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Summary: Great 'primer' on this kind of parenting.
Review: I bought this book after reading about it in "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears. It is such a relief to find a book on parenting where the infant is treated as an equal part of the family, rather than an inconvenient addition that needs to be trained. I had a very big problem with a lot of "parenting guides" on the market that seemed to profit on the idea of "convenience parenting." The AP philosophy feels very natural, and has worked for my family, including my husband. In fact, before the baby was born, we were both fearful that the other would want to try the "cry it out" method recommended by Ferber, Ezzo, etc. What a relief to know that we both were happiest with our baby close to us at night. The baby is 8 months now and has migrated to his own sleeping area in his own room without any pushing from us. He let us know that he wanted more space and we gave it to him. This guide is a great confidence booster for those parents who feel that convenience parenting is not what they feel comfortable with. There are also many resources listed for those who want more in-depth information on specific topics introduced in this book. This is a wonderful book for parents who want their child to come to find his or her place in the family in a natural, gradual, LOVING way.
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Summary: The Must-Have Parenting Book
Review: If I had to recommend only one parenting book to a pregnant friend (and I read ALL of them!), this would be it. Well-written and full of information found nowhere else, "Attachment Parenting" provides both specifics and general support for parents seeking a hands-on, high touch parenting style. Information on baby equipment, breastfeeding, bottlefeeding, infant sleep, working parents, and much more is presented in a fun, readable style. The resource sections are unmatched.
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Summary: Simple, Clear, Imformative - what more could you want
Review: Hey, I'm no writer, so I'll be brief. I think this book could save lives. The author does an excellent job of defining that ever-so-careful balance between respectful love & indulgence. This is no recipe for brats! This is exactly how we raised our children, now 18 & 21. It's great to see our philosophy shared with others. This stuff really works. And on top of that, the book simply reads well. In this world of baby-wise me-me-me work and wealth hunting, Granju's book comes not a moment too late. More power to ya, lady!
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Summary: Attachment Parenting:Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Youn
Review: I was not at all impressed with this book. Much of what I read I had already learned for Dr. Sears' Baby Book. The rest of it seems hinged around breastfeeding. I was very dissapointed with the whole thing. I feel I wasted money I could have used to by a toy for my child.
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Summary: This book has me worried!
Review: I do not have children, but have been in the child care feild for many years. I read this book out of seeing what a brat my friend's precious baby has become. She read this book before he was born. He is completely dependant on her. He whines and demands that his wants be met RIGHT NOW or there will be heck to pay. I'm sorry, but I see this as more of "spoiling parenting." I didn't disagree with the entire book. I believe however you can fully love a child, and provide for it's needs without constantly hovering over them, and granting their every wish. Not letting a child cry for a reasonable amount of time teaches that child no independance too. A baby needs to learn to get to sleep on his own! This 2 year old boy can't even go to sleep on his own without his mommy there with him, no one else will do. And how devastating is it going to be to these children when they do get too old to sleep in the parent's bed, and they need to move to their own? She is beat too because her every decision is made on how he will react. Her husband has been severely neglected. He is very unhappy with her, and I don't blame him. Please learn moderation in all parenting methods. This doesn't include love of course, but loving a child is also teaching them independance, self reliance, and the sad fact that life isn't going to revolve around them their whole lives. Think twice before reading this book.
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Summary: This was the best parenting book we read
Review: We are new parents -- our daughter is ten months old -- and this book was an essential item of baby gear for us. As a father, I liked the excellent documentation of why attachment parenting is biologically based behavior for humans. My wife had all her breastfeeding answers all together in one book and we both loved all the resource info. We have visited the websites listed many, many times at this point.Perhaps the best part of this book was the info on how to make sure that our family bed is safe for our daughter and comfortable for us. We have never felt sleep deprived like so many new parents. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
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Summary: Extraordinary wealth of information
Review: A great resource for expectant parents, especially those who feel "not quite right" about traditional American infant care (Ferberization, detatched/low-contact parenting, formula feeding, etc.). Only one problem: I began to get so angry at infant formula companies and well-meaning but ill-informed baby "experts" that I had to put the book down for a break!
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Summary: Attachment Parenting is a wonderful way of life
Review: I wish every expectant parent would read Katie's book. I can't remember how old our son was when we discovered that there was a name for the method of parenting that my husband and I had adopted. We just "knew" not to let him cry himself to sleep, to share sleep with him, to let him breastfeed as he needed to, to hold him and wear him and love him 24 hours a day. And then I discovered Katie's book and she reinforced all of our instincts! Whenever I have doubts (sometimes put upon me by society), all I have to do is re-read certain chapters or pages and it all comes clear to me again: my husband and I are the experts when it comes to our son. We should and will follow our instincts. Yes, before reading this book, we had all the mainstream purchases: crib, swing, baby bucket, baby bouncer seat, stroller. And we did use those items a few times, but not to the extreme that we've seen other parents, leaving baby alone for long periods of time. Our son has grown into a happy and healthy toddler and we owe a lot of it to being so Attached!
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Summary: Very informative! The way parenting was meant to be!
Review: I,like another of your reviewers am not a mother.But, my sister is the mother of 5 beautiful, attachment parented children! They are not sniveling brats and clingy like some book suggested.In fact, they are just the opposite. It is about time that people start learning of this natural way to parent.We have too many children who are disrespectful of adults and I believe this style of parenting can change alll of that. Thanks for such a great book!
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Summary: With and without child
Review: I do not have children myself, but I made the purchase to bring some insight to this wonderful idea of attaching you and your child in spiritual, healthy love and comforting surrounding. That is what i got from this book, many useful techniques, idea's, how-to's and a host of other great tips.IE: A chapter dedicated to "what an attachment parent needs" In terms of child furniture, and parent do-dads! I will tell you, attachment parenting is a cost effective way to run your household, all you need is the mommy, daddy, and baby! no cribs, carriages, or time consuming hassles. Ask yourself, when was the last time you attached yourself to your little munchkin?
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