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Summary: Why Gentle Baby Care's A--Z format works so well.....
Review: Elizabeth Pantley has done an outstanding job in creating a resource for parents that will be used again and again. I'm a mother to four children with number five on the way, and I can't tell you how many times I wished I had a book like this in my home library. I have a number of other parenting books, including Dr. Sears' Baby Book; like many of Pantley's readers, I'm a fan of his. I read through his book once when my first child was very young, and it helped me to develop a philosophy of parenting that I feel happy with and proud of. However, ever since that initial read through, I've only used the index in Sears' book, because I've had specific questions or concerns about what was happening to my baby right at that moment. That is where Elizabeth Pantley's Gentle Baby Care Book, with its A-Z format, comes in so handy. When I want to know how to brush my wriggling 9 month old baby's teeth, when it is time to decide which type of high chair to buy, or when I would like some advice about how a trip to a restaurant with my baby can be successful, then it would be Pantley's straightforward A-Z book that would be most helpful. All the information I need on these topics (and many more) is easily accesible in the one, alphabetically organized section. The result: I don't have to look for little bits of information on numerous different pages.Also, Pantley covers topics that are hardly discussed in the Sears book, like what to do about "overzealous" grandparents, how to read aloud to babies, how to handle a move with a baby, what role music can play in a baby's life, how I can preserve memories of the precious baby period, what to do while visiting other people's homes - and much more. And all this is written in a friendly, experienced-mom-next-door style, easy to read but full of information. This experienced mom's advice to new parents? Buy both the Sears book and Gentle Baby Care. If you only want to get one book, though, check the Sears book out from the library and get a copy of Pantley's book to keep!
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Summary: Perfect Guide for Birth Professionals!
Review: Elizabeth wrote the perfect book for Childbirth Educators, Doula's, and Lactation Professionals!
Not only is this book great for the new parent, but is also essential if you work with pregnant couples. It has served me well as a resource in my business.
I recomend this book to all of my clients as it covers so much information in a kind, gentle, very common-sense manner!
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Summary: Baby Love and Respect
Review: Every parent is different, and what is so wonderful about this
book is that no matter what your parenting style, you can take
the facts outlined and discussed in the book and apply them
to your own parenting style and value system and make your own decision. The author is wonderfully fresh by accepting that all parents are different, and her message is one of love and
respect for babies and the families they are born into. She starts out her first paragraph on every topic with the words: "Learn about it." It's a helpful and valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf and I think a great shower gift!
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Summary: I love this book!!!!!!!!
Review: Finally!! A user-friendly "I need help right NOW" book! This wonderful gem is chock full of expert advice. When my baby is teething and inconsolable, a quick flip through the book to "teething" gives me the concise, immediate answers I need and the expert advice that I'm looking for. When your crying baby refuses a bottle while you're weaning him from the breast, and your toddler is tugging at your sleeve...you'll thank your lucky stars for having the quick help at hand, rather than having to read volumes to get to your answer. A book no busy parent today should be without. Wonderful!!!
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Summary: A Wonderful Baby Encyclopedia
Review: Gentle Baby Care gives information on hundreds of topics. Each topic begins with a question, this is followed by general information in a "Learn About It" section, which is generally brief and concise. This is followed with more specific solutions, checklists, charts and such. And finishes with a list of websites and books as additional resources. An example is the entry on "Colic". It begins, "My baby is very fussy and cries a lot, mostly at the end of the day. Does she have colic?" The Learn About It area defines colic and describes the known causes. This is followed by "Can Colic Be Prevented?" which explains health issues that can cause crying, and also tells what is known about colic prevention. The next part "Things That May Help Your Baby" gives a long bullet list of many ideas that may help your baby feel better and stop crying. As is typical in the book, there is yet another section called, "Tips for Coping" which gives tips on how YOU can handle this difficult time. Next comes, "When Should I Call the Doctor?" with a bullet list to guide you on when you should be concerned. The last section, "For More Information" guides you to several books on the subject, if you want to get into more detail. The layout of this book allows for a quick yet thorough examination on topics that may arise during the first two years such as Bathing, Burping, Car Seat Crying, Constipation, Diaper changing (tips, choosing diapers, and what to do when your baby doesn't want to be changed), Fever, Food allergies, Grandparents (both overzealous and reluctant), Immunizations, Massage, Milestones, Sleep (fabulous sections on this topic!), Travel, Visiting, Weaning. These are just a few examples. I highly recommend this book as one to keep handy for the first two years.
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Summary: The PERFECT reference book
Review: Gentle Baby Care is a book dedicated to a busy, stressed, frustrated, inquisitive parent who needs quick answers to issues they are dealing with RIGHT NOW. If you are concerned about hives, diaper rash, television or even moving...it's there, and you don't have to read the entire book cover to cover to find what it is you need to know. Elizabeth Pantley did a great job as an author and mother on knowing just what we need.
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Summary: Soon to be classic attachment parenting guide
Review: Gentle Baby Care is an excellent companion book to The Baby Book by Dr. Sears. While Dr. Sears' book is organized by the age of your baby, Gentle Baby Care is organized alphabetically by topic. Both books will appeal to parents who have chosen to follow an attachment parenting style.
Parents who are looking for other helpful first-year reference guides may also want to consider The Mother of All Baby Books by Ann Douglas; Baby 411 by Ari Brown and Denise Fields; The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Karp; and The No Cry Sleep Solution, also by Elizabeth Pantley (author of Gentle Baby Care).
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Summary: Awesome Book! Easy to to find what I need to know!!
Review: I absolutely LOVE this book!!! It is such an easy format to follow and the advice makes perfect sense. Elizabeth gives the information I need in such an easy to use format. I plan to give this book for baby showers!
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Summary: Awesome Book! Easy to to find what I need to know!!
Review: I absolutely LOVE this book!!! It is such an easy format to follow and the advice makes perfect sense. Elizabeth gives the information I need in such an easy to use format. I plan to give this book for baby showers!
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Summary: a great shower gift
Review: I just finished reading through "Gentle Baby Care" and found myself wishing that I had had it during the early days of caring for my son (he's 2 now.) This book covers similiar ground to Dr. Sears' "Baby Book" but the format is more user friendly especially if you are sleep deprived and frazzled. All the topics are listed alphabetically in the table of contents making it a breeze to find the information you need without wading through other topics. Each topic itself is laid out so clearly and concisely that even in the earliest, dizziest days of mothering I could have followed along. Finally, Ms. Pantley's attitude towards both babies and parents is so warm and loving, it makes for a soothing and reassuring read. This is a great shower gift for a new mom or dad.
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