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by: Linda F. Palmer DC
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.92
EAN: 9780975317013
ISBN: 0975317016
Label: Baby Reference
Manufacturer: Baby Reference
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: March 15, 2007
Publisher: Baby Reference
Sales Rank: 181602
Studio: Baby Reference
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Baby Matters informs and advises parents about handling the most important problems that have flourished over the last century. What you feed your children matters. How you raise them matters. Parents have the power to create and enjoy healthier, happier children with brighter futures.
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Rating: - best argument for natural parenting
Before I ever had a baby, I wondered why the US has such an abysmal infant mortality rate. According to the CIA factbook, the US ranked 42 worldwide in 2008, with a rate three times higher than the lowest countries. The US also has some of the highest rates of adult psychological disorders like sleep problems, ADHD, depression and PTSD.
This book reviews the vast amount of research suggesting that much of the problem is attributable to "unnatural" infant care practices promoted by US ... Read More
Rating:  - Not what I was looking for
I read an interview with the author in Mothering Magazine that I really enjoyed and decided to look for the book. I was especially hoping for some more information about starting solid foods and using formula until 18 months in children weaned before then that the author spoke about in the interview. However, I found this book to be more of an academic explanation of attachment parenting. It actually seemed more geared towards medical professionals (ironic considering the title, I know) than parents. ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic! Really Informative Book
This book is great, I find it to be a very very useful addition to my baby "how-to-parent" library.
Rating: - MY PARENTING BIBLE!
This has become my parenting bible. When nothing worked to cure my baby of his colic and his reduced nursing, pulling at the breast and coming off constantly while screaming and crying, this book helped me get to the ROOT of the problem and not just cover up the symptoms. It CURED his colic! My doctor once told me if I gave her the cure for colic, she'd be a millionaire and if I had a million dollars, I would have given it up for the information contained in this book!
Not only did it contain ... Read More
Rating:  - Lots of Helpful Info all in one place
For parents looking for a guide to help them follow their hearts, this book will provide an abundant amount of encouragement. Dr. Palmer provides a comprehensive discussion of topics such as responsive parenting, breastfeeding, bonding and much more. New parents will learn what these topics mean and why they matter. Written in a warm and accessible style, parents will find many answers here.
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