The Baby Book: How to Enjoy Year One

by Rachel Waddilove, John Tripp (Foreword)

An experienced maternity nurse and mother offers practical advice on coping with your baby’s first year. Rachel Waddilove has worked for many years as a private maternity nurse; her clients include Gwyneth Paltrow. In this book, she draws on her considerable professional and personal experience to advise young parents on everything they need to know about looking after a baby in its first year. Areas covered include: needs for the nursery, coming home from hospital, breast feeding vs bottle feeding, establishing a routine, sleep, crying, and introducing solid food. In addition to the host of practical information given, Rachel also considers the emotional and social aspects of becoming a parent.

Rachel’s down-to-earth style and wealth of experience makes this an essential guide for new parents, expectant parents, and all who want the best care for their children.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

The section about schedules is worth all 4 stars. It’s really helped us trying to begin a good routine. Her tips are straightforward and easy to read. A great alternative if you are looking for a smaller read than What To Expect. It is a little outdated but all still very relevant.

[dara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Banyak advice yang bagus dibuku ini,tp buat disiplin menyusui susah diterapi krn akan banyak tangis. jd mending on demand.dan untuk bayi asi, awal2 menyusui bisa per 2-3 jam.sedangkan mulai 4 bulan bisa per 1-1,5 jam gak bisa stabil terus per 3 jam. kurang setuju juga bayi dibawah 6 bisa dikasih minum air putih.trus bayi diangin2in diluar, ditaro di halaman sendiri(kalau aman tentunya) baik dimusim panas atau winter.really? winter bayi dihalaman. wassalam aja.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is organized well and full of good, basic information. The layout is clean and appealing. I appreciate that the author addresses basic care of twins in small sections.

I received an ARC from NetGalley.

[Laura Mccracken]

Gives useful feeding/sleeping routines from birth to one year. Also lots of solutions to crying (or having a good shout as Rachel says).

[jessindisguise · Rating 4 out of 5]

as a new parent, i found this book really helpful.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

some helpful information and tips :)

[Robin Peake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical. Pragmatic. Realistic. Helpful