Entertaining and Educating Babies and Toddlers (Usborne Parents' Guides) [Paperback]

Robyn Gee (Author), S. Meredith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1987

Activities and advice for parents, teachers or anyone involved in caring for children

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing (April 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746000065
• ISBN-13: 978-0746000069
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,529,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have fun with your little ones!, November 13, 2000

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This review is from: Entertaining and Educating Babies and Toddlers (Usborne Parents' Guides) (Paperback)

This is the best book I've found with activities for babies. It's simple, to the point, and a quick read. I'm a nanny for one little girl--this book helped pass the long days when she was very small. I really liked the ideas that didn't require money--babies love household items. They learn so much from everyday objects. If you're looking for some different activities--this is the book to get.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated and dangerous - waste of money., August 1, 2006

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H. Sougaris (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Entertaining and Educating Babies and Toddlers (Usborne Parents' Guides) (Paperback)

As the mother of a 5 month old and a 23 month old, I thought this book might be a good mix of ideas for both my girls. The few SAFE ideas presented are things my 23 month old did in her first year. There was nothing new presented and nothing that seemed applicable to her now at almost 2. That said, the baby ideas were a bit on the dangerous side. The book suggests tying toys in the babies crib which seems to create a choking hazard. It also reccommends walkers for babies. Walkers have been strongly advised against by the AAP for years now. Lastly, the book suggests using planks of wood to create a gym in your living room. I don't keep planks of wood around, let along ones that are sanded & varnished with rounded corners. Overall this book was a complete waste of money.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with practical ideas, January 2, 2004

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L. R. Noor "Lubna" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Entertaining and Educating Babies and Toddlers (Usborne Parents' Guides) (Paperback)

This is the best book I have come accross on the subject, and the only one i ended up using since the birth of my son. Its jam packed with great ideas on childrens activities- which are at the same time educational.
Makes a great present to new parents!
buy it!