The Mother of All Baby Books: The Ultimate Guide to Your Baby's First Year (U.S. edition)
By Ann Douglas
Oh Boy! Or Girl!
Amazon Sales Rank: #18559 in Books Published on: 2002-06-01 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 608 pages
Review "Babies don't come with instruction manuals.' Well, Ann Douglas'The Mother of All Baby Books is the next best thing! Coveringeverything imaginable -- from newborn care and bathing basics tobabyproofing your home and coping with sleepless nights -- thisvaluable resource gives you lots of ways to nurture this amazing newperson in your life while still keeping your sanity. Ann's wiseideas, researched information, and real-life tips will help you makethis time even more magical and memorable." - ePregnancy magazine -- July 2002"Covering everything imaginable...this valuable resource gives you lots of ways to nurture this amazing new person in your life while still keeping your sanity." -- ePregnancy Magazine, July 2002 Review Acclaim for The Mother of All Baby Books and Ann Douglas "Indispensable! Every mom and dad should be issued a copy of this book at the hospital!" —Denise & Alan Fields, authors of Baby Bargains "Down-to-earth, informative, empowering and entertaining, this book holds your hand when you're uncertain, hugs you when you're discouraged, makes you laugh when you're aggravated, and inspires you when you're pushed to your limits. Also, this book doesn't shy away from looking at the issues around childbearing losses. So if you're a mother with special circumstances, you can pick up this book with ease, knowing that your experiences are reflected and gently acknowledged." —Deborah L. Davis, Ph.D., co-author of The Emotional Journey of Parenting Your Premature Baby: A Book of Hope and Healing "The Mother of All Baby Books is an amazing resource that all new mothers will love. Brilliantly presented, the book is both practical and inspirational, and no topic is left unexplored. Ann Douglas is the kind of savvy and reassuring guide that you'll want by your side as you embark on the monumental journey into motherhood." —Cecelia A. Cancellaro, author of Pregnancy Stories: Real Women Share the Joys, Fears, Thrills, and Anxieties of Pregnancy from Conception to Birth "The Mother of all Baby Books provides excellent advice for topics that are easily overlooked during the pregnancy/baby adventure. The real life examples do a superb job supporting these topics in addition to giving you creative ideas on how you can implement these helpful suggestions into your life." —Sandra Gookin, co-author of Parenting For Dummies, and Parenting For Dummies, 2nd Edition "There's nothing like another 'Mother' to help you navigate the amazing first year with a new baby. The Mother of All Baby Books has advice for almost everything you'll encounter." —Paula Spencer, "The Mom Next Door" columnist, Woman's Day Magazine; author of Everything ELSE You Need to Know When You're Expecting "With humor, sensitivity, an easy, no-jargon style, and a million 'extras' that the leading baby books on the shelves don't cover, Ann Douglas holds nothing back. Finally, a baby book written for women of my generation!" —M. Sara Rosenthal, author of The Breastfeeding Sourcebook, and founder of www.sarahealth.com "A major thumbs-up goes to The Mother of All Baby Books - a fabulously writ-ten, comprehensive guide to baby care that is definitely a must-read for any parent or caregiver. Full of real-life experiences and wonderful tips, this book answers all those nagging little questions that plague parents, as well as providing scads of valuable ideas on how to do a bang-up job of baby care. It covers the whole spectrum-everything from getting prepped for the magical moments (meeting/greeting your brand-new baby), to brass-tack practicalities, such as choosing a baby carrier. (I'll definitely keep this book close at hand for my own new-baby questions this year!)" —Jennifer Shoquist, M.D., author of Potty Training For Dummies "Ann Douglas has done it again! Like her pregnancy books, this new baby-rearing guide is comprehensive yet easy to read. Parents will find answers to all their ques-tions, from big decisions ('How do we choose a pediatrician?') to minor matters ('Which wallpaper for the nursery?'), from age-old anxieties ('Is my baby eating enough?') to contemporary concerns ('Should we bank the umbilical cord blood?'). Plus, the book is reader-friendly and fun, with its practical suggestions reinforced by lively anecdotes from savvy, experienced parents." —Tamara Eberlein, coauthor of When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads and Program Your Baby's Health "As the old saying goes, 'Babies don't come with instruction manuals.' Well, Ann Douglas' The Mother of All Baby Books is really the next best thing! Covering everything imaginable - from newborn care to bathing basics, babyproofing your home to coping with sleepless nights - you will find ways to nurture this amazing new little person in your life while still keeping your sanity. Ann's wise ideas, researched information and real-life tips will help you make this time even more magical and memorable." —Nancy Price, Editor, GeoParent.com, ePregnancy.com and ePregnancy Magazine From the Publisher Acclaim for The Mother of All Baby Books and Ann Douglas"Indispensable! Every mom and dad should be issued a copy of this book at the hospital!" (Denise & Alan Fields, authors of Baby Bargains) "Down-to-earth, informative, empowering and entertaining, this book holds your hand when you're uncertain, hugs you when you're discouraged, makes you laugh when you're aggravated, and inspires you when you're pushed to your limits. Also, this book doesn't shy away from looking at the issues around childbearing losses. So if you're a mother with special circumstances, you can pick up this book with ease, knowing that your experiences are reflected and gently acknowledged." ( Deborah L. Davis, Ph.D., co-author of The Emotional Journey of Parenting Your Premature Baby: A Book of Hope and Healing) "The Mother of All Baby Books is an amazing resource that all new mothers will love. Brilliantly