Wearing a baby, in a sling or other carrier, has proven practical and emotional benefits for both babies and their parents. Why Babywearing Matters explains the philosophy of babywearing, along with the practicalities of how to use slings and other carriers, in a lively, friendly and informative way.
If someone told you they knew a secret to help your baby sleep better, cry less and learn better, you would certainly be interested...Babywearing, the practice of carrying baby in a soft carrier close to our body as we go about our daily business, is parenting's best kept secret.Good things happen when we wear our babies. Babies who are worn cry less, are more calm and content, sleep more peacefully, nurse better, gain weight better, enjoy better digestion, and develop better.Babywearing benefits parents! It enhances parent-baby bonding, is practical, facilitates breastfeeding, helps working parents reconnect, and makes transitions from one caregiver to another easier. But most importantly, it allows you to meet your baby's need to be held while allowing you to meet your need to get things done!Anyone can wear baby - mom, dad, sister, brother, grandparents, babysitters, day care workers. The more baby is worn the happier baby is. And, a happy baby makes a family happy.In this book, you will learn about the benefits of babywearing, hear from babywearers from all over the country, learn how to choose and use the carrier that is right for you, and learn how to make your own baby carrier. William and Martha Sears wrote the foreword for this book and they say: "If your babies could talk, they would ask you to please read this book and wear them as often as possible."
An authoritative, friendly and accessible look at the debate on infant feeding, offering parents and health professionals evidence-based information on why breastfeeding matters.
Join me on a journey of discovery, looking at how human babies are perfectly designed to be carried in arms. We'll explore how babies develop, from newborn to childhood; find out how babies help the carrying process from birth, and how they can become active participants. We'll take a look at the ways we harm our bodies as we grow up, look at adults' bodies and find out how we can help ourselves, and discover how here in the UK we've made carrying harder for ourselves over the ages.You'll also pick up ways of making carrying more comfortable, through how you hold your baby/child as well as working with their inborn clinging nature. Learn to see carrying as a developmental process rather than something we do for our babies and children, and you'll soon realise the importance of in-arms carrying.
Part of a two-book debut of the Sears Children's Library picture books, this title provides helpful information for young children expecting a new brother and sister. Full color.
America's foremost baby and childcare experts, William Sears M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N., explain the benefits -- for both you and your child -- of connecting with your baby early. Would you and your baby both sleep better if you shared a bed? How old is too old for breastfeeding? What is a father's role in nurturing a newborn? How does early attachment foster a child's eventual independence? Dr. Bill and Martha Sears -- the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who coined the term "attachment parenting" -- answer these and many more questions in this practical, inspiring guide. Attachment parenting is a style of parenting that encourages a strong early attachment, and advocates parental responsiveness to babies' dependency needs. The Attachment Parenting Book clearly explains the six "Baby B's" that form the basis of this popular parenting style: Bonding, Breastfeeding, Babywearing, Bedding close to baby, Belief in the language value of baby's cry, and Beware of baby trainers. Here's all the information you need to achieve your most important goals as a new parent: to know your child, to help your child feel right, and to enjoy parenting.
Nagel reveals the actual cause of the following diseases: Birth Defects, Sudden Infant Death, Autism, Infertility, Colic, Tooth Decay, Miscarriage, Infant Mortality, Morning sickness, Premature Birth, Scoliosis, Postpartum Depression, and Mental Disabilities. The true cause is our toxic foods, our toxic medicines, our toxic environment, and our toxic world. In knowing this and learning to make wise choices, you become empowered to prevent these conditions.
A comprehensive guide to attachment parenting, which asserts that consistent parental responsiveness to a baby's needs will lead to happy and emotionally well-balanced children. Photos.
New parents and parents of toddlers face unique challenges when it comes to planning outdoor trips. “Family-friendly trail” is often a misleading phrase, and doesn’t take young children under the age of 5 into consideration, whose safety and comfort require a different perspective. The unpredictable nature of little ones leads many parents to put their adventure dreams on the back burner, missing out on years of meaningful experiences as a family. Hike it Baby presents 100 outdoor adventures across the U.S. that you can take with babies and toddlers (really!), along with everything you need to know about exploring the natural world. Sourced from real families using Hike it Baby’s trail-tested system, this book helps moms and dads get out there in their comfort zone, yet feel like hardcore adventurers! Whether you’ve always wanted to hike part of the Appalachian Trail, splash around in gentle Northwest waterfalls, or scramble up rocks in the desert surrounded by Joshua Trees, this book shows you how to plan a truly memorable journey together.