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Leach show us, almost month by month, what your baby will do so that you can understand and anticipate your child's development and behavior. She explains what is happening to the child - physically, mentally and emotionally - from newborn to 2 years old


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Leach show us, almost month by month, what your baby will do so that you can understand and anticipate your child's development and behavior. She explains what is happening to the child - physically, mentally and emotionally - from newborn to 2 years old

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  • Paperback: 413 pages
  • Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf; 2 Rev Exp edition (June 12, 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0394714369
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394714363
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,461 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Babies haven't changed - still a relevant resource!, May 26, 2001
By A Customer
While I share the disappointment that this book has not been updated, I disagree wholeheartedly with the charge that this book has little relevance for the contemporary parent. I presume most people who are reading 'baby' books are using several resources, and if you couple what you know from the more contemporary resources with this book, I think you'll not only come away with an understanding of early child development, but perhaps a new respect for Penelope Leach as an expert in the field.

As for her advice on feeding prior to 1 year, she advocates the breast for at least 6 months which consistent with contemporary thinking. But beyond that, she's practical in that she understands that breast feeding isn't always possible and without the guilt trips of so many writers with a mission, she lets the mother off the hook and in fact, provides some real comfort.

I read this book with my first child over 6 years ago, and I'm reading it again as we've a baby due next month. And yes, I'm reading several other "how to" and "what to expect" books yet I'm still enamored with this book.

If you have an academic bent, this book will not only provide you with solid information, it will provide you with an enjoyable read.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but a fascinating read, January 14, 2001
By Joan "joan2742" (Edgewater, MD USA) - See all my reviews
I honestly enjoyed reading this book. Unlike the majority of books about babies, this one is written for those who enjoy understanding the research behind the advice. It also contained many ideas and pieces of information that I doubt I would have found elsewhere. But be forewarned that the book is by no means "unbiased". This author has as many opinions as any other- the difference is that she frequently cites the studies that influenced her opinion, which give the reader a better understanding of where she's coming from.

On the negative side, this book is older, and not much effort has been made to update it. For example, I would definitely *not* follow any of the feeding advice, with the possible exception of that pertaining to infants over one year of age. In addition, the book is written with relatively dense language, that some may find hard to read and fairly dry.

To sum up, I used this book mostly for its extensive information on the progress of child development from birth to age two. I definitely did not agree with all of the author's ideas about child raising, and would recommend it only as a supplemental resource.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best "baby book" that I read!, October 6, 1998
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Seemed as though Dr. Leach spoke to me, in her manner of writing. There's a tremendous amount of information in this text. Dr. Leach provides insight as to the emotional maturity of both the infant AND the parent, which many other resources did not. Many people told me to read "What to Expect When You're Expecting", and I did. Where that book just grazed certain topics, Babyhood explored them fully and provided various methods of approaching developmental milestones or the lack thereof. I'm a very thorough person - into detail - and loved it!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars best book for parents of a new baby!
This was by far my favorite of the baby books we read as our children grew from babies to toddlers. Penelope Leach presents information that explained our baby's wants and needs,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by bhr

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful insights into how babies develop
This book enriched my experience of my first child's early months by making me more aware of all the changes she was going through, and how incredible even tiny new developments... Read more
Published on August 17, 2006 by Alianor

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful insights into how babies develop
This book enriched my experience of my first child's early months by making me more aware of all the changes she was going through, and how incredible even tiny new developments... Read more
Published on August 17, 2006 by Alianor

2.0 out of 5 stars Wordy Rambler
While Penelope Leach's other book was refreshing with new common sense insights onto my little one's behavior, this book is much to wordy. Read more
Published on February 22, 2006 by P. Riddick

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book which discusses real evidence
The only thing this book left me wishing for - is that that there was anything remotely similar to it today. Read more
Published on December 22, 2005 by Kate Yoak

4.0 out of 5 stars More academic than I expected
Everything that is written in support of this book is true. It's thorough, interesting, etc. The only drawback is that it is very academic as well. Read more
Published on June 3, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars IT MAY LOOK OUTDATED BUT . . . .
I absolutely loved this book. It wasn't that terribly interesting to me in the first year of my son's life but in the second year I always turned to this book when I needed to be... Read more
Published on March 26, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars What you wouldn't notice unless you read this book!
I read this book while pregnant with my first child. I skipped
all the stuff about eating, excreting and growth charts. Boring. Read more
Published on January 16, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars It does more than skim the surface!
I have read dozens of books (including Dr. Sears' and the 'What to expect' fluff books), and I have found this book to be the most informative. Read more
Published on July 16, 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the 1970's
I had no idea that this book was written so long ago. I suppose it was great for its time but when the author refered to statistics and studies from the 1970's I knew that I... Read more
Published on December 29, 1999 by Sherri W

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