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What Every Baby Knows

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Dr. Brazelton has a loving, common sense approach to infant development. He offers constructive advice and reassurance to new parents. This book is extremely helpful to first time mothers.

this is the one. Dr. Brazleton difers from most self-proclaimed baby and parenting "experts" in several respects. Firstly, he not only advocates that parenting each child is unique and needs to be individualized, he encourages that this philosophy be put in practice. In contrast to, as an example, the Sears, who state that the methods they proscribe are the only good and valid methods and that anything else is tantamount to abuse or neglect, Dr. Brazleton actually encourages that parents develop a relationship with their children based on the rhythms and nature of the child. The nature of the parent is not brushed aside but, instead, is recognized as an equal part of the whole relationship with the child. Secondly, Dr. Brazleton's professional reputation and expertise are exemplary and encompass a vast amount of direct contact with children and parents, clinical and research experience. Dr. Brazleton does not fall into the Sears trap of "Research shows..." while failing to provide any sort of evidence that research DOES show, or that there is even any research. Dr. Brazleton balances practical perspective with that of clinical and research perspective and provides supporting sources for his claims. He also recognizes the limitations and conditions under which his claims hold, and those under which modifications are necessary. If you are looking for one book on parenting and children, start here. My bet is that you'll be very glad you did.

Dr Brazelton puts everything very clear and in a fashion that is easy to understand. As a new Grandmother 14 years ago, I found his program on TV and was thrilled with his thoughts on how to care for a baby and what to do to make it easy. His ideas saved my stress levels and let me be an easy going Nana. I had read Dr. Spock when I had my own children, but he never told me anything that was practical or easy to to. Dr. Brazelton in the way he approaches everything you do makes life easier and you and child more relaxed. It makes for a happier life for all.