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In their excellent (and hefty) resource guide, The Baby Book, attachment parenting specialists William Sears and Martha Sears have provided new parents with their approach to every aspect of baby care basics, from newborns to toddlers. Attachment parenting is a gentle, reasonable approach to parenting that stresses bonding with your baby, responding to her cues, breastfeeding, "wearing" your baby, and sharing sleep with your child. For those parents who worry about negative effects of this attention, the Sears say, "Spoiling is what happens when you leave something (or some person) alone on the shelf--it spoils."
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A pediatrician and an RN/childbirth educator have prepared a comprehensive guide for new parents. The authors encourage and describe "attachment parenting," a high-touch style that involves bonding, reading and responding to babies' cues, breastfeeding, and sharing the bed. Topics discussed range from birth and feeding to child safety and basic medical care. The discussion of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome includes 1992 research results and recommendations. This is the first title to discuss high-touch/attachment parenting in such detail, although Fitzhugh Dodson and Ann Alexander's Your Child: Birth to Age 6 ( LJ 11/1/86) covers many of the same topics. Because of its size and the need to refer to it frequently, the book would probably be most useful in parents' personal libraries. Recommended for public libraries and patient education collections.
- Mary J. Jarvis, Methodist Hosp. Medical Lib., Lubbock, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Mary J. Jarvis, Methodist Hosp. Medical Lib., Lubbock, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Dr. Bill and his wife Martha have written a very helpful book for new parents and the "hot" topics every new parent faces regarding sleeping, breast feeding, and "spoiling". It reaffirms the instincts that most parents come fully equiped with but don't quite trust because of well meaning advice regarding "spoiling" Trust your instincts!
I have had the pleasure of knowing one of their sons, who is currently a second year resident. The proof is in the pudding. Obviously, their method of child rearing has been very successful. Their son is a kind, generous, and unassuming man. He will make an excellent doctor.
I urge new parents to read Dr. Sears and his wife's books. They have clearly practiced what they preach.
I have had the pleasure of knowing one of their sons, who is currently a second year resident. The proof is in the pudding. Obviously, their method of child rearing has been very successful. Their son is a kind, generous, and unassuming man. He will make an excellent doctor.
I urge new parents to read Dr. Sears and his wife's books. They have clearly practiced what they preach.
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I'm frankly surprised by the number of people who thought this book described some sort of idealized world that's unachievable in reality. I didn't discover this author until my second child, but since I did choose to continue working outside the home, I adopted many of Sears' tools for attachment BECAUSE of that choice -- since I was giving up so many hours with my babies during the day, I wanted them with me at night, and hold them as close as possible! And since I was exposing them to so many germs in their child-care situation, I WANTED to breastfeed exclusively for as long as possible. Many people have tried to lay guilt trips on me because of my parenting choices, but this author isn't one of them -- I found this book to be full of practical, do-able, ideas for caring for and enjoying babies! Not to mention he's a very well-respected pediatrician -- the medical advice is right on and written in an understandable yet not condescending manner.
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Every new mother and father need this book! It is much better than the "Manual" type books. The "other" books tend to get you caught up in doing exactly what they say, and you tend to get away from your common sense. The Baby Book is the best! And trust me, I have alot of Baby books! I give it as baby shower gifts now.
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Worst Baby Book EVER - Dont waste $ on it if adopting....
I bought this book a year ago in preparation for the adoption of our daughter from China. This is the absolute worst baby book I have ever seen. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by nebalcat
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Somewhat Fanatical
First, let me admit that no one can argue with the fact that the Sears are definitely experts in the childcare field, and have much to teach us. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2004
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must have
I think this is required reading for all parents. Dr Sears presents a gental and carring perspective that is reaferming and refreshing. We wish all babies could be Dr Sears babies!
Published on Feb 12 2004 by Sasha Graybill-pauling
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Mother of two -- ages 5 & 2
The medical reference information in Dr. Sears' book has been invaluable to me. However, I am not his biggest fan. Dr. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004
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I use this book all the time. I know some of the advice is different than my own philosophies, but it gives me a place to start from. My daughter is now 7 1/2 mths. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004
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I use this book all the time. My daughter is now 7 1/2 mths. old and most of his advise is accurate and right on the money. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004
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A mixed bag, some great stuff, some not
I really like some aspects of this book and other features make me want to throw it out the window.
I'll start with the good
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Published on Dec 12 2003
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Really , really good book......
I loved this book. That does not mean I agreed with every single thing in it, but I found it a great comfort. It is particularly good for a first time mother.
Published on Oct 15 2003 by Kimberli
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excellent for all mothers
I am a full time graduate student and the mother of an infant. My thesis work is in the field of ethnopediatrics -- the Sears Books offer wonderful advice backed by existing... Read more
Published on Sep 9 2003
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an excellent and comprehensive guide
This book is a comprehensive guide to basic baby care and parenting, even without the chapter on attachment parenting. Read more
Published on Sep 2 2003
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