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Book review: Parenting for Dummies
By Sarah Lawson on 01/01/2007 02:01:42
The popular series of 'For Dummies' guide books turns its attention to that magical, mystical experience of raising babies and children.
Parenting for Dummies by Helen Brown A quick-reference checklist-styled book touching the main parenting bases in a chatty, informal wayThe book is chunky but covers a lot of ground so it's not hugely detailed in any given field (eg breastfeeding
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Book review: Gina Ford Lullabies
By Sarah Lawson on 02/10/2006 13:24:23
Out this month: This gently illustrated boardbook of traditional lullabies is put together by the Gina Ford brand for fans of her 'contented baby' parenting books.
Gina Ford: Lullabies for Contented Little BabiesSoft images of animals and stars to lull your baby off to sleepThis is a lovely baby's rhymes book but the link with Gina Ford isn't hugely obvious at firstPrice: £8.99Contact:Random HouseWhen you
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Book review: Happy Birth Day
By Sarah Lawson on 20/09/2007 01:47:12
A useful new reference book about pregnancy and birth, from the National Childbirth Trust
CallPrice: £16.99 RRPContact:Octopus BooksThe conceptLots of women find going to National Childbirth Trust (NCT) groups during pregnancy a great way of finding out about their pregnancy and birth health, and a way of making friends who are going through the same
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Book review: 'How Smart is Your Baby?'
By Sarah Lawson on 15/12/2006 01:11:20
A developmental reference book with advice, observations and ideas on baby growth from birth to one year.
:Deep Books: sales@deep-books.co.ukGlenn Doman has been associated with the study of child brain development for 60 years and has worked with brain-injured children. He has written a series of books called the Gentle Revolution series, and this one has been co
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Review: Peter Rabbit Touch & Feel book
By Sarah Lawson on 04/12/2006 09:24:53
A charming board book for very young children to touch and feel, while you read to them.
Peter Rabbit: Touch & FeelThe trademark gentleness of Beatrix Potter's distinctive illustrations in a first-read formatThis has been adapted for under-ones, so it's not for Potter puristsPrice: £7.99Contact:www.peterrabbit.comFirst books don't have
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Book review: Blooming Beautiful
By Sarah Lawson on 07/11/2006 01:49:51
TV presenter Melanie Sykes has had two children. Here she offers her beauty and health tips to turn a glamourous pregnancy into a yummy mummy experience.
: Progress guides to how your body is doing and how to keep it beautiful, boxes on current beauty products and health tips about what to use and what to avoidPrice: £12.99 RRPContact:PenguinOK, so Melanie Sykes did work right up to the birth of her second
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Book review: My Pregnancy Planner
By Sarah Lawson on 03/10/2007 01:09:20
A useful guide to your pregnancy and, with journal and scan images spaces, a lovely keepsake
My Pregnancy Planner by Dr Miriam Stoppard Stoppard's easy-to-read medical insights put into a pregnancy diary formNot much to fault, though not quite as exhaustive as a regular pregnancy guide book Features: Stage by stage guide to your pregnancy
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Book review: How to Raise an Amazing Child
By Sarah Lawson on 25/12/2006 01:00:05
Advice and ideas on how to encourage your child's development along the Montessori method.
How to Raise an Amazing Child by Tim Seldin A beautifully presented book of ideas, observations and advice on how to encourage good development in the first six years of lifeNot much to fault, though frazzled parents might wonder if their children
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Book Review: An Unfit Mother
By Sarah Lawson on 25/04/2008 00:54:07
A guide to getting yourself back in shape – mentally and physically – after you have had your baby
An (Un)fit Mother by Kate Cook with Lucy Wyndham-Read A detailed guide to lifestyle adjustments and tips on feeling great as a new mumAlthough there are some lovely illustrations, this book is very wordy which some women might find off
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Review: Pregnancy Questions and Answers
By Sarah Lawson on 11/04/2007 01:17:55
Dorling Kindersley's popular reference book for pregnancy has been updated and revised.
Baby means you can access the right issue for you at the click of the button, you are not always at a computer, so having a guide book like this can be useful when you are travelling, in bed, at hospital etc. The format here is to tell you all about
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