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  1. #1
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    Mar 2008
    mid north coast, nsw
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    Recommended baby/parenting books? There are so many out there...

    Hi everyone, there are so many books and so much conflicting advice on sleep suggestions etc that I am a bit overwhelmed....so any suggestions of books you found really practical and helpful much appreciated. DH and I want to start reading and learning a bit more, but just not sure where to start... I have a few pregnancy books, but I am now thinking ahead, about once the baby is here!

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    The one I think everyone should read is 'Parenting by Heart' by Pinky McKay.

    I also love 'What every parent needs to know' by Margot Sunderland.

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    Pinky McKay is good. "Sleeping like a baby". "Parenting by Heart"

    "Breastfeeding Naturally" The breastfeeding book from the ABA or another breastfeeding book.

    "No cry Sleep Solution" is good, but prob won't be appealing unless you have sleep issues. try the library

    "Baby Led Weaning"

    I've got a few that are interesting to me now, so if you see 2nd hand copy grab it. -

    "How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk"

    "Children are people too."
    Last edited by HotI; April 6th, 2011 at 08:19 PM. : ETA BF Naturally

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    Pretty sure there are a heap of recommendations on the main site... Sorry id link you if wasn't on my phone.

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    Yep any of Pinky's

    What Every Parent Needs To Know

    The Wonder Weeks

    The Post Baby Conversation

    Buddhism For Mothers

    Happy reading!

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    Many thanks!!!

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    The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland

    Parenting by Heart by Pinky McKay

    Sleeping like a baby by Pinky McKay

    Nighttime parenting by Dr Sears

    The Attachment Parenting book by Dr Sears

    The Fussy baby book by Dr Sears (not just for fussy babies, this book is AMAZING and I wish I'd had it from the start).

    The Wonder Weeks

    XXXX

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    Well Adjusted Babies is awesome.

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    helping your baby to sleep.....cant remember the authors atm
    why is your baby crying... Sheila kitzenger
    good luck xx