Janet Balaskas, founder of the International Active Birth Movement and best-selling author, presents The Natural Baby, a comprehensive step-by-step guide to providing natural and holistic care during the first year of a baby's life. This exciting new book from a world authority on natural post-natal care is the definitive parent's guide to the baby's first year. Balaskas addresses what to do during the important first few days, key nutritional concerns for mother and child, nurturing a healthy family, preventing illnesses naturally, advice on breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and more. Focused on reinforcing a mother's natural instincts, The Natural Baby draws upon the latest research and offers sound advice on the best ways to nurture babies naturally while encouraging healthy emotional and physiological development.
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Janet Balaskas is the director of the Active Birth Centre in London and is the founder of the Active Birth Movement. She has been a childbirth educator for over 30 years and has written over 14 books on subjects such as natural childbirth, yoga and exercise during pregnancy, water birth and baby massage.
Foreword by Dr. Sears: Dr. Sears is a well-respected expert and in the parenting and childcare field. He has a monthly column in Parenting magazine and frequently contributes feature articles to this and other parenting magazines. In addition, Dr. Sears has written or contributed to over 50 books on parenting, including everything from attachment parenting to family nutrition to A.D.D.
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Great, simple, encouraging book - European perspective,
By Sarah S. (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Natural Baby: An instinctive approach to nuturing your infant (Paperback)
This is just an awesome little book - one that I'm so glad I stumbled on accidentally! Due to the smaller size of the book, it's not as in-depth as others, but I actually found that refreshing. After reading all the detailed books that tend to characterize the subject of natural birth/parenting, this book was like a cool drink of water. Although an overview, it gives a very helpful amount of information about even "lesser-known" infant care ideas, such as elimination communication, baby massage, homeopathic/herbal remedies, and much more.
From the style and design of the book to it's beautiful photography (which truly make the book: DK style - multiple photos on each page), each page reminds you of the simple beauty of new life. Janet Balaskas is truly an expert in her field, and her writing style is both informative and encouraging. I only wish I lived in the United Kingdom, where her perspective is the norm, instead of here on the other side of the pond, where even mentioning "natural birth" still elicits all sorts of cynical comments. A truly great book, and one that I highly recommend to any parent interested in giving birth and caring for their baby in the most instinctive, natural, and loving way possible. Some of the subjects covered include: Life before birth The last weeks of pregnancy Approaching birth Meeting your baby First hour after birth The babymoon Preparing to breastfeed Learning breastfeeding together Baby-led feeding Solving problems Bottle-feeding for those unable to breastfeed Approaches to baby care Comforting your baby Elimination Step-by-step baby massage (with step-by-step pictures!) Baby development and play Sensory awakening Social baby Sitting, crawling, walking, talking, swimming How babies sleep A baby-centered sleep approach Nighttime environment Settling your baby for sleep Family life Well mother Partner relationship Sibling relationships Parenting support Natural healthcare for your baby Complementary therapies (includes general information on homeopathic & herbal remedies and aromatherapy suggestions, and then specific remedies/suggestions are listed for all the health concerns below) Caring for a sick baby Allergies & respiratory problems Ear & eye problems Nutrition & digestion Mouth & teeth Skin problems Childhood infections illnesses Accidents and first aid
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