Reason I’m writing this, see below.
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I was perusing Amazon for baby books on the first year, you know, just so I have some kind of primer and know not to let my kid shove peas up her nose or her fingers in electrical sockets.
Also, I figure, those books will be helpful in making me even more neurotic, you know, when my baby reaches a milestone one week after the book says they should I can then assume they are going to end up all Rain Man-y.
But, what the heck, why not have some around so I can figure out what this eating-pooping-sleeping thing is all about.
Any recommendations? Good books that detail the first year without making one a worrying mess?
Annie
5 Comments
May 20, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Just found your blog. How exciting about the potential situation you mentioned below. I’ll be sure to check in and hear the news, hoping it’s good.
We just adopted our baby girl, she’s 6 weeks now. The book I love is ‘Your Baby’s First Year week by week.’ Found mine at Target. It has milestones and so much info and it’s easy to read.
May 21, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I know it’s become a bit of a “cliche” book, but I used WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST YEAR (and also the follow-up about the Toddler Years) so much that it was dog-eared. I found that it was really helpful in describing the typical developmental milestones, and it’s broken down month by month so you can literally read it a chapter at a time as the baby ages. It also has a nice section on childhood illnesses and identifying symptoms to help when you call the doctor’s office. The lifesaver for me was the section on fevers…as in when to panic and when not to. *grin*
I found it a lot more “common sensical” than other baby books. Not that I’m against health and organic food and natural childraising, but I just find a lot of those kinds of books too judgmental and rigid. Your kid won’t die from eating McDonald’s once in a while, y’know? Heehee.
I enjoyed this post…”Rain Man-y” may have to enter my repertoire.
–Min
May 22, 2008 at 8:50 pm
A good friend of mine who adopted passed down her “What to Expect the First Year” book. I think that’s what it’s called. I started reading it, but then figured I’d forget everything by the time we get a placement. It’s a lot of info and will probably make you feel neurotic, but it’s supposed to be a good book.
Good luck with this latest situation!
May 23, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I would suggest Dr. Spock’s book, Baby and Child Care. I have an earlier edition and it’s now in its 8th addition. I reference mine so much that the front and back covers have fallen off! While I don’t agree with all his advice (a little New Age for my lifestyle), there is really good basic stuff in there that comes in VERY handy at 2:00 a.m. when you are deciding whether or not to call the nurse at the e.r. or wait until morning, etc.
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon your blog but I was compelled to check back and follow your story. It’s obvious you are going to be such a great Mom.
May 24, 2008 at 12:40 am
I have been wondering what books to buy also. Thanks Annie!