The Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool [Paperback]

Tara Kompare (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2008

Roughly one out of five babies in the U.S. suffers from colic, and a mom can feel desperate for answers when her infant wails nonstop. The Colic Chronicles offers sweet comfort that she’s not alone, not losing her mind, and not a bad mother-on the contrary, she should win an award! As a mom who survived the colic wars, author Tara Kompare dishes out tried-and-true tips, from how to quell the desire to tackle mommy “know-it-alls” in the checkout line; to mom self-care (e.g. showering and eating in peace); to trying a host of colic-calming strategies. With short, breezy chapters-easy to read during baby’s blessed, rare snoozes-this book brims with humor and vital information, sure to be a lifesaver for countless mothers.

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About the Author

Tara Kompare, Pharm.D., is a pharmacist and the mother of two girls. Her children’s healthcare column, “Medicine Mom,” appears online and in select periodicals. She lives in Seaford, Virginia, with her family.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1st Da Capo Press Ed edition (June 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738211699
• ISBN-13: 978-0738211695
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,683,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY useful--and lots of fun, too, November 30, 2008

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Jeri Nevermind "loves to read" (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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The picture on the cover tells it all: once again, your sweet baby is red in the face and screaming, tears pouring down his chubby cheeks. Yikes! What can you do?

The author covers your horror to discover that you survived nine months of nausea, back pain, and kicks in the ribs" (p 3) only to discover that the unpleasant part of motherhood is not over. She reveals her baby was perfect...until day 14. And then the colic began.

She offers jokes and ways to soothe your child, suggestions such as asking friends for help and eating chocolate, and gives some great advice on what works. Belly rubs, show tunes, and pacifiers are all discussed, both the pros and the cons.

Useful and bound to make you smile.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars funny and informative, July 3, 2008

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S. Gillette (Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool (Paperback)

This book was so cute and funny! I really liked that it had useful information, but wasn't preachy or patronizing. Kompare's ability to laugh at herself and see the humor in an admittedly dark situation made this book a pleasure to read. The "Countdown Calender" at the back was a great idea. I would recommend this book as a perfect baby shower or new mom gift. Can't wait to read more from this author.

5.0 out of 5 stars fun to read, February 27, 2010

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This review is from: The Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool (Paperback)

My baby had colic for the first couple of months. I liked this book because it is one of a kind where mom of a colicky baby shares her own personal experience with a sense of humor and practical advices. Unlike other books, this author actually went through the experience.