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Baby Talk / Parent Talk : Understanding Your Baby's Body Language

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At 160 pages this is a wonderful book. The first fifteen pages explain how to read your baby's signals and such. Almost every page of the rest of the book has photos - big ones! Each page is labled at the top as to what is being expressed by the infant and there is a description for each photograph. It is separated into sections by age. It is amazing the wide range of things a baby can express. Occassionally there is a series of photos showing the progression of mood on a baby's face. For instance, the initial caution of a baby shown a new stuffed animal, to being interested in it, to smiling in delight.

Also, insights are offered. For instance, "A smile can indicate not only happiness, but also a release of tension, the end of doubt."

I found it most useful to learn that a yawn doesn't necessarily mean sleepiness. It could mean that they have had too much stimulation and want a less intense activity.

This book has helped us "read" our baby better. It has been a delight. Highly recommended.