From First Kicks to First Steps : Nurturing Your Baby's Development from Pregnancy Through the First Year of Life

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Summary: A Book For a Parent By a parent
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Once I got into Dr.Greene's Book I quickly realized this was a really special book, I was most of the way thru it before i remembered it was susposed to be a dry parenting book. From First Kicks To First Steps was an easy read with many of relevent up to date ideas.
I loved the fact that it is apparent the good doctor really knows what he is talking about, everything from the pro's and con's of disposable vs. cloth diapers to vitamin care for healthy moms to be.
The photo's scattered throughout were beautiful and thought provoking.
In Conclusion, I am really impressed that Dr.Greene's book really seemed to be written for the real mother, this book is indeed my story.

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Summary: It doesn't get any better!
Review: As a practicing pediatrician, both patients and friends frequently ask me for book recommendations. Until this book, I had to suggest two or three different titles to cover both pregnancy and the first year of life. Dr. Greene has written an authoritative reference that celebrates your developing baby in a comprehensive but easy-to-understand way, and it is now the sole book I recommend for parents-to-be!

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Summary: A Warm and Wonderful Guide for Moms AND Dads
Review: I found a lot of pregnancy/infant development books to have too much of an agenda in terms of what the author thinks pregnant women and moms should be and do. I loved Dr. Greene's approach to his subject. His obvious love of children and joy in sharing information with expecting and new parents was very comforting. I really enjoyed his explanation of the journey a growing child goes through, beginning with conception. I wish he had been my biology teacher in high school- maybe I would have paid more attention! My husband appreciated the fact that dads aren't left out - there's lots of interesting info that relates to them and lets them know how important their role is. Thanks, Dr. Greene!

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Summary: Great gift for new parents
Review: I have given this book as a gift to two of my friends who are pregnant. Overall, this book is extremely well written, and I believe every new parent should have a copy. Dr Greene offers practical and loving advice that is not over the top. Most importantly, he makes you feel special to be a new parent and he boosts your confidence in assuming the responsibilities that come with this new role.

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Summary: A Must Read for all new Moms
Review: I have just read First Kicks to First Steps and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is jam packed with useful information. I loved the way the Doctor wrote in down to earth language that everyone can understand but backed up all of his information with references. He must have put in hundreds of hours of research to get all the information in one book ! This is a must read for all pregnant or new Moms. It would make a great baby shower gift.

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Summary: Wow! It reads like a great novel!
Review: I read this book from front to back in two days! Then, I turned around and read it again! It's filled with tons and tons of stuff you'd never expect from a pregnancy/baby book, but always wished you knew. Dr. Greene gives more important information in a much better way than any other book I've read, and believe me, I've read quite alot. I've collected maternity books my whole life and this by far is my crowning glory! There are some great tips and tricks in this book. They say babies don't come with manuals, but this book is the manual everyone's been looking, waiting and longing for! I plan to give copies of this book to mothers-to-be at every baby shower I attend from now on!!

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Summary: Great info and easy reading!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was packed with so many facts I didn't know. I especially enjoyed the sections on eye color and blood type. This book was very well written and packed with information and personal experiences from the doctor, which made it much more interesting to read. I would recommend this book to any new mom...and I already have one child, just didn't realize I still had so much to learn.


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Summary: My husband and I adored this book-- perfectly readable
Review: My husband and I loved reading this book. Usually these books are a little sterile. This one was great fun to read. You can read this book cover to cover, or do as we did and sit at the dining room table flipping to various pages at whim. The book is well written, easy to read, and presents you with the highest science and best thinking from one of today's most prominent pediatricians. We loved it!

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Summary: A refreshing take on parenthood
Review: This book has been so helpful for my wife and I as we prepare for our 2nd child. For our first, we consulted drgreene.com (an excellent resource) almost daily - at one point discovering that our baby's turning blue and occasionally passing out during temper tantrums was a rare, but normal condition. This book provided new perspectives to us in simple language, but Dr. Greene's understanding is clearly far-from-simple. I encourage all parents and parents-to-be to not only make this book a part of your library, but take the time to visit drgreene.com for it's comprehensive collection of important information - and it is FREE!

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Summary: Great as far as it goes, Here are some more hints.
Review: This book is really two books in one, both of them excellent. The first book ends at page 180. The second begins at 181. In between is BABY DAY. This is one of those days that dramatically change your life forever more. There's the first day you go to school, and there's the last day you go to school before entering the work force. On BABY DAY, your world turns over. Nothing will ever be the same again, from here on it's not your life, it's your life as a father or mother.

As I said, the book is excellent, I could tell you about it, but you know what to expect. I can only say that you won't do better than this one. Having said that, I can go on to talking about some of the things he left out.

You know those stores that sell things in huge quantities, Costco and Sam's Club are two of them. Before the baby comes, go visit one of them. On your shopping list put diapers, sleeping gowns, and film.

Diapers, well, your neighbor probably gave you a small package. That will last about an afternoon. Get the giant economy size package, or at those discount stores, perhaps you can buy them by the pallet.
Sleeping gowns - simple, diapers leak, nuff said.
Film, you will probably not use more than a roll a day after the first few days.

Finally, sometimes you'll wonder how any of them grow up. But most of them make it.