presented, the book is both practical and inspirational, and no topic is left unexplored. Ann Douglas is the kind of savvy and reassuring guide that you'll want by your side as you embark on the monumental journey into motherhood." ( Cecelia A. Cancellaro, author of Pregnancy Stories: Real Women Share the Joys, Fears, Thrills, and Anxieties of Pregnancy from Conception to Birth) "The Mother of all Baby Books provides excellent advice for topics that are easily overlooked during the pregnancy/baby adventure. The real life examples do a superb job supporting these topics in addition to giving you creative ideas on how you can implement these helpful suggestions into your life." ( Sandra Gookin, co-author of Parenting For Dummies, and Parenting For Dummies, 2nd Edition). "There's nothing like another 'Mother' to help you navigate the amazing first year with a new baby. The Mother of All Baby Books has advice for almost everything you'll encounter." ( Paula Spencer, "The Mom Next Door" columnist, Woman's Day Magazine; author of Everything ELSE You Need to Know When You're Expecting) "With humor, sensitivity, an easy, no-jargon style, and a million 'extras' that the leading baby books on the shelves don't cover, Ann Douglas holds nothing back. Finally, a baby book written for women of my generation!" ( M. Sara Rosenthal, author of The Breastfeeding Sourcebook, and founder of sarahealth.com). "A major thumbs-up goes to The Mother of All Baby Books - a fabulously written,comprehensive guide to baby care that is definitely a must-read for any parent or caregiver. Full of real-life experiences and wonderful tips, this book answers all those nagging little questions that plague parents, as well as providing scads of valuable ideas on how to do a bang-up job of baby care. It covers the whole spectrum-everything from getting prepped for the magical moments (meeting/greeting your brand-new baby), to brass-tack practicalities, such as choosing a baby carrier. (I'll definitely keep this book close at hand for my own new-baby questions this year!)" (Jennifer Shoquist, M.D., author of Potty Training For Dummies). "Ann Douglas has done it again! Like her pregnancy books, this new baby-rearing guide is comprehensive yet easy to read. Parents will find answers to all their questions, from big decisions ('How do we choose a pediatrician?') to minor matters ('Which wallpaper for the nursery?'), from age-old anxieties ('Is my baby eating enough?') to contemporary concerns ('Should we bank the umbilical cord blood?'). Plus, the book is reader-friendly and fun, with its practical suggestions reinforced by lively anecdotes from savvy, experienced parents." (Tamara Eberlein, coauthor of When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads and Program Your Baby's Health). "As the old saying goes, 'Babies don't come with instruction manuals.' Well, Ann Douglas' The Mother of All Baby Books is really the next best thing! Covering everything imaginable - from newborn care to bathing basics, babyproofing your home to coping with sleepless nights - you will find ways to nurture this amazing new little person in your life while still keeping your sanity. Ann's wise ideas, researched information and real-life tips will help you make this time even more magical and memorable." (Nancy Price, Editor, GeoParent.com, ePregnancy.com and ePregnancy Magazine).
Great book, more for pre-baby This is a great, easy-to-read book with good info. However, the title is a bit misleading--2/3 of the book deal with planning for baby and dealing with the first few days. It is an excellent book, but it is more a book to read in your last trimester than after baby is born. Terrific parenting and pediatric health reference I am frequently asked to review parenting and pediatric health books as part of my job as a parent educator. This is one of the best baby books that has crossed my desk in years. It provides an incredibly comprehensive -- and honest -- look at the first year of parenthood from both the parent and child's perspective. I was particularly impressed by the section on planning your "babymoon" (the first week or two of parenthood). This is material that every new parent should have. And the section on not overshopping for baby is equally invaluable. Other highlights of the book include the head-to-toe "tour" of a newborn baby (the material on birthmarks and other newborn features is more comprehensive than anything I've ever seen in a book targeted at consumers rather than health care providers); the no-holds-barred description of what your postpartum body will really feel like (again, the author provides an unprecedented amount of detail); the chapter on breastfeeding (a massive chapter that addresses all of the most common concerns about breastfeeding and a useful explanation of "the science of lactation"); the chapter on common illnesses which includes a very useful section on when to call the doctor); and the highly detailed infant development chart (the chart provides a useful overview of the key social, emotional, cognitive, and communicative milestones you can expect your baby to achieve during that all-important first year -- and guidelines on what to look for if you're worried that your baby may be experiencing a delay in one area). The book is medically accurate and yet still highly readable -- a rare combination in parenting and pediatric health book circles. It's definitely a 5+ star book. Baby Book Bonanza! I hit the mother load with this book! It helped me with all my baby questions... and as a mother of an eleven month old I needed all the help I could get.I really appreciated the honest, funny and fresh approach this book takes. I didn't feel so alone in this motherhood mambo... other women were going through the same things as me. It also gave me some great insight into what to expect in respect to illnesses and the nitty gritty of parenting. There is life after being up all night with a congested wee one... and Ann helps you see the light!This is certainly a book I will purchase for my girlfriend's who are having babies. They'll appreciate the advice and the sense of humour.Enjoy!
