From Contented Baby to Confident Child (Paperback)

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Product Description

So, you followed "The Contented Little Baby Book" to the letter and your baby behaved like a dream - at least for the first few months. But as your baby grows, so his or her routines and patterns change. In her years as a maternity nurse, Gina has been able to learn valuable lessons from watching her charges' older siblings and in this new book she applies this knowledge to the many problems parents face in the first three years. From feeding and sleeping problems in the first year, including weaning and early-morning waking, to teething and potty training, Gina offers her own particular brand of down-to-earth advice. She takes a look at toddlerhood, showing how to deal with tantrums, sibling jealousy and food fights and reveals how to build your child's self-esteem, as well as to discipline and teach him or her good manners. She also shows you how to make teeth-cleaning fun and to put an end to annoying habits such as thumb-sucking, nail-biting and eating dirt. "From Contented Baby to Confident Child" is essential reading for all parents who have already benefitted from Gina's advice and would like to learn more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Vermilion (November 2, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0091875234
• ISBN-13: 978-0091875237
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #377,407 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!!, November 25, 2003

By	Mrs K Colyer-Pooley (Australia) - See all my reviews

I couldn't disagree more with the first customer review of this book. Not only would I highly recommend Gina's Contented Little Baby book, but this one as well. As a result of following her advice my baby girl has slept through the night since she was 8 weeks old, she is also one of the most contented babies I know (it's something that a lot of people comment on about her). She knows exactly when to expect food (in turn I know when to get it prepared by) and sleep - and as a result I have never had to resort to controlled crying. The only things my child has to worry about is how much playing she can cram into one day and how many cuddles!! Gina is a star, without her my first baby experience would have been far more arduous. I couldn't recommend her more. Everyone I know how has tried out her theories has been been overwhelmed by just how accurate she is.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gina is an angel, December 18, 2004

By	Melissa A. Walther "Empowered Mom" (Bermuda) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had no idea of how to parent once I had my first child. He was a real trial--very fussy and he cried a lot. Being a new mother, I was a wreck and exhausted. I had no idea of what kind of a schedule would work. I had read MANY books and was still lost. Out of desperation one rainy day a friend suggested Gina's book and I went right out to get it. I devoured it and tried her methods. THEY WORKED!! I did not stick to the schedule in a rigid way, but followed it as closely as possible and had amazing results. My son is a happy 21 month old today and sleeps through the night. The key is REGULAR ROUTINE... they need to know what to expect. Thanks Gina, you saved my sanity.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get control of your day!, June 14, 2006

By	Renee M. Viens "egypt_rio" (New England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had no idea when my baby was born how long to let him sleep or how much he needed. I had no idea either if I should hold him for a certain length of time or when to put him to bed. We had a rough couple of weeks and then I discovered that I had bought this book and had saved it. We got onto a routine and *poof* my baby was happy and liked the predictable day he knew he would have with the schedule. It also allowed me to have nap or productive times during the day. We have had to modify a bit, but sticking to the schedule for the most part has been such a blessing. He goes down to sleep without a fight and I have been thrilled with the results of this book! This has also helped me so much with feeding information and other general baby questions I have had. Gina has answered a lot of specific questions that I had as a first time mom.