Although not complex, I never would have thought of half this stuff myself! A great buy for new parents as well as a gift for expecting ones.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This book is exactly what I needed - its full of fresh, creative, and wonderful ideas of things I can do with my child. I pull it out on those days when we are both bored and driving each other crazy - I don't know how I would survive without it now that I have a busy, curious, and easily bored two year old around! We have so much fun with this book and I highly recommend it to every parent out there!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommended!
As a teacher and parent, I have a large collection of children activity books and this is one of my absolute favorites! Read more
Published on June 30, 2008 by S. Billingsley
4.0 out of 5 stars
great resource
This book is a great resource if you're looking for ideas of what to do with the toddler set. I run my own family daycare, and with a bunch of little ones running around (plus... Read more
Published on March 25, 2008 by H. Miller
3.0 out of 5 stars
Baby days? Toddlers days I would say!
I was a bit disappointed by Baby Days. I was looking for ideas and activities for my BABY! I ended up reading more or less 15 of 289 pages since the vast majority of activities are... Read more
Published on February 6, 2008 by VJ Mackay
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun to do!
This book has a lot of good ideas on things to do with your child. I had a number of books that were for older kids and the stuff just wasn't applicable to the age group I was... Read more
Published on September 20, 2007 by RiBeccaLin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great resource idea book!
I get a TON of ideas from Baby Days by Barbara Rowley. I'm a home daycare provider and I'm always looking for ideas to do with my daycare kids. Read more
Published on September 27, 2005 by D. Lane
1.0 out of 5 stars
not worth the money
I bought this book based on the good reviews, but after reading it myself it's not worth the money. The activities she comes up with are too simple- fingerpaint or play ball. Read more
Published on February 15, 2004 by "crispy10"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looks good
Took this book out of the library first and was impressed. Now I have ideas what to do with my 15 month old son when we are home over the Xmas holidays. Read more
Published on December 15, 2003 by Leslie Gottlieb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of good ideas
If you are looking for some structured ideas, laid out completely, buy this book. I found a lot of great ideas in here. Read more
Published on March 31, 2003 by "tnchaltry"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Living with a Two Year Old
I purchased this book to help me out with ideas for my two year old daughter. Although it had many ideas, I still found myself looking for more creative ways to entertain my... Read more
Published on September 26, 2002 by J. Rauch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Living with a Two Year Old
I purchased this book to help me out with ideas for my two year old daughter. Although it had many ideas, I still found myself looking for more creative ways to entertain my... Read more
Published on September 26, 2002 by J. Rauch
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