The Better Way to Care for Your Baby: A Week-by-Week Illustrated Companion for Parenting and Protecting Your Child Using the Latest and Safest Techniques [Paperback]

Robin Elise Weiss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2010

If you ever wished your newborn came with an owner’s manual The Better Way to Care for Your Baby is it. Nationally recognized pregnancy and baby care expert Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E, ICCE, provides sage advice for your biggest concerns regarding your baby’s growth and development, as well as solutions to everyday issues such as feeding, sleeping, and playtime.

 

Broken down in a helpful month-by-month format each chapter includes:

 

• Multiple quick-references - handy checklists of what to know and do and baby data about how your newborn is growing

• What to Watch For sections - that address any potential complications or concerns including what you can handle yourself and when you should call your doctor

• Baby Skills - key milestones and cues you should watch for in your baby including reflexes, eye contact, and verbal and physical responses

• Mama Moments - to help you take care of yourself as you take care of your new baby

More than 150 full-color photos and illustrations give you plenty of visual references and step-by-step instructions. You’ll also get the latest information on hot, and widely debated, topics such as infant feeding, allergies, immunizations, developmental play, and more.

 

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I predict that this practical, helpful book will be a dog-eared companion to many new parents. It is an authoritative guide to all aspects of infant care from growth to behavior and development. Best of all, Robin Weiss’ reassuring voice and nurturing style makes it feel you have a wise friend at hand to help you anytime, day or night.” —Elizabeth Pantley, Bestselling author of the No-Cry parenting book series, including the classic book on sleep, The No-Cry Sleep Solution

Robin gives a pretty unbiased view of bringing up baby, however, she does mention co-sleeping, attachment parenting, baby-wearing, breastfeeding all in a positive light. All of which I liked. She has Hot Mama tips, Affirmation quotes and Mama Moments in her sidebars throughout the book to offer encouragement to moms desiring to get back in shape, on baby’s development and mama’s mothering. The photos of the mothers and babies throughout the book are beautiful - THEFASHONABLEBAMBINO.COM

About the Author

Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E., C.D. (DONA) is a childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, and lactation counselor as well as the pregnancy and childbirth expert for About.com. She is the author of seven books on pregnancy and childbirth. She and her work have been featured in Newsweek, Working Mother, and American Baby. She is the mother of eight children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (May 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592334202
• ISBN-13: 978-1592334209
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As a busy mother of eight and author of many pregnancy and parenting books, it's easy to see why I say that pregnancy is my life! Professionally and personally, and I've got the stretch marks to prove it. I love to share my passion for normal birth with others, both in the classroom and on the web. My goal is to use my knowledge and experience to teach in a fun and exciting manner. After all if you can't laugh about being pregnant, what can you laugh at?


Writing for the web is another passion of mine. You can find lots of great pregnancy information at my sites:

* http://pregnancy.about.com
* http://robineliseweiss.com
* http://birthactivist.com
* http://twitter.com/RobinPregnancy

You can also find me on FaceBook at: http://www.facebook.com/robineliseweiss!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite New Baby Gift, January 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Better Way to Care for Your Baby: A Week-by-Week Illustrated Companion for Parenting and Protecting Your Child Using the Latest and Safest Techniques (Paperback)

Everyone around me seems to be having babies. This is my favorite new baby gift. So many of my friends inform me that this book goes right on the bedside table next to either their bed or in the nursery. The author is very knowledgable and practical. There is a lot of down to earth, quality information that alleviates anxiety and makes for a more confident mother.