Baby's First Year Journal : A Day-To-Day Guide to Your Baby's Development During the First Twelve Months [Spiral-bound]

A. Christine Harris PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

From the author of our best-selling Pregnancy Journal comes the long-awaited "sequel" - Baby's First Year Journal. The first year of a child's life is a magical time of growth and discovery. At no other time in life are physical changes and developmental achievements so dramatic. Baby's First Year Journal is the perfect place for parents to record their little one's accomplishments and their own observations while learning about baby's early social, physical, and cognitive development. Personalized to baby's own birthday, this journal helps parents anticipate their child's next steps and provide the best possible environment for learning and growing. Baby's First Year Journal is a wonderful resource for new parents and makes a perfect gift.

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About the Author

A. Christine Harris, Ph.D. is a professor of Psychology at Cosumnes River College, chair of the college's Behavioral Sciences Department, coordinator of the Women's Studies Program, and author of the book Child Development.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 234 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811822052
• ISBN-13: 978-0811822053
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 3.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #278,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A. Christine Harris, PhD, is the author of The Pregnancy Journal, which has sold over 425,000 copies. She is a professor of Psychology at Cosumnes River College, chair of the college's Behavioral Sciences Department, coordinator of the Women's Studies Program, and author of the book Child Development.

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21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keeping the memories, April 25, 2001

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J. Scharp (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby's First Year Journal : A Day-To-Day Guide to Your Baby's Development During the First Twelve Months (Spiral-bound)

I just got this journal for keeping the memories of this very precious first year for my daughter. It is a good companion for scrapbooking. You can look back and remember the milestones and when they actually happened. I like having space for journaling, however, this journal almost doesn't give you enough space sometimes. There is no questions to help you think of things to journal about. There is however alot of little tidbits about Physical, Cognitive and Social growth that your baby will experience this year posted at EACH day...a bit more than I wanted actually. I have books about stuff like that already. I would have rather had a bit more space to write my own stuff. Another thing I didn't care for was the cover, it is not very attractive. Looking back now, I should have gotten "Cradle the Thought, by Tracy Nelson" which I found LATER online.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a perfect companion to The Pregnancy Journal, March 5, 2000

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This review is from: Baby's First Year Journal : A Day-To-Day Guide to Your Baby's Development During the First Twelve Months (Spiral-bound)

I received The Pregnancy Journal as a shower gift from my sister and was delighted to find shortly after the birth of my son, this companion journal. As was with the author's previous work, The Pregnancy Journal, the Baby's First Year Journal is a day-to-day "almanac" of what happens developmentally (sooner or later), in the physical, cognitive and social-emotional aspects of your infant's first year. I love this journal, as I'm the type who likes to have alot of information at my fingertips, and this Journal is text-laden. I also enjoy the delightful "fillers" at the bottom of each page containing a-quote-a-day on childhood by famous people, as well as suggested play activities and other important pieces of information for parents to be aware of, such as safety, nutrition, and healthy habits. Blank columns interspersed throughout gives me the opportunity to jot down my son's "milestones" when I sit down with the Journal. There is also a small open pocket in the back cover for keepsakes. This was a very carefully thought-out and very well-executed project by Dr. Christine Harris. I hope Dr. Harris and her editor has plans for a follow up "Toddler Years and Beyond Journal".

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a journal, February 14, 2000

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Sarah (Kingsland, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby's First Year Journal : A Day-To-Day Guide to Your Baby's Development During the First Twelve Months (Spiral-bound)

I recently purchased this book and was disappointed when I got it. In the editorial review it says that you can record your little ones accomplishments. There is a tiny little note section and the only thing that actually personalized the book is you putting in the dates, from birth date through the first year. As a first time mom I want to record everything my son does not see how he is lacking behind at something. This book is a book for a parent that wants to make sure there child is right on time with everything, and as most parents know every child does things at their own pace. I do not recommend this book at all.